Accountant - Agbara at Total Child School

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for decision-making.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances. 

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on debt collections.
• Maintain accurate records of creditors and debtors.
• Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations. 

Budgeting & Financial Analysis

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and identify variances.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management. 

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and accounting standards.
• Liaise with tax authorities and regulatory agencies when required.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. 

Audit & Internal Control

• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain adequate documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes. 

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll and related statutory deductions.
• Ensure timely remittance of taxes, pensions, and other statutory contributions.
• Maintain payroll records and reports. 

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years\' relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle ERP).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax regulations.