Senior Accountant at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients’ projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• Support and coordination of the finance department, group projects, and reporting within the group.

Main Responsibilities 

• Assists with the day-to-day running of the finance department. 
• Preparation of Intercompany schedules for monthly & annual reporting. 
• Preparation of customer invoices – TMSA, APL, and reconciliation of its related ledgers. 
• Prepare Intercompany & OPC invoices and reconcile their related ledgers. 
• Ensure filing of statutory returns e.g. VAT, WHT, CIT are accurate and submitted on time. 
• Prepare schedules for PAL & SYNERPET management reports – bank reconciliations, fixed assets schedules, accruals, prepayments, etc. 
• Maintenance of GL accounts on Navision, monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet GL accounts.
• Ensure company assets are accurately accounted for and well monitored. 
• Ensure tax compliance in transactions processing on daily transactions. 
• Follow established policies and procedures to make judgments/decisions. 
• Act as backup to the Accounts payable officer when absent or unavailable. 
• Any other duty as requested by management.

Educational Qualifications, Certifications & Technical Skills

• University Degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field from an accredited university. 
• ICAN/CFA/ACA/CIMA/ACCA is compulsory 
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role 
• Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite 
• Use of financial and accounting software applications 
• Proficiency in Corporate Accounting Practice/Standard Auditing Practices along with expertise in budget analysis and identification of variance 
• Knowledge of cost accounting, management, and accounting standards 
• Knowledge of statutory provisions concerning tax management & planning 
• Conversant with federal and state financial regulation, applicable laws, codes, and regulations. 
• Good understanding of the oil and gas industry 
• Ability to multitask and manage conflicting deadlines and tight schedules 
• Must exhibit a high level of personal and professional integrity 
• Good Team player who goes beyond job requirement 
• Good relationship-building and networking skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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