Overall Purpose of the Job
The position reports to the Region Finance Manager and is a full-time local contract position supporting the Region Finance Manager in the provision of financial, commercial and management reporting information to the Region management Team.  The main activities involve provision of timely and accurate financial reports from TM1 and SAP, effective interaction with other departments and countries, meeting deadlines and working with the Region, Area and Country Teams.

Principal Accountabilities

1.   Management reporting including:

•   Monthly flash reports and commentaries and ensuring that area/country comments agree with numbers and activities reported.
•   Preparing periodic performance reports comparing actual/forecast/budget activities  for countries, Areas, Product Line, support functions and Sub Saharan Africa region
•   Weekly/Monthly AR report  analysis including cash forecast reviews with comments on movements in collections
•   Monthly/Quarterly forecast reports updates and supporting Region Product Line managers
•   Co-ordinating/supervising Region Treasury functions including weekly cash forecast. Bank reconciliation reviews, and ensuring Group policy compliance requirement are adhered to.
•   Supporting areas/countries with TM1 reporting and training.
•   Monthly review of inventory aging for all location in the region and making adequate provision for red and amber inventories.
•   Monthly Review of region judgemental provision and reporting to Region Controller for Group consolidation;
•   Monthly Preparation of Sub Saharan Africa dashboard reporting package and investigating variances with comments.
•   Analysis and review of region aged accrued income and liaising with country/area controller for prompt billing.
•   Assisting with Budget preparation, cost build up and TM1 upload  for Business Development, HR,SCM and Product Line managers and Region management team
•   Liaising with area/country controllers on timely reporting re:   forecast, budgets, and new field P&L reporting.
•   Other ad hoc management reporting requirement as maybe required by Region management team and Group.

2.  Financial Reporting:

•   Liaising with Area/Country Finance controllers for prompt statutory filing
•   Reviewing and assisting Area/Country controllers with audit queries and completion.
•   Periodic Review of  WHT claims against certificates received and reporting same to Region controller and tax Manager
•   Monthly review of aging of region AR over 90days and setting up meetings with clients/Area/Country controllers for resolutions; and where necessary seeking additional Region management and Business Development.
•   Periodic review  of Countries’ balance sheets and supporting areas finance controllers where necessary
•   Regular Review of country/area  transactions in SAP and ensuring they are consistent with local statutory requirement and  Group policy
•   Liaising with professional advisers on statutory reporting and ensuring that AFS comply with local regulations and IFRS, where applicable   and ensure that deadlines are met with minimal exposures.
•   Assisting area/country controllers with other statutory reports and claims including WHT, VAT, etc.

3.  To ensure financial compliance consistent with Group Requirements (Code of Business Conduct, Company Business Practices, Policies and Procedures) via the ongoing review and   implementation of a satisfactory internal control framework.  Adhere to the Expro Business Principles and Ethics, Anti-bribery Handbook and Code of Business Conduct at all times avoiding conflicts of commercial interest, ensuring accuracy of information, maintaining confidentiality and abstaining from all forms of corruption.

Job Context and Main Activities
Work as part of the Region Finance Team to ensure timely and accurate financial statements on a monthly basis; maintain internal control and develop and assist other area/country finance team.

Decision making Authority/Level of Supervision Required
Minimal supervision required. Candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated, experienced and given set targets and overall departmental and country objectives should be able to work to high standards without day-to-day supervision.

Job Challenges

•   Achieving smooth, accurate month ends, forecast, reporting and maintenance of clean balance sheets.
•   Proactive and effective Finance support  to ensure efficient work practises and satisfied internal stakeholders

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualified chartered accountant with one the professional accountancy bodies (ACA,CIMA, ACCA, CPA)
•   3-5 plus years finance/accounting position in a Finance function.
•   Demonstrable experience of working in management accounting or financial management environment
•   Minimum 3 years Oil & Gas Industry knowledge.
•   SAP Key User & strong knowledge of SAP and TM1 reporting systems.
•   Effective communication & inter-personnel skills and advance user of Microsoft applications, especially excel.

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

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Closing Date: 09 September, 2013