Senior Accountant Accounting DPI (6834)

Senior Accountant Accounting DPI (6834)

Statoil is an international energy company with operations in more than 30 countries. Building on 40 years of experience from oil and gas production on the Norwegian continental shelf, we are committed to accommodating the world's energy needs in a responsible manner, applying technology and creating innovative business solutions. We are headquartered in Norway with approx. 21,000 employees worldwide, and are listed on the New York and Oslo stock exchanges.

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting (Master Degree is an added advantage)
• 5-10 years relevant work experience within accounting, auditing and tax.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / member of professional body of Accounting or Finance.
• Excellent written and oral Kiswahili and English Language skills.
• Skills in application and use of accounting and finance software (SAP) and Microsoft office.

• Organized and structured, with ability to plan, prioritise and deliver high quality work within deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with a strong sense of responsibility and demonstrate own initiative.
• High degree of integrity and ethical awareness, including identifying with Statoil’s values.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledgeable about current affairs and familiar with the oil and gas industry in Tanzania. Analytical and report writing skills

• Coordinate and support Statutory and Government Authority Audits, according to the PSA, corporate & local requirements.
• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts including cash, accounts payable and prepaid accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Support budget and forecast activities.
• Invoice handling and processing.
• Monthly/quarterly filling of VAT, WHT and Stamp Duty Returns.
• Perform monthly and quarterly cost recovery reporting to Government authorities.

• We offer competitive salaries, a general bonus scheme and medical insurance schemes. Statoil wants to ensure diversity in terms of gender, age and culture.