Financial Accountant at GUS Consulting

Our client, an indigenous oil and gas company is looking to hire a Financial Accountant. This role is responsible for coordinating the day to day accounting operations of the subsidiaries, as well as applying accounting principles to prepare financial reports and analyse financial information.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general ledger. Review and post financial transactions into tally, making accruals and adjustments as needed
• Prepare and analyse profit and loss statements and monthly close accounting reports
• Perform monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation, resolve outstanding/unusual items or accounting entry discrepancies
• Advice management and relevant finance staff on acceptable accounting policies e.g.  revenue, receivables, depreciation, taxation etc
• Prepare and manage fixed assets register
• Reconcile all ledgers for the production of year end trial balances and reports
• Prepare the annual statutory financial reports, making appropriate disclosures
• Manage accounting applications and ensure integrity of financial reports
• Prepare work papers for audit and pre-qualification/tender documentation purposes
• Liaise with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers etc
• Prepare reports of audit findings, outlining discrepancies and recommended workable solutions
• Implement risk management procedures and internal controls
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager

Requirements:

• Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or other related field.
• Relevant professional qualification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
• 5 years’ work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a similar organisation.
• Experience in finance and accounting. Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of IFRS would be added advantage.
• Proficiency in the use of financial reporting tools.
• Strong Integrity.
• Proficiency in the use of Ms Office Suite i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to analyze financial data and interpret financial reports.