Head, Financial Reporting at Ekiti State

Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the functions of the accounts payable and treasury accountants thus providing quality assurance of data generated and safeguarding the assets of the Revenue
• Generating periodic and ad-hoc financial reports from data generated by the department
• Preparing the annual budget for the Revenue and reporting on actual versus budgeted performance on a monthly basis
• Ensure the optimal use of technology in meeting departmental goals
• Oversee the performance management of team members
• Identify the training needs of team members and work with HR to bridge any gaps
• Responsible for preparing the financial statements of the EKIRS in line with the International Public Accounting Standards (IPAS)
• Ensure adherence to processes and procedures set up to complete departmental tasks
• Ensure all key processes within the unit are properly documented, key risk areas identified and mitigating controls are put in place and constantly monitored
• Minimize the incidence of cash transactions
• Provide all necessary cooperation to the internal and external auditors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any other related discipline
• ICAN or ACCA or its equivalent
• Minimum of 7 years cognate experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in tax administration will be an added advantage.

Proficiencies:

• A veteran user of accounting and reporting software
• Above-average excel skills. Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.