Our client is looking to hire a suitable candidate to fill the Finance Manager position.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
- Remuneration: NGN 515,000 gross
- Net (after deductions of paye & employee s pension)- NGN 420,000
- Employers pension contribution
- Registration with HMO (medical health provider)
- Leave allowance (10% of annual basic)
- 13th month
- 25% commission on the profit earned for briefs he brings to the organization.
Experience with Accounting Software packages (Quickbooks) 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.