Financial Accountant at a Reputable Oil and Gas Company

A reputable Oil and Gas company is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Category: Oil and Gas

Job Description

• Maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers, account, bank reconciliation analysis and audit/reconciliation of accounts of the organization.
• Summarizes the organization’s current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, preparation of monthly and yearly financial statements and other reports.
• Ensuring deductions and prompt remittance of necessary schedules and various statutory deduction i.e VAT, PAYEE, CIT, pension Fund etc.
• Carry out monthly closing and account analysis in the finance department.
• Performs statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data, and prepares subsequent narrative analysis for management.
• Payroll administration and preparation of monthly sales reports for analysis.
• Develop and consolidate the departmental and organization’s budget.
• Periodic audit of departmental processes.
• Monitor compliance in line with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
• Develops, maintains and implements financial internal controls, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• B.Sc in Accounting or related discipline
• ICAN, ACA or ACCA certification is required. Candidates in-view will be considered.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience. Experience working/auditing an oil and gas industry will be an added advantage.
• Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting, Tax and IFRS is required.
• Females are encouraged to apply.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.