Head of Accounts at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Role & Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting excellence on Campus
• Manage Campus accounting and financial activities including billings, payments, receivables, payables, and invoicing:
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure regular update of student records as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensure policy compliance
• Ensure timely collection of receivables
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
• Monitor statutory payments and advise management on prompt settlement
• Monitor remittance of statutory deductions
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely payment of staff
• Reconcile PTA accounts quarterly and prepare reports for PTA executives
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements prepared by team members
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Ownership of all Campus related ledgers (regular account analysis)
• Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed
• Support Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform periodic balance sheet review
• Oversee budget monitoring and control at the Campus level
• Oversee Campus treasury management processes
• Prepare weekly Campus cash forecasts
• Responsible for the Campus finance department’s budget
• Provide inputs for the development of improved accounting controls, policies, and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the department
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the external audit process
• Evaluate the performance of the team and make necessary recommendations
• Perform research and analysis to support decision-making as may be required

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
• 6 - 10 years of cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
• Experienced in relating with clients/customers, managing effective collections, and leading teams

Preferred Skills:

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, Finance leading practices
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in MS applications and MS Dynamics ERP
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Highly driven
• Attention to details
• Leadership and Organizational skills.