Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the profit and loss statements, balance sheet statements are prepared on a quarterly basis and shared with the directors.
- Ensure statutory compliance, before the set deadlines for the Group of companies.
- Prepare and remit annual returns for the group before the set deadlines.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors for completion of statutory audits at the end of each financial year and submit follow-ups of audit recommendations for the Group.
- Ensure proper review of all insurance policies and premiums for the Group and give recommendations.
- Compile and maintain an accurate assets register for the Group and ensure all assets procured are recorded, correctly depreciated, and properly disposed of as and when necessary.
- Reconcile the profit and loss reports for the group and give feedback to the Finance Directors and make proposals for improvement.
- Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets for new projects especially with regard to investments being made by the group of companies, and their tax implications.
- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
- Ensure effective management and utilization of company resources and assets.
- Carry out internal audits for the group of companies and make recommendations.
- Maintain day-to-day internal controls for the finance systems.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Person Specification:
- Bachelor / Master of Accounting / Commerce or any other related field.
- MUST be a CPA and have an understanding of IFRS.
- MUST have working experience as Auditor (big 5) dealing with Oil and Gas clients.
- 17+ years working experience, 5 of which should be in a senior Accounts/Finance position. Experience in the Petroleum Industry will be an added advantage.
- Ladies who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply for this position.
The candidate will be expected to:
- Perform a variety of duties often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
- Accept responsibility for and in teams.
- Relate to others in a manner that creates a sense of teamwork and cooperation.
- Maintain effective communication with colleagues, both junior and senior.
- Respond appropriately to environmental and safety hazards and function effectively in emergency situations.
- Utilize company systems effectively to ensure economical use of equipment and supply.
- Be creative and innovative in minimizing costs.
Required Skills:
Reports, Petroleum Working Experience, Business Operations, Emergency, BASIC, Balance, Returns, Cooperation, Balance Sheet, Internal Controls, Investments, Tax, Gas Supply, Directors, Expenses, Salary, Insurance, Teamwork, Accounting, Finance, Communication, Business Management.