School Accountant / Bursar Job at Imperial Gate School

Imperial Gate School (IGS) - We are a reputable 21st century educational institution offering qualitative teaching and learning to pupils within the age of 0-10 years plus. We aim to provide a safe learning environment for all learners, a home away from home.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: School Accountant / Bursar
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time

Job Description

• As the School Bursar, the job holder oversees the Accounting Unit and reports to the Board of Directors through the Auditor.

Duties

• Oversee the billing system to ensure timely and accurate dispatch ofbills toparents
• Timely generation and dispatch of termly bills
• Bank reconciliations
• Tax and pension remittance and reconciliation
• Following up with parents for timely payment
• Maintaining accurate and up to date financial records for easy retrieval
• Payments reconciliation
• Imprest management
• Submitting routine accounting reports
• Collaborate with other departments to improve the procedures that increase services to parents and as well strengthen the administrative operations

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields
• At least five years of work experience in a structured organization
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles
• Sound knowledge of tax and pension policies
• Expert in the use of Microsoft packages (especially Excel)
• Proactive with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to deploy technology in discharge of duties
• Knowledge and application of accounting software
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written)
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
• Good with numbers, detail oriented
• Experience within school environment will be an added advantage
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism, diplomacy and confidentiality is required.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: lekkiigschool@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.