Head of Accounts at SPM Professionals Limited

SPM is a firm with an unparalleled mix of strategic and technical expertise in business development, financial management, management consulting and corporate training programmes structured with industry specifics and functional applications. SPM has built for itself a reputation for producing results and a driven excellence culture for client’s satisfaction both regionally and internationally. Our focal point is hinged on outstanding business, financial and economic performance, manpower and business development, system functionality; loan structuring, turn-key strategies, peak performance and strategic management by helping our clients prepare and apply customers’ focused strategies for business success and economic improvement.

Our delivery skills reflect our highly competitive, professional, vibrant, non-conformist and experienced economic, business, accounting, tax, financial, education and marketing consultants whose competence we continuously enhance through intensive training in the use of our proprietary management techniques. SPM dedicates time to understand your business as well as the sectors in which you operate; we have a specialty in identifying major risks and opportunities over and above performance of the traditional competitors.

Supported by advanced technology, including the proprietary TOTAL BUSINESS SOLUTION software, we are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiencies and enhance client service. Our global network of professionals will assist you in achieving your business objectives (such as growth in turnover, reduction in cost, increased market share and higher brand perception), managing your risk, and improving your business performance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Account

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

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