School Accountant at New Ideal Model Schools

New Ideal Model School is an exceptional educational institution located in Jalingo, Taraba State that prepares students for success in their future careers and beyond. We believe in nurturing each child's potential while instilling values that will guide them throughout their lives. New Ideal Model School offers a seamless educational journey from early years to high school. In our Elementary, we embrace the Montessori curriculum, focusing on practical life, sensorial learning, mathematics, language, and cultural studies to cultivate a strong foundation for our pupils. This hands-on approach encourages curiosity and creativity, allowing our young learners to thrive. While in the secondary level, we combine thebestof both the British and Nigerian curricula to provide our students with a comprehensive and balanced education. Our commitment to academic excellence and personal growth ensures that our students develop the skills they need to become valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.

AtNew Ideal Model School, we provide total training for our students with a view to making them great in their future careers. Here, we nurture our students to love and honour their parents when they become adults: this is the expectation of all parents. The school’s aim is to develop a curriculum that builds on students’ experiences and helps all students to become successful learners, valuable citizens, self-reliant individuals, and effective leaders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: School Accountant

Location: Jalingo, Taraba
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all financial aspects of the school, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Prepare annual budgets, monitor income and expenditure, and develop budget forecasts.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements and reports, and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
• Payroll Processing: Handle payroll for school employees, including deductions and ensuring timely payments.
• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and obligations.
• Financial Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate and complete financial records, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Internal Controls: Monitor the operation of financial controls and recommend improvements to safeguard school funds and assets.
• Auditing: Assist with annual audits and provide documentation as needed.
• Customer Service: Provide excellent customer service to staff and parents, responding to inquiries and complaints promptly.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with school administration, faculty, and staff on financial matters.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification with at least 2 years work experience.

Additional Skills and Qualities:

• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to analyze financial data and identify potential issues.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to interact with various stakeholders.
• Accounting Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using accounting software, such as QuickBooks or similar.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and reporting.
• Integrity and Ethics: A strong commitment to maintaining financial transparency and integrity.

Application Closing Date
10th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV to: info@nimschools.org or newidealmodelschools@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.