Legal Accountant Job In a Reputable Law Firm

Stresert Services Limited - Our client, a leading reputable Law firm based, Lagos Island, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:     Job Title: Legal Accountant Location: Lagos Island, Lagos Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and the transaction management processes of the company
• Analyze business and financial performance
• 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 of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables
• Filing of the firm's PAYE AND OTHER TAX RETURNS
• He will be reporting directly to the Managing Partner- in his absence the Head of Chambers
• 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

• The ideal candidate for this position must be a Chartered Accountant
• A Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage
• 2-3 years in a supervisory or management position.
• First Degree with a professional certificate - ACA, ACCA, ICAN
• Minimum of 4 years relevant experience from a Law firm

• Good at analyzing and resolving complex financial problems
• 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
• 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
• Strong analytical skills, Superior attention to detail

• Salary is N150,000 and above (depending on experience)