Rome Business School Nigeria, a satellite campus of theRome Business School based in Rome, Italyis a managerial training and research institute of excellence situated inIkeja, Lagos.The Rome Business School Nigeria’s aim is to play a role in closing the gap between the classroom and the job market by providing managerial training courses suited to convey the knowledge necessary to kick-off or develop professional careers or business activities.
Our mission is to train entrepreneurs, managers and professionals to a level of excellence in their competence and their ethical approach to business and work, able to play a part in the development of an economic humanity and of a society more prosperous, fair and respectful of the central role of the individual.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Finance & Accounts Assistant
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- Finance & Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing essential support in day-to-day financial operations.
- Key responsibilities include invoice reconciliation, payment processing, petty cash management, and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
- The role involves working collaboratively with the finance team to ensure timely data entry, assist with compliance and statutory reporting, manage student account records, and contribute to monthly financial reviews.
- This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a solid foundation in accounting principles, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to efficiently handle multiple administrative and financial tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with invoice reconciliation and follow-up on vendor payments.
- Generate invoices and confirm payments in collaboration with team members.
- Track and recover outstanding funds related to assigned programs.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support depreciation calculations.
- Manage imprest records and prepare petty cash reports.
- Enter accurate financial data into accounting software (e.g., Xero).
- Issue receipts and collect relevant payment documentation.
- Organize and file physical financial and audit-related documents.
- Update and maintain student account logs and financial trackers.
- Reconcile student payment records and provide account statements monthly.
- Participate in finance team meetings and record meeting minutes.
- Assist with preparing statutory remittance reports (PAYE, WHT, NSITF, pensions).
- Address student inquiries about payment issues through email or chat.
- Ensure complete documentation and upload of receipts to the system.
- Reconcile financial records, including bank, cash, income, and student ledgers.
- Monitor petty cash and minor expenditure to support cost control.
- Perform other finance-related duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Financeor a related field.
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in finance or accounting support roles.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial procedures.
- Experience using accounting software (e.g., Xero) is an advantage.
Skills Required:
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Team-oriented with a proactive and flexible attitude.
- Familiarity with financial compliance processes is a plus.
Application Closing Date
8th July, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Application to: Chinyere@romebusinessschool.ng using the job title as the subject of the mail.