Accountant at an Oil and Gas Company - HR-EX Consulting

HR-EX Consulting - Our client, a top player in the Oil and Gas industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Finance Manager in the preparation and presentation of company’s monthly business review (MBR) reports, including variance analysis for actual results as compared to budget.
• Ensure all necessary reports and detailed support documents both periodically and on-demand, including GL movements and analysis, revenue and expenses report analysis, cash analysis, budgets, and cash flow statements are properly and timely prepared and documented.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information and reconcile any financial discrepancies by performing or directing forensic research of accounting issues for compliance and establish quality over transactions and reporting.
• Verifying payment documentation, referencing outstanding bills, updating debtors/Creditors balance, and conducting disbursement of funds to appropriate accounts.
• Conduct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to verify all entries have been created and posted, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and cohesiveness of information.
• Ensure all statutory reports are prepared and filed with the relevant tax authorities before the due date.
• Any other duties assigned.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance.
• 4 - 5 years post qualification work experience as an Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations, tax laws, codes, regulations and procedures.
• Working knowledge and experience of an accounting software / ERP
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Membership of ICAN will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.