Bookshop Account Officer at Word of Faith Group of Schools

Word of Faith Schools is the flagship of Christian Education in Africa with a tremendous spiritual and academic heritage, together with abundant opportunities for the maximization of your potential. Word of Faith Schools is a Christian school par excellence with the drive and determination to train up a child in the way he should go so that when he is old he will not depart from it (Pro. 22:6). This is being vigorously pursued through well-defined measures aimed at building character, self-discipline, nobility, and high standards of conduct in the child.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Bookshop Account Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Financial Record Keeping:

• Maintain daily records of sales, purchases, and expenses.
• Reconcile cash and credit card transactions with sales records.

Accounts Management:

• Prepare and manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Track invoices, receipts, and payments.
• Monitor and manage petty cash.

Banking and Reconciliation:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely deposits and withdrawals as needed.

Budgeting and Reporting:

• Assist in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Generate financial reports (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Report financial status to management.

Inventory and Cost Control:

• Work with inventory management staff to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Track the financial impact of stock levels, orders, and returns.

Software Usage:

• Use accounting software (e.g., Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, Tally) to manage financial records.

Job Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, preferably in retail or a similar environment.
• Experience with bookshop or bookstore operations is a plus.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ethical standards and integrity.
• Communication skills for dealing with management, vendors, and customers.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@wofportal.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.