Hermes Oil Services Limited, a major provider of downstream oil and gas
Responsibilities
Manage all accounting transactions.
Prepare budget forecasts.
Liaise with the human resource department to maintain an effective payroll administration system.
Publish financial statements and bookkeeping ledgers in time.
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
Ensure timely bank payments.
Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity.
Audit financial transactions and documents.
Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary.
Comply with financial policies and regulations.
Reconciling the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
Completing analysis of the employee expenditures.
Managing income and expenditure accounts.
Generating the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data.
Keeping a check on the company’s finances based on financial status.
Ensure that taxes, pension and other statutory contributions/payments are properly filed and remitted on or before government-mandated deadlines.
Initiating and managing financial and accounting software used by the company.
Review financial records of sales to ensure balanced accounts are maintained.
Job Skills and Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or any other related field.
Professional certification (ICAN, ACA, etc) is an added advantage
4 – 7 years proven experience as an accountant, accounts officer or relevant role.
Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software
Excellent communication and people skills.
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
Experience with general ledger functions.
Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.
An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers.
Project management skills and a team player.