Account Assistant at Energy Market and Rates Consultants Limited (EMRC)

Join EMRC: Drive Impact as an Account Assistant in the Dynamic Energy Sector!

Are you a meticulous and driven accounting professional ready to make a significant impact within a globally recognized energy consultancy? Energy Market and Rates Consultants Limited (EMRC) invites you to join our dedicated team. We are independent consultants at the forefront of providing crucial energy market, regulatory, techno-economic, and financing advice across the electricity, renewables, and gas sectors worldwide. At EMRC, every project we undertake contributes to delivering reliable access to affordable energy, shaping a sustainable future.

The Opportunity: Your Role as an Account Assistant

As an Account Assistant at EMRC, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health and integrity of our operations. This comprehensive position offers a chance to engage with a broad spectrum of accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial insights. Your responsibilities will include:

• Financial Record Keeping: Accurately and promptly capture all income and expenses within our accounting system, maintaining the integrity, completeness, and accuracy of the general ledger and financial statements.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Assist in the preparation of key financial statements, including trial balance, income statement (P&L), balance sheet, and supporting schedules. You will also track and report on crucial business and financial performance metrics, offering valuable insights and recommendations.
• Revenue Management: Take charge of raising customer invoices, diligently tracking payments, and following up on outstanding balances to ensure timely revenue collection.
• Expenditure & Procurement: Efficiently receive and verify supplier invoices, process payments, and meticulously monitor the company's liabilities to maintain healthy vendor relationships.
• Ledger Management: Keep the general ledger, cashbook, debtors, and creditors ledgers meticulously up to date.
• Month-End & Year-End Processes: Execute critical month-end and year-end journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, reconciliations, and adjusting entries.
• Cash Flow & Liquidity: Actively manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity planning to ensure the company's financial stability.
• Strategic Support: Provide essential support to the Head of Finance and Admin in preparing board-level and regulatory reports, including annual reports.
• Audit & Compliance: Liaise effectively with auditors during annual and interim audits, preparing all necessary schedules and supporting documentation.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Handle PAYE, VAT, WHT, Company Income Tax, and other tax-related matters to ensure full regulatory compliance. You will also process and remit Pensions and other statutory deductions promptly.

What We're Looking For: Your Profile

We are seeking a dedicated and talented individual who combines a strong academic foundation with practical experience and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Educational Background: A Bachelor's degree in accounting is essential. A professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) will be a significant advantage.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience, demonstrating a clear trajectory of growth and responsibility.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero, or equivalent, and familiarity with ERP systems. Strong command of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, is crucial.
• Analytical Acumen: Excellent attention to detail, robust analytical skills, and strong problem-solving capabilities to tackle complex financial issues.
• Integrity & Ethics: Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and a high level of integrity in all financial dealings.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the proven ability to work cross-functionally and build collaborative relationships across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-Motivation & Drive: A self-motivated, disciplined, and independent work ethic, coupled with personal drive and a positive approach to deliver results within tight deadlines and demanding situations without compromising quality.
• Adaptability: Adaptable and proactive in problem-solving and process improvement, with the ability to challenge existing practices to develop innovative solutions.

Why Join EMRC?

Joining EMRC means becoming part of a team that is actively shaping the future of energy across the globe. You will work within a professional, stimulating environment where your contributions are valued, and your growth is encouraged. We offer a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise to projects that have real-world impact, contributing to sustainable energy solutions. If you are passionate about finance and the energy sector, and you thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, EMRC is the place for you.

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified? Go to Energy Market and Rates Consultants Limited (EMRC) on www.energymrc.ng to apply