School Accountant to the School Proprietress

Klinsettee Africa is focused on social innovation and enterprise through the discovery, nurture and transformation of open or veiled opportunities into tangible, massive successes. We remain committed to provide sustaining solutions to global needs.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Position: School Accountant
Job Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Analyze and investigate annual and monthly financial accounts;
• Negotiating business terms with clients and associated organisations;
• Ensure compliance with taxation legislation.
• Undertaking financial administration;
• Prepare reports, budgets, business plans, commentaries and financial statements;
• Liaising with managerial staff, colleagues and clients;
• Administering payrolls;
• Financial forecasting and risk analysis;controlling income and expenditure;
• Developing and managing financial systems/policies.
• Identification of training needs of school staff
• Attend meetings and training school staff as required in local authority requirements and recommended practice, e.g. purchasing, operation of lettings, use of RM Finance package, etc
• Advice and guidance on medium and long term financial planning
• Review and develop areas in school financial management policy
• Assist in the preparation of Recovery Plans and solving budgetary problems
• Supervision and support of Finance Assistants as allocated in the tasks of financial duties in designated schools
• Induction and appraisal of Finance Assistants on an annual basis with a six monthly review
• Identification of training needs
• Assist in the training and development of new staff

Job Specifications

• HND, B.Sc in related field
• Must possess relevant professional certification (ACCA, ICAN etc.)
• Must not be more than 45 years
• Must be a team player
• Must have minimum of 5 years experience
• Must have a good command of English
• Must have a good understanding of financial modelling
• Must be adept with the use of accounting software applications and must be computer literate
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must reside around Ikeja Airport/Oshodi axis

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Cover Letter (both in one mail) to: employ@klinsettee.com using your name and job title as the subject of the mail.