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Job Title: Accountant; in a Legal Firm

Location: Lekki, Lagos.

Purpose:

• To manage book-keeping and entry of accounting records.
• To manage the financial and internal controls of the firm and provide for effective reporting to management.
• To manage all tax activities for the firm and its employees.

Core Responsibilities:

To carry out the following functions as follows:

1.      Book-keeping and Accounting:

To oversee and manage the accounting books and records of the firm and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately and promptly posted into the accounts ledgers of the firm;

2.      Internal Control and Reporting:

To Implement and maintain an effective internal and financial control system. Provide accurate and informative reporting on the financial results of the firm that will enable effective management decisions;

3.      Financial System Management:

To ensure that the financial systems and processes implemented are efficient and effective, and support the internal controls processes and procedures. These must be maintained and re-engineered on a continuous basis to ensure at all times that they are effective and efficient;

4.       Financial Management:

To ensure that there is accurate accounting in accordance with Nigerian accounting standards, that facilitates effective reporting and decision-making;

5.      Budgeting:

To ensure that there is an accurate and effective budget process in place to ensure sound financial control and reporting, and forecasting of financial results;

6.      Other Functions: Performing other related duties and responsibilities as directed.

Personnel Specification:

·         Confidentiality

·         Good sense of judgement

·         Effective interpersonal relationship

·         Excellent organization skills with attention to details

·         Ability to prioritize tasks

·         Excellent use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. for presentation and reporting;

·         Ability to multi task with minimal or no error; and

·         Proactive thinker and a problem solver.

Qualifications:

·         First degree in Accounting or related course

·         Professional Certifications such as; ICAN, ACA, ACMA or ACCA certificate is required

·         Hands-on experience with Sage Line-50 accounting software is preferred.

·         Good knowledge of book-keeping and financial reporting

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Personnel Specification:

·         Confidentiality

·         Good sense of judgement

·         Effective interpersonal relationship

·         Excellent organization skills with attention to details

·         Ability to prioritize tasks

·         Excellent use of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. for presentation and reporting;

·         Ability to multi task with minimal or no error; and

·         Proactive thinker and a problem solver.

Qualifications:

·         First degree in Accounting or related course

·         Professional Certifications such as; ICAN, ACA, ACMA or ACCA certificate is required

·         Hands-on experience with Sage Line-50 accounting software is preferred.

·         Good knowledge of book-keeping and financial reporting

Required Experience:

Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Remuneration: Reasonably compensated with usual benefits