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  • Posted: Mar 8, 2023
    Deadline: Mar 31, 2023
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    Halifield has broken the barriers that a traditional Nigerian Education placed on learning. With the use of technology, virtual learning environments, a more diversified curriculum, and a thriving skills acquisition program; the school’s mission to develop a global-minded and well-rounded individual has been achieved again and again over the years. Wit...
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    Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    • Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Schools’ accounting and reporting functions.
    • Provides timely and accurate information for decision-making, in collaboration with the finance team and school leaders.
    • In charge of accounts receivables and ensures timely collection as well as ensures compliance with all accounting policies.
    • Ensures that preparation of weekly, monthly and termly reports, are done timely and accurately.
    • Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants.

    Roles and Responsibilities

    • Ensure entry of, review and approve manual journals
    • Review bank reconciliation statements
    • Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.
    • Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.
    • Prepare management accounts and supporting schedulesevery term.
    • Perform periodic balance sheet review (summary of the assets and liabilities)
    • Preparation of termly school budget.
    • Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.
    • Admission entry of all new students
    • Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]
    • Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.
    • Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance.
    • Review Accounts payable processes
    • Preparation of payroll and ensuring timely payment of staff salaries
    • Preparation and sending of monthly pay slips to staff
    • Preparation of periodic Gratuity and Furniture contributions for staff
    • Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
    • Monitor remittance of monthly statutory deductions
    • Responsible for School finance department’s budget
    • Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
    • General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters
    • Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

    Key Performance Indicators:

    • Timeliness and accuracy in billing and collection of all school fees.
    • Timeliness and accuracy of weekly, monthly, termly and annual financial reports.
    • Accuracy of business projections relating to finance
    • Level of compliance with accounting guidelines, policies and procedures.
    • Customer satisfaction index - for all parents, students and staff.

    Education and Work Experience

    • First Degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.
    • Five (5) years experience in a similar role.
    • Certified in relevant professional qualifications (ICAN, ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA).

    Skills and Competences:

    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • Experienced with customer relationship management.
    • Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
    • Knowledgeable about State, Local, and Federal income tax laws and legislation and its implication for the School.
    • Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis
    • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
    • Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and Finance leading practices
    • Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
    • Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as Quick Books

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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