Senior Financial Accountant at Tullow

Job Description

• Managing the accounting entries for TGL with close monitoring and justification of Gross to Net numbers in preparation of monthly income statement cashflow and Balance sheet.
• Ensuring thorough review and control on the preparation of Key Accounting Transactions monthly including (DD&A, Lease Accounting, Impairment, Decommission and other relevant key transactions)
• Meeting the monthly internal and Group Financials Reporting timelines on a consistent basis.
• Ensuring Balance sheet reconciliation, actions resolution and accounting hygiene of the BU monthly.
• Interfacing effectively with all other relevant unit in monitoring of Cashflow for the BU.
• Maintaining the master data required for customers in SAP.
• Championing best practices in use of ERP system with regards to all modules and the General ledger.
• Preparation of timely Annual Financials while ensuring reviews, signoff and filling of relevant regulatory agencies.
• Championing best practices in use of ERP system with regards to all modules and the General ledger.
• Responsibility for ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• You will ideally be a qualified and commercially aware Financial Accountant who will ensure that all key steps on monthly Financial statement preparation are met with due control approvals for all key journals and control processes. You should also be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Requirement/Skills

• First degree from a leading university in Accounting, Business or related field and a qualified member of a professional accounting body
• A minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience in a similar role
• An expert user in software such as MS Office, ERP (SAP preferably), Hyperion and Cognos
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills driven by an acumen for data analysis
• Detailed oriented with excellent communication skills – verbal and writtenA performance-driven culture that generates results.
• A commitment to your personal and professional development.
• A chance to make a difference to our business, working in or leading teams of talented, committed people.
• A culture that appreciates diversity & inclusion and provides equal opportunities.
• Recognition and reward for your performance.