Accountant at Skyshore Group Limited (SGL)

Skyshore Group Limited (SGL) is a conglomerate of companies actively rendering various services in the Oil and Gas sector of the global economy; especially in West Africa rendering services to support Hydrocarbon Drilling, Completion and production at various levels.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Rivers

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Preparation and analysis revenue, expense, invoices, and other accounting documents
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing a balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Substantiates financial transactions by collaborating with auditors for record purposes.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing database backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Advising on the financial implications and consequences of business decisions
• Prepare asset, liability and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Perform a number of account reconciliation functions including monthly bank creditor and debtor reconciliation, income audit and payroll implementation and audit.

Requirements

• Minimum academic qualification First Degree in Accounting, ACCA or ICAN or its equivalent is a must
• 4-5 years experience preferably in our and gas industry
• Good financial and reporting skills. Must have experience in core oil and gas finance operations
• Good knowledge of Asset care, Management Reporting, and inventory
• Able to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain a record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.
• Experienced in oil and gas.

Remuneration
Industry-standard.

Application Closing Date
31st October 2019.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to hr@skyshoregroup.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.