Accountant at Total Child School

Total Child School is a co-educational Nursery, Primary and Secondary School. The school is sited at the C.E.M Children Centre, a serene location providing a beautiful, natural and highly conducive atmosphere for learning. The School promises every child a privileged, purposeful, enriching, very enjoyable and memorable school life.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant 

Location: Agbara, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for decision-making.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash balances.

Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on debt collections.
• Maintain accurate records of creditors and debtors.
• Ensure timely settlement of financial obligations.

Budgeting & Financial Analysis:

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
• Analyze financial performance and identify variances.
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare and file statutory tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and accounting standards.
• Liaise with tax authorities and regulatory agencies when required.
• Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation.

Audit & Internal Control:

• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Maintain adequate documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounting processes.

Payroll Administration:

• Process payroll and related statutory deductions.
• Ensure timely remittance of taxes, pensions, and other statutory contributions.
• Maintain payroll records and reports.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle ERP).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and applicable tax regulations.

Key Competencies:

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Tax Management
• Financial Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Time Management
• Microsoft Excel Proficiency
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should possess should send their CV to: s.totalchild@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.