Accountant at S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

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.