Head of Account Department at Greensprings School

Greensprings School’s history dates back to January 1985 when it started off as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2-5 years. Founded In 1985 Since then, the school has grown remarkably and is today a leading institution offering a first-class education from the foundation stage to post-secondary levels. We believe that offering a progressive education gives both parents & pupils’ stability and continuity, removing the inconvenience of having to change schools periodically.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Account Department

Location: Anthony, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounting excellence on Campus
• Manage Campus accounting and financial activities including billings, payments, receivables, payables, and invoicing:
• Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students
• Ensure regular update of Students Records as and when due
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensures policy compliance
• Ensure timely collection of receivables
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of the approved bill
• Monitor statutory payments and advise management on prompt settlement
• Monitor remittance of statutory deductions
• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely payment of staff
• Reconcile PTA accounts quarterly and prepare reports for PTA executives
• Perform bank reconciliation
• Review and approve bank reconciliation statements prepared by team members
• Closely supervise petty cash management
• Oversee documentation management and ensure adequate supporting documents exist for all transactions
• Ownership of all Campus related ledgers (regular account analysis)
• Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed
• Support Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
• Perform periodic balance sheet review
• Oversee budget monitoring and control at the Campus level
• Oversee Campus treasury management processes
• Prepare weekly Campus cash forecasts
• Responsible for Campus finance department’s budget
• Provide inputs for development of improved accounting controls, polices and, procedures
• Ensure proper coordination of activities within the department
• Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• Support the external audit process
• Evaluate performance of team and make necessary recommendations
• Perform research and analysis to support decision making as may be required
• Other tasks as may be assigned by the Line Manager

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance related Course
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
• 6 - 10 years cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
• Experienced in relating with clients/customers, managing effective collections and leading teams

Preferred Skills:

• Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, Finance leading practices
• Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Proficiency in MS applications and Ms. Dynamics ERP
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Highly driven
• Attention to details
• Leadership and Organizational skills.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2023.