Matrix Energy Group

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Senior Accountant

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Job details

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Description
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in the upstream oil and gas industry and joint ventures.
• Exposure to upstream oil & gas operations and joint ventures will be a strong advantage.
• High integrity, independence, and ethical standards.
• Strong assertiveness and professional courage.
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Shareholder Representation & Governance
• Ensure compliance with approved financial policies, operating agreements, budgets, and work programmes.
• Identify, document, and escalate financial, governance, or compliance risks that may impact the company’s financial position or nterests.

• Support management during audits, financial reviews, and stakeholder engagements.

Financial Management & Reporting
• Review and validate monthly management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flows, funding requirements, and financial obligations.
• Analyse variances against approved budgets and investigate material deviations.

• Prepare and submit timely financial performance reports to management.

Accounting and Cost Management Oversight
• Ensure NRS-compliant upstream oil & gas accounting practices.
• Monitor CAPEX and OPEX to ensure alignment with approved budgets and operational plans.
• Review cost allocation, cost recovery, and partner charge mechanisms.

• Oversee asset capitalization, depletion, depreciation, and impairment processes.

Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian upstream tax laws, including Petroleum Profits Tax / Hydrocarbon Tax.
• Review withholding tax, VAT, and statutory filings.

• Support responses to tax audits and regulatory reviews involving NRS, NUPRC, and other authorities.

Internal Controls & Risk Management
• Enforce strong internal controls and financial discipline.
• Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.

• Maintain proper documentation to support financial positions and escalations.

Stakeholder Management
• Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.
• Offer objective and independent financial advice while maintaining constructive working relationships.


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