Account Officer at Halifield Schools

Halifield Schools founded in 1996 was initially situated on Salami Street, Mende until 2003 when it relocated to its permanent premises on Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos. In 2009, Halifield commenced a secondary school which is a preparatory ground for university entry and a grooming centre for adolescents.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Maryland, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Accountant

Job Summary

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Schools’ accounting and reporting functions.
• Provides timely and accurate information for decision-making, in collaboration with the finance team and school leaders.
• In charge of accounts receivables and ensures timely collection, as well as ensures compliance with all accounting policies.
• Ensures that preparation of weekly, monthly and termly reports, are done timely and accurately.
• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure all payables and postingare done in a timely and accurate manner.
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions.
• Review bank reconciliation statements
• In charge of petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions.
• Prepare trading account for the school’s Tuck-shop
• Prepare weekly Income & Expenditure Report to the Director, Administrator & Auditor
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive
• Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance
• Review Accounts payable processes
• Ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
• Ensure prompt remittance of monthly statutory deductions
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• General Communication to Parents on Accounting matters
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timeliness and accuracy in billing and collection of all school fees.
• Timeliness and accuracy of weekly, monthly, termly and annual financial reports.
• Level of compliance with accounting guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Customer satisfaction index – for all parents, students and staff.

Education and Work Experience

• First Degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting or any Finance-related discipline
• 3 years experience in a similar role.

Skills and Competences:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experienced with customer relationship management.
• Basic knowledge of accounting practices
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel/Data Analysis
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.

Salary
N70,000 - N100,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2023.