Financial / Tax Accountant in an Oil and Gas Servicing Company

An Oil and Gas Servicing Company is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial / Tax Accountant

Job ID.: OPL/133/ACT
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

  • Preparing Financial statements in line with the IFRS standards.
  • Carrying out monthly bank account closing and analysis.
  • Liaise with Bank on Transaction rates, Foreign Translation rate and Treasury Management
  • Payroll administration and preparing of monthly sales reports for analysis.
  • Developing and consolidating the departmental and organization’s budget.
  • Periodic audit of departmental processes.
  • Preparing and Maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers, profit and loss statements, monthly and yearly financial statements and other reports
  • Liaise with Tax Authorities, Auditors and other Regulatory bodies as regards preparation and filing of the Audited Financials.
  • Handle Tax related matters.
  • Carry out bank reconciliation analysis and account audit
  • Ensuring prompt remittance and various statutory deductions i.e VAT, PAYE, CIT, Pension Fund etc.
  • Monitoring compliance in line with accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
  • Developing, maintaining and implementing financial internal controls, policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

  • B.Sc Degree in Accounting or related discipline with a minimum of Second Class Upper or First Class.
  • Accounting certification is required (ICAN, ACCA, ACA). Candidates in view will be considered.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience. Experience working in the Oil and Gas industry will be an added advantage.
  • Strong experience/knowledge in Financial Reporting, Taxation and IFRS is required.
  • Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
  • Business acumen with a problem-solving attitude.

Deadline: Wednesday, 11th August 2021.

Method of Application 
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV & Passport Photograph to: ogl.recruiter@gmail.com using “Financial / Tax Accountant” as the subject of the email.