Intercompany Accountant at Weatherford - Oil & Gas (Port Harcourt)

Job Title : Intercompany Accountant

Business Unit : Business Support Services - Finance                   

Job Location: Nigeria                                                                     

Local hire

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger

Accounts for assigned product lines. This position is accountable for the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation of the accounts and related schedules for assigned product lines.

Key Responsibilities

Handle all intercompany transactions, accounting, confirmations and reconciliations.the process must be completely timely and at a high level of accuracy.Record intercompany journal entries to clear intercompany transactions with other WFT affiliates and maintain intercompany accounts on a monthly basisReview/monitor intercompany accounts, i.e. invoicing and payablesEnsure intercompany accounting policies, processes and operating procedures are clearly defined, in line with WFT policies, up to date and documentedAccurate and detailed review of intercompany billings and purchases, including inventory and non-inventory activityEnsure compliance with Transfer Pricing policies, including thorough review/researchof intercompany mark-ups on both billings and purchases of inventory and non-inventory intercompany transactionsAnalyze intercompany balances with other WFT affiliates and coordination of intercompany wire payments and intercompany settlements to comply with WFT and/or statutory requirementsResolve Intercompany Accounting related issues and disputes or escalate as requiredOther duties as may be assigned by the AP and Intercompany Supervisor or the Financial ControllerMonth end review/adjustments of intercompany mismatches and clearanceOther duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager or the Finance Controller

Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner to meet business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these.

Qualification Required

B. Sc Accounting

Professional qualifications progression will be an added advantage

First degree in Accounting

Working Experience & Skills required

3-5 years of relevant experience.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Strong technical accounting background

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the organization.

Strong understanding of the accounting cycle.

Intermediate level of Excel and Word skills.