Job Description
Job Summary
- We are looking to hire the services of a highly skilled and experienced Head, Accounts to oversee our company’s financial operations.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial insights.
- Must possess strong leadership skills, excellent attention to detail, and relevant professional qualifications such as ICAN or ACCA. Join our team and play a key role in shaping our financial success!
Responsibilities
- Deeply involved in the financial and cost accounting for individual properties, portfolios, and development projects. This includes detailed tracking of property-level revenues (rent, service charges), operating expenses, and capital expenditures.
- Ensures accurate billing, collection, and recognition of rental income, and meticulously manages and monitors costs for development projects, including cost-to-complete analysis.
- Focuses on key real estate metrics like NOI, Cap Rates, and ROI for properties. Supports valuations.
- Crucial for preparing investor reports, managing capital calls and distributions, and ensuring compliance with specific loan covenants related to property financing.
- High proficiency in real estate accounting and property management software (e.g., Yardi, RealPage) is paramount.
- Works closely with property management, asset management, and development teams, translating operational realities into financial reports.
- Responsible for the entire accounting function, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of all financial data and records.
- Oversees the preparation of all financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) for the entire organization, adhering to GAAP/IFRS for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensures adherence to all accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements. Develops and maintains robust internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. Manages audits.
- Leads the organization-wide budgeting process and prepares financial forecasts to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Manages, mentors, and develops the entire accounting department staff.
- Oversees and improves accounting systems and processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (mandatory).
- Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements.
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant standards.
- Understanding of corporate taxes, VAT, and other tax laws.
- Experience with accounting software such as SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, or Tally.
- Ability to supervise accounting staff and coordinate with other departments.
- High accuracy and thoroughness in financial documentation.
- Strong ability to interpret financial data and identify discrepancies.
- Effective written and verbal communication for reporting to management and stakeholders.
- Ability to resolve complex financial issues efficiently.
- Handling multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.REQUIREMENTS:
- Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent.
- ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are also highly valued.
Salary
N700,000 - N1,000,000 Monthly (Gross).