Support Accounting head at Baobabplus in Lagos

Position Overview

The Support Accounting head will assist the Accounting head in coordinating the company’s financial processes, status updates, adherence, and making sure the efficient implementation of accounting standardized processes. This position also includes directing the accounts team, preserving internal regulates, managing tax-associated initiatives, and assisting strategic budgeting.

Core tasks and Duties

• Help in getting ready every month, every quarter, and yearly balance sheet and income statement.
• Guarantee adherence with financial rules and internal regulates.
• Evaluate financial data to recognize practices, variances, and avenues for advancement.
• Supervise the calculation, submitting, and remittance of all statutory taxes (e.g. VAT, WHT, CIT, PAYE, Pension).
• Guarantee adherence with Nigerian tax legal provisions and rules, which includes on-time delivery of tax returns.
• Coordinate with tax governing bodies (e.g., FIRS, LIRS) to settle tax queries and audits.
• Preserve precise tax records and offer assistance during external audits and assessments.
• Supervise outstanding bills and receivable methods to guarantee prompt payments and collections.
• Ensure precision and thoroughness of financial record in the financial platform.
• Collaborate with auditors and compliance-related bodies during audits and assessments.
• Every month proof of all Treasury Assets and Financial obligations General Ledgers.
• Offer direction and oversight to the accounting team.
• Arrange development and development programs for team members.
• Recognize zones for advancement in accounting and tax methods and endorse initiatives.
• Help in the execution of financial system and automatic control resources.
• Assist the Accounting head with special financial projects as necessary.

Credentials

• The preferred person must have a at least certification of a good First Academic qualification in any associated feild.
• Must have a applicable a member of a professional body of ACA, ACCA.
• Must have at least five (5) years of post-certification expertise in Finance and Accounts Processes of a National Microfinance Bank or a Business-related Bank.
• Must possess background in managing external audit of the Accounts initiatives with one of the top 4 audit firms (PwC, KPMG, Deloitte, EY).
• Outstanding executive guidance, information exchange, and people skills, with the capability to productively work alongside cross-operational teams and participants.
• Robust logical and analytical abilities, with the capability to promptly recognize and handle project risks and concerns.

Necessary Competencies:

• Executive guidance Abilities: Effective guidance and team leadership abilities, with the capability to motivate and motivate team members to attain project goals.
• Logical Thinking: Robust logical and analytical abilities, with the capability to recognize and handle concerns proactively.
• Flexibility: Capability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and oversee various projects at the same time.
• Meticulousness: Close focus to description, making sure precision and quality in all project outputs.
• Bargaining ability: Robust bargain and dispute settlement competencies, capable to settle disputes and lead general agreement among participants.