Head of Accounts at SPM Professionals Limited

Responsibilities

• Review of the Firm’s present accounting and tax systems, advise on appropriateness/efficiency of same, advise and set-up of efficient systems;
• Supervise and manage the day to day accounting operations of the retail store to ensure smooth running of business operations.
• Oversee and record import/purchase of goods and commodities for sale in the retail store.
• Ensure all necessary controls and processes are enforced in the day-to day operations of the company.
• Maintain records of all financial transactions, assets and liabilities of the company.
• Prepare management accounts/reports and render statutory returns.
• Prepare financial reports, perform account reconciliations and general audit
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare tax returns, and assist with audit preparations.
• Identify the current inadequacies in the financial transactions/accounting system of the company and proffer solution.
• Administering payrolls and controlling income and expenditure;
• Meeting and interviewing clients with respect to billing;

Requirements:

• A good University first degree / HND is required in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Professional Qualification (ACCA, ICAN) will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years working as an accountant.
• Retail Banking Experience
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
• Good organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under guidelines.
• Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies’ taxes and general business financial conditions.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information and adhere to high standards of confidentiality and honesty.
• Effective time management skills
• Good team spirit skills.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency