Cost/Budget Accountant at United Geophysical (Nigeria) Limited

Job Location: Lagos, Port Harcourt, Bayelsa

Level: Senior Staff

Responsibilities:

• Identifying overhead costs and variable costs in each production operation and submitting same to management on periodic basis.
• Determining the cost of producing each unit of output in production operations.
• Documenting income, expenditure and cash balance on daily basis.
• Seeking new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits.
• Forecasting income and expenditure based on existing & future prospective contracts.
• Analysing actual costs and prepare periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Analyse and report variances between budgeted costs and actual operation costs.
• Coordinating physical inventory counts and yearly inventory counts.
• Investigating inventory counting variances and resolve issues.
• Analysing changes in raw materials, operating methods and services provided, to determine effects on cost.
• Monitoring organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget.
• Reviewing costs and managers' budget proposals for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulations.
• Analysing costs to ensure cost-efficiency of purchase.
• Documenting and reviewing costs of all inventory, labour, and material purchases.
• Carrying out assigned duties with integrity.

QUALIFICATION:

• Minimum of a B.Sc. in Accounting.
• Minimum of 4 years’ post NYSC experience as an Activity Based Cost Accountant.
• Possession of ICAN or similar professional certification is an added advantage

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, standards, state and national regulations and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise.
• Commitment to ensuring financial integrity, and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Strong analytical ability, including the ability to quickly and effectively analyze, compare, and interpret data.
• Solid decision making skills and the ability to exercise independent judgment
• Demonstrated expertise with computerized accounting systems and Microsoft Office (MS Excel in particular).
• Ability to collaborate with a multi-department team