Head Accountant at Doheney Services Ltd

Job Description

• Be the one tlead the development of the local accounting function;
• Summarizes the organization's current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements and other reports;
• Perform statutory accounting functions for the regulator and various authorities;
• Ensuring deductions and prompt remittance of necessary schedules and various statutory deductions i.e
• VAT, PAYEE, CIT, pension Fund etc.;
• Direct involvement with month-end close procedures including preparing account reconciliations. Journal entries and other supporting/tracking schedules;
• Verify and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and ensure payments are charged tthe appropriate accounts;
• Payroll administration;
• Monitor compliance in line with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in accounting
• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related discipline.
• Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting.
• Experience in financial institutions.
• Taxation and IFRS background will be a plus.
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Accounting software (preferably Xero).

Other Qualifications

• Self starter with strong ethical standards;
• Attentive tdetails;
• Team player with a positive communication style.