• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• Be the one tlead the development of the local accounting function;


• Summarizes the organization's current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements and other reports;


• Perform statutory accounting functions for the regulator and various authorities;


• Ensuring deductions and prompt remittance of necessary schedules and various statutory deductions i.e


• VAT, PAYEE, CIT, pension Fund etc.;


• Direct involvement with month-end close procedures including preparing account reconciliations. Journal entries and other supporting/tracking schedules;


• Verify and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and ensure payments are charged tthe appropriate accounts;


• Payroll administration;


• Monitor compliance in line with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting


• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related discipline.


• Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting.


• Experience in financial institutions.


• Taxation and IFRS background will be a plus.


• Strong computer aptitude, which includes: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Accounting software (preferably Xero).

Other Qualifications

• Self starter with strong ethical standards;


• Attentive tdetails;


• Team player with a positive communication style.