Head of Accounts

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading construction company to recruit an experienced Head of Accounts for their operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• General supervision of all accounts & finance activities of the group of companies
• General management of the day-to-day activities of the Accounts and Finance team.
• Continuous Review of the Company’s accounting Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in line with best practice and statutory requirements.
• Drive 100% compliance of accounts team with the Company’s finance and accounts SOP, policies, rules and regulations.
• Oversee reconciliation of all ledger accounts.
• Conduct review and evaluations to allow for cost reduction opportunities.
• Liaise with relevant in-house departments (e.g Contracts, Service..etc) to ensure that all receivables due to the company are invoiced accurately and collected.   
• Provide financial advice and support to all departments as and when necessary, towards proper budget management and cost control. 
• Develop (when required) and maintain a good relationship with Financial Service Providers (banks, insurers, Financial regulatory agencies, etc).
• Review, Negotiate and Reconcile bank charges.   
• Collate, review and interpret financial data and information with 100% accuracy.
• Review financial records for predicting financial trends and advising Management towards profit maximization and loss reduction.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognised University
• MBA, MSC in Accounting and Finance
• ICAN, ACCA, CITN or any other related qualification
• Minimum 10 years experience in a similar senior position within an international group
• Knowledge and experience with Opticon ERP accounting module
• Excellent knowledge of SAP Business one accounting package
• Excellent knowledge of applicable tax laws and other statutory requirements of companies registered in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of other West African Countries’ laws and standards would be an added advantage.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant Accounting standards, best practice protocol and ethics codes
• French command is a strong plus
• Large team management experience

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.