Company: Greensprings School
Job Title: Accountant (Accounts Payable)
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Field: Accounting / Finance
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Experience: 4–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in Accounts Payable
Application Closing Date: 14th October, 2026
Greensprings School began in January 1985 as a Montessori school offering nursery education to children aged 2–5 years. From its first campus on the Lagos mainland, which started with just three pupils, the school has grown significantly and now operates campuses on the Lekki Peninsula and in Ikoyi, with a combined student population of more than 2,500 pupils.
The school has been entirely self-supporting since inception and is guided by a Board of Governors that oversees its strategic direction and the work of the Director of Education and School Director. Greensprings School continues to build on its history while responding to the educational needs of children growing up in a globalised 21st-century environment.
Summary
The Accountant (Accounts Payable) will be responsible for managing the school’s accounts payable processes, ensuring that invoices, payments, and financial records are accurately processed and maintained.
The successful candidate will ensure timely settlement of approved obligations, maintain proper documentation, reconcile accounts, and support the Finance team in maintaining accurate and reliable financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and verify supplier invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation in line with established procedures.
- Ensure all invoices are properly authorised and accurately coded before processing.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounts payable records.
- Prepare payment schedules and process approved payments within agreed timelines.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain proper documentation and filing of invoices, payment vouchers, receipts, and other financial records.
- Monitor outstanding invoices and follow up on pending approvals and documentation.
- Perform regular reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers and related control accounts.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including accruals and outstanding liabilities.
- Ensure appropriate tax deductions, including withholding tax and other applicable statutory deductions, are accurately applied to relevant transactions.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice, payment, and account-related queries.
- Assist with audit exercises by providing relevant schedules, invoices, payment records, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure compliance with the school’s financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify discrepancies, duplicate invoices, or irregular transactions and escalate them appropriately.
- Support the Finance team with financial reporting and other accounting duties as required.
- Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgement when handling financial information.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification or evidence of progress towards one, such as ICAN or ACCA, will be an advantage.
- 4–5 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in an Accounts Payable role.
- Experience working with accounting or ERP software is required.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and financial controls.
- Good understanding of Nigerian tax and statutory requirements.
- Previous experience in an educational institution or structured corporate environment will be an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date
14th October, 2026.