Benel Energy Recruitment for Graduate Finance Associate
Benel Energy is a knowledge driven organisation that provides technical and innovative solutions to the oil and gas industry in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa with vast experience in the oil and gas upstream operations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Graduate Finance Associate
Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Finance Manager
Job Description
- Benel Energy Resources Limited is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Graduate Finance Associate to join our finance team.
- This is an entry-level position suitable for a recent graduate who is eager to develop their accounting skills in a fast-paced, dynamic environment within the oil and gas sector.
- The successful candidate will assist in maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions.
Responsibilities
- Support the finance team in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Maintain and update accounting records, including but not limited to accounts payable, receivables, and general ledger entries.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank statements to ensure accuracy of financial data.
- Assist in the review and reconciliation of expenses and ensure proper documentation and adherence to company policies.
- Assist with tax filing processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Support the preparation of departmental budgets and forecasts, and assist in tracking expenses against budget allocations.
- Assist in internal and external audits, preparing documentation as required by auditors.
- Input and maintain financial data in accounting software to ensure up-to-date and accurate records.
- Prepare invoices for clients and track payments, ensuring timely collection of receivables.
- Provide general administrative support to the finance department as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 0-2 years of experience as a Finance associate or Accountant
- Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) or ongoing certification processes will be an added advantage.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Basic understanding of financial and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (knowledge of SAP or QuickBooks is a plus).
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competencies:
- Integrity and strong ethical standards.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Eagerness to learn and develop in the finance field.
- Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment.
Remuneration
Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with industry standards.
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