Accountant

- Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
- Initiates and records payment transactions in the accounting system and purchasing system
- Prepare the suggested payments, duly supported by the documentation, and follow up any pending information if necessary
- Receive all payments to the school and generate receipts using computerized accounting system and manual receipt books
- Manage cash-on-hand levels. Prepare bank deposits as needed and arrange transport to bank with driver. Follow up on returned cheques and act as liaison between parent/company and bank to get returned cheques rectified
- Record, process and reconcile the Petty Cash accounts to ensure the accounts are used according to ACS expense policy
- Check the monthly utility bills against the meter readings, liaising with Maintenance to ensure that bills are accurate and reconcile each month, contacting the utility companies to reissue invoices as necessary
- Daily processing of school fees, after school activities, trips, clubs and activities transactions
- Perform monthly accounting activities including payment received for school activities,clubs and trips
- Prepare the monthly tax reconciliation with the supporting documents for the tax authorities
- Support the Finance Manager as required, in any Finance function related work