Legal Accountant at Stresert Services Limited

Details:

Our client is a leading reputable law firm based at Lagos Island.

The ideal candidate for this position must be a chartered accountant and must have at least 4 years work experience from a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and the transaction management processes of the company
• Analyze business and financial performance
• Prepare periodic internal management reports and variance analysis
• Prepare the annual statutory financial reports
• Review and determine the costs of the business processes and services
• Undertake profitability analysis to gauge cost effectiveness of business operations
• Reconcile revenue accounts
• Liaise with internal and external auditors
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive, proactive and timely cash flow statements and bank reconciliation statements
• Prepare and maintain the fixed asset register
• Time & billing calculations & productivity reports of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
• Filing of the firm's PAYE AND OTHER TAX RETURNS
• Strong analytical skills Superior attention to detail Strong leadership and organizational skills Excellent communication skills Strong interpersonal relationship skills and the ability to relate well with a variety of personality types Proficient in all MS Office applications with advanced knowledge of Excel
• He will be reporting directly to the Managing Partner- in his absence the Head of Chambers

Skills and Competencies

• Good at analyzing and resolving complex financial problems
• The person must be competent in the use of computers to enhance work performance, self-motivated, diligent, and enthusiastic with strong business orientation.
• The person must be very good at capturing and reporting data able to pay attention to details.
• Education and Experience
• First degree with a professional certificate - ACA, ACCA, ICAN
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years in a supervisory or management position

Remuneration
Salary is N150, 000 and above (depending on experience)