Job Title: Head of Finance and Account
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
About the Role
- We are looking for a Head of Accounts to lead our finance and accounting function as we scale.
- This role owns daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and controls, and serves as a strategic finance partner to leadership.
- You will build and manage the accounts team, ensure the integrity of our financial records, and help shape financial processes appropriate for a quickly growing technology and software-as-a-service business.
You Should Apply If
- You have six to eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including at least three to five years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- You hold a professional accounting qualification such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or an equivalent, which is strongly preferred and often required.
- You have proven experience managing complete cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- You have managed statutory audits and regulatory compliance independently.
- You are comfortable building processes from scratch in a startup or high-growth environment.
- You are based in Lagos.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, payroll accounting, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including the profit and loss statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Ensure timely and accurate statutory compliance, including tax filings, value-added tax, withholding tax, corporate filings, and other regulatory requirements as applicable.
- Manage statutory, tax, and internal audits and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.
- Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and accounting policies.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in partnership with department heads.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations.
- Support the Chief Financial Officer or leadership with financial insights for pricing, unit economics, and investor reporting relevant to a subscription revenue model.
- Lead, mentor, and grow the accounts and finance team as the company scales.
- Ensure accounting systems and processes are automated and scalable through enterprise resource planning and accounting software optimization.
- Liaise with external stakeholders, including auditors, tax consultants, bankers, and regulatory bodies.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Professional accounting qualification, such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or an equivalent, is strongly preferred and often required.
- Proven experience managing complete cycle accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Oracle NetSuite, or Zoho Books.
- Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance and tax regulations in our operating jurisdiction.
- Six to eight or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least three to five years in a leadership or managerial capacity.
- Experience in a technology or software as a service company is strongly preferred; experience in legal services or legal technology is an advantage.
- Prior experience managing statutory audits and regulatory compliance independently.
- Experience working with or reporting to a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Executive Officer, board, or investors is an advantage.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: careers@lawpavilion.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
