Accounts Officer at Imperial Crest Energy Limited

At Imperial Crest Energy Limited, we stand as a testament to resilience, innovation, and unwavering commitment. With roots deeply embedded in the rich soil of Nigeria, our journey has been of continuous growth and adaptability. We have evolved with the ever-changing landscape of the energy industry, transforming challenges into opportunities and setting new standards along the way.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

• Imperial Crest Energy, a leading player in the oil and gas sector, is seeking a highly skilled Finance Officer to support our financial operations.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and implementing effective treasury management practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting:
  • Responsible for day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
  • Prepare financial statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and other relevant financial documentation.
  • Ensure alignment of accounting and financial reporting with relevant oil and gas and energy accounting methodologies.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Generate timely and accurate financial reports for management review.
  • Liaise with internal and external auditors to support audit processes.
• Tax Management:
  • Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
  • Support compliance with other agencies responsible for fiscal deductions and remittances, including ITF, NSITF, NCDMB.
  • Responsible for the implementation of tax strategies to optimize the company's tax position.
• Treasury Management:
  • Manage cash flow and liquidity, ensuring efficient utilization of funds.
  • Evaluate and mitigate financial risks through strategic treasury initiatives.
• Strategic Financial Planning:
  • Contribute to the development of financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct necessary financial analysis and reviews in support of business strategies.
  • Provide insights and recommendations to senior management based on financial analysis.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
  • Liaise with the Senior Financial Officer/Financial Controller/CFO to coordinate the budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with department heads.
  • Monitor variances and implement corrective actions as needed.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accounting and Accuracy: Ensure 100% accuracy in accounting and alignment of financial reporting with relevant industry standards.
• Compliance: Maintain a 100% compliance rate with tax regulations and reporting requirements.
• Treasury Efficiency: Optimize cash flow and liquidity, minimizing idle funds and maximizing investment returns.
• Audit Performance: Ensure a smooth audit process with no major discrepancies or audit findings.
• Budget Adherence: Achieve a 95% accuracy rate in budgeting, with minimal variances.
• Strategic Contribution: Demonstrate a positive impact on strategic financial planning through key insights and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in core finance and accounting roles.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is a plus.
• In-depth and practical knowledge of tax regulations and treasury management.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas industry, accounting and reporting methodologies will be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in use of accounting software (Sage, Quickbooks etc.) and Microsoft Office Applications.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resume to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Imperial Crest Energy is an equal opportunity employer.