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Posted 8 months ago |
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.
Job Features
Job Category | Senior Accountant |