Accountant

Responsibilities: Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Prepare and update cash books, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records. Reconcile bank statements and school accounts regularly. School Fees Administration: Monitor the collection of tuition fees and other charges. Issue receipts and maintain records of payments received. Track outstanding fees and prepare reports on debtors. Liaise with parents and the administration regarding fee payments. Payroll Administration: Prepare and process staff salaries and wages. Calculate statutory deductions such as PAYE tax, pension contributions, and other deductions. Maintain payroll records and ensure timely salary payments. Accounts Payable and Procurement Support: Process payments to suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Verify invoices and supporting documents before payment. Maintain records of purchases and expenditures. Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations. Facilitate statutory payments, including taxes and pension remittances. Audit Coordination: Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audit Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting. A professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, or ACCA will be an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools. Practical experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Sage Accounting Software, SAP, or Zoho Books. Sound understanding of auditing principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of taxation, including VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax (WHT). Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 400,000 Monthly

Responsibilities: Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions. Prepare and update cash books, ledgers, journals, and other accounting records. Reconcile bank statements and school accounts regularly. School Fees Administration: Monitor the collection of tuition fees and other charges. Issue receipts and maintain records of payments received. Track outstanding fees and prepare reports on debtors. Liaise with parents and the administration regarding fee payments. Payroll Administration: Prepare and process staff salaries and wages. Calculate statutory deductions such as PAYE tax, pension contributions, and other deductions. Maintain payroll records and ensure timely salary payments. Accounts Payable and Procurement Support: Process payments to suppliers, contractors, and service providers. Verify invoices and supporting documents before payment. Maintain records of purchases and expenditures.

Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Ensure compliance with accounting standards and financial regulations. Facilitate statutory payments, including taxes and pension remittances. Audit Coordination: Prepare schedules and supporting documents for internal and external audit Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. A minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting. A professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACA, or ACCA will be an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data analysis tools. Practical experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Sage Accounting Software, SAP, or Zoho Books. Sound understanding of auditing principles and practices. Comprehensive knowledge of taxation, including VAT, PAYE, and Withholding Tax (WHT). Strong attention to detail, with excellent organisational and communication skills. Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Remuneration: NGN 300,000 – 400,000 Monthly