Head of Accounts at GBC Professional Services

Job Title: Head of Accounts

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Firm are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions
• Oversees the Preparation of budgets and strategic plans
• Provide monthly Management Accounts
• Ensure timely completion of Statutory Accounts
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Firm
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax etc.)
• Any other duties as instructed by the Managing Director

Reports:
Included but not limited to:

• Weekly / Monthly Cash Plan
• Reconciliation reports
• Weekly Reports (which includes Receivables Summary, Payables Summary
• Monthly Income Statement, Statement of Financial Position, Analysis of Expenses, Financial Summary, etc.

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Not above 40 years of age
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP
• Minimum of Two to Three years post ICAN / ACCA / CPA qualification experience required
• Minimum of Two Years Senior Management Role experience
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants(ACCA), Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
• Experience in the Confectioneries Industry would be an added advantage Key Competencies
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software use
• Proficiency with income recognition and financial modelling
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Commanding Personality
• Ability to deliver on the job.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is on 4th February, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.