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Accountant at Total Nigeria

Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated oil and gas company in the world, with 100,000 employees in more than 130 countries worldwide. Our size and performance rank us as one of the top five global oil companies. “We are among the majors that invest the most in exploration. More importantly, our teams are highly motivated. They have a real pioneering spirit we must keep cultivating!”.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Offer ID: 12642BR
Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Regular position

Job Description


  • Participation in preparation, follow up, review and reporting of annual and periodic budgets
  • Performs periodic reporting to the Group, partners and regulatory authorities in line with relevant contractual framework and timelines
  • Ensures conformity of reporting with IFRS, Group standards, Accounting procedures and local statutory provisions (CAMA).
  • Relationship management with the Group, affiliates, partners and government agencies
  • Provision of tax advisory role and correct application of tax laws in all TUCN activities
  • Representation of TUCN in all tax related matters, coordination of all tax audits and response to queries thereof and tax administration
  • Ensures compliance with PSC and JV contractual framework as well as relevant tax laws (PPT, CIT, PAYE, etc)
  • Responsible for the maintenance of proper books of accounts:- Assets, Inventory, General Ledgers, Working Capital etc
  • Periodic analysis, investigation and correction of various general ledger accounts
  • Periodic performance of SOX controls in line with laid down procedures

Candidate Profile

  • B.Sc./HND. in Accounting or Social Sciences with professional qualification, and minimum of 3 years’ post-graduation experience.
  • Good understanding of Oil and Gas Joint Venture and Production Sharing Contracts arrangements.
  • Good analytical and interpersonal skills.