Accountant

At Zira People Advisory, we are committed to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in every engagement. Our approach is practical, insight-driven, and centered on delivering measurable impact for both employers and employees.
We exist to help organizations make better people decisions because when people thrive, businesses thrive.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are recruiting a competent, detail-oriented and trustworthy Accountant to manage the school's day-to-day financial transactions, maintain accurate financial records and support effective financial planning and reporting.
• The ideal candidate should have strong accounting and reconciliation skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate and confidential financial records.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the school's financial transactions.
• Record and reconcile income, expenses, payments and other financial transactions.
• Monitor school fees, outstanding payments and other receivables and maintain appropriate records.
• Prepare receipts, payment vouchers, invoices and other financial documentation.
• Perform regular bank, cash and account reconciliations.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for management review.
• Support the preparation and monitoring of budgets and expenditure.
• Monitor petty cash transactions and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Process approved payments and maintain supporting documentation.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation for audit and management purposes.
• Assist with payroll preparation and other finance-related administrative activities where required.
• Monitor expenses against approved budgets and flag significant variances.
• Ensure financial transactions are properly authorised and recorded in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling financial information.
• Support management with relevant financial information required for decision-making.

Requirements

• OND, HND or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline with 2 – 3 years' relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Previous accounting experience within a school or educational environment is an advantage.
• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Strong reconciliation and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using accounting software is an advantage.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ATS / ICAN or progress towards a recognised accounting qualification will be an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Financial record keeping
• Bookkeeping and reconciliation
• Numerical accuracy
• Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Organisation and time management
• Analytical thinking
• Integrity and confidentiality

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: zirapeopleadvisory@gmail.com using “Accountant” as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications are being reviewed immediately, so qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
• Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates residing within or close to Fagba, Ogba, Iju, Agege, Ifako-Ijaiye and surrounding areas are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Accommodation is not provided; therefore, proximity to the school is a key consideration.