Accounting Officer at Petrok Oil and Gas

Function: Financial

Job Summary:

• This is a support role and the ideal candidate will be expected to perform the underlisted:
• Execute the daily financial administration of a number of contracts and provision of accurate information on actuals, budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare journal entries, cash receipts in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Coordinating period close activities and timely account reconciliation.
• Processing and preparation of periodic financial reports and analyses for the organisation.
• Assist management in ensuring adequate levels of liquidity and working capital is maintained.

Responsibilities:

• Initiate routine management accounting and reporting activities
• Perform period-close activities: reviewing of journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and allocations
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Maintain cash inflow/outflow reconciliation and reporting, including bank reconciliation
• Relationship management with key financial and regulatory representatives
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Prepare and submit tax-filings in compliance with local legislation.
• Prepare annual financial statements.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Participate in finance projects and contribute to the development and optimization of financial processes.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconcile financial records by collecting and analysing account information.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements.
• Alert management of situations that may materially affect the company’s overall financial condition
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or finance related discipline.
• A certified member of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)/ACCA.
• Knowledge of applicable accounting and financial reporting rules, regulations and requirements
• 3-5 years relevant experience preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Good understanding of oil and gas industry.
• Strong analytical skills and Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Females are strongly encouraged to apply