School Bursar
AI summary
Pinefield Schools in Lekki 1, Lagos is hiring a full-time School Bursar to manage the school's daily financial operations, maintain accurate records, monitor income and expenditure, and provide reliable financial information to management. The role requires a competent, experienced, and highly organised professional to oversee financial controls, compliance, banking, school fees collection, payroll, and audit support.
- Full-time role at a well-established co-educational school in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
- Responsible for financial controls, compliance, banking, and school fees management
- Requires a competent, experienced, and highly organised finance professional
- Involves payroll, statutory deductions, budget monitoring, and audit support
AI job guide
Use this guide to check salary signals, requirements, documents, application steps and safety before you apply.
AI salary guide
Not enough public dataNot enough public salary data is available for this exact role. Before applying, prepare to ask about gross pay, benefits, contract length, probation period, transport and any allowances.
Can you qualify for this role?
- UnclearRelated work experienceThe text mentions experience, but the exact level should be confirmed at source.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, technology, financeThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in LekkiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
- Likely requiredUpdated CV
- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
- VerifyID or passport only after verifying the employer
Application tips for this job
- Place your strongest School Bursar evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Pinefield Schools and the role in Lekki.
- Add concrete examples related to internship, technology, finance, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from Jobzilla Nigeria; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
Source and safety check
- Jobzilla Nigeria
- Original source link available
- Application method is clear
- Deadline not specified
- No major risk signal was detected in the captured text.
Never pay for interviews, shortlisting, medical checks, uniforms, or job placement. Confirm every application at the original source before sharing personal documents. Report suspicious listing.
Interview preparation
- What experience makes you a strong fit for this School Bursar role in internship, technology?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Lekki under the listed contract or schedule?
- Prepare examples with clear responsibilities, tools used and measurable outcomes.
- Review the source and research Pinefield Schools before the interview.
Ask what the first priorities will be in the role and how success will be measured.
Similar jobs to consider
Use AI to apply better
After confirming the original source, use Career Assistant to check role fit, tailor your CV and prepare a cover letter or employer message.
Original source description
School Bursar at Pinefield Schools
⏲
Sep 28, 2026, 12:01 PM
⋕
View all Teaching & Education jobs
Pinefield Schools is a co-educational, multicultural, non-denominational Christian school open to all religious backgrounds, which inevitably makes it a family–oriented school. The school sits majestically on a 1.8 hectare site located in a serene part of Lekki Phase 1. Visitors to the school are awestruck by the spacious environment that is undoubtedly conducive and essential for the social and academic development of the young minds we nurture.
Our learning environment is warm and homely with small class numbers which enable each teacher to give individuals personalized support required by each child to develop to their full potentials. We have also successfully integrated a special needs programme for learning support to gift and talented children.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: School Bursar
Location: Lekki 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Education
Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the school’s day to day financial activities, maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring income and expenditure, and providing reliable financial information to management for decision making.
We are seeking to appoint a competent, experienced, and highly organised School Bursar to oversee the school’s financial operations and ensure effective financial management, accountability, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain appropriate financial controls to safeguard the school’s funds and assets.
- Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- Liaise with banks, vendors, parents, and other relevant stakeholders on financial matters.
- Manage the school’s daily financial operations, including receipts, payments, banking, and cash management.
- Monitor school fees collection, outstanding balances, and other sources of revenue.
- Provide financial advice and insights to management when required.
- Monitor expenditure against approved budgets and highlight significant variances to management.
- Maintain proper documentation for audit purposes and support internal and external audits when required
- Maintain proper records of staff payroll, statutory deductions, and other financial obligations in collaboration with the relevant personnel.
- Process payments and ensure proper authorisation and supporting documentation for all expenditures.
- Maintain accurate and up to date financial records and documentation.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, cashbooks, and other financial records.
- Prepare periodic financial reports, budgets, cash flow statements, and financial summaries for management.
Requirements
- Excellent numerical, analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with school management and other departments.
- Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent will be an advantage.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting or financial management experience, preferably within a school or educational institution.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliation.
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- What We Offer
- A professional and supportive working environment, opportunities for growth, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the financial and operational development of a growing educational institution.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
- hr@pinefieldschools.com
- with “School Bursar” as the subject of the email.
- Note
- : Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Application Deadline:
- 26th October, 2026.
- View all Jobs in Nigeria
- Lekki and 1 other location
- Lekki
- ,
- Lagos State
- School Bursar job vacancies in Nigeria