Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage all aspects of accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing, reconciliations, and payments to suppliers.
• Monitor and reconcile stock levels with financial records, ensuring accurate inventory accounting and valuation.
• Assist in preparing the company’s annual budget, track expenditures, and prepare financial forecasts.
• Oversee day-to-day cash flow, ensuring sufficient funds for operational needs and managing working capital.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of VAT, income tax, and other statutory obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and addressing audit queries.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying trends and making recommendations for cost control and revenue improvement.
• Maintain accurate financial data within accounting software and ensure proper documentation of all financial transactions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting and finance preferably in the retail industry or related field.
• Professional accounting certification is a plus
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Familiarity with oil and gas industry financial practices and regulations
• Proven track record of accurate financial reporting and analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting principles and practices
• Understanding of oil and gas industry-specific accounting treatments (e.g., joint interest billing, revenue accounting)
• Knowledge of tax regulations relevant to the oil and gas industry
• Ability to interpret and apply accounting standards and regulations
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting in the oil and gas sector
• Familiarity with risk management and compliance in financial operations
• Proficiency in financial statement preparation and analysis
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory management
• Skill in developing and maintaining financial controls and procedures
• Understanding of capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset management

Remuneration: NGN 250,000.00 - 280,000.00