Accountant at GCA Energy Limited

Job Functions

• Financial planning and budget preparation.
• Timely preparation of management accounts and other financial reports
• Maintenance of financial and accounting transactions/records
• Liaising with appropriate regulatory authorities or agencies
• Management of the company’s financial accounting and reporting systems
• Capital expenditure accounting, and fixed asset management
• Oversee the preparation and reporting of financial statements
• Tracking of all receivables and payables
• Implementation of new financial systems or maintenance of current procedures
• Assessment of financial risks and opportunities
• Setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Maintain sound financial and accounting procedures in line with accounting standards
• Reconciliation of all bank statements/accounts as necessary
• Coordinate daily operations of the department
• Ensure the accuracy of all accounting records.
• Analysis of the company’s financials, to provide basis for sound business decisions by executive management.
• Ensure that the company is compliant with general tax management and other statutory payments
• Perform other assigned duties as assigned by the Management

Key Requirements

• First degree in Accounting from a reputable institution
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience (preferably in oil and gas)
• Professional accounting certification (ICAN or ACCA) is required
• Proficiency in Sage application is required.
• Master’s degree in accounting or related courses is an added advantage
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Solid knowledge accounting principles, procedures, standards and regulations
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.