Partners Accountant at Benmaris Limited

About the Role

• Reconciliation of Partners' Current Accounts between Budget Department and the books (SAP)
• Accounting for Cash Calls paid by Partners into the JV Accounts/Books (SAP)
• Liaising with auditors during Partners and Statutory audits on issues relating to the relevant JVs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SOX control procedures and completion of all necessary SOX documentation. with special emphasis on Completing SOX Procedure for AOP_06 in relation to relevant JVs.
• Support and provide information for JV partners audits, NEITI, and other special investigations
• Liaising with Budget Department in identifying the proper billable Cost Objects for running the PCO process.
• Running the PCO process during the monthly closure sessions and reconciling the position with the expectations of the budget department.
• Preparation of reports to show the status of Inter JV sales POs that are still open awaiting debit notes posting.
• Liaising with Stock Controllers to process fully approved Inter JV sales debit notes while ensuring funds settlement.
• Interface with Stock Control for proper planning and implementation of the Rotational and Annual Inventory exercises
• Review the cutback process from a cost trial balance (CTB) and general trial balance (GTB) perspective to determine accuracy and completeness of Partners' share in line with contractual agreements, and investigation of issues arising therefrom.
• Review the analysis of related general accounts balances (Partners' accounts, finance manual accrual accounts etc.), and investigation of issues arising therefrom.
• Liaising with Tax and JV Budget Departments in computing the proper NDDC liability and following up on the liquidation thereof.
• Carry out any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the hierarchy

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc / HND with professional qualification.
• Minimum of 6 years Post-Graduation experience (with a minimum of 4 years Professional Accounting practice in an Oil and Gas Upstream company or a reputable audit firm). Including a good understanding of Oil and Gas Joint Operating Agreements is required.
• Good organizational, analytical and Inter-personal skills.