Account Officer at Halifield Schools

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review bank reconciliation statements
• Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.
• Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.
• Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules every term.
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.
• Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]
• Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.
• Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
• Responsible for School finance department’s budget
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Education and Work Experience

• First degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a similar role. (School experience is a plus).

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experienced with customer relationship management.
• Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
• Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
• Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
• Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as QuickBooks.