Account Officer at the Learning Place

TLP is an inclusive Montessori school for boys and girls aged 1-12 years. At TLP, we know that your child’s education and well being are of primary concern. Our teachers love what they do and stop at nothing to get ultimate learner outcomes. We opened our doors on September 13th, 2004 and have proudly served the community for more than a decade. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for children and ensure that every child’s uniqueness is identified and cultivated.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• The preparation of annual statutory accounts, liaison with the school’s auditors, preparation of necessary documents for financial audits by external auditors
• The preparation of the termly school budget, capital expenditure plans and longer-term financial plans.
• Preparation and management of Pension accounts, computation of staff salaries and generation of Payroll, ensure appropriate deductions such as Statutory- (PAYE, pension), Staff loans, etc.
• Completion and verification of bank reconciliation, monthly financial statements, management of accounts
• Liaising with external tax consultants on tax matters, maintaining up to date status with all taxes and statutory payments, compiling and monitoring VAT returns.
• Maintains an up-to-date insurance status of school assets, review the adequacy of cover, report on cost effective alternatives.
• Ensuring all financial transactions are done in accordance with Admin/ financial operating procedures of the school.
• Monthly reconciliation of bank balances and postings for accurate verification

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or related field from an accredited university.
• At least three (2) years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Membership of a relevant professional organisation or at least the completion of first level of a recognised professional accounting program i.e. ICAN, ACCA
• Knowledge of accounting programs/softwares and tech savvy
• Ability to work with minimal or no errors in a fast paced environment
• Organisation, planning, verbal and written communication.

Additional information:

• A serene, safe and clean working environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Educational assistance
• Discounted tuition for children
• HMO insurance.

Salary
N180,000 – N200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online