Chief Accountant

We are seeking a highly experienced Chief Accountant to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional with strong leadership skills and extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance.

Qualifications

✔ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

✔ Minimum 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a Chief Accountant or senior supervisory role

✔ Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, taxation, and internal controls

✔ Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA or CMA) is preferred

✔ Hands-on experience with SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems

✔ Experience in Crude Oil and/or refined products trading operations is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily accounting operations and lead the accounting team
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts, banks, and inventory
• Maintain compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Monitor cash flow and support budgeting and financial planning
• Strengthen internal controls and improve accounting processes
• Provide financial analysis and reports to senior management

Skills

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• IFRS Compliance
• General Ledger & Reconciliations
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Leadership & Team Management
• ERP Systems (SAP/Oracle)
• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail