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Account Officer

Rainbow Educational Services Limited  · Education / Teaching

Full Time Lagos
Lagos
Deadline: 28 August 2026
Posted June 1, 2026

Oversee and execute a range of critical duties to ensure operational excellence, including developing and implementing strategic plans, managing cross-functional teams, and driving performance metrics. Collaborate with senior leadership to align initiatives with organizational goals, fostering innovation and sustainable growth. Monitor industry trends and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for advancement and risk mitigation. Additionally, you will be responsible for cultivating stakeholder relationships, leading high-impact projects, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies. Your expertise will play a pivotal role in shaping the company’s trajectory and achieving long-term success.

Maintain precise financial records and ensure thorough documentation of every transaction.

Compile, validate, and present accurate financial statements on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to ensure alignment with organizational records and compliance standards.

Oversee incoming tuition payments, manage uniform sales transactions, and track additional revenue channels to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Provide support in compiling and organizing budgetary plans, as well as monitoring and recording financial expenditures to ensure accuracy and adherence to allocated funds.

Process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers while adhering to established internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with organizational policies.

Assist in the administration of payroll processing and the distribution of employee benefits.

Ensure adherence to established accounting standards, internal policies, and relevant statutory regulations to maintain accuracy, integrity, and legal compliance in all financial activities.

Collaborate effectively with auditors, financial institutions, and third-party vendors to address and resolve financial inquiries and transactions.

Deliver accurate and up-to-date financial data to leadership to facilitate informed decision-making processes.

Perform all additional finance-related duties as assigned by management, ensuring thorough completion and adherence to established protocols.

The minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with three years of experience in software development. Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or C++ is essential. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team are also required. Additionally, candidates should possess excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience with Agile methodologies and version control systems like Git is preferred.

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline, or an equivalent Higher National Diploma (HND), is required.

ACA or ARCA certification is considered a valuable asset.

A minimum of three years of pertinent accounting experience is required.

Possesses robust analytical and quantitative capabilities, demonstrating a keen aptitude for interpreting complex data and deriving meaningful insights through structured problem-solving approaches. Exhibits a high degree of proficiency in numerical reasoning, enabling precise calculations and accurate assessments of quantitative information.

Proven expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office applications, with a strong emphasis on advanced Excel skills, is essential for this role.

Proficiency in accounting software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems represents an additional asset for this role.

Exceptional interpersonal skills and collaborative aptitude are essential, enabling effective interaction and cooperation within diverse teams.

Qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience Required

3 years

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