Accountant at a British International School - Enroyale Consulting

Enroyale Consulting - Our client, a British International School, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Functions

• Responsible for administering payroll and pension related functions
• AssistAdvise on regulatory compliance with National legislation
• Monitor income and expenditure in relation to the school’s budget, and produce monthly reports for the Board
• Keep all school accounts and prepare income and expenditure reports in accordance with the financial regulations
• Maintain and oversee all bank accounts, completemonthly reconciliations and reporting banking errors to theirsuperior
• Be responsible for the completion of the school’s payroll, ensuring all forms including timesheets, newstarter / leaver / variation forms and annual returns are submitted within required deadlines
• Be responsible for the placement of orders ensuring they are processed through the school’s computerize finance accounting
• Coordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value for the school
• Ensuring school financing policy is reviewed and the school meets all financial requirement
• Assisting in preparing accurate VAT accounting and payment so that VAT reclaim return is submitted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a an educational institution and overall minimum of 8 years
• Knowledge about MS Office, QuickBooks, and excel
• Extensive knowledge about GAAP and able to apply accounting principles and government reporting regulations
• Punctual, reliable and must have strong communication skill
• Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
• Attention to detail, prioritization skill and time management
• Quick learner with a positive attitude
• Database experience and strong expertise in financial concepts, practices, and procedures.

Application Closing Date
4th November, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.