About the Role
Home Also Creche & Preschool, a multicultural and co-educational early years institution catering to children aged 3 months to 5 years, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Accounts / Administrative Officer to join our vibrant team in Nigeria. In this dual-capacity role, you will play a vital part in maintaining the smooth financial and administrative operations of our school, ensuring a nurturing, efficient, and well-managed environment for our pupils, parents, and staff members.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain accurate records of school fees, payments, and operational expenses while issuing receipts and tracking outstanding balances.
- Manage petty cash disbursements and assist in preparing comprehensive financial reports and Profit & Loss statements.
- Prepare and file mandatory statutory tax returns including PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax, ensuring prompt remittance of deductions.
- Manage the front desk, cordially responding to inquiries from prospective parents, visitors, and vendors.
- Maintain organized digital and physical records for students, staff, and admissions while handling general correspondence.
- Support daily school operations, administrative coordination, and internal events to foster a positive school culture.
- Possession of an HND or BSc in Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
- Demonstrated proficiency in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and basic Nigerian tax compliance standards.
- Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and modern accounting software applications.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills suitable for an educational setting.
- Uncompromising integrity, discretion with confidential data, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Prior working experience in a school, crèche, or administrative support role will be a distinct advantage.
- Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and relevant work experience.
- A supportive, collaborative, and multicultural working environment focused on early childhood education.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills development within a reputable educational institution.