Accountant

Accountant

The Accounting Officer will manage the day-to-day financial operations of Discovering Talents Academy. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing student fee collections, processing payroll, and ensuring strict, timely compliance with all statutory tax regulations under the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the billing, collection, and reconciliation of student tuition, registration, and vocational program fees.
• Issue official receipts, track outstanding balances, and generate weekly reports on fee collections and defaults.
• Verify and process vendor invoices, school utility payments, and daily operational expenses.
• Prepare monthly staff payroll, accounting for variations in attendance, bonuses, or deductions.
• Prepare and file monthly VAT returns via the NRS portal to maintain clean compliance records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Assist management in preparing the annual school budget and monitoring term-by-term expenditure against budgetary caps.

Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• 2–3 years of active accounting experience. Experience working within a private school setting is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Wave, Sage) and advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on familiarity with the NRS tax filing portals for corporate and consumption taxes.
• Solid understanding of the Nigerian tax landscape, specifically regarding exemptions and filings for educational institutions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and zero tolerance for data entry errors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet strict legal and operational deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with parents, vendors, and regulatory officers.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: discoveringtalentsacademy@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.