Finance Controller at GUS Consulting

About the job

• Overall responsibility for the Finance Department
• 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.
• Delegate tasks and duties, and provide mentorship to direct reports
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the company.