Accountant (Financial Reporting) at an Oil and Gas Firm - Westfield Consulting Limited

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Oil & Gas space is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Accountant (Financial Reporting) ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the company’s diverse operations in oil & gas, waste management, environmental consultancy, petroleum products marketing, pollution control, haulage, and marine services.
• The role supports strategic decision-making by providing reliable financial insights and maintaining compliance with regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Nigerian regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax laws, petroleum industry regulations, and environmental financial reporting requirements.
• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during statutory audits.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support management in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across multiple business units.
• Cost Control: Monitor operational costs in petroleum supply, waste management, and marine services to improve efficiency.
• Internal Controls: Develop and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Financial Analysis: Provide insights into profitability, liquidity, and cash flow to guide strategic decisions.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare management reports for executives, board members, and investors.
• ERP & Systems: Utilize accounting software and ERP systems to streamline reporting processes.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, preferably in oil & gas or related industries.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) required.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and petroleum industry regulations.
• Experience in with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Precision in preparing reports and ensuring compliance.
• Clear reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify financial risks and propose solutions.
• Work effectively with finance, operations, and compliance teams.

Salary
N500,000 - N600,000 / Month (Net Salary) (However, the salary can be negotiated upward depending on the candidate’s experience)

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their current CV to: cvs@westfield-consulting.com cc victor.allu@westfield-consulting.com using the role you are applying for as title of the email

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.