Description
The Junior Accountant will provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. He/She will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the Junior Accountants’ day-to-day work.
The ideal candidate will be well versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Observation – Assist the Head of School with the preparation of the school budget in relation to the current value of the Naira and the general exchange rate, as well as monitor inflation rates to ensure proper planning and implementation of the budget.
- Planning and Development – Providing assistance in the budget preparation, budget forecasts, and closure of accounts processes as well as planning projects of the year in relation to revenue generated by the school’s such as Pension remittance, tax liabilities, events, loan payments, salaries.
- Prepared Environment – Assist in setting up accounting applications such as ERPNext and the preparation of recovery plans and solving budgetary problems, budget preparation, monitoring and control, and income management relating to the school
- Implementation – Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; preparing and analyzing budgets, and perform general bookkeeping, be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, new starter/leaver/variation forms, and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines.
- Record Keeping – Ensure all necessary students and faculty records are kept, stored, and accessible using the data platforms subscribed to by the school.
- Assessments and Reports: Ensure an Internal control system is in place to check expenses, spending, and budget allocation.
- Community Building Establish and maintain effective relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders including teaching and non-teaching staff, and community representatives to promote and support the school’s educational management activities.
- Intervention Suggest actions to the management on how to reduce expenses, cut costs and better manage the finances of the school.
Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies
Acknowledge Jesus Christ as Saviour.
Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
Knowledge of Financial Management Technology
Minimum of an HND in Accounting and Finance
Member of the Chartered Institute of Accountants
Minimum of a year’s work experience; experience within the education sector will be an added advantage.