Accountant at S.P.A. Ajibade & Co.

S.P.A. Ajibade & Co. is a leading Corporate and Commercial Law firm based in Nigeria. Established in 1967, it has been at the forefront of developments in commercial practice in Nigeria and has continuously rendered sound technical advice and tailored customer solutions to its local and international partners. To our clients, S.P.A. Ajibade & Co. is a reliable partner and trusted counsel in various transactions and dispute resolution processes. We see our duty to our client as that of not just providing excellent technical advice, but also providing solutions that address and enhance a client’s purpose and business objective.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a suitably competent, dedicated, intelligent, detail-oriented and resourceful Accountant to join our team.
• The incumbent will also maintain the integrity of the financial information which serves as input into the performance report.
• The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy.
• This is a very hands-on role and an internal customer-facing role, which requires excellent technical, analytical skills, prioritization, responsiveness, and customer service, along with excellent verbal communication skills.

Key Duties

• Provide strategic leadership, management and vision to the Firm’s financial structure and support efforts at ensuring maximum profit and return on investments.
• Devise and implement financial strategies and develop operational financial structures and systems.
• Drive the budgetary process to ensure all budgets adequately reflect periodic resource requirements and revenue estimates for the Firm.
• Co-ordinate the periodic financial performance monitoring and reporting activities of the Firm.
• Review all finance & accounting transactions and ensure processes/procedures to follow best practice are consistent across all contracts.
• Coordinate all activities between the Firm and subsidiary accounts functions/ activities; ensuring seamless integration of processes with a view to ensuring the maintenance of the integrity of financial information generated.
• Comply with regulatory and statutory requirements; monitors the Firm’s financial books/position and signs off on any adjustments to ensure effective controls.
• Plan and prepare annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Review and report monthly management accounts, cash control, and annual statutory accounts.
• Compute and remit PAYE tax, VAT and pensions contributions on behalf of the Firm.
• Process the tax clearance and VAT etc. certificates for the Firm and all its employees.
• Liaise with clients with regard to invoices, VAT, WHT, etc.
• Raise invoices for professional fees and expenses due from clients after consultation with Management.
• Liaise with the firm’s bankers in relation to the Firm’s accounts and investments in money market instruments.
• Collaborate with legal staff to manage billing and client accounts.
• Provide financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Carry out the consolidation of the Firm’s Financials.

Desired Qualification, Skills & Experience

• A good First Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related course
• Must be ICAN qualified (chartered Accountant) with sound knowledge of applicable accounting practices.
• 8 - 12 years of accounting experience, preferably in a structured law firm of professional services
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar)
• Timely management of account payables and receivables.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant tax regulations.
• The ability to explain complex information clearly and simply.
• Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy.
• Financial analysis & interpretation.
• Good management accounting skills.
• Good assets and liabilities management skills.
• Good business performance monitoring skills.
• Good communication (oral & written) skills.
• Good IT knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership/supervisory.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Promotes positive behaviour through own actions and attitude.
• Timely advice to the Practice Administrator on the improvement necessary in the accounting and control systems.
• Excellent organization, written and verbal communication skills.
• Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and advanced excel. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@spaajibade.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.