Head of Finance and Account Job

LawPavilion Business Solutions is the No1 African Provider of LegalTech and Artificial Intelligence solutions. Boasting of an impressive suite of products for Legal Practitioners, Judges, Academics and Students. LawPavilion uses IT to improve how the law is practised in Nigeria and Africa at large.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Finance and Account

Job 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using the Job Position as the subject of the email.