Before you apply, kindly read the following guidelines.

1. DO NOT apply if you are currently earning above 350k per month
2. DO NOT apply if you are not currently working or have previously worked in Professional services including taxation with any of the big 4 consulting companies-kpmg, Akintola Williams, Accenture, PW, etc.
3. DO NOT apply if you do not have an ACA or ACCA with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.
4. Format your cv to include the following:
a. Current/Last employer
b. Current/last monthyl salary
c. Salary expectation
d. Current location
e. Available date for resumption

Non compliance with these guidelines will disqualify your application.

A Lagos based European oil Services Company with presence in several countries seeks to engage a sharp and young Financial Accountant for their Lagos country office.

Reporting globally to the Regional Finance Controller (in E&A), locally to the General Manager based in Lagos and by proxy to Corporate Finance Control (CFC) and Regional Director E&A in Amsterdam Head-Office, this position will lead the accounting and support the commercial functions within the country.


Duties:

* Maintain a solid internal control environment with sound document retention/management practices and prepare monthly reconciliation statements for balance sheet accounts
* Direct and supervise the transmission of relevant documents and information to CFC office for further processing,
* Ensure tax compliance for Personal Income Tax; Withholding Tax; Value Added Tax and Corporate Income Tax liaising with the Revenue there over
* Perform continuous review and development of processes across the Nigerian office to improve both reporting and cost efficiencies;
* Ensure all payments are made in line with the company’s approved procedures
* Maintain a fixed asset register
* Liaising with external auditors, banking community, local authorities, advisors, and other partners,
* Cash collection and debtor control for staff, customers and WHT receipts
* Tender review and contracts management;
* Special projects as directed by the FM and CFO;



Requirements:

* High (post graduate) level of working and thinking;
* A strong commercial background;
* Experienced knowledge of tax laws and regulations (national must and international preferred);
* Experience in working autonomously and managing a team;
* Prior experience from a Big 4 Accounting firm is an advantage;
* Change management experience;
* Previous experience developing, implementing and improving internal control systems;
* Some Knowledge of and experience with ERP systems (eg. Navision).
* CPA qualified or equivalent;
* Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines


COMPENSATION
Above Industry standard compensation package waits successful applicants.

If you are the candidate we are looking for, forward your updated cv in either MS WORD or PDF Format ONLY to:

[email protected]

If you require more information, the nos to call are:

08183319225 or 08025148850 between 8am and 4 pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 22 Feb 2011.