Account Officer at Lead's Legacy School

Lead’s Legacy Private School is established to create a holistic culture of excellence, creativity, quest for knowledge and faith; where children can be nurtured to grow Spiritually, Academically, Emotionally, and Socially.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Ikotun Egbe, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Start Date: September 2022

Job Profile

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Account Officer to assist in our financial department.
• The responsibilities of an Account Officer include keeping financial records up-to-date, checking for inaccuracies in invoices, and handling queries on general accounts.
• To be successful as an Account Officer, you should have knowledge of basic accounting procedures, be open to learning, and have strong communication skills.
• Ultimately, a quality Account Officer should be able to achieve excellent customer service and maintain accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable and receivable, depending on role
• Utilize database software to organize financial account information
• Handle account inquiries from internal and external sources
• Make regular contact with clients to ensure payment
• Ensure company financial accounts, such as credit cards, are paid on time
• Perform internal audits on financial activities as necessary
• Review both incoming and outgoing invoices
• Generate financial reports for review regulatory authorities
• Resolving accounts to the general ledger.
• Contacting clients about transactions and invoices.
• Handling queries related to accounts
• Investigating financial transactions and records on a daily basis.
• Analyzing account activities of various other departments of the organization.
• Reviewing incoming and outgoing invoices.
• Maintaining and preparing the budget.

Requirements

• OND or HND in related field.
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven work experience as an Account Officer.
• Able to work well within a team.
• Solid analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding analytical abilities.

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2022.