Accountant at Hub Ofarete

Hub Ofarete – Our client, an Oil and Gas Marketing and Distribution organization, is currently recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikotun, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We require the services of an Accountant who will manage all accounting processes for the organization across its various branches.
• As an accountant, you will be expected to provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data, designing, maintenance and implementation accounting systems.
• You will also be expected to carry out the systematic classification and assessment of accounting data and preparation of related managerial and financial reports.

Responsibilities
A snapshot of your responsibilities include:

• Review and prepare financial statements and accounting reports for management.
• Perform the processing and recording of accounts payable transactions and ensure that all invoices and staff reimbursements are paid accurately and in accordance with finance policies and procedures.
• Provide advice to the organization on taxation, purchases, and financing.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status by collecting information, preparing balance sheet profit and loss statements and other reports.
• Prepare and analyze the weekly/monthly budget/forecast to actual variance reports for the whole community.
• Develop budget and accounting policies and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Assist the Auditor when applicable by providing supporting documentation and/or information on the internal processes required for Audit.
• Responsible for day-to-day finance and accounting operations.
• Operate bookkeeping and accounting systems.
• Manage the Petty Cash reconciliation.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in any other relevant field.
• 2-4 years relevant experience as an accountant or a finance officer.
• Experience with Oil and gas marketing/distribution will be an added advantage.
• ICAN or ACCA qualificationis a must.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office package.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently.
• Takes strong initiatives.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to be thorough on an assigned task.

Key Attributes:

• Impeccable professional integrity
• Good judgmental instincts.
• Strong persuasive skills
• Ability to work with teams effectively.

Key Skills:

• Strong written and verbal skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong Numeracy skills
• Good report generation skills.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2021.