Financial Controller at a Reputable Law Firm - GBC Professional Services

GBC Professional Services - Our client, a reputable Law Firm based in Lagos Island, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the financial transactions of the Firm are accurately captured, classified, and posted with relevant approvals and coding instructions
• Receivables Management
• Payables Management
• Perform regular reviews of the ledgers and other books of entries and ensure relevant reconciliations
• Ensure confidentiality and safe keeping of accounting records and documents
• Adhere to financial and accounting control procedures of the Firm
• Carry out monthly Tax Returns (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax e.t.c.).

Education and Experience

• Accounting Degree or equivalent
• Must have a professional qualification, ACA/ACCA or it's equivalent.
• Minimum of three years’ experience required.
• Not less than 28 years of age
• Knowledge of applicable tax laws, codes and regulations in the industry
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP.

Key Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with keeping financial records
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software use
• Active, smart and catches up quickly
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Law Firm experience is a must.

Application Closing Date
28th March, 2023.