Accountant at Greensprings School

Key Responsibilities:
Reviews and adjusts general ledgers and subsidiary ledgers including cash receipts, fixed assets, cash disbursements, accounts receivable.

• •Monitor investments
• •Generate accurate and timely reports for management.
• •Coordinate consolidated account reconciliations
• •Liaise with both Internal & External Auditors
• •Assists in preparation of consolidated budget
• •Checking of consolidated school data entries for accuracy
• •Checking & confirming adequate support journals for approval
• •Preparation of monthly financial reports for CFO’s review
• •Analyzes and summarizes reasons for monthly and annual consolidated budget variances.
• •Provide inputs for development of improved accounting controls and procedures.
• Ensure all taxation and legislative requirements are complied with at all times.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

 
Qualifications

• B. Sc/M. Sc Accounting

Professional Qualification

• ACA/ACCA/CISA/CFA

Minimum Relevant Work Experience:

• 5 years experience as an Accountant
• Audit experience will be an added advantage

Required Competency and Work Skills:
o Effective use of information system, instruments and financial reporting tools in modelling a financial control environment
o Good technical skills and understanding of IFRS
o Good oral and written communication skills
o Good interpersonal skills
o Ability to think rationally and logically
o Must be a highly organized strategic planner
o Strong IT skills