Thursday, June 26, 2014

VACANCY FOR Head of Accounts GDF Consult - Nigeria

Head of Accounts

GDF Consult - Nigeria


About this job

Job description

  1. Maintain financial records
  2. Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information & prepare financial reports
  3. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts
  4. Analyze financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, p rofit and loss statement, and other reports to summarize current and projected company financial position Audit contracts, orders, and vouchers, and prepares reports to substantiate individual transactions prior to settlement
  5. Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures Devise and implement manual or computer-based system for general accounting
  6. Direct and coordinate activities of other accountants and clerical workers performing accounting and bookkeeping tasks
  7. Conduct performance appraisal/review for all members of the department
  8. Direct and oversee all the financial activities of the Hotel including preparation of current financial reports as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook
  9. Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies
  10. Oversee accounting departments, budget preparation and management, and audit functions
  11. Meet regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction
  12. Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate
  13. Confer with the General Manager and Department Heads to coordinate and prioritize planning
  14. Estimate requirements for capital, land, buildings, and an increase in the work force
  15. Assist with analyzing the Hotel’s operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, downsized, or eliminated
  16. Conduct performance appraisal/review for all members of the department
  17. Any other duties assigned 

Desired Skills and Experience

  • Academic Qualification: BSc Degree Accounting/ACA/ACCA
  • Years of Experience: 10 years in identical or at least similar positions.
  • Age: Not less than 35 years.
  • Local and IFRS Accounting expertise
  • Tax expertise
  • Deep knowledge in ERP system application
  • Cash Management and Financing Expertise
  • Internal Control
  • Project Management
  • Risk Management
  • Leadership/Teaming
  • Time Management/Work Prioritization
  • Delegation
  • Communication/Presentation
  • Impeccable integrity
  • High ethical standards
  • Team spirit oriented
  • Interpersonal and networking abilities

About this company

Our Client, a leading hospitality firm, is looking to hire very experienced professional that meet the criteria below.
Location: Lagos
Sector: Hospitality
Department:  Account
Function: Head of Accounts
Reporting to: Executive Director, Finance 

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