Accountant at Discovering Talents Academy

Discovering Talents Academy, a fast-growing Nursery and Primary School in Gwarinpa, Abuja, offers first class education from preschool to primary levels. Discovering Talents Academy uses the Blended Nigeria-Montessori curriculum in Early Years and a Blended Nigeria-British curriculum at the primary level.

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Gwarimpa, Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Financial Planning:

• Assist in developing and implementing the annual budget, as well as financial planning initiatives.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare regular and ad-hoc financial reports for the school’s leadership, including profit/loss, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis.
• Compliance:

  Ensure the school complies with all relevant financial regulations and obligations, including taxation and auditing.

Cash Handling:

• Manage all cash collections and disbursements, banking activities, and reconcile financial accounts.

Invoice and Payment Administration:

• Administer and record all invoices and payments, ensuring proper approvals and adherence to school procedures.

Supplier Management:

• Coordinate and maintain a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Carry out and maintain analyses of costs and other statistical information, and prepare reports as needed.

Advise Leadership:

• Advise the school’s leadership on all financial matters, including the preparation of financial reports and presentations.

Attend Meetings:

• Attend Board meetings and school management meetings as required.

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure all administrative duties, documentation, reports, and returns are completed accurately and efficiently.

Financial Management:

• Oversee all accounting transactions, including bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Payroll:

• Administer payroll for all school employees, including deductions and compliance with relevant regulations, in coordination with Human Resources.

Requirement

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with 2 – 5 years work experience.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.