Accountant at an Oil and Gas Company - George Houston Resources Limited

George Houston Resources Limited - Our client, an Oil and Gas Company located in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Perform monthly sales and general ledger closings, including journal entries.
• Preparation of various balance sheet schedules and P&L statements.
• Preparation of various tax reports.
• Reconcile various general ledger accounts monthly.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Prepare annual depreciation and depletion tax schedules.
• Perform general accounting functions and other related duties.
• Direct involvement with month-end close procedures including preparing account reconciliations, journal entries and other supporting/tracking schedules.
• Verify and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts.
• Assist in performing cash management functions such as the monitoring and recording of cash transactions, making deposits, preparation of wire transfers and bank account reconciliations.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Assist with preparation of supporting schedules and documents needed for external audits.
• Assist in continuously improving the automation of the accounting and reporting process.

Qualifications / Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or any related courses.
• 3 - 4 years of proven experience asan Accountant inOil and Gas Company
• Must have vast Knowledge of financial computing software
• Good Calculation Skills
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong computer aptitude, which includes proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat, as well as experience with accounting software (preferably QuickBooks).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Self starter with strong ethical standards.
• Team player with a positive communication style.
• Age: 35 - 45 years.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2023.