Accountant at St Saviour's School

Location: Ebute-Metta, Lagos
Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Summary

• To perform day-to-day accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient running of the accounts function in the school and to support the Finance Manager.

Specific Duties General

• Contribute to the annual budget preparation
• Ensure up-to-date records of all expenditure and income, for which the post holder is responsible, are kept
• Drive compliance with all financial regulations
• Maintenance of good and reliable record keeping system to enhance efficient retrieval of documents.
• Support the Account/Store Officer to receive and receipt school fees and any other payments
• Enter all cheques and cash received into sage
• Payment to bank of cheques and cash received
• Prepare payment vouchers in respect of duly authorized and approved bills
• Prepare petty cash vouchers for money spent from cash imprest account
• Keep of cash imprest account and maintaining the float limit
• Write cheques in respect of all bills and documents approved for payments
• Payment of salaries to staff.
• Write cheques issued to customers into cheques despatch book before they are given out.
• Assist in administrative functions of the school as may be assigned from time to time by the school authorities
• Generate financial report
• Contribute to the development of the school’s values and vision
• Safeguard the assets and reputation of the school and ensure truthfulness in all public communications.
• Undertake specific duties at whole school functions and events that may be regarded as within the duties of this post.
• Ensure the Health & Safety Policy is implemented at all times, put into practice and is subject to review and assessment at regular intervals or as the situation or legislation changes
• Ensure the maximum level of security is maintained at all times
• Calculating fees for each child and invoicing accordingly.
• Comply with and ensure all confidentiality and data protection
• Dress neatly and uphold the name of the school
• Be abreast with and adhere to all school policies.
• Undertake such duties that may be reasonably regarded as within the nature of the duties of the post
• Any changes of a permanent nature shall be incorporated into the job description in specific terms
• Any other duties as directed by the Head Teacher.

Qualifications

• Minimum Degree in Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Economics, or related field
• Minimum 4 years post NYSC

Competencies
Technical:

• Knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Use of Microsoft office tools
• Knowledge of general ledger functions
• Use of a Business Application System is an added advantage
• ACA , ACCA and CPA certification is an added advantage

Behavioural:

• Integrity
• Assertive
• Sound judgment
• Ability to work under pressure
• Confidentiality
• Reliable
• Accountable
• Initiative
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Attention to details
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills