Site Accountant- Turkana

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Incorporated in May 2005 with the aim of providing energy solutions to the region, Gulf Energy’s group business spans Supply & Trading, Power Generation, and Upstream Oil Development, driving strategic energy investments in Kenya and across East Africa.
In Kenya, we are unlocking the country’s first commercial oil development in the South Lokichar Basin - one of the largest private sector investments in the nation’s history and a transformative milestone in Kenya’s energy and economic development.

JOB SUMMARY

Manage field payments through open account and other approved channels, whilesupporting the Field Operations Manager and Finance department in organizing andcoordinating operational activities. Undertake general office administrative duties toensure smooth day-to-day operations as directed.Education: • Degree and CPA/ACCA part qualification.• At least 1 year working experience in a similar role.• Experience of working in the upstream oil and gas industry would be an addedadvantage.Skills & Competencies:• Resident of Turkana.• High attention to detail and quality, ‘first right time’ approach• Demonstrates good judgment in escalating issues when necessary.• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.• Able to work with minimum supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage Open float• Administer activities in accordance with Petty Cash Policy & Procedures• Enter transactions into Odoo sytem.• Reconcile Open float to Odoo balance.• Prepare a schedule of all outstanding Staff and Department Advances• Maintain secure control of voucher books and paper documents• Keep database of community payments.• Provide general office support for the Field Area Manager.• Perform other finance-related duties as required, such as office support to theFinance team, time writing for field support, specific AP non-conflictingsegregation of duties posting tasks, some inventory management task

REQUIRED SKILLS

CPA certification, Accounting, Reporting, General ledger, Email correspondence, Financial reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree