Accounting Specialist

Industry – Oil & Gas  – Experience in Oil and Gas preferred

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post bank entries and perform bank reconciliation activities.
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable/receivable.
• Perform general ledger accounting activities.
• Manage month-end and year-end book close processes and undertake training to other team members.
• Produce error-free accounting and other analytical reports such as budget vs actuals, variance reports etc.
• Handle internal and external audits to ensure compliance.
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers.
• Preparation of consolidated financial statements.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Assisting the Accounting Manager on other ad hoc activities.

Requirement and Skills:

• Proven experience as an Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Bachelors/ master’s degree in accounting/Finance
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or SAP FICO) will be preferred