Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution-based companies. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are: Consulting, Recruitment, and Training.
We are recruiting to fill the position of a Head of Account.
Reporting Line: Chief Accountant
Department/Group: Finance
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Permanent
Business Line: Education
Role & Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- 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
- Ensure adequate close-the-books processes are followed
- Support Preparation of management accounts and supporting schedules
- Perform periodic balance sheet review
- 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
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or Finance Related Courses
- 6 – 10 years of cognate finance experience preferably (some experience in the educational system will be an added advantage)
- Professional Accounting Qualification – ICAN/ACCA
- Experienced in relating with clients/customers, managing effective collections, and leading teams
Preferred Skills:
- Deep accounting knowledge, working knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, Finance leading practices
- Advanced Excel/data analysis skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Highly driven
- Attention to details
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Emotional intelligence
- Proficiency in MS applications and MS Dynamics ERP
- Leadership and Organizational skills.
