Chief Accountant

The Chief Accountant will provide solid professional and technical support to both the FC and CEO with a focus on cutting edge and efficient analysis and reporting of data to facilitate decision-making.

Do transformational opportunities energize and inspire you?

Are you ready to be part of a team that will be the premier employer and leader in a very  fast paced, high demand competitive industry?

If you have answered yes to the above,  then we want you as part of our growing team.

Chief Accountant

The Chief Accountant will provide solid professional and technical support to both the FC and CEO with a focus on cutting edge and efficient analysis and reporting of data to facilitate decision-making. He/ she will be responsible for the management and daily operations of the Finance Department including Payroll, Receivables and Payables, Inventory, Fixed Assets and liquidation. The incumbent will demonstrate expertise in the preparation of financial data and performance reports including but not limited to financial statements, provide oversight for internal/external annual audits, annual budgets, internal controls and taxation.

He/she will be passionate about the gas industry, a curious meta-thinker and a confident presenter on financial reporting. As an innovative contributor, he/she will constantly check and question information and identify new approaches and policy development and implementation to enhance the mandate of the role.

Core Functions

• Ensures accurate and timely monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations and variance explanation to ensure reliable accounting records and management accounts exist to facilitate effective management of the Company;
• Implements internal control policies and procedures to protect the Company’s assets and minimizes its liabilities;
• Maintains day to day control and direction of the accounting team and respective systems to ensure adherence to internal procedures and output to the highest standards;
• Leads the process for the development of the annual budget and provides advice on financial accountancy issues to Managers and staff as required;
• Champions safety and security practices to ensure finance team abides by established policies and procedures.
• Ensures timely processing and submission of payrolls and compliance with statutory regulations and financial best practices;
• Prepares the monthly financial statements – balance sheets, profit and loss, and cash flow monthly for review by the Financial Controller.
• Liaises with internal and external auditors and ensures that audit file is completed on time for year–end audit.
• Analyzes accounts and suggest improvements to reduce costs and increase profits.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• ACCA, CPA, Masters in Accounting, CMA Designation or equivalent 
• Minimum ten (10) years’ accounting experience, five (5) of which must be at a supervisory level.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with excellent Excel skills
• Working knowledge of ERP and Business Intelligence systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Industry experience is an asset but not a requirement.
• Ability to prepare accurate, comprehensive and timely reports.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.