Senior Accountant at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Locations: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Duties / Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Assists with the 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 the 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.