GBLCAREERS

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
PURPOSE
The Accountant is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for

developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial

statements. The Accountant is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and

completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting

activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year end audit preparation and the support of

budget and forecast activities. The Accountant will have contact with senior-level Attorneys and the firm’s

Executive Director and Controller which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and

verbal.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
Assist the Controller in the daily banking requirements.
Ensure the accurate and timely processing of positive pay transactions.
Ensure the monthly and quarterly Bank Compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
Responds to inquiries from the Director of Finance, Controller, and other finance and firm wide managers

regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.

Education
ND Accounting
Technical Skills and Prior Experience
one to two years prior supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area. Experience working in a

law firm or professional services firm is preferred.
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast -pace setting. Experience with Elite Enterprise, J.D. Edwards or

other large automated accounting system a plus. Must have strong experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and

Word.
key requirement
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in MS Word & Excel
Applicant residing at Ikeja will be given an advantage
Interested Applicant should send CV [email protected]

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