Head, Accounts Bachelor Degree Job

Job Summary
The Head of Accounts is responsible for overseeing the entire accounting function within the organization. This includes managing the accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and maintaining strong internal controls. The role is crucial for providing strategic financial insights to support business decision-making and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
Job Details

Must have strong Treasury Management Skills including managing the company's loan portfolios.
Review existing accounting and financial systems and make proposals for improvement.
Production of monthly financial statements up to trial balance and management accounts.
Issuing relevant reports and analytical reviews of the accounts.
Production of company income tax computations and relevant schedules.
Liaise with the company's external auditors.
Liaise with the company's tax consultants and ensure fair presentation of audit and tax reportage.
Ensure full compliance with Company and Tax Legislations, including but not restricted to CAC, SPF, ITF, PAYE, VAT, WHT, etc.
Preparation of budgets and ensuring adequate budgetary controls.
Maintaining accurate job descriptions for each function member according to best practices.

Requirements

An ideal candidate must possess a strong first degree in Finance, Accountancy, Business Management, or any of the Social Sciences.
Must be a qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, FCA, or FCCA.
A Masters degree or an MBA will be an advantage.
Requisite experience in a similar industry and capacity, especially in Treasury Management, is an added advantage.
Candidates are expected to have strong Financial Analytical and Presentation skills and the ability to work without supervision and make sound decisions.
Good working knowledge of accounting and financial software.
The right candidate must have not less than 10 years of cognate experience.
Strong leadership skills.
A Team Player with strong interpersonal skills.
Innovative, ability to challenge current work applications and proffer solutions.
Of cheerful personal disposition and ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, customers, and the banks.
Must have in-depth knowledge of ERP.

Stockgap Fuels Limited is a key player in the oil and gas downstream sector of the Nigerian economy. Stockgap is committed to providing access to the ever increasing demand for energy in Nigeria. The company is currently engaged in the bulk storage and distribution of refined petroleum products (... read morePMS, AGO and DPK) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LPG), also known as cooking gas. The company through its state-of-the-art storage terminal in Port-Harcourt has positioned itself as a reputable player in the downstream oil and gas sector.