Financial Analyst and Accountant at Sisa Method

ABOUT OUR CLIENT

Our client is developing the Ajaokuta Mini Project in Kogi State, a planned 7 MMscfd mini facility. Site works are under way, plant equipment manufactured in China is in sea transit, and first gas is targeted for April 2027, subject to readiness and approvals. They are building a lean, high-accountability execution team and are looking for a Financial Analyst and Accountant to join them.

THE ROLE

Provide reliable financial control, project cost visibility and corporate administration for a lean execution team, combining financial accounting, management accounting and financial modelling with coordinated HR and office services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain the general ledger, payables and receivables, bank reconciliations and month-end close
• Verify supplier invoices against approved purchase orders, receipts and contract milestones before payment
• Manage cash forecasts and payment runs, and coordinate statutory reporting, tax filings and external audit
• Maintain project budgets, commitments, accruals, forecast-to-complete and variance analysis by work package
• Build and maintain financial models for cash needs, first-gas scenarios, ramp-up, pricing and customer margins
• Coordinate HR administration, payroll inputs, recruitment logistics and training records
• Coordinate office services, fleet, IT, security and insurance, including claims documentation

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
• Professional qualification such as ICAN, ACA, ACCA or CFA
• 5+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience, ideally in oil and gas, energy or project-based businesses
• Strong project cost accounting and financial modelling skills, with advanced Excel and accounting software
• Knowledge of Nigerian tax, statutory reporting and payroll obligations
• Integrity, an eye for controls and the ability to manage varied duties in a lean team

WHAT WE VALUE

Execution discipline, evidence-based reporting, clear communication and a willingness to raise concerns early. They work by their values: Accountability, Responsibility, Efficiency, Teamwork and Excellence.