Bradfield Consulting Limited - For our client, we are recruiting to fill the position below : 

POSITION : Accountant

To carry out the following functions as follows:

• Book-keeping and Accounting:
  • To oversee and manage the accounting books and records of the firm and ensure that all financial transactions are accurately and promptly posted into the accounts ledgers of the firm;
• Internal Control and Reporting:
  • To Implement and maintain an effective internal control system and financial control. Provide accurate and informative reporting on the financial results of the firm that will enable effective management decisions;
• Financial System Management:
  • To ensure that the financial systems and processes implemented are efficient and effective, and support the internal controls processes and procedures. These must be maintained and re-engineered on a continuous basis to ensure at all times that they are effective and efficient;
• Financial Management:
  • To ensure that there is accurate accounting in accordance with Nigerian accounting standards, that facilitates effective reporting and decision-making;
• Budgeting:
  • To ensure that there is an accurate and effective budget process in place to ensure sound financial control and reporting, and forecasting of financial results;
• Other Functions:
  • Performing other related duties and responsibilities as directed.
  • Reporting line: Reports to Financial Controller, but interfaces with Partners as necessary
  • Supervision: Candidate will work under the direct supervision of Financial Controller.
  • Contacts: With approval from Partners, candidate will liaise and interface with Associates, Administrative staff, and the Firm’s bankers and Auditors.

Demands of the Job

• Ability to keep confidential and observe the utmost discretion in all matters relating to the Firm;
• Ability to recognise financial events and consequences of actions; exercise good judgment with value added recommendations.
• Ability to understand the functions of every department in the firm, its relationship with other departments and its overall contribution to the objectives of the organisation;
• Ability to organise, prioritise and evaluate work as well supervise and direct subordinates
• Ability to use Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. for presentation and reporting;
• Ability to relate with partners and associates in the firm and ensure an understanding of the finance function as supportive to all legal service operations;
• Ability to work with minimal/no supervision;
• Ability to multi task with minimal or no error; and
• Ability to be a proactive thinker and an excellent problem solver.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc Accounting or related course
• ACA, ACMA or ACCA certificate
• Hands-on experience with Sage Line-50 accounting software

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice.

Required Personality:

• Proactive, confident, problem solver, energetic, result driven, honest, articulate and hardworking individual with a strong desire to excel and a passion for the work.
• Rewards: Reasonably compensated with usual benefits.
• Knowledge Needs: Candidate must have the requisite Accounting Knowledge, including, but not limited to:
• Strong understanding of the workings and functions of the finance office of the Firm.
• Book-keeping and financial reporting.

Skills:

• Strong problem solving, listening and learning skills and proactive/analytical thinking;
• Ability to report challenges and relevant information clearly and timely;
• Excellent organizational skills with an attention to detail (good at multi-tasking);
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with customers and external contacts;
• Good organizational skills, ability to work and sometimes implement own processes;
• Excellent team-player; and
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Attitudes:

• A strong work ethic with a positive, ‘get-it-done’ attitude.
• Honesty, integrity, stress tolerance, self-control, flexibility/adaptability, independence, self-motivated and committed to the common goals and values of the Firm.