SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AT AMA ZUMA GROUP | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Ama Zuma Group is on the mandate to restructure the oil and gas arm of the business and to take full advantage of all available opportunities in the downstream sector. The company was founded on the basis of integrity and commitment to excellence.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced and disciplined Senior Accountant to lead our financial operations in Abule-Egba. As a key strategic officer, you will be responsible for tracking cash flow, financial planning, and conducting deep-dive analyses of the company’s financial strengths and weaknesses. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining internal controls, ensuring the integrity of our financial data, and proposing corrective actions to drive business sustainability.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in the downstream oil and gas sector, capable of managing complex reconciliations and high-volume transactions with absolute precision.

Requirements:

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Management Accounts: Prepare comprehensive monthly, periodic, and final management accounts to guide executive decision-making.

• Financial Planning: Monitor and analyze the company's financial health, identifying trends and proposing strategic corrective actions.

• Asset & Liability Management: Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.

Operational Accounting & Reconciliations

• Product Reconciliation: Conduct specialized reconciliation for the sales and purchase of petroleum products, including AGO, PMS, and DPK.

• Logistics & Expenses: Prepare detailed operating expense schedules, covering trailer expenses, loading, clearing, and trip allowances.

• Bank & Inter-company: Perform monthly bank reconciliations and inter-company balance settlements; ensure cash book entries align perfectly with bank statements.

Internal Control & Compliance

• Financial Security: Maintain strict financial security by adhering to internal controls and auditing all transaction documents.

• Policy Adherence: Ensure every financial transaction is processed in full compliance with approved organizational policies and procedures.

• Fixed Asset Management: Maintain and update the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.

Cash & Transaction Management

• Liquidity Monitoring: Oversee the daily movement of cash-in-hand and bank balances.

• Disbursements: Verify documentation and request disbursements for payments; serve as the custodian for operational cash related to fleet and loading expenses.

• Accounts Flow: Proactively identify and follow up on all Receivables and Payables to optimize working capital.

Qualifications and Skills:

Education & Professional Status

• Degree: HND or B.Sc. in Accounting or a related discipline.

• Professional: Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN).

• Experience: 12–15 years of relevant accounting experience, with a significant portion in a senior or leadership capacity.

Technical & Sector Expertise

• Industry Experience: Prior experience in the Oil & Gas downstream sector is a significant advantage.

• Software Proficiency: Expert-level command of Sage, Peachtree (Sage 50), Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Word, and PowerPoint.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their CV to: hradvertizer@yahoo.com using "Senior Accountant" as the subject of the email.