Head Of Account

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses
  
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
  
• 6 - 10 years of 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
  

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses
  
• Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
  
• 6 - 10 years of 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
  

• 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 student records as and when due
  
• Review Account Receivable processes and ensure policy compliance
  
• Ensure timely collection of receivables
  
• Review Accounts payable processes and ensure prompt settlement of approved bills
  
• 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 the Campus finance department’s budget
  
• Provide inputs for the development of improved accounting controls, policies, 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 the performance of the team and make necessary recommendations
  
• Perform research and analysis to support decision-making as may be required