• Application Deadline: Thu, 4 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 7 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Responsibilities

They are looking to hire a Chief Accountant who will, amongst others, be responsible for:

• All operational expenses with respect to country office not limited to documentation for transactions, monthly accounting and reporting, expenses petty cash and client invoicing,


• Statutory compliance including state and federal taxes.


• Manage the supplier payment requests and back charging vouchers.


• Financial reporting for strategic decision making.


• Budgeting and planning for country office.


• Foreign Exchange Coordination: Sources for foreign exchange from reputable sources and competitive rates for the company.


• Supplier Management: Follow up on credit terms obtained from suppliers and ensures company meets those credit terms.


• Taxation: Manage the tax consultant hired by company and ensure all tax payments are budgeted for and payments with companies Tax clearance certificates always up to date.


• Audit: Work closely with Head Office and external auditors for audits.


• Harmonise finances with clients and ensure cash recovery.

Principal Stakeholders:

• Marine Services, Oil and Gas Companies, FIRS, sister companies and agencies across African operations

Skills and Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Finance / Accounting.


• Must be a Chartered accountant registered with ICAN or ACCA.


• 7 - 10 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Shipping or Oil and Gas Industry.


• Experience in, and professional certification in Taxation.


• Excellent command of the English language and ability to present data in a concise manner.