Financial Analyst at a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company

A leading independent Oil and Gas exploration and Production company in Nigeria, is recruiting an experienced and qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Nigeria

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial date, reports, balance sheets and market information to optimize Company's strategic goals and objectives
• Analyze Company financial performance with a view to making strategic recommendations
• Assist in the day-to-day accounting activities, including maintenance of a complete, accurate general ledger and preparing basic financial reports
• Prepare journal entries relating to amortisation, depreciation, accruals, and other information as well as ensuring that entries align with generally accepted accounting principles and company policy.
• Record information such as accruals, deferrals, and interdepartmental entries into the company's accounting ledger and perform account analysis to ensure that entries and balances are correct. 
• Reconcile tax returns to the general ledger and prepare necessary tax entries as required.
• Ensure that company's financial information complies with professional and regulatory standards.
• Perform financial control activities as required

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Master's Degree such as an MBA, finance, accounting. mathematics, business management or a related field is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, CFA, ACCA is compulsory
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the industry and financial operations are required.
• Must have knowledge of financial market, accounting skills, financial modelling skills
• Must have problem-solving skills and leadership skills 
• Proficiency with excel and multiple data analysis tools • Critical thinking abilities
• Proficiency with data management tools, such as Tableau, SQLite, SAP Business Objects and Power B1 
• Must be ready to work under pressure
• Must be analytical and have an eye for detail.
• Candidate for this role must have the competence capability to analyze financial data, creating financial models, and preparing reports to support informed decision-making, regarding areas like budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating investment proposals related to exploration and production.

Application Closing Date
21st April, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter, CV and scanned / clear Passport Photograph to: jobsinupstream@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note

• Applications will be treated in confidential manner
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.