# Finance Assistant

**Company:** [Alaro City](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/havgDRuZhjqCE1nRAtBBQj.md)
**Location:** Epe, Nigeria
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Finance Department

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## Description

**PURPOSE OF ROLE**

To provide efficient and accurate financial and administrative support within Rendeavour Education, ensuring that financial transactions are processed correctly, records are maintained, and the finance office runs smoothly.

A specific focus will be providing financial and administrative support of the pre-opening of Wellington College International Lagos.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Financial Administration**

-   Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with school procedures.
-   Record income, expenditure, and petty cash transactions accurately.
-   Assist in reconciling bank statements and financial records.
-   Maintain accurate and up-to-date finance databases and filing systems.

**Budget & Monitoring Support**

-   Support the Director of Education in monitoring budgets and preparing reports.
-   Track expenditure against budget codes and flag variances.
-   Assist with financial year-end processes and audits.

**Payroll & Staff Support**

-   Prepare and input payroll information under supervision of the Director of Education.
-   Assist with staff expenses, overtime claims, and pension contributions.
-   Maintain accurate staff finance records.

**Income & Revenue**

-   Record and reconcile school income (school meals, trips, lettings, donations, fees).
-   Issue receipts and maintain audit trails for income received.
-   Support fundraising and grant administration as needed.

**Systems & Process Management**

-   Maintain and improve financial systems, software, and procedures.
-   Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.
-   Support the development of digital tools for efficient financial management.

**Compliance & Safeguarding**

-   Ensure financial procedures comply with governance handbook and statutory requirements.
-   Maintain confidentiality and data protection standards.

·        Support safeguarding principles in line with education policy

## Requirements

**Person specification**

**Essential**

-   A minimum of 3-5 years experience in finance, accounts, or administration.
-   Strong numeracy and IT skills (Excel, financial software).
-   Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
-   Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
-   Strong communication and team-working skills.

**Desirable**

-   Experience in an educational or public-sector finance role.
-   Knowledge of school finance systems (e.g., SIMS, FMS, Arbor, PS Financials).
-   Basic bookkeeping or AAT qualification.

**Key Component**

•            Accuracy and attention to detail.

•            Confidentiality and integrity.

•            Ability to follow procedures and maintain audit compliance.

•            Strong problem-solving and administrative skills.