Head of Accounts at T.O.N. Legal & Corporate Services – Abuja

T.O.N. Legal & Corporate Services is recruiting a Head of Accounts in Abuja to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, regulatory compliance and internal controls while leading the accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Prepare and present accurate management accounts and financial reports to senior management and the Board.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Nigerian tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective internal controls and financial governance systems.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely implementation of audit recommendations.
• Monitor expenditure, procurement, vendor payments, and cost-control initiatives.
• Oversee asset management, asset tagging, inventory management, and account reconciliations.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the Accounts team.
• Collaborate with HR, Administration, Procurement, and other departments.
• Liaise with banks, auditors, tax authorities, and other external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or ICAN.
• Minimum of 10–12 years of accounting experience, including at least 4 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Experience in the education or non-profit sector is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax legislation, GAAP, and statutory financial reporting.
• Proven experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, cash flow management, and financial controls.
• Experience in asset management, asset tagging, inventory management, and account reconciliation.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks or Sage and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to executive management and Boards.
• Strong analytical, leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.