• Application Deadline: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Finance & Administrative Assistant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 - 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  


• Salary Range ₦200,000 - ₦300,000/month
  

A top-notch full-service law firm with offices in Lagos requires the services of a Finance & Administrative Assistant in its Lagos office with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role. The candidate who must at the minimum possess a Higher National Diploma/BSc will have the responsibilities of processing payments, updating financial records, and managing invoices. The candidate will also support the financial & firm support department in related duties. 

The candidate should have strong knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting principles, good organizational skills, and working knowledge of accounting software. 

Responsibilities:

• Process and maintain proper record of financial transactions


• Timely posting of transactions to the Fim’s accounting software


• Proper documentation of completed transactions


• Assist the Finance manager to facilitate monthly financial account preparation and reporting


• Timely preparation and processing of statutory returns to the relevant tax jurisdiction


• Assist the Finance Manager in year-end financial and periodic audits


• Monthly bank and client account reconciliation and reporting discrepancies.


• Preparation of bank reconciliation statement


• Suggesting ways to improve transaction accuracy, efficiency and seamless process


• Periodic update of cash advances and retirements


• Compliance with financial policies and procedures


• Periodic verification of transactions and reporting of errors and irregularities to the Finance Manager


• Financial and personnel data confidentiality


• Administrative functions i.e. inventory, procurement and fleet management.


• Additional functions as designated by the Finance and Practice Managers

Requirements:

• Degree in accounting or finance.


• Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.


• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping.


• Good organizational skills.


• Strong analytical skills.


• Detail-oriented.


• Excellent time management skills.


• An understanding of data privacy standards.