Junior / Mid Level Accountant

About this role

The role is for a Junior to Mid Level Accountant at CCETC Ogua Energy Limited, based on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway area in Lagos with projects across Nigeria. It targets candidates with substantial accounting experience who can handle statutory reporting, IFRS compliance, tax affairs, and project accounting within a power sector context. The employer is a power producer developing and operating multiple generation plants in various locations in Nigeria. The position is full-time and involves supporting finance processes, budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. Candidates must be willing to relocate to project sites as assigned and meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements.

What you would do

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Maintain and oversee accounting procedures and ensure IFRS compliance for statutory reports and analyses
• Liaise with tax consultants, auditors, and regulators during audits
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Collaborate with finance team on project accounting, inter-company transactions, and project accounts
• Compute taxes, audit, and prepare tax returns
• Develop and maintain a confidential and efficient financial database
• Propose more efficient reporting methods in line with regulations and trends
• Take responsibility for budget controls and forecast preparation with variance analysis
• Audit financial records and advise on the financial health of the company

What they are asking for

• HND with minimum Second Class Upper Division
• At least 5 years of relevant experience including PAYE, tax, audit, filing, payables/receivables, bank reconciliation, financial statements, P&L, payroll, and management accounting
• MBA in accounting or financial management is an added advantage
• IFRS compliant
• Aged 30 to 40 years
• Experience in the power industry is advantageous
• Minimum post-NYSC experience of 5 years, with at least 2 years in a similar accountant role
• Willingness to relocate to project sites as required

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