ACCOUNTANT

JOB SUMMARY

The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely financial reporting, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, and strengthening internal controls to support effective decision-making within the petroleum business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate classification of transactions.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and support statutory financial statements.
• Provide variance analysis and insights to support business performance reviews.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

• Process supplier invoices, payment requests, and supplier reconciliations.
• Manage customer invoicing, collections support, and ageing reports.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of supporting documentation for all payments and receipts.
• Support credit control and follow up on overdue balances where required.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory filings in line with local regulations.
• Maintain tax schedules and support tax audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

Audit & Internal Controls

• Maintain proper documentation and audit trials for financial transactions.
• Support internal and external audits and implement agreed corrective actions.
• Strengthen controls to reduce errors, fraud risk, and non-compliance.

Budgeting & Cash Support

• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting and monitoring of bank reconciliations.
• Coordinate with operations/procurement to ensure cost control and budget discipline.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably in oil & gas/energy
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, reporting, and tax compliance
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and strong Excel skills
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to compliance
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented with the ability to work across functions

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.