Accountant at a British International School - Enroyale Consulting

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.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2021.