Finance & Administrative Assistant at TAC Professional Services

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.