Accounts Officer Job at GEC Petroleum Development Company Limited (GPDC)
GEC Petroleum Development Company Limited (GPDC) is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Global Energy Company (GEC) that was established by Joe
Obiago in 1991 to deliver services to the oil and gas sector in West
Africa.
Within a few years GEC established a niche for the delivery of unique
technology solutions to multinational clients. See our milestones here.
GPDC is the asset owner of a diverse portfolio of Oil & Gas
assets in the Niger Delta and Anambra basin of Nigeria. There are 5
blocks (3 onshore & 2 offshore) and one marginal field licensed to
GPDC and her partners.
Job Title: Accounts Officer
Job Type: Permanent
Org Level: Entry
Qualification: BSc. or HND in Accounting or Finance. Minimum of Second Class Upper/Upper Credit.
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of work experience overall obtained from a reputable
audit firm or from a well-structured corporate entity
Location: Lagos
Job Field: Finance & Accounts.
THE JOB REQUIREMENT(s):
MAIN PURPOSE:
- This Role will be responsible for the daily posting of financial
transactions and also assist in the preparation of monthly management
accounts and periodic financial statements for the Company and its
subsidiaries in a timely manner to meet relevant internal and statutory
requirements.
- The holder of the role will also be responsible for preparation of
monthly bank reconciliation statements and carry out bank and cash runs
as may be directed.
The function of the role includes but is not limited to:
- Ensure proper codification of financial transactions
- Assist in the timely preparation of financial statements in both Nigerian GAAP and IFRS formats.
- Carry out monthly bank reconciliations and raise entries to clear outstanding items
- Preparation of invoices, Credit Notes and Debit Notes as may be necessary
- Ensure sign off of monthly, quarterly and annual IFRS financial statements
- Participate in year-end statutory audits
- Raise Journal entries for accruals, provisions, prepayments and
other end of month adjustments required to prepare correct and accurate
monthly accounts
- Responsible for handling and reconciling all staff accounts, i.e cash advances, loans, exit pays and gratuities, etc
- Responsible for making monthly PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT remittances
and returns and obtaining the appropriate Receipts and Credits as
applicable
- Carry out bank and cash runs as required
- Maintain company’s outstanding receivables and payables records
PERSON SPECIFICATION(s):
The ideal candidate should:
- Possess the knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.
- Possess strong analytical skills,
- Possess practical knowledge of international accounting standards and practices
- Possess good report writing skills
- Be able to effectively use MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
- Possess effective communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
- Be Proficient in the use of Accounting Software(s) such as SAGE etc
- Possess the ability to prepare monthly financial accounts is compulsory
- Be able to interpret financial statements
- Be able to carry out bank reconciliations
- Have an understanding of the operation & application of the Nigerian tax and Pension laws
How to Apply
Interested Candidates should forward their CVs to
[email protected] with the subject of the mail as
“Job Application: Accounts Officer - 060715” before 17th of July, 2015.