Accountant

  • Full-time

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing energy infrastructure and services company operating across the oil, gas, and power value chain. Their focus is on strategic partnerships, gas commercialization, and high-impact infrastructure that advance Nigeria’s energy security agenda. They work closely with key national stakeholders, including NNPC Limited, its subsidiaries (NGML, NNPCL E&P, NMDPRA, etc.), and leading IOCs to unlock sustainable value across the sector.

The Accountant will play a central role in maintaining the company’s financial integrity through accurate accounting, efficient financial control, and timely reporting. The ideal candidate will have a solid grasp of project accounting in the oil and gas or infrastructure sectors and be capable of managing financial operations for multi-stakeholder, multi-currency projects.

This role requires a detail-oriented, disciplined, and trustworthy professional who combines technical accounting competence with strategic business awareness.

Job Description

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Maintain accurate general ledger and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with FIRS and company standards.
  • Oversee all accounts payable, receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Track project revenues, expenses, and cost allocations across business units and SPVs.
  • Prepare management accounts, variance analyses, and financial performance reports.

Budgeting & Cost Control

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes for projects and corporate operations.
  • Monitor actual vs. budget expenditures and flag variances to management.
  • Maintain cost control systems for EPC, procurement, and project financing activities.

Compliance & Audit

  • Ensure timely filing of tax returns (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE) and compliance with FIRS and state tax authorities.
  • Liaise with external auditors, banks, regulators, and partners to ensure smooth audits and due diligence processes.
  • Maintain complete and organized financial documentation and audit trails.

 

Treasury & Cashflow Management

  • Manage cashflow forecasts and ensure optimal liquidity for project execution.
  • Oversee bank transactions, fund transfers, and reconciliation of multi-currency accounts.
  • Support financial structuring for projects, including debt/equity inflows, project disbursements, and partner settlements.

 

Internal Controls & Systems

  • Implement and maintain internal financial controls and accounting systems.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and best practices.
  • Support ERP or accounting software optimization (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks, or SAP).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
  • ICAN or ACCA certification (mandatory)
  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within oil & gas, EPC, or infrastructure sectors
  • Solid knowledge of FIRS, Nigerian tax laws, and project accounting
  • Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or SAP) and advanced Excel skills
  • Experience handling multi-entity or SPV accounting preferred

 

Key Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Integrity and confidentiality in handling financial data
  • Organized, reliable, and proactive under tight deadlines
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills for working with cross-functional teams

 

Additional Information

Competitive salary package, performance incentives, and professional development support.

Reporting Line:

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or Managing Director

The Deadline for submission is November 13, 2025. Interviews are on a rolling basis to this date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Further assessments will be required.