Accountant Job at Aggreko


Aggreko - Around the world, people, businesses and countries are striving for a better future. A future that needs power and the right conditions to succeed.

That’s why at Aggreko, we work round the clock, making sure you get the electricity, heating and cooling you need, whenever you need it - all powered by our trademark passion, unrivalled international experience and local knowledge. From urban development to unique commercial projects and even humanitarian emergencies, we bring our expertise and equipment to any location, from the world’s busiest cities to some of the most remote places on earth.  

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Accountant
Job Location:
 Any City, Nigeria

Purpose of the Job

  • To ensure all financial accounting is accurate and up to date, and reconciliations of the general ledger and sub ledgers are maintained.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring accurate and proper financial accounting with proper checks, scrutiny and reconciliation of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, fixed asset register, balance sheet schedules and related reports using the current system
  • Management and financial reporting for the local businesses to ensure that information requirements (both Group and Regional) are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
  • Provide support to the local operations:
  • Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and forecasts
  • Management of receivables, plus provide data to allow inventory, cable, and fixed asset verifications
  • Cash forecasting and planning
  • Ensuring compliance with Group and Regional policies and procedures
  • Ensuring adequate controls are in place across the business
  • Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, direct and indirect tax laws and filing requirements, including payroll
  • Contributing to cost management and control

Person Specification/Job Requirements

  • Professional Accounting qualification
  • Up to 5 years post qualifying experience, preferably with an international company
  • Strong accounting fundamentals and good knowledge of tax issues
  • Good analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desired Skills:

  • Experience using ERP and reporting systems
  • Advanced excel skills

Desired Behaviors:

  • Resilient and able to challenge
  • Good communication skills
  • Proactive
  • High attention to detail

Key Role Interactions:

  • Finance Manager – EA Local Business
  • Projects Accountants
  • OM & Service