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: Ikeja, 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.)

Education 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
• 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.