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Purpose
The Senior Accountant will support the Accounting & Finance Director in managing accounting matters, coordinating and summarizing monthly/periodic financial results, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting. The role also involves maintaining proper books of accounts in compliance with IFRS standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting
- Maintain accounts receivable (sales invoices, credit notes, customer collections) and generate AR aging reports.
- Manage accounts payable (invoices, debit notes, supplier payments) and generate AP aging reports.
- Record fixed assets transactions to track company asset values.
- Handle petty cash transactions for approved expenses.
- Manage employee accounts (business trip advances, petty cash).
- Prepare monthly payroll, employee income tax, and social security.
- Post all miscellaneous financial transactions.
Controlling & Reporting
- Apply financial control measures across departments to manage expenditures and forecast performance.
- Prepare and submit monthly and periodic financial reports (Trial Balance, Management Reports).
- Analyze sales invoices and inventory costs to prepare sales and gross margin reports per business unit.
- Provide Country Manager with required financial data and reports.
Budgeting
- Coordinate with the Country Manager to prepare budgets by analyzing financial data and forecasting profitability.
Tendering
- Support business unit leaders with tender preparations through feasibility studies and profitability insights.
Tax Planning
- Calculate, prepare, and submit tax returns.
- Participate in tax settlements with tax authorities.
Auditing
- Provide auditors with required financial data and respond to queries to ensure smooth audit processes.
Policies & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures (Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Expenses, Inventory, Fixed Assets).
Key Contacts
- Internal: Finance & Accounting Director, Employees, Country Managers
- External: Customers, Suppliers, Head Office, Banks, Government Authorities, Tax Authorities, External Auditors
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Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in commerce, Finance, or related field (required)
- Professional certifications (CPA, CMA) preferred
Experience:
- Minimum 6 years of accounting experience
- Oil & Gas industry experience is preferred
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial principles
Skills:
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in accounting systems and MS Office
