Alaro City Development FZC is an integrated, mixed-use city planned for over 2,000 hectares in the North West Quadrant of the Lekki Free Zone. Alaro City’s vision goes beyond alleviating what is a self-evident problem - that of stifling urban congestion and a dearth of quality housing and commercial property in Lagos and Africa as a whole.
Rather, we aim to help create the infrastructure - the living and working spaces, communities, schools, and hospitals - that will help sustain and accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth, meet the aspirations of Africa’s burgeoning middle classes, and serve as a catalyst for further urban development. The people in our team are multi-skilled and experts in their respective fields. They possess a unique drive, underpinned by the desire to help improve Africa’s urban development.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location: Lagos
Employment type: Full-time
Purpose of the Job
- To provide efficient and accurate financial and administrative support within Rendeavour Education, ensuring that financial transactions are processed correctly, records are maintained, and the finance office runs smoothly.
- A specific focus will be providing financial and administrative support of the pre-opening of Wellington College International Lagos.
Responsibilities
Financial Administration:
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures
- Record income, expenditure, and petty cash transactions accurately
- Assist in reconciling bank statements and financial records
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date finance databases and filing systems.
Budget & Monitoring Support:
- Support the Director of Education in monitoring budgets and preparing reports
- Track expenditure against budget codes and flag variances
- Assist with financial year-end processes and audits.
Payroll & Staff Support:
- Prepare and input payroll information under supervision of the Director of Education
- Assist with staff expenses, overtime claims, and pension contributions
- Maintain accurate staff finance records.
Income & Revenue:
- Record and reconcile school income (school meals, trips, lettings, donations, fees)
- Issue receipts and maintain audit trails for income received
- Support fundraising and grant administration as needed.
Systems & Process Management:
- Maintain and improve financial systems, software, and procedures
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations
- Support the development of digital tools for efficient financial management.
Compliance & Safeguarding:
- Ensure financial procedures comply with governance handbook and statutory requirements
- Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards
- Support safeguarding principles in line with education policy.
Requirements
Essential
- 3 - 5 years experience in finance, accounts, or administration
- Strong numeracy and IT skills (Excel, financial software)
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and team-working skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in an educational or public-sector finance role
- Knowledge of school finance systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS, Arbor, PS Financials)
- Basic bookkeeping or AAT qualification.
Key Component:
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain audit compliance
- Strong problem-solving and administrative skills.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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