Overview

Role Model School (RMS) – We are delighted that you are considering RMS for your child’s education. RMS is a Christian school founded in 2001 by Daystar Christian Centre, and we have kept a holistic record of excellence since then. At Role Model School, we provide excellence in all areas of life. We value education highly and recognize it as the foundation and future of our nation.

Job Position: Junior Accountant

Job Location: Oregun – Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

  1. The Junior Accountant will provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
  2. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
  2. Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  3. Update accounts payable and performs reconciliations
  4. Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  5. Assist with reviewing expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
  6. Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  7. Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
  8. Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  9. Assist with other accounting projects
  10. Any other duty assigned

Job Requirements

  • Education: A Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or any closely related field from a reputable University.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a related
  • Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and software.

Job Competence and Skill:

  1. Punctual, reliable and must have vital communication skill
  2. Knowledge of MS Office, QuickBooks, and Excel
  3. Able to work in a team and produce quality output under tight deadlines
  4. Strong verbal and oral communication skills
  5. Self-motivated and strong analytical skills
  6. Attention to detail, prioritization skills and time management
  7. Quick learner with a positive attitude
  8. Database experience and strong expertise in financial concepts, practices, and procedures
  9. Commitment to the charter school movement and the mission and vision of the league

Application Deadline
20th October, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@rolemodelschool.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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