Drafts, revises, and finalizes legal documentation across multiple practice areas, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and internal policies. Conducts thorough due diligence on transactions, contracts, and agreements to identify risks, discrepancies, or non-compliance issues. Collaborates with cross-functional teams—including legal, finance, operations, and executive leadership—to align on business objectives and mitigate potential legal exposures. Advises stakeholders on complex legal matters, providing strategic guidance to support informed decision-making while maintaining confidentiality. Manages and resolves legal disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and regulatory inquiries, by coordinating with external counsel and internal resources. Oversees compliance programs to ensure organizational alignment with evolving laws, industry regulations, and best practices. Monitors legislative and regulatory developments to proactively assess their impact on the business and recommend necessary adjustments. Serves as a primary point of contact for legal inquiries from departments, ensuring timely and accurate responses while escalating critical issues as needed.
Assist with payment preparation by validating invoices and relevant supporting documentation to ensure accuracy of expenses.
Records Management: Ensure the maintenance of well-organized and precise financial records—both digital and physical—to facilitate efficient retrieval.
Provide assistance with treasury operations on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, encompassing the monitoring of routine financial transactions.
Assist with the oversight of billing processes and collaborate with pertinent teams to ensure prompt collection of accounts receivable balances.
Maintain precise and current financial transaction records within the accounting systems to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
Assist in monitoring cash flows related to program funding and perform preliminary reconciliations as needed, under guidance.
Provide compliance assistance by ensuring accurate documentation and prompt submission of statutory deductions—such as PAYE, NSSF, and VAT—under supervision.
Support the compilation and presentation of monthly financial reports and summaries.
Provide essential support in audit preparation by systematically compiling and organizing necessary documentation and data.
Collaborate effectively with the business development team, offering essential financial and administrative assistance to enhance cross-functional operations.
Provide administrative and human resources support by managing records and overseeing leave tracking duties.
Provide comprehensive support by executing all additional tasks assigned to contribute to the organization’s operational and educational goals.
The Accounts Payable role involves accurately preparing payments by ensuring all supporting invoices and documentation are correctly processed for every expense incurred.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related business discipline is required.
A foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards is required.
Professional qualification progress, particularly towards credentials such as CPA, ARCA, or their equivalents, represents an additional asset.
Demonstrated expertise in utilizing Microsoft Office applications is essential, with prior experience in accounting systems serving as a beneficial qualification.
Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous learning.
Required are meticulous attention to detail and an eagerness to acquire new skills.
Capable of prioritizing tasks effectively and managing time efficiently are essential competencies for this role.
Proficient in functioning autonomously as well as collaboratively within group settings.
Effective communication abilities and a talent for building strong interpersonal relationships are essential.
Adaptability and readiness to assist with additional duties beyond essential job functions when necessary are essential.
Qualifications
BA/BSc/HND
