A world class energy firm (that has just acquired a Power Generating Plant) with a formidable presence in the West African Market is looking at developing a Power Plant Project Development Team and requires the services of an Accountant.
Job Title: Accountant
Job Description
To manage the smooth running of the Financial Accounting operations of the company and also ensure adherence to the accounting deliverables of the company.
Main Responsibilities & Duties
- Drive the Finance Operations as its affect various departments of the company
- Champion the Implementation of all Financial Cycle Processes and Procedures
- Preparing final accounts by ensuring all account schedules agree with the General ledger balances on Monthly, Quarterly, Bi Annual, and Annual basis.
- Reconciliation of Balance Sheet balances to Sub-Ledger and ensure prompt correction of identified errors
- Ensuring Financial Reports are prepared in accordance with IFRS regulations
- Preparation of Monthly Management Report. Detailing Financial Performance against budget and provide comments on all variance
- Attend to External Auditors on annual audit exercise and other External Consultants
- Ensuring that all regulation levies are paid as and when due. E.g. (WHT Remittances, VAT, PAYE and CIT)
- Vet all financial transactions and ensure they meet the company’s reporting systems
- Monitor the CAPEX and OPEX while ensuring adequate compliance to financial prudence
- Ensuring transactions are coded into appropriate expense head and cost centers
- Assist in extracting, collating and consolidation information needed to generate the company’s annual operating budget.
- Coordinate the entire Finance team, ensuring they deliver the value required of the team
- Build capacity within the Financial Accounting team of the Organization
- Up to date Asset details; Acquisition, Movement register and depreciation
- Up to date details of all Prepayments
- Accurate postings of accounts per account types, Cost Centers and business location.
- Adherence to Monthly Closing Deadlines
- Timely delivery of financial reports/ Monthly Management Reports
Requirements & Skills
- Financial Strategy Management
- Financial Analysis Skills
- Strong Financial and Management Accounting skills
- Strong Computer literacy skills
- In-depth understanding of Accounting software
- In-depth understanding of Accounting systems
- Strong Leadership skills
- Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
- Good Presentation Skills
- Strong Negotiation Skills
- Relationship Management
- Strong Problem solving skills
- Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
Educational Qualifications/Experience
- Minimum of Second class upper university degree in Accounting, Finance (and or other recognized Professional Accounting Qualification ACCA or ACA)
- Minimum of 5 years post professional qualification experience
- Basic knowledge of Power and Energy Sector’s GSAA, GTA, PPA & Accounting systems would be an added advantage
How to Apply
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