Head of Accounts at Greensprings School

Job Descriptions

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Campus’ accounting and reporting functions and reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer who takes responsibility over the entire financial function.
• Also expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.
• Oversees accounts receivables and ensures timely collections, ensures compliance with polices and budgetary controls around accounts payables.
• Ensures that month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports are done timely and accurately.
• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants. Supervises and manages the performance of the Campus Finance Team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Review and approve manual journals
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Review and approve periodic account analysis
• Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed
• Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform periodic balance sheet review
• Oversee budget monitoring and control at Campus level
• Manage accounting and financial activities including billings, payments, receivables, payables, invoicing:
  • Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
  • Ensure regular update of Students Records as and when due
  • Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance
  • Ensure timely collection of receivables
  • Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
  • Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
  • Monitor remittance of statutory deductions
  • Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely payment of staff
• Oversee Campus treasury management processes
• Prepare weekly Campus cash forecasts
• Responsible for Campus finance department’s budget
• Provide inputs for development of improved accounting controls, polices and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the department
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Reconcile PTA accounts quarterly and prepare report for PTA executives
• Support the external audit process
• Evaluate performance of team and make necessary recommendations
• Perform research and analysis to support decision making as may be required
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the CFO

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance related course
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
• At least 7 years cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
• Experienced in relating with clients/customers, managing effective collections and leading teams

Preferred Skills:

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and, Finance leading practices
• Advanced excel/data analysis skills
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Highly driven
• Attention to details
• Leadership and Organizational skills

Value Proposition:

• Competitive Compensation
• Conducive work environment
• Discounted educational cost for children
• Opportunity for growth