Accountant at Oilserv Limited

Job Summary

The Accountant will be responsible for managing all financial data and information for preparation of periodic and year-end reports. The role is primarily operational and will include daily review of processes to ensure information/reports generated are representative of actual transactions.

Job Details

• Prepare periodic and accurate financial statements required for external reporting. 
• Collects and analyzes financial data. 
• Actively involved in development of corporate budget and financial forecasts for the company and ensure the planning process supports the business.
• Monitors and tracks implementation of the approved budgets and generates monthly performance reports.
• Performs variance analysis of actual against budget, proposes and drives the implementation of corrective performance improvement actions.
• Ensures that all reporting is in compliance with internal procedures and regulations and meets IFRS reporting regulations and guidelines. 
• Consolidates entries and accounts to be utilized in financial statements. 
• Prepares internal reports as required to support management decision-making. 
• Be acquainted with developments in accounting rules and regulations and makes recommendations on improvements in the company policy and implementation of controls.
• Responsible for establishing the tax/other regulatory reporting system and ensuring that the relevant taxes are properly accounted for, reports are accurately drawn-up and relevant returns are made to the responsible tax authorities in accordance with the laws.
• Develop strategies that work to minimise financial risks.
• Analyses market trends and competitors and recommend the best courses of action to management.
• Performs controllership duties to ensure the integrity and efficiency of the balance sheet. 
• Research the technical accounting issues on the HMIS for resolution and compliance.
• Any other tasks assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance
• ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or otherfinance related qualifications.
• Minimum of 5years’ broad experience in finance.