SCHOOL ACCOUNTANT AT STELLA MARIS HIGH SCHOOL | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN ABUJA

About Company:

Founded in 1996, Stella Maris began as a small community school dedicated to nurturing children through faith and discipline. Over the years, our vision expanded -transforming into a network of campuses that now welcome students from across Nigeria and around the world. Our journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and professional School Accountant to manage the fiscal operations of our institution in Abuja. This role is the cornerstone of our financial integrity, responsible for managing the student fee lifecycle, payroll administration, and institutional budgeting. You will provide the financial clarity our leadership team needs to make strategic decisions while ensuring we remain compliant with all Nigerian regulatory frameworks.

Requirements:

• Budgeting & Planning: Assist management in drafting and forecasting annual school budgets. You will monitor daily expenditures against these budgets and provide actionable financial insights to the Board and the Bursar.

• Accounts Receivable & Billing: Manage the end-to-end student fee collection process. This includes issuing receipts, reconciling individual student accounts, tracking outstanding balances, and maintaining proactive communication with parents regarding payments.

• Payroll & Payables: Oversee full-cycle payroll for all teaching and non-teaching staff. You will also manage vendor relationships, verify invoices, and ensure timely procurement payments.

• Statutory Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Nigerian financial regulations, including timely remittance of PAYE, Pension contributions, and other FIRS-related obligations.

• Financial Reporting & Auditing: Prepare precise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. You will serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during periodic reviews.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Experience: Proven experience in bookkeeping, tax compliance, and financial analysis. Experience within the educational sector is highly preferred.

• Professional Certification: Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, or ICAN are highly preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • Hands-on experience with specialized accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or school-specific ERP systems).

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: hr@smsabuja.sch.ng , jobs@smsabuja.sch.ng using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.