We are looking for an outstanding Accountant, who is driven to consistently overachieve, to manage the financial and management account functions in an Oil and Gas Company. The successful candidate will analyze everyday financial activities, pass the entries, prepare the reports, and subsequently provide advice and guidance to management on future financial plans.
Job Description
- Prepare and provide financial and management accounting reports and interpret financial information to management while recommending further courses of action.
- Maintain and update accounting records and files
- Analyse budgets and create expense reports
- Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns
- Post transactions and categorize records in the general ledger (e.g. by assets, liabilities, and expenses)
- Reconcile bank statements
- Analyse transactions with internal and external stakeholders
- Conduct month-end and year-end closures
- Prepare documents for audits
- Apply new accounting policies and ensure compliance with rules and regulations
- Ensure timely, accurate consistent recording of all activities of the company in the books of accounts.
- Analyze revenues, costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the plans.
- Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Liaise with external auditors and tax consultant and company secretary for prompt audit, resolution, and filing of annual returns.
- Ensure all accounting activities and internal audits comply with financial regulations.
Requirements
Required Education/Qualification
- BA/BSc in Economics, Finance Accounting, Engineering, and or Mathematics., MSc is a plus
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA/ACA/CFA/CPA is a must.
Required Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant proven work experience in oil and gas industry.
- Preference will be given to candidates currently in similar roles within the financial services sector.
Required Skills
- In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping
- Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
- Proficiency in accounting software
- Solid math, analytical, and decision-making skills
- A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel;
- Attention to detail, Confidentiality and integrity
- Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. Able to work with and support cross-functional teams
