Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Westfield Consulting Limited - Our client in the Oil & Gas space is recruiting qualified and passionate candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant (Financial Reporting)

Location: Warri, Delta

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Accountant (Financial Reporting) ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the company’s diverse operations in oil & gas, waste management, environmental consultancy, petroleum products marketing, pollution control, haulage, and marine services. The role supports strategic decision-making by providing reliable financial insights and maintaining compliance with regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and Nigerian regulatory standards.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to tax laws, petroleum industry regulations, and environmental financial reporting requirements.

• Audit Coordination: Liaise with external auditors and regulatory bodies during statutory audits.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Support management in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis across multiple business units.

• Cost Control: Monitor operational costs in petroleum supply, waste management, and marine services to improve efficiency.

• Internal Controls: Develop and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Financial Analysis: Provide insights into profitability, liquidity, and cash flow to guide strategic decisions.

• Stakeholder Reporting: Prepare management reports for executives, board members, and investors.

• ERP & Systems: Utilize accounting software and ERP systems to streamline reporting processes.

• Key Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial reporting, preferably in oil & gas or related industries.

• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) required.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Nigerian tax laws, and petroleum industry regulations.

• Experience in with ERP/accounting systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Skills & Competencies:

• Ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Precision in preparing reports and ensuring compliance.
• Clear reporting to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to identify financial risks and propose solutions.
• Work effectively with finance, operations, and compliance teams.

Salary

N500,000 - N600,000 / Month (Net Salary) (However, the salary can be negotiated upward depending on the candidate’s experience)

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.