Head of Accounts at GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - The firm 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: Lagos

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Firm are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions
• Payroll Management
• Receivables Management
• Payables Management
• 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.)

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Not less than 35 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 Five years’ experience required. An outdoor advertising or marketing or FMCG experience required
• Minimum of Two years Leadership experience
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria (ICAN)

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active, smart and catches up quickly
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Proven skill in computer operation
• Ability to deliver on the job.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.