Group Head Accountant at Alliance & General Insurance Company Plc

Alliance & General Insurance Company Plc (A&G Insurance) - We are poised to providing top notch services to our customers. We handle all issues from documentation to policy purchase to claims and to settlement professionally ensuring that our clients know all they need to know. Our vision is to become an international insurance company and remain one of the three leading and strongest insurance companies in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the vacant position below:

Job Title: Group Head Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• Manage and oversee the entire accounting team.
• Conduct all necessary training to keep the team's skills and knowledge up to date
• See that tax interviews are conducted properly with clients.
• Ensure that all necessary documents are requested, collected, and compiled.
• Review corporate and personal income tax returns to ensure accuracy.
• Advise business owners and individuals regarding the tax code.
• Oversee the processing of state and federal payroll taxes.
• Maintain current and garner new client relationships.
• Monitor and mentor/train junior staff, clerks, and bookkeepers.
• Detect and address potential compliance issues proactively.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations at all times
• Uphold the excellent reputation of our firm.
• Maintain constant communication with the IRS, state agencies, and our clients.
• See that tax consults and onboarding procedures are in place for new clients.
• Maintain highly organized and updated client files.
• Work collaboratively with other teams to achieve shared goals.
• Report directly to the chief operations officer.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in management.
• ICAN Membership is compulsory.
• Extensive corporate and personal tax experience.
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Office and databases.
• Expertise working with Quickbooks and financial statements.
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details.
• Exceptional organizational skills and aptitude for numbers.
• Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding phone and email etiquette.
• Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Able to motivate the team and lead by example.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2022.