Account Officer at Terra Energy Services Nigeria Limited

Terra Energy Services (TES) is an indigenous Engineering and Oil and Gas Service Company incorporated in Nigeria in 2001 with expertise in providing full-service integrated solutions to clients across the entire oil and gas value chain. We currently operate from our offices in Lagos and Port-Harcourt and aspire to become the leading provider of quality Oil and Gas Engineering Services in West Africa. At Terra Energy Services, we maintain a policy of creating a conducive environment for the attraction of the best qualified and motivated staff for performance enhancement.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• You will be thorough, professional with good communications skills and be able to carry out all duties with speed and accuracy.

Duties and responsibilities

• Track and monitor expenses, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation.
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries.
• Prepare and maintain financial records, statements, and reports in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in budget preparation, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Reconcile bank statements and accounts to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review.
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets.
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
• Posting of cash receipts and payment vouchers into the cashbook;
• Ensuring all respective support documents such as receipts are attached to payment vouchers;
• Monthly preparation of bank reconciliations;
• Compilation and preparation of data for financial statements, expenditures, revenues, accounts and reports;
• Participation in the preparations for external, internal and tax audit exercises;
• Ensuring all relevant files and documents are readily available for smooth running of audit exercises;
• Performing any other duties as required;

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, ICAN,) compulsory.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in accounting and preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) and MS Office suite.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and best practices is preferred.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.