Accounting Jobs in Nigeria June 2011-Oando

Vacancy Details
Vacancy Title:Financial/Management Accountant
Department:Finance
Date Published:Jun 2, 2011
Closing Date:Jun 9, 2011

Vacancy Description
Oando Gas & Power is currently seeking a Financial/Management Accountant to provide technical and administrative support to the Finance Manager in executing Oando Gas & Power financial management strategies that aim to ensure the continued efficiency, profitability and growth of the Company and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for day-to-day supervision of transactions processing; preparing accurate records of all the Company’s finance and accounting transactions with a view to ensuring consistent and accurate reports that reflect a true and fair view of the Company’s financial position at all times. Responsibilities also cover Assets and Liabilities Management, enabling adequate levels of liquidity and working capital to be maintained at all times. The incumbent will also be responsible for provision of detailed management information for all entities within the Oando Gas and Power (OGP).
(Note: All candidates with less than 3 years post NYSC will be required to pass an aptitude test before they can be considered for interview)

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works within the scope of defined Finance and Accounting systems, processes, procedures and policies to ensure all financial transactions are properly captured on manual documents and within the system, and within specified timeframes.
Maintains the ledgers and cash book; responsible for the posting of finance and accounting transactions and performs regular call-over to verify the accuracy of daily transaction reports.
Prepares the daily Cheque register and monthly cashbook per bank, and reconciles the Company’s Bank statements.
Identifies, and after due approval from the Finance Manager, prepares required adjustments to the Company’s cash book and reconciliation statements.
Produces the OGP entities’ periodic financial and management accounts for the Finance Manager’s attention.
Ensures adequate documentation are maintained for LCs, and/or Forms ‘M’ & ‘A’ as may be required to support business operations under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
Supervises processing invoices due for payment to creditors.
Prepares customer bills and gas accounting activities.
Supervises the preparation of daily float requirements and the daily cash report.
Ensures the daily and monthly summary schedule of WHT is prepared from approved invoices sent for payment; obtains approvals and remits deductions.
Administers payroll, prepares the monthly salary schedule and makes the required statutory Tax, pension deductions; ensures prompt rendition of deductions to respective bodies.
Prepares and dispatches periodic statutory returns (e.g. Taxes, Financial Statement) for submission to regulatory authorities and other stakeholders as may be required after due approvals have been obtained.
Provides the necessary support to the Finance Manager during statutory examinations and audits.
Supervises maintenance of an efficient filing and document retrieval system, both manual and automated
Performs other duties as assigned by the Financial Manager
Provides support to the Finance and Strategy Manager during budget preparations, reviews and oversees budgetary control activities
Supervises inventory management systems

REQUIREMENTS
BSc. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related disciplines
Professional accreditation (ACA or ACCA)
5 - 7 years of finance and accounting experience
Supervisory experience required
Numeracy
Basic/Intermediate Accounting
Analytical & Research
Reporting
Creativity & Innovation
Organization/Administration
Interpersonal Relations
Team playing
Oral & Written Communication
PC Utilization
Strong knowledge of Microsoft excel and power point
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