Finanacial Controller at GUS Consulting

Job Responsibilties

• Preparation of management accounts, periodic reports and year-end financial statements and budget.
• Oversee and supervise accounts receivables, invoicing and credit control functions.
• Maintain good working relationships with tax authorities and auditors and tax consultancy for efficient business operations
• Identification of adequate internal controls, procedures, mechanisms and their implementation for optimum business operations.
• Routinely follow up account receivables and debtors by issuing monthly State of Accounts
• Take part in preparing and updating departmental standard operating procedures and ensure their implementation in finance and control operations of the company
• Oversee the preparation of annual budget, monitor and control its implementation and prepare periodic variance reports for management review.
• Provide commercial support to other departments and functions – Procurement, Operations, BD, Maintenance, Projects, etc. as may be required
• Work with HR department to manage internal and external staff payroll administration.
• Support business development and management in new business initiatives, specifically assisting management in identifying new funding opportunities and determining cost effectiveness of prospective opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as statutory audit, remittance of taxes and deductions, annual filings and returns as wells as other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate and relevant project reports and investment appraisal for potential projects.
• Familiarity with Petroleum Industry Act, Petroleum Profit Tax, and other industry-specific regulations.
• Understanding of joint venture accounting and production sharing contracts.
• Experience with vessel accounting and charter party agreements.
• Investigation and analysis of project variances for management.
• Build and maintain relationships with banks and other financial institutions for the purpose of sourcing funds and negotiation of terms.
• Must be a member of any the following professional bodies - ICAN, ANAN or ACCA or equivalent.

Key Attributes & Skills

• Proficiency in use of QuickBooks or similar accounting software is a must.
• Strong numerical skills and an intermediate to advanced user of MS Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to ask relevant questions and provide thorough explanations
• Critical thinking, coordination, and analytical skills
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast-paced project environment
• Result oriented and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Team player with the ability to lead as well as work with other departments in the organisation when your input is required
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary / multinational environment
• Proactive and able to work independently, applying a structured and systematic approach.