Senior Accountant at Greensprings School

Role and Responsibilities

Contributes to the financial operations and financial reporting functions. Expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making. Involved in billing processes and interaction with parents and other external and internal stakeholders, manages accounts receivables and ensures timely collections, ensures compliance with policies and budgetary and other financial controls around accounts payables. Participates in month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports. Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants. Supervises and manages the performance of assigned team members.

• Perform bank reconciliations for major accounts
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Prepare periodic account analysis
• Participate in the preparation of management accounts and/or supporting schedules
• Participate in timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure regular update of Students Records as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance
• Ensure timely collection of receivables for assigned sections
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
• Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
• Provide inputs for development of improved accounting controls, polices and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within assigned team
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the external audit process
• Evaluate performance of team and make necessary recommendations
• Perform research and analysis to support decision making as may be required

Other tasks as may be assigned by line manager

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Course (Upper Credit/Distinction preferred)
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
• At least 5 years cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
• Experienced in various sub sections of the Finance function e.g. Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Treasure Management, Financial Reporting, Payroll

Preferred Skills

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and, Finance leading practices
• Advanced excel/data analysis skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Highly driven
• Attention to details
• Leadership and Organizational skills
• Good project management skills