Finix Comprehensive High School (FCHS) is a private, full day and boarding, Junior and Senior Secondary School for boys and girls. The school was founded by a Nigerian who has deep concern to contribute to the progress of academy in the society, hence the establishment of the school.
Finix Comprehensive High School was established on the 6th of October, 2000 with seven children, as the first students, and twelve members of staff today, FCHS has over 400 students in the junior and senior schools with over 150 staff strength.
We are a centre for the Senior Secondary Certificate Examinations (SSCE) in Nigeria, Cambridge GCE and IGCSE (supervised by the British Council), and American organized examinations such as PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos

Job Description

Reconciles all general ledger accounts to the trial balance and facilitates the month end closing process.
Prepares invoices and check requests for payment, verifying that funds are available by tracking account balances.
Schedules invoices for payment following designated procedures.
Enters detail information in computerized accounting system to generate warrant.
Processes accounts payable checks and accompanying reports for Town Council and School Board approval.
Maintains files on all vendors and resolves billing issues with vendors.
Performs direct entries as requested and post to general ledger.
Performs month end, calendar end and fiscal year end procedures on computerized accounting system.
Prepares monthly reports for department heads.
Prepares necessary reports as requested.
Reconciles monthly bank statements as requested, directed, and/or required.
Assists in the preparation and development of the annual budget as requested, directed and/or required.
Responsible for School Department accounts receivable.
Enters and tracks fixed assets in the computerized accounting system.
Monitors grant activity and cash flow reports.
Assists auditors in preparation of year-end audit.
Other duties may include support of payroll and human resources activities, and assist on special accounting projects as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the School Department Business.

Qualifications
Education/Certification:

Associate Degree in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis on accounting or equivalent work experience.

Experience:

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for successful fulfillment of assigned performance responsibilities.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Experience in computerized accounting systems, spreadsheets and word processing.
Ability to understand financial accounting issues and perform complex financial calculations.
Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
Must be team oriented with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be willing to participate in ongoing in-service training as requested.
Must maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information as required by law.

Job Title: Administrative Officer
Location: Lagos

Job Description

The School Administrative Officer is responsible to the Principal for providing administrative, financial, physical resource and human resource services in a complex administrative environment by effectively and efficiently managing and coordinating the school support services which contributes to the achievement of the school’s strategic plans and educational outcomes of students.

Reporting/Working Relationship

The incumbent reports to the Principal and works collaboratively with the 2 Deputy Principals.
All performance management, training and development, counseling, conflict resolution and other personnel related matters pertaining to the incumbent are the responsibility of the Principal.
All performance management, training and development, counseling, conflict resolution and other personnel related matters pertaining to the non-teaching staff are the responsibility of the incumbent.

Key Responsibilities/Duties
Contribute to the planning, policy and decision making processes of the school by providing information and advice to the Principal, School Governing Council, Deputy Principals and teaching staff on administrative, financial and physical resource matters, including:

Participating on committees in an advisory, executive or leadership capacity/role
Evaluating/analyzing current processes on behalf of committees
Preparing reports recommending alternatives, contribute to the effective administration of the school by managing and coordinating the completion of complex school administrative and finance functions, including.
Providing expertise and advice to management and staff
Implementing effective and efficient operating practices and procedures;
Formulating and managing the site budget
Developing financial models and conducting economic analysis;
Analyzing and interpreting finance reports and preparing specialist financial reports
Controlling cash flow and ensuring maximum returns on investments;
Controlling the purchasing function and authorizing purchase orders;
Overseeing the bookkeeping and accounting operations
Reviewing and rationalizing non-teaching staff roles and responsibilities;
Managing canteen operations;
Liaising with the school and local community
Assisting, providing information to and liaising with neighboring schools.

Ensure all work performed by non-teaching staff is aligned to strategic plans, aims and Objectives by managing and coordinating their operations, including:

Developing and maintaining effective personnel management practices associated with recruitment, induction, training and development, team building, job design and performance management
Planning, coordinating and monitoring work programs and practices
Ensuring an equitable distribution of non-teaching staff human resources across the school
Prioritizing work, clarifying roles, delegating/assigning responsibility/authority, and allocating human and physical resources
Ensuring work performed is appropriate to the designated classification level
Preparing and maintaining current and applicable job specifications
Managing non-teaching staff performance management
Ensuring that all non-teaching staff have the requisite skills, knowledge and tools to perform effectively; and
Developing and maintaining the formal Training and Development Plan.

Contribute to the effective operation of the school by managing, coordinating and controlling assets, buildings, facilities, grounds, machinery and equipment in a complex school administrative environment, including:

Managing the school’s maintenance requirements.
Negotiating with contractors over work requirements and costs/quotes.
Ensuring high level security standards, systems and measures are maintained.
Monitoring required access to areas, issuing keys and maintaining the key register.
Ensuring replacement/recovery of stolen or damaged material, equipment and property.
Ensuring the effective management, recording, security and reporting of assets.
Maintaining/administering the Asset Management Plan and overseeing works programs.
Ensuring compliance to Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare legislation applying to assets and facilities.

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