Chief Accountants at the Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN)

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) is a member of global fellowship of Non-Denominational Christian Organisation whose primary mission involves translation of the Holy Scriptures into languages people can easily read and understand as well as production and distribution at affordable prices. She also organises programmes to encourage interaction with the Scriptures and raises fund for these activities.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below in the organization:

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• The job holder is responsible for coordinating the accounting functions of the Society and her subsidiary, ensuring that all banking transactions are adequately carried out in accordance with the banking regulations of the society's policies and providing prompt Management information as and when due

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure total compliance with the society's financial policy guidelines Provide financial statement for prompt management decision making Implement the approved society's budget for goal congruence
• Day-to-day management of the financial and management accounting processes
• Provide qualitative leadership and render accurate and timely returns to appropriate statutory regulatory authorities in compliance with all applicable requirements
• Plan, organize and implement accounting operations that is in total compliance with IFRS provisions at all times arid devoid of errors

Personnel Specifications

• HND or 1st Degree in Finance related courses and Master's Degree in Business Administration.
• Must be an associate member of ICAN and Chartered Institute of Taxation for at least 6 years with 7 years working experience out of which 5 should be at a managerial level
• The prospective candidate should not be more than 4o years old.
• Highly versed in general management with leadership abilities, a team player who can lead young and dynamic group of employee without compromising standard.
• Excellent analytical skills, good interpersonal relationship, an eye for details and sound decision making skills
• He must have sound practical knowledge of SAGE 50 peach tree and computer Microsoft office software.

Important Information

• Candidates must be practicing and committed Christians with testimonies of turning point experiences and must be wiling to learn.
• The remuneration for the position is pensionable.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their typed application attaching curriculum vitae and photocopies of credentials to:

The General Secretary,
The Bible Society of Nigeria,
18, Wharf Road,
P.O. Box 68,
Apapa,
Lagos State.

Email: [email protected]
Web Address: www.biblesociety-nigeria.org
Mobile: 08108055025

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invite for interview.