Elizabeth Maddeux Limited - Our client, a company operating in the oil and gas industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas (Upstream and Oil & Gas Servicing)
Job Description
- Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior
Accountant to oversee financial operations, ensure accurate financial
reporting, and maintain effective financial controls.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial
records, cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations,
payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting in line with applicable
accounting standards and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts, financial
statements, and other financial reports.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, oversee ledger entries, and
ensure proper documentation of financial transactions.
- Monitor supplier payments, manage customer invoices, track
receivables, and ensure timely settlement of financial obligations.
- Conduct regular bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
to maintain accurate financial records.
- Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow forecasts, and support
effective financial planning.
- Assist with budget preparation, monitor expenditure, and investigate
cost variances.
- Ensure accurate computation, filing, and remittance of applicable
taxes in line with statutory requirements.
- Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate payment of employee
salaries and related statutory deductions.
- Maintain effective internal controls, identify financial risks, and
ensure compliance with company policies.
- Coordinate closing activities and ensure financial records are
complete and accurate.
- Monitor project-related costs, operational expenses, and financial
transactions associated with oil and gas operations and servicing
activities.
Requirements and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Experience in the oil and gas upstream sector or oil/gas servicing
industry.
- EPCI project experience is an added advantage.
- ICAN or ACA certification is required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and financial
reporting.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax compliance, and financial controls.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Salary
N700,000
– N800,000 Monthly.
Application Closing Date
30th
November, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@elizabethmaddeux.com using "Senior
Accountant" as the subject of the email.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
