Senior Accountant Vacancy in Port Harcourt

Talent Bureau Limited – Nigeria

JOB TITLE: Senior Accountant (Port Harcourt)

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Accountant will efficiently prepare accurate and timely financial reports according to prescribed formats, ensure financial integrity by maintaining set accounting procedures and controls and undertake financial risk planning.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Accounting Functions

    Handle the full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role eg. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc
    Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations
    Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.
    Maintain the Ledger General and reconcile accounts monthly
    Ensure accounting and reporting deadlines are met
    Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting
    Compile monthly management accounts and variance analysis
    Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analysing margins, variances and cost analysis.
    Prepare annual audit file and be the coordinator for audit process
    Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries
    Ensure subsidiary ledgers balance to General Ledger monthly
    Ensure subsidiary ledger accounts are all reconciled
    Update cash flow daily
    Prepare bank reconciliation daily
    Prepare and submit tax returns
    Review job status and prepare monthly WIP schedule for journalising to the General Ledger
    Maintain the Fixed Assets Register and process depreciation and additions/disposals entries/journals
    Prepare capital expenditure proposals for management
    Prepare schedules and meet any requirements for tax return submissions
    Ensure data backups are prepared daily and stored according to company policy
    Administer international payments through the bank
    Liaise with management on funding of operations
    Assist in implementing accounting systems
    Administer the information system
    Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content and Cabotage, Legislation and Tax requirements
    Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies for the set up

Finance:

    Negotiate Trade and Corporate finance structures to efficiently manage the cash flow position of the company
    Ensure intercompany accounts are properly maintained and reconciled monthly
    Support CFO in ensuring that intercompany cost allocations are in line with management agreements and transfer pricing policy
    Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns
    Issue project cost reports for review and approval.
    Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction and profit enhancement initiatives
    Manage payments within cash flow constraints
    Assist with the preparation of the budget and forecasts
    Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
    Provide the CFO with information required for group consolidations Financial:
    10% CIR reduction

Minimum Qualifications:

    Accounting/Finance degree in a reputable organization
    Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant
    Advanced knowledge of accounting principle
    Knowledge of tax principles and reporting requirements

Minimum Experience:

    Minimum of 10 years relevant accounting experience
    Minimum of 5 years in a similar financial & management accounting role particularly in Oil & Gas-Offshore /Marine Industry is preferred
    Experience in Corporate Finance will be a significant advantage
    Experienced in IFRS Financial Reporting Standards
    Experienced in Risk Management
    Experienced in Investment and financing initiatives
    Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous
    Proven experience in budget preparation using Excel
    Use of GL, AR, AP, CB and Payroll/Inventory/Jobbing/Projects modules in information software package

Ideal Skills:

    Excellent strategic planning skills and ability to interact with all levels
    Proven effectiveness and efficiency at cost and budget management
    Good MS Office skills particularly strong capabilities in MS Excel
    Great communication skills (written, oral and listening) and fluency in English Language
    A proven ability to constantly challenge and improve existing processes and systems
    Proven abilities of proficiency at integrating operational and financial measures
    Excellent communication skills and having the ability to communicate professionally with management and colleagues on detailed financial issues
    Adept in designing and implementing systems to achieve financial discipline and improve overall organizational efficiency
    Proven Contract Negotiation and Management skills

COMPETENCIES:

    Organised, meticulous and able to meet deadlines
    Can work independently without significant supervision
    Capable of making decisions and giving directions to facilitate prompt service delivery.
    Normal office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
    Takes communications 24 hours a day, including weekends, concerning changes in schedules & conditions.

Ideal Personal Traits and Values:

    Strong work ethic and honest
    Customer-centric and responsive
    Efficient and financially prudent
    Pleasant disposition with the capability to be authoritative when necessary
    Ability to develop creative and effective solutions to problems; Capable of thinking outside the box

How to Apply

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