Job Description

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Duties/ Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Assists with day-to-day running of the finance department.
• Preparation of Intercompany schedules for monthly & annual reporting.
• Preparation of customer invoices – TMSA, APL and reconciliation of its related ledgers.
• Preparation of Intercompany & OPC invoices and reconciliation of its related ledgers.
• Ensure filing of statutory returns e.g VAT, WHT, CIT are accurate and submitted on time.
• Preparation of schedules for JV management reports – Bank reconciliations, Fixed Assets Schedules, Accruals, Prepayments etc.
• Maintenance of GL accounts on Navision, monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet GL accounts.
• Ensure company assets are accurately accounted for and well monitored.
• Ensure tax compliance in transactions processing on daily transactions.
• Follow established policies and procedures to make judgements/ decisions.
• Act as back up to Accounts payable officer when absent or unavailable.
• Any other duty as requested by management.

Periodic Duties:

• Ensures accurate & timely preparation of monthly management TBs/ reports for the group..
• Timely Filing of and remittance of VAT & WHT returns for the Group & Shelf companies.
• Assists with year-end audits, production of financial statement for Group & Shelf Companies.
• Assists with tax queries and audits, production of financial statement for Group & Shelf Companies.

Self-Development:

• Continuously and actively engage in learning and development activities to improve competence in functional areas.
• Staying abreast of Finance trends and best practices

Key Performance Indicators/ Performance Goals:

• Availability of updated & documented self-explanatory Chart of Accounts
• Generate accounting information & reports within reporting timelines
• % Error rate in daily postings & monthly general ledger close.
• % reduction in wastage and cost
• Completeness of fixed assets inventory/register
• No. of detected breaches in internal controls
• Internal customer satisfaction
• % reduction in internal control weaknesses noted by External Auditors & other Consultants
• Compliance to the company’s financial policies and procedures.
• Timeliness and accuracy of management information and reports.

QHSE Responsibilities

• Perform their work in a safe manner.
• Ensure by their actions, they do not put at risk, the health and safety of other employees, contractors, sub-contractors, visitors, clients or temporary staff.
• Cooperate with management in the implementation of HSE initiatives.
• Participate fully in HSE programs.
• Report workplace hazards immediately to their managers/HOD’s. Each staff is expected to raise at least 12 hazard observations in a year.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Possess a Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance or related field from an accredited university. .

Professional Qualification: Recognized professional accreditation (ICAN /CFA/ACA /CIMA/ ACCA etc.) is compulsory

Experience: 3-5 years relevant experience in similar role

Functional/ Technical:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Use of financial and accounting software applications
• Proficiency of Corporate Accounting Practice / Standard Auditing Practices along with the expertise in budget analysis and identification of variance
• Knowledge of cost accounting, management and accounting standards
• Knowledge of statutory provision with respect to the tax management & planning
• Conversant with federal and state financial regulation, applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Good understanding of oil and gas industry

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