Head of Accounts at Greensprings School

Greensprings School is an international co-educational services limited comprising of Creche, Preschool, Elementary, Secondary and International Baccalaureate School.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounts

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Campus’ accounting and reporting functions and reports directly to the Chief Accountant who takes responsibility over the entire accounting process.
• Also expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making.
• Oversees billing processes and interaction with parents and other external and internal stakeholders, manages accounts receivables ensures timely collections, and ensures compliance with policies and budgetary controls around accounts payables.
• Ensures that month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports are done timely and accurately.
• Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants. Supervises and manages the performance of the Campus Accounts Team.
• Responsible for accounting excellence on Campus
• Manage Campus accounting and financial activities including billings, payments, receivables, payables, and invoicing:
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure regular update of student records as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensure policy compliance
• Ensure timely collection of receivables
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
• Monitor statutory payments and advise management on prompt settlement
• Monitor remittance of statutory deductions
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely payment of staff
• Reconcile PTA accounts quarterly and prepare reports for PTA executives
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements prepared by team members
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Ownership of all Campus related ledgers (regular account analysis)
• Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed
• Support Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform periodic balance sheet review
• Oversee budget monitoring and control at the Campus level
• Oversee Campus treasury management processes
• Prepare weekly Campus cash forecasts
• Responsible for the Campus finance department’s budget
• Provide inputs for the development of improved accounting controls, policies, and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the department
• 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 as may be assigned by the Line Manager.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.