Accountant

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, CPA) is strongly preferred.
• Proven 5-10 years experience as an Accountant, preferably in an educational institution.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations in a similar role
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpretand communicate financial data at all levels of an organsation.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: the provided email address using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, CIMA, ACCA or ACA, CPA) is strongly preferred.
• Proven 5-10 years experience as an Accountant, preferably in an educational institution.
• Proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and statutory accounts.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations in a similar role
• Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in using Information Management Systems and able to learn new systems and processes quickly.
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Ability to understand, interpretand communicate financial data at all levels of an organsation.
• Sound knowledge of accounting standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Maintain strict confidentiality where appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a clear focus on customer service.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: the provided email address using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

• Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Accountant to join her team at an International school. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the school, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting.

Duties

• Manage the daily financial operations of the school, including payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and local regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement effective financial processes and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and address any financial discrepancies or inefficiencies.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior management and the board of directors.
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor spending to ensure adherence to budgetary guidelines.
• Advice and guidance on financial planning and the production of Year End Forecasts and the use of resources to avoid claw-back of surplus revenue balances. Advice and guidance on medium and
• Advice and guidance on medium and long term financial planning
• Assist in the preparation of Recovery Plans and solving budgetary problems Assist in setting up systems and procedures, budget preparation, monitoring and control and income management relating to education services at the school.
• Assist in setting up systems and procedures, budget preparation, monitoring and control and income management relating to education services at the school.
• Review and develop areas in school financial management policy, e.g. income from other sources
• Attend meetings with management board as required to give financial advice, present monitoring reports and to deal with financial issues