Job Description

Role Accountabilities

• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services.
• To register Vendors details on the ERP
• Verify all invoices with the Contracts, Purchase Order, delivery note and management approval
• Ensure all expenses are captured in the correct project account
• Book approved invoices in through the defined accounting system
• Ensure vendors’ payable are instituted prior to the due dates
• Ensure Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.
• Ensure proper documentation of all invoices processed on a real-time basis as defined via Filing Policies
• Ensure separate and proper filing of all payments made via Account Payable Module
• Carry out reconciliations with vendors as required.
• Assist in the monthly, quarterly and annual closing process (accruals, prepayments, etc.)

• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and depreciation of fixed assets.

  Knowledge & Skills

• Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
• Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
• Must be able to do analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
• In-depth Knowledge and Application of International Financial Reporting Standards
• Financial Controls
• Business Management Capabilities
• Knowledge of basic business and accounting software (Knowledge of ERP is an added advantage) & Microsoft Office applications (such as EXCEL, WORD, POWERPOINT, etc)
• Spread Sheets and Financial Modelling Skills
• Analytical and Logical Reasoning
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of tasks
  

Professional Qualification

• A university degree (or its equivalent) in accounting or related fields
• Minimum of 4 years cognate working experience (Post NYSC) within an upstream company
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA or CPA
• Financial Modeling Skills (is an added advantage)
• Vast Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)