SENIOR ASSOCIATE, ACCOUNTING ADVISORY SERVICES

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced accountants to expand our accounting-based services. The ideal candidate will support a diverse range of accounting advisory projects.

Job Details

Prepare statutory accounts for the subsidiaries.
Consolidate the accounts of an Oil and Gas firm and its subsidiaries.
Perform detailed analytical reviews for internal and external reporting to key stakeholders.
Carry out quarterly impairment assessments on financial assets for the group in line with IFRS 9 ECL requirements.
Carry out quarterly ROU assessments on leasehold assets for the group in line with IFRS 16 Lease requirements
Perform key reconciliations on non-JV related financial statement line items of high-risk
Attend to audit requests during the audit of consolidated entities.
Carry out quarterly asset retirement obligation assessments to determine future restoration costs.
Provide support to the JV team on sophisticated accounting treatment.
Collaborate with external consultants during the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) audit process.
Perform other functions as required by the financial reporting lead.

Requirements

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Proven work experience in a Technical Accounting role.
Strong working knowledge of IFRS principles and financial statements.
Fair knowledge of listed entities' filing requirements, experience highly preferred.
Good knowledge of accounting in the Financial Services sector with specific knowledge of IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and IFRS 17.
Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision
Direct management of team resources; this will entail managing multiple engagement teams.
Perform risk management procedures for onboarding clients and accepting engagements.
Develop/review the project team's work papers and deliverables (detailed reports to present procedures performed, analysis, findings, and recommendations) for quality assurance
Facilitate internal and external technical training sessions.
Manage complex stakeholder relationships
Strong leadership skills and ability to lead engagements.
Strong sense of client service.
Good presentation skills.
Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Self-confident, able to think creatively, and a thirst for knowledge.
Proficiency in spoken and written English.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a minimum of Second Class (Upper).
A minimum of 5 O’ level credits including English Language and Mathematics one sitting
ICAN/ACCA/CFA and the ability to think creatively is necessary.
A minimum of 5 years of working experience in accounting advisory experience with a professional services/consulting firm.

PS: Only eligible candidates will be contacted

Andersen is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only.

About Company

Andersen

https://ng.andersen.com/

Our recruitment process is an important component of creating the Andersen in Nigeria culture. We dedicate considerable resources to finding the most talented professionals; individuals who are high achievers and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where their input is appreciated and rewarded. In line with Andersen's core value of stewardship: to hire the best and the brightest and invest in our people to ensure that legacy, we desire to ensure that key roles are filled by best-in-class talent with the requisite skills and experience. Our people are our greatest asset. It is our people, and their expertise, that set us apart. From day one, you will be assigned a "buddy" to guide you through the ins and outs of daily life at Andersen. You will also have a mentor who will work with you on your professional development, career goals, and career path at Andersen. We invest in our people and our people are invested in us.