Finance Manager

Accounting, Auditing & Finance

Lagos

We are looking to hire a suitable candidate to fill this position

• Minimum Qualification:HND
• Experience Level:Senior level
• Experience Length:5 years

• Take ownership and be Involved in all aspects of the Firm’s Accounting circle.
• Prepare the firm’s monthly financial statements. This includes a review and analysis of the Firm’s income statement and the preparation of various supporting schedules
• In collaboration with the Partners, schedule monthly financial meetings to discuss and carry out an analysis of the firm’s financial performance for the month under review.
• Ensure that all statutory filings are carried out as and when due. 
• Assist with the preparation of the firm’s annual budget
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the firm’s General Ledger
• Prepare variance analysis write-ups and financial analytic schedules Respond to various ad hoc requests, such as general ledger summary and detail reports and the reclassification of expenses
• Prepare appropriate journal entries for depreciation, loan payments, transfers, etc.
• Monitor the cash balances of the firm’s bank accounts to make sure accounts are appropriately funded. Report on cash balances to the firm’s management daily
• Responsible for the reconciliation of all Firm bank accounts, including the Firm’s main operating accounts. This includes researching and resolving all bank reconciliation issues.
• Administer the recordkeeping for the firm’s Attorney Escrow Account and Client Account 
• Assist with the Firm’s annual audit. This includes preparing schedules requested by the auditors as well as researching and answering all questions from the auditors as necessary
• Responsible for all non-payroll related Firm tax returns on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis. This position is also the point person for all audits relating to these tax returns
• Other duties may be assigned to fully meet the requirements of the position.

• Minimum academic qualification of an HND/ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or any of the social sciences with a minimum of second class lower.
• Experience with Accounting Software packages
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Law firm experience will be an added advantage
• Must be a chartered accountant
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Must be well organized and be able to multi-task
• Ability to work well with individuals at all levels
• Able to work independently and learn new tasks quickly
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong technical skills, including a strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Excel.

20 Mar, 2023