Our client is one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With more than 60,000 employees in approximately 80 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the lifecycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.Our client is currently seeking to recruit a suitably qualified candidate to fill the position of PSL Accountant. The successful candidate will be based in Uganda but will be responsible for operations in other East and Southern Africa countries (Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique) after a training period in Congo, Pointe Noire.
Key responsibilities:
• Responsible for coordinating and supervising the maintenance of the general ledger and the resultant financial statements.
• Responsible for financial roll-up and accuracy of the annual business plan.
• Prepare and administer the section's budget and business plan and may assist in preparing and/or administering budgets and business plans for operating departments.
• May advise management on key financial issues and financial performance.
• Responsible for interpreting and applying company policy and accounting principles to financial transactions.
• Assist in the development of the Company's financial and accounting systems, processes, policies, and procedures.
• Recommend accounting-related process improvements.
• Perform complex account reconciliations and associated analysis. Understand organizational structure and core businesses of the Company.
• Prepare and post journal vouchers which may include consolidations and eliminations.
• Interact with other departments and business units to resolve financial related issues.
• Coordinate financial report preparation and analysis.
Job requirement
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• ACCA or ACA or CIMA Certification.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Accounting.
• Basic supervisory skills/experience preferred.
• Knowledge of US GAAP and country-specific accounting principles is required.
How to apply
The ideal candidate should have the ability to work well under pressure to provide accurate and timely results. If you believe that you are the right candidate for this position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed curriculum vitae and copies of academic certificates quoting the reference number PAC/07/11 to reach us before Saturday, 30thjuly 2011, addressed to:
The Executive Selection Division
Deloitte & Touche
1st Floor, Rwenzori House
I Lumumba Avenue
P. O. Box 10314, Kampala
E-mail: app@deloitte.co.ug