Company Accountant at ABR Offshore Services Limited

ABR Offshore Services Limited - A reputable Oil and Gas Company in Lagos urgently requires suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Company Accountant

Job Title: Company Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Description:
This role requires the preparation and interpretation of management accounts, cashflow forecast and various financial reports for the organization.
The job will support the Finance Manager in producing monthly accounts and other adhoc reports.
This position will also assist in developing treasury management process and reporting for the company.

Job Duties:

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Qualification/Experience

• Degree qualified (B.SC/HND) in Accounting with professional certification i.e ACCA or ICAN.
• Good knowledge of business inter-relationship of all departments in a multinational environment is a prerequisite for this position.
• Experience in world class Financial Services Company will also be a good add-on.

Application Closing Date
9th May, 2014

How to Apply
If you fit the above description then send your applications with detailed CV to: careers@abroffshore.com not later than 9th May, 2014 of this advertisement to:

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through telephone.