Box & Cedar is recruiting on behalf of its client in the Educational sector to fill the position of:
Job Title: Bursar
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description
- Management of the school finances, including Standards Fund and other external funding.
- Forward budget planning including preparation of annual forecasts and budgets, in consultation with the Headteacher.
- Preparing financial reports as required by Head teacher, Governing Body and other budget holders; attending meetings of Governing Body, as required, to present reports on financial matters.
- Monitoring of all income and expenditure relating to internal budgets; keeping budget holders informed of their balances and committed expenditure.
- To act as budget holder as appropriate at the discretion of the Head teacher
- Management and development of the school's computerised financial systems. 6. Responsible for sales ledger, credit control and authorisation of purchase invoices.
- Preparation of reconciliation reports, VAT returns and any other financial return required either statutorily or by the Authority.
- Responsible for reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash.
- To be responsible for the management of all staff personnel records and to oversee work with the schools' personnel and payroll providers.
- To manage the relationship and contracts with all external providers of goods and services.
- Responsibility for the internal procedures and processes necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the school.
- To be responsible for the management of school support staff - administrative and clerical and premises staff.
- To be responsible to the Head teacher for the management of security, heating, lighting and cleaning of the grounds and premises.
- Development of school financial policies and procedures (e.g. Lettings Policy) in line with LA requirements and Standing Orders.
- Collating of information and submission of documentation relating to bids for external funding.
- Exploration and management of income generating opportunities (e.g. lettings, sales of uniform etc.)
- Requisition of, ensuring maintenance of and record-keeping for school minibus(es).
- To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.
- To undertake any other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required.
Minimum Qualification
- B.Sc Accounting, Business Administration, Banking and Finance
- ICAN/ACCA certified
Knowledge & Skills:
- Accountancy and financial skills
- IT literate with experience of using Word for Windows, Excel spreadsheets and databases, Email and internet
- Ability to deal confidently with enquiries from parents and members of staff
- Excellent communication skills - oral and written
- Diplomatic: very good interpersonal skills on a range of levels and with a wide variety of people
Experience:
Application Closing Date
30th April, 2015
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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