Senior Accountant at Greensprings School

Greensprings School’s history dates back to January 1985 when it started off as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2-5 years. Founded In 1985 - Since then, the school has grown remarkably and is today a leading institution offering a first-class education from the foundation stage to post-secondary levels. We believe that offering a progressive education gives both parents & pupils’ stability and continuity, removing the inconvenience of having to change schools periodically.

From our first campus, situated in the heart of the Lagos mainland, which started with only 3 pupils, Greensprings School has grown tremendously in size and has also now established a state-of-the-art campus on the Lekki Peninsula and Ikoyi, with a combined student population of over 2,500 pupils.

Greensprings School has been entirely self-supporting since its inception. There is a Board of Governors, which, not only guides the overall direction and strategic running of the school; it also oversees the work of the Director of Education and the School Director. We look at our history with pride and affection but we also look forward with eager anticipation to the challenge of meeting the current educational needs of children growing up in the global village of the 21st century.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Anthony, Lagos
Reporting Line: Chief Accountant / Head of Accounts
Department / Group: Finance / Accounts
Position Type: Permanent
Business Line: Education

Role and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the financial operations and financial reporting functions.
• Expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.
• Involved in billing processes and interaction with parents and other external and internal stakeholders, manages accounts receivables and ensures timely collections, ensures compliance with policies and budgetary and other financial controls around accounts payables.
• Participates in month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports. Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants.
• Supervises and manages the performance of assigned team members.
• Perform bank reconciliations for major accounts
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Prepare periodic account analysis
• Participate in the preparation of management accounts and/or supporting schedules
• Participate in the timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure regular update of Students Records as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance
• Ensure timely collection of receivables for assigned sections
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensures prompt settlement of approved bills
• Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
• Provide inputs for the development of improved accounting controls, policies and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the assigned team
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the external audit process
• Evaluate the performance of the team and make necessary recommendations
• Perform research and analysis to support decision-making as may be required
• Other tasks that may be assigned by the line manager

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Course (Upper Credit/Distinction preferred)
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
• At least 5 years of cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
• Experienced in various sub-sections of the Finance function e.g. Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payables, Treasure Management, Financial Reporting, Payroll.

Preferred Skills:

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS and, Finance leading practices
• Advanced excel/data analysis skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Highly driven
• Attention to details
• Leadership and Organizational skills
• Good project management skills.

Application Closing Date
29th July, 2022.