Job Description
At Imagine Early Years & Elementary School, we believe learning is doing and while we offer several opportunities for learning, we also demonstrate the application of knowledge and encourage the children to discover it for themselves under the guidance of our caring and competent personnel. Our mission is to provide an exceptional quality of education and childcare through a wealth of learning opportunities that expose them to the world as they see it.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: School Finance and HR Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The School Finance Manager plays an important role within the Business Office of the school by assisting and supporting the School Administrator or Head of School and School Director as the case may be.
The School Finance Manager is required to demonstrate a high level of competency in financial matters and accountable.
Responsibilities
Financial Management and Development:
Perform the day-to-day activities associated with financial reporting and general ledger maintenance and control.
Specific Duties:
Debtor and fee management:
Prepare and administer debtor payments/funds received for banking
Liaise with the College Finance Officer to allocate late payment fees to debtor accounts
Maintain all accounts receivable records and backup material, ensuring the type of record retained and period of storage meets regulatory and legal requirements
Financial reporting and development:
Prepare the Annual Financial Statements (AFS), including all end of year financial accounts and reports.
Liaise with and assist external auditors in conducting the annual interim and final audit of the School.
Ensure internal controls are adhered to and maintained.
Report any breach of internal controls to the School Director.
Complete all regulatory, educational and general compliance requirements as they fall due.
General ledger maintenance and control:
Prepare and maintain accurate monthly general ledger reconciliations
Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations as required, ensuring approval by the School Director on a monthly basis
Prepare month-end accounting entries
Prepare and enter into the general ledger all fortnightly payroll journal entries in accordance with AFS and salary packaging deductions.
Administration:
Contribute to the administrative functions of the School, specifically, as they relate to financial matters involving payments and entitlements
Specific Duties:
On a timely basis, prepare, communicate and distribute school fee statements to all families each term.
Complete all regulatory, educational and general compliance requirements and returns as they fall due.
Develop a thorough understanding of the School Administration software package and maintain its operation in conjunction with IT support
Review and approve College purchase orders as required and if appropriate, identify improvements in the school ordering process
Ensure that all administrative duties, checks, documentation, reports and returns (internal and external) are completed accurately and submitted within required deadlines.
HR Manager:
Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine competitive compensation plan.
Writes directives advising department managers of Company policy regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
Consult legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law.
Develops and maintains a human resources system that meets top management information needs.
Oversees the analysis, maintenance, and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends.
Writes and delivers presentations to corporate officers or government officials regarding human resources policies and practices.
Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant positions.
Provides management direction and counselling. Supervises clerical assistants and temporary staffing as needed.
Salary
N250,000 – N350,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
29th October, 2024.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application to: hr@imagineee.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
