Job Description
We are looking for an experienced accountant who would oversee and manage school financial transactions.
As a school Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the financial health, transparency, and sustainability of the school.
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting transactions
Prepare budget forecasts
Publish financial statements in time
Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
Ensure timely bank payments
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
Administer payroll for all school employees in coordination with human resources, including all appropriate deductions
Prepare regular and ad hoc reports which include profit/loss, cash flow, and current balance as requested
Administer and record all invoices and all payments in accordance with procedures
Administer, maintain, and reconcile all banking and petty cash accounts
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
Analyze prepayments, accruals, and other assets and liabilities accounts and record necessary adjustments if needed each month
Maintain proper accounting vouchers and electronic databases
Attend and assist in the internal and external audit processes, and provide required analysis
Complete other duties as assigned by the school management
Requirements
Proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts
Experience of practical accounting, bookkeeping and payroll
Ability to understand, interpret and communicate financial data at all levels of an organisation
Sound knowledge of accounting standards
Excellent Microsoft skills – Excel, Word and Outlook essential
Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly
Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate
Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service
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Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: berekkahconsultingjobs@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
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