Legal Accountant needed in Lagos
The ideal candidate for this position must be a chartered accountant and must have at least 3 years work experience from a law firm

Job Description

  • Maintain the general ledger and the transaction management processes of the company
  • Analyse 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 • Accounts Payable and Account 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

Salary is N150,000 and above (depending on experience)
Forward applications to [email protected] using LAW-ACC as the subject of your email
Application closes 31st July 2013