Financial Reporting &Tax Manager at Sahara Group

Accountabilities

• Perform month-end close activities which includes but not limited to: GL reconciliation/clean up, subledger module closure for all entities, run month–end accrual process and post into GL. 
• Prepare and submit monthly accounts, TB, and relevant schedules to Management & Business Performance Management unit  
• Conduct variance analysis and periodic business performance monitoring on all assets 
• Prepare annual Financial Statements for all the upstream companies 
• Provide Internal and External Auditors with all necessary information to facilitate prompt closure of audit. 
• Prepare intercompany matrix and reconcile all differences between related entities Tax Remittance Duties 
• Run monthly tax report, remit and file tax returns promptly 
• Review tax liabilities within agreed entitlement model with Crude Oil Marketing Department (COMD), NNPC. 
• Obtain Tax Receipts from all authorities and dispatch WHT receipts to vendors promptly. 
• Liaise with Company’s Tax Advisers to ensure appropriate computation of PPT estimate and returns and prompt filing with relevant Tax Authority  
• Promptly file PPT / CIT Returns for all entities 
• Attend to every enquiries/memo from tax and other relevant statutory authorities (FIRS, SIRS, NCDMB, NEITI etc) 
• Other financial reports and analysis required by management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous industry knowledge with minimum of four years’ experience in 
• Financial Reporting with detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and oil and gas upstream accounting. 
• Oil and Gas Upstream Tax Laws. 
• Good working knowledge of ORACLE Accounting Systems, Sun Systems and MS Office programs especially Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Minimum Qualification

• At least 4 years of oil & gas upstream experience with an upstream Oil and Gas Company or reputable audit firm. 
• Must be a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) with Accounting, Audit & Financial Reporting (Major in Finance/Accounting) background. 
• Good work ethics, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.