• Application Deadline:
• Position: Accountant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 12 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  
  

Job Summary

• We are seeking a suitably competent, dedicated, intelligent, detail-oriented and resourceful Accountant to join our team.


• The incumbent will also maintain the integrity of the financial information which serves as input into the performance report.


• The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.


• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy.


• This is a very hands-on role and an internal customer-facing role, which requires excellent technical, analytical skills, prioritization, responsiveness, and customer service, along with excellent verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Key Duties

• Provide strategic leadership, management and vision to the Firm’s financial structure and support efforts at ensuring maximum profit and return on investments.


• Devise and implement financial strategies and develop operational financial structures and systems.


• Drive the budgetary process to ensure all budgets adequately reflect periodic resource requirements and revenue estimates for the Firm.


• Co-ordinate the periodic financial performance monitoring and reporting activities of the Firm.


• Review all finance & accounting transactions and ensure processes/procedures to follow best practice are consistent across all contracts.


• Coordinate all activities between the Firm and subsidiary accounts functions/ activities; ensuring seamless integration of processes with a view to ensuring the maintenance of the integrity of financial information generated.


• Comply with regulatory and statutory requirements; monitors the Firm’s financial books/position and signs off on any adjustments to ensure effective controls.


• Plan and prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.


• Review and report monthly management accounts, cash control, and annual statutory accounts.


• Compute and remit PAYE tax, VAT and pensions contributions on behalf of the Firm.


• Process the tax clearance and VAT etc. certificates for the Firm and all its employees.


• Liaise with clients with regard to invoices, VAT, WHT, etc.


• Raise invoices for professional fees and expenses due from clients after consultation with Management.


• Liaise with the firm’s bankers in relation to the Firm’s accounts and investments in money market instruments.


• Collaborate with legal staff to manage billing and client accounts.


• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.


• Carry out the consolidation of the Firm’s Financials.

Desired Qualification, Skills & Experience

• A good first degree in Accounting, Finance or a related course


• Must be ICAN qualified (chartered Accountant) with sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices.


• 8 - 12 years of accounting experience, preferably in a structured law firm of professional services


• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)


• Timely management of account payables and receivables.


• Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant tax regulations.


• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply.


• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy.


• Financial analysis & interpretation.


• Good management accounting skills.


• Good assets and liabilities management skills.


• Good business performance monitoring skills.


• Good communication (oral & written) skills.


• Good IT knowledge


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Leadership/supervisory.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Promotes positive behaviour through own actions and attitude.


• Timely advice to the Practice Administrator on the improvement necessary in the accounting and control systems.


• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.


• Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and advanced excel.