Head of Account at GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services is a composite one stop professional & consulting firm providing Professional Services, Business Consulting & Financial Advisory Services to clients in various sectors of the economy. The firm is principally driven by sound professional and business principles geared towards providing value added services through highly experienced and well-trained professionals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Account 

Code: HOA/2024/002
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Company 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 Company
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax etc.)
• Any other duties as instructed by the Managing Director

Education and Experience

• Accounting degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP
• Proven experience in General and Management Accounts
• Proven experience in a Managerial role

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
• Ability to deliver on the job.

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.

Benefits
Competitive salary

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2024.