Finance Offier at Bell Oil and Gas Limited

Bell Oil and Gas Limited is an indigenous oilfield services company operating in the upstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Offier

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

Responsibilities

• Provide timely and accurate daily bank balance report before 10am every morning of a working day
• Maintaining and tracking IOUs given out to ensure that they are retired accordingly by the Assistant finance officer.
• Tracking of all payments made and updating the payables spreadsheet (locals)
• Ensure all requisitions received are captured on the payable spreadsheet and sent to Lagos as agreed
• Weekly listing of all payments made from each bank account showing date, description, vendor or payee, amount, bank account the payment went out from and any accompanying remarks.
• Posting of all petty cash transactions on SAP within 48 hours of occurrence of transaction.
• Preparation of summary weekly cash and bank position to investors.
• Receive all incoming finance documents, log it and distribute and or all file accurately.
• Ensure records are kept of all transactions generated and or payments made and no ‘’missing record’’ on demand.
• Supporting the Finance Assistant to ensure that all paid payment vouchers are complete and filed accordingly.
• Ensuring that all requisitions are checked for accuracy and authorizations before processing for payment.
• Responsible for ensuring that all relevant supporting documents are attached to each payment requisition/voucher before collecting it from the requisitioner(s).
• Bank reconciliations reports for all bank accounts (both revenue, investment and operational) must be prepared weekly and submitted to FC for sign off
• Performing cash and bank account reconciliations to the GL.
• Support the Senior finance officer to file annual returns
• Pick up relevant proof of PAYE, NSITF and Pension payments and provide a copy to other units
• Prepare schedule of tax remittance and filing before 21st of every month.
• Maintain schedule of monthly tax compliance in line with investors requirements.
• Be conversant with the finance manual and ensure complete adherence to the finance manual except where impracticable.
• Ensure records are kept of all transactions generated and no ‘’missing record’’ on demand.

Person Specification

• At least a B.Sc / HND in Accounting / Finance or any Business-related course
• Knowledge of accounting principles
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of business and official matters
• 2 - 5 years cognate experience
• Knowledge of SAP is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
9th April, 2024.