Chief Accountant / Head, Finance at Spectrum Books Limited

Spectrum Books Limited - We are Spectrum Books, you must have read our books. We are the conduit for ensuring millions of people have access to knowledge, which broadens horizons and increases opportunities for building a better life. We have painstakingly published quality books for over four decades having recognized the correlations between reading, knowledge acquisition, personal empowerment, and economic and societal development. We are Spectrum Books Limited! SBL is driven by excellence, and is passionate about transforming lives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Accountant / Head, Finance

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Conducting risk management/assessing risk.
• Delegating financial tasks and accounting activities.
• Managing accounting teams and the finance department/ensuring smooth running.
• Developing Finance Director-level knowledge.
• Preparing reports on financial results and financial activities/financial reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations/ensuring team members comply with regulations
• Creating forecasting models.
• Monitoring cash flow/cash flows.
• Conducting finance team appraisals.
• Identifying opportunities to increase profitability.
• Overseeing accounts receivable and bank reconciliation.
• Conducting internal audits.
• Handling confidential information.
• Meeting with other department heads.
• Establishing secure procedures.
• Reporting to the executive team, board members, and key stakeholders
• Making informed decisions to increase revenue
• Strengthening the company’s financial position and leveraging excellent communication skills
• Forecast monthly, quarterly and annual results.
• Approve or reject budgets.
• Conduct risk management.
• Evaluate and decide on investments.
• Supervise a team of Accountants.
• Allocate resources and manage cash flows.
• Conduct profit and cost analyses.
• Develop secure procedures to maintain confidential information.
• Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations.
• Consult board members about funding options.
• Recommend cost-reducing solutions.

Job Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification.
• ICAN Possesion a necessity.
• 5 - 8 years work experience.
• Skilled in usage of ERP Accounting software.

Application Closing Date
25th May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@spectrumbookslimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.