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Head of Accounts at Greensprings School

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Role and Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the Campus’ accounting and reporting functions and reports directly to the Chief Accountant who takes responsibility over the entire accounting process. Also expected to work with other finance leaders in providing timely and accurate information for decision-making. Oversees billing processes and interaction with parents and other external and internal stakeholders, manages accounts receivables ensures timely collections, and ensures compliance with policies and budgetary controls around accounts payables. Ensures that month-end closing activities and preparation of monthly reports are done timely and accurately. Supports the preparation of statutory reports and liaises with external auditors and other consultants. Supervises and manages the performance of the Campus Accounts Team.

  • 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
  • Other tasks as may be assigned by the Line Manager
How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should send in their applications to recruitment.lekki@greenspringsshool.com with “Job Title” as the subject of the email.

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