Financial Accountant / Assistant Bursar Vacancy at a Leading Christian Secondary School – The Plenipotent Company Limited

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About the role

Financial Accountant / Assistant Bursar job opportunity is available at The Plenipotent Company Limited for individuals who possess relevant qualifications.

Job Description

• The Financial Accountant is a departmental head within the Bursary department and has primary responsibility for leading the Accounting & Tax Management processes in the school.
• The position reports directly to the Bursar assisting on all matters of Financial book closing with oversight responsibility for the work of the Stock Controller.
• The Financial Accountant is the Assistant Bursar of the School and will always act in the absence of the Bursar.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Tax Management:
  • Balance Sheet Analysis
  • Bank Reconciliations
  • Accounts Payables Management & Invoice Passing Controls.
  • Tax Planning and Liaison with Tax & Regulatory Authorities
• Supervisory Responsibility:
  • Accounts Receivables Management
• Cost Analysis and Stock Management
• Directly Responsible for:
  • Cost Variance Management
• Supervisory Responsibility:
  • GRN & SIN Controls of all School Stores/Warehouses
  • Stock Reconciliations
  • Cost & Variance Analysis
• Maintain financial reports, records, and general ledgers; prepare and analyze budgets and perform general bookkeeping.

Experience and qualifications

• B.Sc. Degree in Accounting, Business or an equivalent relevant degree.
• Professional Certification: Qualified ACCA; ACMA; ACA
• Minimum 8 years of managerial experience preferably in a school or in the manufacturing sector.
• Must have previous knowledge in the use of Accounting/ERP Packages and Spreadsheets (MS Excel).
• In-depth understanding of Accounting Standards and book closing procedures
• Good emotional intelligence with demonstrable people management skills
• Excellent team management, organizational and analytical skills.
• High sense of honesty and integrity.

Application deadline

Application details

Interested and qualified candidates should:

 apply online