Accountant
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Job summary
We are seeking an accountant to join us. The Accountant will be responsible for managing financial records, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and supporting the organization’s financial health. The role involves handling day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and providing insights to guide management decisions.
Min Qualification:
Degree
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 9 to 5
Applicant Location:
Port Harcourt & Rivers State, Nigeria
Job descriptions & requirements
Responsibilities:
- Maintain full-cycle general ledger, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing.
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with variance explanations specific to leasing, construction, or drilling activities.
- Manage lease agreements (from both the lessor and lessee perspectives), calculate monthly lease payments, track equipment utilization, and handle buyouts.
- Oversee subcontractor and vendor payments, verify work completion, process progress billings, manage lien waivers, and track retention amounts.
- Conduct cost analysis for drilling, lifting, or construction operations. Compare actual and budgeted costs for fuel, maintenance, rig moves, crane rentals, and labor, then provide actionable variance reports to operations managers.
- Handle VAT, sales/use tax, property tax on heavy equipment, and any industry-specific levies (e.g., oil extraction taxes, construction retainage reporting).
- Assist in preparing annual budgets and rolling forecasts for equipment utilization, project margins, and operating expenses.
Requirements:
- Must-Have Industry Experience (3+ years in at least one of the following): Oil and Gas (upstream/midstream services, drilling, or production support), Crane leasing or heavy equipment rental company, Commercial construction (general contractor or large subcontractor)
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Familiarity with equipment maintenance, costing, and lifestyle depreciation; understanding how to distinguish repair expenses from capital improvements and calculate accurate net book value.
- Proficiency with ERP systems or construction/leasing software.
- Ability to communicate financial data to non-finance operations managers (e.g., project managers, fleet supervisors).
- Ability to communicate financial data to non-finance operations managers (e.g., project managers, fleet supervisors).
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Remuneration: NGN 600,000- 700,000
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