Accountant and Admin Officer at DeeCla Services Limited (DSL)

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JOB SUMMARY:

• To serve as the Accountant and Admin for the music academy in developing and implementing best practices, policies, and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accountant Functions:

• Maintain the cash book.
• Maintain account receivable- Reconciliation and follow-up on all trade debtors regularly and ensuring prompt receipts of payment.
• Bank Reconciliation. 
• Maintenance of account payable- Processing all payments to creditors and vendors. 
• Budget planning, Inventory and Cost control. 
• Ensure all financial transactions are captured on the SAP accounting software.
• Payroll Management. 
• Management of tax and other statutory compliance issues. 
• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements. 
• Liaising with and providing relevant information to Regulators and External Auditors.
• Approve all vouchers, invoices and cheques, transfers and other forms of payments.
• Responsible for the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure that all contracts and expenses are in line  with budget and have been awarded at competitive rates
• Responsible for RTL’s treasury position and management.
• Review all bank reconciliations.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting system
• Any other duty as assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Administrative Function:

• Manage, direct, and maintain records on the materials, supplies and equipment that are 
• necessary to carry out the daily school routine.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment at the academy.
• Responsible for management of facilities including regular servicing of equipment and repair. 
• Carryout procurement activities for equipment, and supplies
• Event and concert planning and management of all vendors to ensure a successful event/concert.
• Audit payroll reports monthly. 
• Any other task that may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited local or foreign tertiary educational institution
• Proven track record with at least 4+ years of work experience (post-NYSC)
• Knowledge of accounting, data and administrative management practices and procedures
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage, Oracle, SAP. 
• Working knowledge of SAP Business One will be an added advantage).
• Knowledge of business and management principles
• Intermediate-level computer skills and knowledge of office software packages
• ACCA or ICAN certification an added advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong sense of initiative