Atlantic Hall School is a co-educational full boarding secondary school set in extensive and beautiful grounds in Poka, Epe, a safe rural setting close to the Atlantic Ocean.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accounts Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Descriptions
As an Account Officer, you will be charged with the responsibility of maintaining the books of accounts and general ledger of the school.
Ensure accuracy and proper filing of the School’s tax returns and coordinate the financial and management reporting process.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, analyze and report on the School’s operating costs and expenditure and identify cost saving measures
Carry out financial analysis and evaluation of project costs of provide relevant information for management decision making
Perform General Ledger (GL) reconciliation including:
Reconcile the GL account on a periodic basis for completeness and accuracy, identify transaction and posting errors
Reconcile the GL with the bank statements on a regular basis, identify reconciling items and liaise with relevant personnel to ensure reconciling items are resolved
Reconcile the GL to the subsidiary ledgers and ensure that posting and transaction errors are identified and resolved on a timely basis
Perform all GL maintenance activities including GL period opening and closing
Reconcile the School’s cashbook to its statements.
Prepare the periodic (monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual) financial statements (Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow statement etc.) for Atlantic Hall
Coordinate the interface with other departments to generate relevant and adequate data for developing management reports
Perform periodic (monthly and quarterly) closing activities as defined in the financial policies and ensure timely generation of periodic (weekly, monthly and quarterly) financial and management reports for use by management and the Board for strategic decision making
Computer accurately and file all applicable tax returns to ensure the School’s compliance with all tax laws and regulations.
Prepare periodic (fortnightly and monthly) cash forecasts for the School’s, in order to proactively manage cash flows and ensure availability of funds to meet daily operational requirements
Ensure that all incoming invoices are accurately logged into the financial system and payment to suppliers is made in line with the school’s expenditure policies
Reconcile vendor invoices and other supporting documents to the approved invoice schedule in order to establish completeness and validity of details
Prepare payment instruments (cheques / remittance advice), for appropriate authorization and dispatch duly authorized documents according
Ensure accurate reporting of daily cash management activities, including staff advance disbursement.
Ensure prompt tax payments at designated banks and obtain necessary receipts / documents for tax filing
Prepare / compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Head, Finance & Accounts
Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Head, Finance & Accounts
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies
First degree in Accounting or any other related discipline
Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA) is mandatory
Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
Good knowledge of financial accounting, including local and international accounting financial reporting standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good knowledge of financial controls and systems including the use of accounting packages
Understanding of local tax regime & legislation and implications for the School
Attention to detail, analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication and presentation skills
High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
High integrity and ethical standards
Must be proficient in the use of SAGE Evolution and Microsoft Office productivity tools.
Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications and CV on-line to: [email protected] with the "Job Role" as subject of the email
Note: Only shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.