Accountant at The Riverbank School

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules.

• Analyze revenues and expenses

• Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the school’s accounting software.

• Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances.

• Prepare monthly account reconciliation of all school’s accounts.

• Reconcile the general ledger

• Establish and maintain supplier accounts

• Assist with financial and annual tax audit

• Assist with preparing annual tax returns and other statutory reports

• Maintain financial files and records

• Maintenance of fixed asset register

• Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal control. 

• Prepare weekly reports

• Prepare status reports on school fees weekly

• Update Head of Admin on payments

• Preparation and administration of payroll by the 19th of each month.

• Remittances of statutory payments.

• Issuance of cheques

• Petty cash management

• Other assigned tasks.

Qualifications and Skills

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting or related field

• Membership of ICAN or and other relevant professional certification is mandatory

• A minimum of 1-2 years cognate experience

• Clear and effective communication skills. 

• Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Suitability to work with children.

Other Skills Required

• Accounting and bookkeeping skills

• Analytical and problem solving skills

• Ability to meet assigned deadlines

• Effective verbal and listening communications skills

• Computer skills including the ability to operate computerized accounting, spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level

Personal Attributes

The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of an Accountant. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

• must be honest and trustworthy

• must possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

• must be flexible

• must demonstrate sound work ethics