Our Client in the financial Service industry is looking to hire for the role of Head of Accounts. Job Requirements

• B.Sc./HND degree in accounting or related field.
• (ACCA ACA) Certified.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and Excel.
• 5-8 years of experience creating financial statements and working in audit and financial control, including supervisory roles.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures in line with IFRS standard

Job Description

• Coordinate and prepare budgets on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis, including budgetary control and variance reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of business transactions in the general ledger, including commissions earned, claims remittance, and settlements.
• Prepare monthly Management Performance Reports (MPR) and financial statements.
• Manage funds efficiently, identifying investment opportunities and maintaining liquidity and cash flow.
• Prepare regulatory returns as required on a monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual basis.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting processes, including reconciliation, petty cash management, cost review, and variance analysis.
• Manage tax matters and liaise with relevant tax authorities and external auditors.
• Ensure effective control over company assets and financial records, developing and monitoring best practice policies, systems, and procedures.
• Maintain integrity of financial information and accurate records of company inventories.
• Supervise invoicing, payroll processing, and receivables management.
• Provide effective people administration and management, including communication, mentoring, and coaching of subordinates.
• Supervise and oversee administration affairs within the organization.
• Prepare and submit financial documentation as required by management.
• Possess excellent knowledge of funds and investment management, as well as insurance policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify financial and administrative strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) and propose cost-saving and process improvement suggestions.
• Review bank reconciliations and control accounts.