Head of Accounting

Workforce Group is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm. Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organizational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounting
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary

The job holder would be responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting, treasury, tax department (6 operational and 3 dormant companies).
The job holder will manage a team of 20 staffs, he will enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles.

Job Responsibilities

Manage a team: Inform the team of the entity strategy/ evolutions and communicate on required alignments Set goals in terms of quality of service & costs control Assess the performance of the team Develop & maintain the competencies Organize recruitments
Build & adapt process & organizations: Developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures in line with Group standards Inform his/her management of any information relevant regarding our business activity or environment Identify issues raised during operations processing whatever in his scope
In charge of accounts: General ledger Supplier Ledger Stock ledger Fixed asset ledger Month year-end process In charge of local financial statements In charge of transfer pricing
In charge of Treasury: Ensure cashflow for ongoing operations Suggest innovative working capital solutions Liaise with banks
In charge of Tax: Coordinates the overall responsibility for Tax functions  

Qualifications / Requirements

At least 10 years in in account department 
At least 5 years’ experience as a manager
ACA or equivalent
Very Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Good use of email
Excellent communication.

Job Requirements:

Financial Statements, Payroll, Business Software, Compliance, Treasury, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Bank Reconciliation

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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