Description

Job Title: Finance Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities, including maintenance of a complete, accurate general ledger and preparing basic financial reports.
• Prepare journal entries relating to amortisation, depreciation, accruals, and a variety of other information and ensure that entries align with generally accepted accounting principles and company policy.
• Ensure relevant and accurate supporting documents are obtained for all accounting transaction; and are filed appropriately.
• Ensure that the company’s financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Reconcile tax returns to the general ledger and prepare necessary tax entries as required.
• Perform financial control activities as required.
• Record information such as accruals, deferrals, and interdepartmental entries into the company’s accounting ledger and perform account analysis to ensure that entries and balances are correct.
• Reconcile accounts with the general ledger and ensure that all entries are accurate and that transactions are reported per accounting standards and government regulations, making changes where there are errors.
• Handle all cash transactions and documentation.
• Work closely with external and internal auditors to assist in completing all audits.
• Maintain accounting internal control procedure to ensure that accounting transactions are captured and recorded timely, accurately, correctly, and authorised.
• Maintain proper documentation of all financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for multiple entities. •
• Analyse all prepaid expense accounts monthly.
• Accounts payable analysis, reconciliation, and date tracking (aging) for prioritization.
• Data entry

REQUIREMENT:

• A first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any relevant field of study
• ACA or ACCA certification will be an added advantage
• Not less than three (3) years of experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of industry-specific financial regulations for the Oil & Gas Industry Skills and Competencies
• Excellent Interpersonal, communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills
• Strong numerical and IT skills
• Knowledge and experience with ERP Systems, e.g. Oracle, SAP, Sage, etc.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills and working knowledge of other productivity tools
• Relationship Management and Negotiation
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Research and Analytical skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

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