Accountant at Accrete Petroleum Limited

To effectively manage and maintain accurate financial records, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded, verified, and compliant with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. To support the organization’s financial integrity by monitoring income and expenditures, reconciling accounts, and identifying discrepancies for timely resolution.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledgers, journals, and supporting documents. 
• Record all financial transactions and ensure proper documentation and authorization. 
• Perform daily bookkeeping activities such as posting invoices, receipts, and expenses. 
• Ensure proper filing and documentation of all financial records for easy retrieval and audit purposes. 
• Manage accounts payable by verifying invoices, preparing expense schedules, and ensuring timely payments. 
• Prepare payment vouchers and process payments in line with approval limits.
• Process payments and prepare bank instructions in line with approved mandates.
• Liaise with bank officers on transactions, reconciliations, and inquiries.
• Prepare periodic financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. 
• Assist in preparing management reports and financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Track actual performance against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare and file accurate and timely tax returns in compliance with local regulations. 
• Ensure proper remittance of statutory deductions (e.g., PAYE, VAT, WHT, Pension).
• Assist in audit preparation by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Utilize accounting software effectively for financial recording and reporting.
• Conduct basic financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Line Manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA – added advantage)
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in accounting or finance, with hands-on experience in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and transaction processing.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel 
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills 
• Good communication and organizational skills