Accountant at Kingstar Institute of Management Science and Technology

Kingstar Institute of Management Science and Technology is a complete ICT, Telecom, and educational consultancy services firm.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Porto Novo, Benin Republic
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Financial Planning/Control and Management Reporting:

• Ensure that the Finance function offers a high quality and accessible service which is prompt, courteous, accurate and complete.
• To provide the Bursar with appropriate financial information, advice and assistance to support the decision-making process
• Maintain the School’s accounting records, fees ledger, creditors ledger and nominal ledger accurately and in accordance with agreed timescales and procedures.
• In conjunction with the Bursar prepare annual budgets and termly forecasts, monitoring performance and reporting budget progress to budget holders.
• Prepare full year forecast and termly management accounts including variance reports.
• Attend termly Finance & General Purposes committee and other Governor meetings as required and deliver written reports.
• In conjunction with the Bursar, control the treasury management function in order to ensure the most efficient and secure deployment of the School’s cash and minimise banking and interest charges.
• In conjunction with the Bursar, advise on current and future financial issues and projects including feasibility appraisals, preparation of business cases and funding options. Pay Roll & Pension

Requirements

• Candidates should possess an OND, HND, B.Sc Degree with 2-5 years experience.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent Microsoft skills – Excel, Word and Outlook essential.
• Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service. Desirable competencies:
• Previous experience of working within School Finance, the Charitable Sector, or Not for Profit organizations.
• Understanding of the Independent School sector.

Salary
N30,000 - N50,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
4th July, 2023.