Accountant Vacancy in a Multinational Marine Logistics Company


Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by a multinational marine logistics company to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below: Job Title: Accountant Location: Lagos Nigeria   Desired Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
  • 7 - 10 years  of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Shipping or Oil and Gas Industry, but not essential.
  • Must be a Chartered accountant registered with ICAN or ACCA
  • Professional certification in Taxation
  • Profficent in SAGE accounting software
Responsibilities
  • Manage the company financial and account with respect to petty cash, client invoicing, country Taxes, documentation for transactions, monthly accounting reports, expenses / back charging, budgeting and cash requests
  • Petty Cash: Prepare a monthly fund request based on operational needs,
  • Manage the petty cash and record the movements in Excel.  Obtain all supporting documentation for all transactions. Prepare a monthly accounting report and communicate it to finance team in Monaco.
  • Manage the supplier payment requests and back charging vouchers: weekly summary of invoice to pay with back charging information to be sent along with supporting documents.
  • Manage budgeting and cash requesting if cash levels are low.
  • Develop financial plan and provide financial advisory support to Management and Board
  • Develop matrices that monitor Profit and Cost Units
  • Intercompany Account Management : Manages the intercompany accounts with partners  and shipowners
  • Foreign Exchange Coordination : Sources for foreign exchange from reputable sources and competitive rates for the company
  • Supplier Management : Follow up on credit terms obtained from suppliers and ensures company meets those credit terms
  • Credit Control : Monitors client invoicing processes and DSOs. Maintain relationships with staff of client’s organizations in the finance/accounts departments
  • Government Authorities : Ensures company makes payments for all licences, permits and tariffs before expiration
  • Budget: Prepares Annual budget in conjunction with Head office and also monitors  budget performance
  • Taxation: Manage the tax consultant hired by company and ensure all tax payments are budgeted for and payments with companies Tax clearance certificates always up to date
  • Audit : Work closely with Head Office and external auditors for audits
  • PO Management - Develop and maintain the PO structure
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.