Finance & Accounts Assistant at Rome Business School Nigeria

Job Summary

• The Finance & Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing essential support in day-to-day financial operations.
• Key responsibilities include invoice reconciliation, payment processing, petty cash management, and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
• The role involves working collaboratively with the finance team to ensure timely data entry, assist with compliance and statutory reporting, manage student account records, and contribute to monthly financial reviews.
• This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid foundation in accounting principles, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to efficiently handle multiple administrative and financial tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with invoice reconciliation and follow-up on vendor payments.
• Generate invoices and confirm payments in collaboration with team members.
• Track and recover outstanding funds related to assigned programs.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support depreciation calculations.
• Manage imprest records and prepare petty cash reports.
• Enter accurate financial data into accounting software (e.g., Xero).
• Issue receipts and collect relevant payment documentation.
• Organize and file physical financial and audit-related documents.
• Update and maintain student account logs and financial trackers.
• Reconcile student payment records and provide account statements monthly.
• Participate in finance team meetings and record meeting minutes.
• Assist with preparing statutory remittance reports (PAYE, WHT, NSITF, pensions).
• Address student inquiries about payment issues through email or chat.
• Ensure complete documentation and upload of receipts to the system.
• Reconcile financial records, including bank, cash, income, and student ledgers.
• Monitor petty cash and minor expenditure to support cost control.
• Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1 - 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting support roles.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
• Experience using accounting software (e.g., Xero) is an advantage.

Skills Required:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible attitude.
• Familiarity with financial compliance processes is a plus.