Accountant I

The Accountant I is responsible for supporting the financial operations within the Finance Department of PLNL, focusing on managing accounts payable, performing reconciliations, assisting with budget preparation, and participating in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.

Accountant I

Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited invites applications from interested persons to fill the aforementioned position within the Finance Department:

Job Objective:

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accountant I is responsible for supporting the financial operations within the Finance Department of PLNL, focusing on managing accounts payable, performing reconciliations, assisting with budget preparation, and participating in the preparation and analysis of financial reports.

 The incumbent must consistently fulfill these requirements in accordance with the Company’s guiding principles, values, business objectives, policy guidelines, local and international statutory requirements, accounting standards and principles and accepted best practice through the effective use and management of the available equipment, material, financial and human resources.

 Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Possession of a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/FCCA, CPA, CIMA)
• Minimum five (5) years progressive experience in an accounting or auditing environment, preferably in the energy/petrochemical sector, of which two (2) years must be post qualification accounting experience at a reputable organization.
• In-depth knowledge of international auditing, accounting/financial management standards (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS) and best practices, and oil & gas accounting.
• Solid experience in accounts receivables and payables, ledger and journal entries, monthly accruals, fixed asset reporting, classification of costs, chart of accounts and preparation of Trial Balance, Balance Sheet schedules and Financial Statements.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, estimates and projections.
• A combination of commercial acumen, technical and operational knowledge and recognized integrity.
• Experience in procurement and inventory management related activities, with a focus on internal controls, will be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that promote team collaboration around excellence in people and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient knowledge of ERP System e.g. JD Edwards (JDE), EnterpriseOne, SAP, Maximo.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic results-oriented environment.

Interested persons who have a combination of the necessary skills, qualifications, training and experience are kindly asked to submit their applications. Closing date for receipt of applications is 27th January 2025. We thank you for your interest.