Accountant in a British International School

Enroyale Consulting – Our client, a British International School, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Functions

  • Responsible for administering payroll and pension related functions
  • AssistAdvise on regulatory compliance with National legislation
  • Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Board
  • Keep all school accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports in accordance with the financial regulations
  • Maintain and oversee all bank accounts, completemonthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to theirsuperior
  • Be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, newstarter / leaver / variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines
  • Be responsible for the placement of orders ensuring they are processed through the school’s computerize finance accounting
  • Coordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value for the school
  • Ensuring school financing policy is reviewed and the school meets all financial requirement
  • Assisting in preparing accurate VAT accounting and payment so that VAT reclaim return is submitted.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a an educational institution and overall minimum of 8 years
  • Knowledge about MS Office, QuickBooks, and excel
  • Extensive knowledge about GAAP and able to apply accounting principles and government reporting regulations
  • Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
  • Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
  • Strong verbal and oral communication skills
  • Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
  • Attention to detail, prioritization skill and time management
  • Quick learner with a positive attitude
  • Database experience and strong expertise in financial concepts, practices, and procedures.

Deadline: 4th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: talent@enroyale.consulting using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.


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