Head of Accounts at GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services was established in 1992 and has continued to provide qualitative value added services to its diverse, ever growing clientele in different sectors of the economy. The firm is endowed with highly competent and experienced professionals with a wide exposure to all aspects of accounting, financial management and general business administration.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounts

Location: Ogudu, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director

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 Closing Date
4th February, 2025.