Accountant at BW Energy

Port-Gentil, Ogooué-Maritime Province, Gabon -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Records, IFRS, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Attention to Detail, ERP Systems, Microsoft Excel, Payroll Accounting, Tax Return Process, Asset Capitalization, Foreign Exchange, Inventory Management, Intercompany Principles, Month-End Close

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

The accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, supporting monthly closings, managing account reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal policies. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and is passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement Key Responsibilities: · Posting monthly adjustments, accruals, and prepaid amortizations. · Recording daily bank transactions, performing reconciliations, and processing manual payments. · Uploading monthly bank statements for cash analysis and projections. · Supporting the tax return process (DSF). · Recording payroll entries and ensuring timely payroll accounting. · Supporting oil accounting operations and related financial activities. · Managing asset capitalization, depreciation, decommissioning, and lease accounting. · Reconciling withholding tax accounts and booking foreign exchange (FX) differences. · Recording fuel consumption, inventory movements, and intercompany overheads. · Reviewing intercompany balances, posting interest expenses, and reclassifying FX gains/losses. · Supporting month-end close activities and preparing accurate financial data for reporting and analysis. · Ad hoc analysis Qualifications and experience: · Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. · Minimum of 5 years of confirmed accounting experience, ideally but not mandatory in oil & gas or a multinational environment. · A humble, collaborative attitude and a strong focus on results. · Solid understanding of IFRS and general accounting principles. · Good understanding of basic intercompany principles. · Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. · Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. · Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. .

Responsibilities

The accountant will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records, support monthly closings, and manage account reconciliations. They will also ensure compliance with IFRS and internal policies while supporting various financial activities.