Partners’ Accountant at Prime Spectrum Nigeria

ACTIVITIES

• 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.  

HSE CONTENT

• Familiarize self with Company’s emergency procedures and report to the Manager any incident, unsafe act or operation.
• Carry out assigned duties safely according to Company’s HSE procedures in such a manner to minimize / eliminate unsafe exposure to self or fellow workers.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• BSc/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. 
• Compliance with SOX control procedures relating to Partners accounting.
• Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (FAS, IFRS, IAS, SAS etc.) and Company’s Group standards, contractual accounting procedures and local statutory provisions (CAMA).
• Good organizational, analytical and Inter-personal skills.