FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT AT DIVERGENT ENERGY SERVICES NIGERIA LIMITED | FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT JOBS IN RIVERS

About Company:

Divergent Energy Services Nigeria Limited is a wholly indigenous oil and gas servicing company, incorporated and managed by professionals. We are an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants, and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. With strong links across Africa and globally, we are focused on total client satisfaction. We believe long - term success comes from partnering closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver tailored solutions to their most challenging projects.

As we expand our operational footprint, we are seeking an ambitious, analytical and chartered Accountant to manage our day to day financial operations and regulatory compliance frameworks.

Job Description:

• The Financial Accountant will take ownership of corporate bookkeeping, multi - currency reconciliations and payroll processing, while ensuring strict compliance with the FIRS and other regulatory bodies.
• The ideal candidate is an ICAN - certified professional with foundational experience in the oil and gas services or audit sector, looking to accelerate their career in a structured, growth - oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Bookkeeping: Prepare monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations and financial statements in accordance with IFRS standards.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance: Compute, file and remit all monthly statutory deductions to the FIRS; track and manage the recovery of Withholding Tax credit notes.
• Oil & Gas Levies: Assist in computing and processing industry - specific regulatory requirements.
• Asset & Ledger Management: Maintain an up - to - date Fixed Asset Register for oilfield equipment and manage reconciliations for accounts payable - receivable across project sites.
• Audit Support: Collate and organize financial records to ensure seamless coordination during internal and external annual tax audits.

Requirements:

• Education: B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional Certification: Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACA) with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN).
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of core accounting experience, preferably within an Oil & Gas servicing company, or a structured accounting / audit practice.
• Technical Skills: Practical proficiency with accounting software / ERPs (eg. QuickBooks, etc) and intermediate - to - advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge: Good foundational understanding of Nigerian tax structures and upstream oil and gas industry operational workflows.

Core Competencies:

• High attention to detail and data integrity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn.

Remuneration

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Growth: Company-sponsored certifications and training after working for a specific period of time.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive HMO coverage and pension.
• Paid annual leave.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Candidates should forward their CV and a brief cover letter detailing their relevant experience to: hr@divergentenergyng.com using "Financial Accountant and Your Name as the subject of the email.

Note: All selected candidates will be sent a link with the date for the interview which will be on Microsoft Teams.