Finance Vacancy at BOURBON Oil and Gas

Duties & Responsibilities
 
Mission

• Responsible for all accounting related activities from developing and maintaining accounting processes and procedures up to delivery timely reports.
• Lead and supervise an accounting team based in both Lagos and PHC on all aspects: General Accounting, Tax Accounting, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Ensure the integrity of the General Ledger by maintaining a strong framework of internal controls.
• Optimize cash, bank balances and financial investments.
• Ensure the drafting of compliant and timely financial statement with FIRS and FRCN regulations.
• Ensure reliable and timely monthly financial reporting to the Group in compliance with the Group accounting policies
• Manage the relationships with Legal Auditors, Bankers and Tax Authorities.
• Manage all aspects of tax compliance. Coordinate between local lawyers, management and legal Group teams on legal matters.

Line reporting and functional linkage
Reports to the Finance Manager and functionally linked to sub finance departments
 
Key skills and Competencies
Team Management.
Excellent level of oral and written communication, ability to deliver synthetic reports.
Excellent Planning & organizing skills
Leadership Skills

Experience
Minimum of 8 years in Audit and / or Financial Management with 3 / 4 years in a similar role
Previous experience as a legal auditor in a Big Four firm or a multinational oil servicing firm will be an added advantage
Previous international Experience

Languages
Fluent in English, ability to communicate seamlessly in French language will be an asset and an added advantage
 
Computer knowledge
Very good knowledge of Oracle e-Business Suite.
Microsoft Office Pack Skills and Advanced Excel skills (advanced formulas and pivot tables are a minimum requirement)

Education
Minimum of a Master’s Degree in an Accounting and Finance from a renowned university
Must be an ICAN Chartered Accountant
ACCA Chartered Accountant (or European Union /USA equivalent certifications) will be an added advantage

Contract
Permanent contract
This will be an office based position