Vacancies at International Energy Services Limited 

International Energy Services Limited (IESL), established in 1990, is a specialist, multidisciplinary, energy services company that provides integrated, client-focused and cost-effective services in the oil and gas industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Accountant

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance and Accounts
Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Brief

• We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Chief Accountant to lead critical financial operations within our Finance and Accounts department.
• The Chief Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and efficiency of financial management across the company.
• this position, you will utilize SAGE 300 ERP to streamline accounting transactions and contribute to the company’s strategic financial goals, while focusing on operational financial tasks, compliance and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations:

• Serve as the engine room of the Finance and Accounts department, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the processing of sales, purchases, and general ledger entries for the company and its subsidiaries.
• Review payments and monthly bank reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and support monthly and quarterly management reporting for leadership teams and other stakeholders.
• Provide meaningful financial insights and analyses to support decision-making processes.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and ensure diligent budgetary control for allocated cost areas.
• Supervise the implementation of budgetary mechanisms to proactively identify and manage budget/ performance variances by the business sectors
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records

Audit and Compliance:

• Support the Finance Manager in processing year-end requirements and preparing statutory audit files to deliver clean audit reports.
• To protect the Company’s interest by ensuring that relevant statutory and regulatory reports/returns regarding the Company’s financial affairs are generated on a timely basis. e.g., statutory returns, including Tax, Pension & VAT returns.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies and financial regulations.

Cash Flow and Receivables Management:

• Ensure timely issuance of invoices and effective debt follow-up to meet cash management requirements.
• Manage contract, and purchase order processes, collaborating effectively with the legal team and other departments.

System and Process Optimization:

• Maximize the functionality of SAGE 300 ERP to enhance financial reporting and transaction management.
• Contribute to the preparation and implementation of policies, procedures, and controls to strengthen financial operations.
• Periodically review key Company Finance activity and performance reports and take appropriate action to ensure the Company’s business objectives are achieved.

Support and Collaboration:

• Respond promptly and efficiently to finance-related queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors (where applicable) and deal with any financial irregularities as they arise
• Provide absence cover for the Finance Manager as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist in all other responsibilities as requested by the Finance Manager.
• Maintain a proactive and collaborative relationship with other departments to achieve organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, master’s degree in Accounts or Finance is an added advantage
• Professional certification such as ICAN, ACCA, and CFA is required.
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in accounting, preferably within an engineering or project-based oil & gas organization.
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 ERP is essential for other accounting ERP.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills with people at different levels (both verbal and written).
• Ability to work well under pressure, managing tight timescales and conflicting demands
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage and prioritize own workload, working on own initiative, and self-sufficiency on a day-to-day basis.
• A strong team player with a proactive, flexible, and mature approach to the role.
• Demonstrate financial competency and problem-solving ability.
• Results-driven, comfortable, and experienced at working operationally to drive continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate, and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues
• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
• Flexible, well organized with lots of initiative, energy, and personal motivation
• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
• A keen eye for detail and a desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough
• Demonstrate high standards of ethics and professionalism, aligned with Company values.

Application Closing Date
6th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in MS Word to: hr@ieslglobal.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Finance & Accounts
Reports To: Finance Manager

Job brief

• The Financial Accountant will assist senior management and the organization in making critical business decisions by analyzing and presenting key financial data, develop and implement strategies to reduce the company’s operational costs.
• The Financial Accountant responsibilities include budgeting, managing tax payments, ensure compliance with regulations & legal requirements, performing internal & external audits and offer financial stability.

Responsibilities

• To ensure timely preparation of monthly management accounts and financial information which provides a complete and accurate picture of the Company’s financial position.
• Oversee the execution of the Company’s budgeting and budgetary control process to achieve the agreed corporate objectives.
• To ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records
• To co-ordinate the analysis and synthesis of the Company’s financial and non-financial information which provides a basis for sound business decisions by executive management
• To protect the Company’s interest by ensuring that relevant statutory and regulatory reports/returns regarding the Company’s financial affairs are generated on a timely basis. e.g., statutory returns, including Tax, Pension & VAT returns.
• To implement effective tax planning strategies for the company and ensure full compliance with relevant tax laws.
• Respond promptly and efficiently to all financial queries and issues raised internally and externally
• Oversee the preparation of the Company’s annual budget and monitor the implementation to minimize overruns and achieve the desired objectives.
• Supervise the implementation of budgetary mechanisms to proactively identify and manage budget/ performance variances by the business sectors.
• Authorize expenditure/ transactions in line with the Company’s approved authority limits.
• Periodically review key Company Finance activity and performance reports and take appropriate action to ensure the Company’s business objectives are achieved.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors (where applicable) and deal with any financial irregularities as they arise. Cashflow forecasting and Reconciliation of actual performance against forecasts.
• Working closely with external auditors to prepare the statutory financial reports/year-end audit.
• Preparing and reporting of key KPI’s for the business
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement.
• Managing, reporting, and reconciling all intercompany costs
• Research and analyze financial reports and market trends.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company.
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Coordinate with the Management Accounts section within the Finance & Accounts department to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Review and recommend changes to existing accounting procedures.
• Development of appropriate financial controls and processes
• Ongoing automation and continuous improvement as the business continues to scale

General Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate historical records.
• Assist with month-end closing.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies, including accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Assist with annual budget preparation.
• Monitor and forecast cash flow positions.
• Support the Finance Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, master’s degree in Accounts or Finance is an added advantage
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in a Finance & Accounting role, with at least 5 years in a senior or supervisory role
• Member of ACA, ACCA, CFA compulsory

Skills:

• Strong Knowledge of IFRS & GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to anticipate and independently resolve issues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory policies
• Advanced knowledge SAGE 300 Accounting Software
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate, and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues
• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
• Flexible, well organized with lots of initiative, energy, and personal motivation
• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints
• Consistent, accurate, and thorough

Application Closing Date
27th November, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume in MS Word to: hr@ieslglobal.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.