Weatherford (NYSE: WFT) is one of the largest global providers of products and services that span the drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention cycles of oil and natural gas wells. Weatherford is a new breed of service company-one that can provide the industry with extended products and services, more efficient operations, more powerful research and development capabilities and greater geographic diversity.
Today’s Weatherford is the result of internal growth and innovation, as well as the consolidation of 250+ strategic acquisitions over the past 13 years. From a strategic standpoint, Weatherford has two key objectives-efficiency and productivity. Weatherford strives for efficiency, both in terms of delivering results for its clients as well as leveraging its worldwide infrastructure. The ultimate goal in both cases is to help reduce costs and increase well productivity. As well, Weatherford has created a more streamlined organizational structure to continue a push towards greater individual productivity levels through more intensive recruiting, training and retention.Responsibilities
Weatherford have a great opportunity for an experienced Accounting Supervisor to join the team in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
The Accounting Supervisor will proactively and positively provide input to many departments, functions and procedures to improve business flow and customer service, whilst maintaining focus on the core objective, which is to get cash efficiently into the business.
This position requires constant communication with various stakeholders within the entity, Auditors and Tax authorities.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
General accounting oversight including but not limited to; banking and payment approvals, cashflow preparation, etc.
Review, report and analyze key P&L related activities including RD&E, R&M and other businesses outside of Operations model
Provide Support during the Annual Financial Statutory Audits
Provide supports to Tax function, during various tax audits
Support to Country’s Finance Manager for analysis and monthly allocation of Shared and Support Costs, including forecast and budget processes.
Ensure ongoing integrity and accuracy in our balance sheet with quarterly risk reviews and variance reporting
Coordinate and prepare year-end financial statements as main focal point for statutory audit of Weatherford Nigeria’s entities; including ETB, GAAP to STAT adjustments reviews
Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Finance Manager or Country’s Management.
Demonstrate a personal commitment to Quality, Health, Safety and the Environment.
Apply Weatherford, and where appropriate Client Company’s, Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Policy and Safety Management Systems.
The employee is responsible for both their own Health and Safety and for the Health and Safety of others affected by their acts or omissions.
The employee has the duty to cooperate with the employer and others to enable them to fulfil their legal obligations.
Qualifications
REQUIRED:
Graduate degree in Accounting and its related field.
3-5 years working experience.
Strong organization skills.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented.
Advanced excel knowledge.
Can adapt to a fast-paced organization.
Exercise initiative to improve accounting routines and financial reporting.
Ability to work as a team to meet company objectives and targets.
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Experience dealing with large blue chip companies.
Diligent, hardworking, committed, flexible, good interpersonal skills.
Excellent team spirit, willing to work additional hours to meet set targets,.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Willing to travel
PREFERRED:
Experience with Caseware / JD Edwards / Essbase would be advantageous.
Knowledge of current legislations, include taxation.
Knowledge of revenue recognition policies.
Experience of working for a similar sized organisation.
Previous experience in the oil industry.
