Overview

Halifield School – Founded in 1996, Halifield School was initially situated on Salami Street, Mende until 2003 when it relocated to its permanent premises on Oki Lane, Maryland, Lagos. In 2009, Halifield commenced a secondary school which is a preparatory ground for university entry and a grooming centre for adolescents.

Job Position: Account Officer

Job Location: Lagos

Job Responsibilities

  • Review bank reconciliation statements
  • Ensure all phone and email communication is responded to within the stipulated 48-hr time frame.
  • Prepare termly subaccounts for school bus shuttle, kitchen, hostel, programs and clubs.
  • Prepare management accounts and supporting schedules every term.
  • Ensure timely generation of accurate school bills for all students.
  • Ensure timely collection of receivables / issue receipts / debt drive [and posting to Quickbooks]
  • Ensure regular update of Students Records in Accounting Software as and when due.
  • Monitor statutory payments and advice management on prompt settlement
  • Responsible for School finance department’s budget
  • Ensure adequate customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
  • General Communication to parent customers on Accounting matters
  • Other tasks as may be assigned by the Director.

Job Requirements

  • First Degree or equivalent qualification in accounting or any finance related discipline.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in a similar role. (School experience is a plus).

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experienced with customer relationship management.
  • Deep knowledge of core finance and accounting practices
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel/Data Analysis
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.
  • Emotional intelligence, Integrity and Professionalism.
  • Proficiency in the use of MS applications and several accounting applications/ERPs such as QuickBooks.

How to Appley
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: apply@halifieldschools.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Tagged as: Accounting, Finance