Accountant at Myrtle Management Consultants

The Accountant will play a central role in maintaining the company’s financial integrity through accurate accounting, efficient financial control, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of project accounting in the oil and gas or infrastructure sectors and be capable of managing financial operations for multi-stakeholder, multi-currency projects.

This role requires a detail-oriented, disciplined, and trustworthy professional who combines technical accounting competence with strategic business awareness.

Job Description

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain accurate general ledger and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with FIRS and company standards.
• Oversee all accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Track project revenues, expenses, and cost allocations across business units and SPVs.
• Prepare management accounts, variance analyses, and financial performance reports.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Support budgeting and forecasting processes for projects and corporate operations.
• Monitor actual vs. budget expenditures and flag variances to management.
• Maintain cost control systems for EPC, procurement, and project financing activities.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure timely filing of tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) and compliance with FIRS and state tax authorities.
• Liaise with external auditors, banks, regulators, and partners to ensure smooth audits and due diligence processes.
• Maintain complete and organized financial documentation and audit trails.

Treasury & Cashflow Management

• Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure optimal liquidity for project execution.
• Oversee bank transactions, fund transfers, and reconciliation of multi-currency accounts.
• Support financial structuring for projects, including debt/equity inflows, project disbursements, and partner settlements.

Internal Controls & Systems

• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and accounting systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and best practices.
• Support ERP or accounting software optimization (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• ICAN or ACCA certification (mandatory)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within oil & gas, EPC, or infrastructure sectors
• Solid knowledge of FIRS, Nigerian tax laws, and project accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP) and advanced Excel skills
• Experience handling multi-entity or SPV accounting preferred

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data
• Organized, reliable, and proactive under tight deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams