Management Accountant at Starzs Investment Company Limited (SICL)

Role Description

• This is a full-time, on-site Management Accountant role based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. The management accountant is responsible for providing accurate financial reporting and performance analysis to support strategic decision making. The role requires in-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and its application, financial discipline, operational efficiency, compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA) is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial reporting
• Strong understanding of IFRS, GAAP, and other relevant financial reporting standards. •
• Prior experience in the maritime, oil & gas, or infrastructure industries is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily accounting activities by compiling and analysing financial information to prepare entries of accounts such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions.
• Processing vessels TIP & Bond renewal request with the banks.
• Handle bank and other facility requests, documentation and processing Raising and posting journal vouchers on prepayment write-off and loan amortization schedules to the company software.
• Verifying purchase bills (suppliers’ invoices).
• Posting and validating materials issuance to vessels on company software
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliation statement in a timely manner
• Prepare schedules for statutory audit and other task force documents
• Guide other team members by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Carry out prompt review of account ledgers on the company ERP
• Actively participate in weekly / departmental status meeting
• Conversant with applicable digitalization tools
• Contribute to Accounts team effort and any other assignment as may be required to accomplish related results.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IFRS.
• Provide support during internal and external audits
• Ensure regulatory and statutory compliance.