• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Accountant


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 5 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

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