Head, Accounts at Stockgap Fuels Limited

Job Summary

The Head of Accounts is responsible for overseeing the entire accounting function within the organization. This includes managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and maintaining strong internal controls. The role is crucial for providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Job Details

1. Must have strong Treasury Management Skills including managing the company's loan portfolios.
2. Review existing accounting and financial systems and make proposals for improvement.
3. Production of monthly financial statements up to trial balance and management accounts.
4. Issuing relevant reports and analytical reviews of the accounts.
5. Production of company income tax computations and relevant schedules.
6. Liaise with the company's external auditors.
7. Liaise with the company's tax consultants and ensure fair presentation of audit and tax reportage.
8. Ensure full compliance with Company and Tax Legislations, including but not restricted to CAC, SPF, ITF, PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.
9. Preparation of budgets and ensuring adequate budgetary controls.
10. Maintaining accurate job descriptions for each function member according to best practices.

Requirements

1. An ideal candidate must possess a strong first degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, or any of the Social Sciences.
2. Must be a qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, FCA, or FCCA.
3. A Masters degree or an MBA will be an advantage.
4. Requisite experience in a similar industry and capacity, especially in Treasury Management, is an added advantage.
5. Candidates are expected to have strong Financial Analytical and Presentation skills and the ability to work without supervision and make sound decisions.
6. Good working knowledge of accounting and financial software.
7. The right candidate must have not less than 10 years of cognate experience.
8. Strong leadership skills.
9. A Team Player with strong interpersonal skills.
10. Innovative, ability to challenge current work applications and proffer solutions.
11. Of cheerful personal disposition and ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, customers, and the banks.
12. Must have in-depth knowledge of ERP.