Accountant (School) at HR Aid

Our client, a school in Lekki, Lagos is looking to hire an Accountant to join their team.    

Responsibilities   

•  Financial reporting: manage the closing process including reconciliation of accounts and recording of adjustments and provide monthly. Financial reporting to the board including budget vs actuals and other key analysis.  
• Forecasting: update forecasting models as necessary to help support tuition increases, employment needs, and other financial decisions.  
• Lead and manage the budget process including preparation and oversight.  
• Work to communicate ongoing budget and operational needs.  
• Understand and manage taxation, including filling returns.  
• Fixed Asset Management: maintain fixed asset, depreciation, and disposals.  
• Manage School Information systems in the school budget.  
• Review and sign cash disbursements.  
• Cash management including forecasting as necessary.  
• Attend weekly administrative meetings.  
• Budget preparation and presentation to the Board for approval. Includes working with department heads to establish proposed budgets.  
• Support Admin & HR with Variable Tuition including providing budget, historical data, and answering questions as needed.  
• Other assigned tasks.  

Please note that only candidates who live within close proximity to the school will be considered.