A reputable Oil and Gas Company in Lagos needs a Company Accountant


ABR Offshore Services Limited - A reputable Oil and Gas Company in Lagos urgently requires suitable and qualified candidates to fill the vacant position of Company Accountant



Job Title: Company Accountant
Job Description:

  • This role requires the preparation and interpretation of management accounts, cashflow forecast and various financial reports for the organization.
  • The job will support the Finance Manager in producing monthly accounts and other adhoc reports.
  • This position will also assist in developing treasury management process and reporting for the company.
Job Duties:
  •     Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
  •     Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
  •     Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
  •     Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
  •     Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
  •     Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
  •     Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  •     Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
  •     Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
  •     Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
  •     Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
  •     Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
  •     Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
  •     Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
  •     Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
  •     Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
  •     Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
  •     Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Qualification/Experience
  •     Degree qualified (B.SC/HND) in Accounting with professional certification i.e ACCA or ICAN.
  •     Good knowledge of business inter-relationship of all departments in a multinational environment is a prerequisite for this position.
  •     Experience in world class Financial Services Company will also be a good add-on.
How to Apply
If you fit the above description then send your applications with detailed CV to: [email protected] not later than 9th May, 2014.

 Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through telephone.