Job Recruitment at Centre for Anti-Corruption & Open Leadership (CACOL)

Job Title: Lawyer

Location: Lagos & should be in close proximity to office address (Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

• Monitor legal risk in documentation and giving guidance on the acceptable assumption of risk.
• Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for natural and juristic persons.
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence.
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed.
• Explain the law and give legal advice.
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings.
• Draft, review and manage wills, trusts, estates, contracts and deeds.
• Manage regulatory and compliance related services.
• Facilitate innovative solutions to client problems.
• Offer legal representation to clients in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters.
• Manage and oversee paralegals and legal assistants.
• Prepare pleadings, notices and make appearances in court.

Requirements

• Qualifications Experience: 1 year (Required)
• Education: 1st Degree or Equivalent (Required)

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos & should be in close proximity to office address (Required)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Description

• As the Head, Finance is responsible for financial planning and management to drive business performance and the attainment of corporate goals.
• The jobholder oversees accounting, finance, fundraising and treasury management; and ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, effectiveness of the accounting system and internal controls, and compliance with regulatory and other applicable standards.
• The jobholder leads the development and implementation of the organization’s financial strategy, and provides periodic and ad-hoc reports on business performance to facilitate business planning and strategic decision making.
• Develop finance strategies; lead budgeting and forecasting; support strategic and business planning
• Develop financial business cases for proposed investments/expenditures
• Keep abreast of changes in the industry, financial regulations and legislation; ascertain implications for the business and advice management accordingly
• Manage the budget; monitor budget implementation, highlight deviations and recommend appropriate interventions
• Manage organisational cash flow and optimise financial resources
• Identify and deploy cost saving initiatives
• Resolve the funding needs of the organisation
• Assist with resource prioritization and allocation
• Establish and maintain corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting accounting systems and procedures, ensure they are up-to-date and in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements; review and ensure accuracy of accounting records; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

• Qualifications Experience: Accounting, 2 years (Required)
• Education: 1st Degree or Equivalent (Required)