Job Description
We are looking to hire an Accountant and Secretary to combine financial management with administrative support to ensure both the school’s finances and front-office operations run smoothly. This hybrid role requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage accurate financial books while acting as the organized, welcoming face of the school.
LOCATION: MARYLAND, LAGOS.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified applicants should apply via the school website "Olivierschools.com.ng" and indicate the role being applied for.
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain accurate records of all daily financial transactions using accounting software.
• Manage the billing cycle, issue invoices, track tuition payments, and follow up on outstanding balances with parents.
• Disburse petty cash, verify vendor invoices, track school expenditures, and manage receipts for audit readiness.
• Prepare monthly, terminal, and annual financial statements, bank reconciliations, and budget variance reports for school management.
• Welcoming visitors, parents, and prospective students, and directing them to the appropriate departments.
• Answer phone calls, and draft official letters, memos, or newsletters.
• Create, update, and maintain secure digital and physical files for student enrollments, attendance, and staff documentation.
• Schedule appointments for the School Administrator or Principal, and manage the booking of school meeting rooms.
• Monitor, order, and distribute office stationery, teaching supplies, and first-aid materials to prevent operational delays.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Secretariat Studies.
• Minimum of 2 to 3 years of dual experience in bookkeeping/accounting and front-office administration, preferably within an educational setting.
• Professional accounting certifications (e.g., ATSWA, ICAN-AAT) or professional secretarial certifications are a major advantage.
• High proficiency in accounting applications and spreadsheet design (specifically advanced MS Excel functions).
• Mastery of the MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint) and School Management Systems (SMS) for student data entry.
• Strong understanding of filing systems, data data-entry protocols, and confidentiality laws regarding financial data.
• Exceptional skill in switching seamlessly between balancing accounts and attending to walk-in parents.
• Warm, professional, and patient demeanor when handling parental inquiries or complaints.
• Absolute honesty and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial records and personal staff data.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified applicants should apply via the school website "Olivierschools.com.ng" and indicate the role being applied for.
Pay: ₦80,000.00 - ₦100,000.00 per month
Experience:
• school accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
