Allen Professional Services – Our client, a fast food chain, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Accountant

Location: Owerri, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Accounting coordinates the bookkeeping and accounting functions of the company.
• He oversees the maintenance of all financial records of the company. He oversees the development and achievement of the company’s budgets and financial plans.

Key roles and responsibilities

• Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets for the business.
• Perform general accounting activities, including preparation, maintenance and reconciliation of ledger accounts and financial statements such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, cash flow statements, capital expenditure schedules and the production of management reports for the company.
• Manage cash and banking activities of the company.
• Manage tax reporting and inventory processing.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Provide management controls for procurement and expenditure.
• Establish and implement processes for reconciliation of bank statements and financial records.
• Support preparation of year-end and statutory accounts.
• Prepare audit files and statutory accounts in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications such as ACCA, ICAN, ICMA, ACA, etc.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in accounting position in the food or hospitality industry.
• Highly proficient in the use of Ms. Excel.
• Strong analytical and managerial skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2024.