Upstream Accountant (Oil and Gas)
FosadConsulting
Posted: August 24, 2017
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Quick Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria, to provide financial analysis and reporting services to support our business operations.
Required Skills
Job Description
Our client, an indigenous integrated Oil and Gas company, is looking to recruit an Accountant who will gather, review, analyse and present financial and non-financial information from various sources within and outside the company and make recommendations that will positively impact the company.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Analyse customer and client profitability index and value for cost saving initiatives;
• Coordinate company financial planning and budget management function and analyze benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance for Departments
• Responsible for financial analysis for management decisions
• Preparation of financial outlook and financial forecasts
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and manage the preparation of management report of budget / actual revenues and expenses
• Develop effective reporting tools for the business unit and prepare routine reports (financial, quality, operational efficiency, market share, etc.).
• Track and analyse specialty reports and make appropriate recommendations that will positively impact the company.
• Maintain and implement short-range and long-range specialty / other reports, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Prepare project feasibility reports and analyse business development opportunities
• Perform all other duties that will enhance profitability, productivity and going concern status of the company
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related field.
• Possession of ACCA or ACA, CFA is an added advantage.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience preferably in a financial reporting role in an E&P.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
• Strong analysis and financial modelling skills with advanced use of Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools
• Strong presentation skills with advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentation tools
• Advanced skills in other Microsoft Office applications, Word, Outlook, Knowledge of MS Project.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.