School Accountant at HRLeverage Africa

Job Description

• The position holder shall determine accounting processes and oversee financial management procedures that enable the institution to budget and manage within its overall resources.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax documents
• Compile and analyze financial statements
• Manage budgeting and forecasting
• Collection, receivables and payments handling and management of cash-flows
• Perform payroll accounting, make payroll entries and maintain payroll and files for the school employees.
• Support the review and development of financial policies and ensure their implementation maintains integrity and transparency.
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school's budget, and produce monthly reports for the Directors, Headteacher and the Finance Committee.
• Keep all school accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports in accordance with the financial regulations and shall prepare accounts for submission to the school's auditors.

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in school accounting.
• Experience in practical accounting and book-keeping
• Knowledge of accounting software packages.