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Hass Petroleum is recruiting for the position of Senior Accountant in the Finance department to be based in Nairobi. This position is responsible for leading end to end accounting and bookkeeping processes for one of the Group’s Affiliate. The successful candidate with take charge of the end-month closure process and
prepare monthly management accounts while ensuring that financial information is reliable and relevant.

Key Responsibility Areas

  • Prepare monthly management accounts and weekly performance reports in line with the company policy and best practice.
  • Prepare IFRS Financial Statements at the end of every year in liaison with the external auditors.
  • Support Internal and External Audit processes by liaising with various teams to ensure timely and quality delivery of audit deliverables.
  • Review General Ledger and Trial balance on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
  • Conduct balance sheet reviews in liaison with Head of Shared Services and Chief Accountant on a quarterly basis to ensure that all balances sheet numbers are sufficiently supported.
  • Prepare Subledger to GL reconciliations monthly to ensure that the GL aligns to the Subledgers. Investigate
  • variances arising thereof, if any, and initiate corrective actions accordingly.
  • Review accounting reconciliations and schedules prepared by other team members on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Lead the month end closure and reporting cycle by liaising with various stakeholders to ensure timely and quality delivery of monthly financials.
  • Prepare Intercompany and Facility reconciliations on a monthly basis.
  • Take charge of the end-to-end bookkeeping cycle ensuring accuracy and completeness of transactions posted in the System.
  • Participate in enforcing implementation/execution of internal controls by various teams as required by the company’s policies and procedures.
  • Participate in training of other team members
  • Other duties as assigned by your line manager from time to time

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, preferably B.Com in Accounting or its equivalent from a reputable University
  • Professional accounting qualification: CPA, ACCA
  • At least 5 years’ work experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry
  • Advanced skills in MS Excel
  • Good understanding of IFRS and experience in preparation of financial statements is desirable.
  • Experience with Oracle system
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Demonstrate honesty and sound work ethics

How to Apply

If you are interested and meet the above minimum requirements, you are invited to send a formal application letter and your updated CV via email to: recruit@hasspetroleum.com by close of business on Wednesday, 27th December, 2023