Financial Accountant at Nestoil Limited

Nestoil is Nigeria’s largest indigenous Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) Company in the Oil and Gas sector and has been a significant contributor to local content in the industry since inception about 30 years ago. With about 2,000 direct employees, Nestoil continues to redefine industry standards in Pipeline Construction, Repairs and Maintenance with associated facilities for Dredging, River Crossing and Shoreline Protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

We’re on an evolutionary journey where we’re changing our story. We are looking to hire an experienced Accounts Officer, Accounts Receivable to join our diverse team in our Company.
In this role, you will work closely with our Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and departments across the Group.
You will be responsible for recording and reporting all accounts receivable transactions and all relevant system uploads.

Responsibilities
As a Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:

Maintaining the general ledger. Review and post financial transactions into accounting software, making accruals and adjustments as needed.
Preparing and analysing profit or loss statements and monthly close accounting reports
Performing monthly balance sheet accounts reconciliation, resolving outstanding/unusual items or accounting entry discrepancies
Advising management and relevant finance staff on acceptable accounting policies e.g. revenue, receivables, depreciation, taxation etc
Liaising with relevant stakeholders to produce the annual budget for the business.
Liaising with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. auditors, solicitors, bankers etc
Preparing reports of audit findings, outlining discrepancies and recommended workable solutions.
Implementing risk management procedures and internal controls
Ensuring strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required.
Preparing and manage fixed assets register.
Reconciling all ledgers to produce year end trial balances and reports.
Preparing the annual statutory financial reports, making appropriate disclosures
Managing accounting applications and ensure integrity of financial reports.
Preparing work papers for audit and pre-qualification/tender documentation purposes
Performing any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor/line Manager.

Requirements
What are we looking for?

Degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or other related field.
Relevant professional qualification e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
Proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Ability to analyze financial data and interpret financial reports.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team.
Ability to lead and coach direct reports to improve efficiency and competency.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
Intuitiveness and attention to detail.
5 years’ work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a similar organization.
Experience in finance and accounting. Deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Knowledge of IFRS would be an added advantage.
Proficiency in the use of financial reporting tools
Strong Integrity.