Upstream Accountant (Oil and Gas)

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.