Job Recruitment at RusselSmith Group

RusselSmith Group, is an ISO 9001:2008 certified asset integrity management services company incorporated to serve the needs of the global oil and gas exploration and production industry, using rope access technology as our principal medium of access.

A career at RusselSmith offers you growth and a chance to make a difference. Throughout our history, we have continued to help our employees realize their dreams, whilst creating opportunities for them to fulfill their personal and professional potential.

PROJECT ENGINEER

JOB REFERENCE CODE: RS-OPS-001

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Provide support to all company projects and operations personnel.
Assist in recruiting and training operations personnel on operational functions; assures that established policies and procedures are followed.

Responsible for project equipment inventory control and interim quality checks and shipping; assures compliance with all regulations and company good code of practice.
Troubleshoots project problems; assures that equipment and materials are properly maintained for efficient operations; reports any process or equipment problems to the Projects Manager.
Plan and coordinate the support team of company project and operations personnel.
Assist in the project schedule logistics (i.e. plan, direct and assign duties for operations personnel) in conjunction with the Head, Project Management.
Provides support to all project operations personnel
Performs other duties as assigned or required.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree is required with a major in science or engineering preferred.
Relevant certification in Company service description is essential.

Experience Required:
0-2 years

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people is essential.
Good leadership skills are beneficial.
Good reasoning ability is required to solve a wide range of operational problems.

Physical Demands:
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.

Work Environment:
The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor.
Responsibilities may require evening and weekend work in response to needs of the systems being supported.

ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Job Reference Code: RS-FIN-003
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
Management Accounting- Transactions Posting, Bank Reconciliation & Fixed Asset Register.
Maintains fixed asset records; determines depreciation terms/rates to apply to capitalized items; prepares property tax returns for review by the Account Coordinator and or Financial Controller.
Receives and processes vendor invoices and internal check requests; maintains open files for purchase orders, packing/receiving slips and matches to invoices.
Verifies invoices for quantity, unit pricing, extensions and applicable discounts.
Obtains approval from appropriate personnel for payment for miscellaneous invoices.
Codes invoices with accounting account numbers according to distribution in the general ledger; determines dates for invoices to be paid; keys invoices into computerized accounts payable system.
Maintains alphabetical open invoice file for unpaid invoices.
On a weekly basis, reviews invoices scheduled for payment and a special check request with Accounts Coordinator/Financial Controller, prints approved checks, prepares and routes for signature according to check signing authority.
Attaches duplicate copy of checks to original invoices, stamps invoices "Paid" and files in permanent records.
Prints, verifies and maintains accounts payable voucher reports, open/aging reports, disbursement reports, and journals.
Receives and answers phone calls from vendors or other departments in regard to payment status of invoices.
Ensures proper documentation and maintenance of the department’s file management system. Files papers and documents into appropriate department files.
Makes photocopies, faxes documents and performs other clerical functions.
Assists or prepares correspondence. Draft memos, and other reports as appropriate.
Maintaining the department’s assigned office stationeries and equipment. Make requisitions for new or additional stationeries and equipment as appropriate.
Provide administrative assistance to the other departments as required or requested.
Performs other duties as required or as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A university degree in Accounting preferred.
1-2 years of related Accounting experience.

Experience Required:
0-2 years

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Good communication skills
Ability to work well with people is essential.
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
Good reasoning skills; communication skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
Strong analytical and data analysis skills
Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility.
Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach towards assignments and successfully operate under guidelines.
Must possess working knowledge of regulatory bodies relating to payroll, taxes and general business financial conditions.
Must be proficient in MS Office software – Word, Excel.
Must possess intermediate knowledge of financial systems and familiarity with accounting and spreadsheet applications is required.

Physical Demands:
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing, vision and speaking within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer terminals, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:
The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.

ACCOUNT MANAGER
JOB REFERENCE CODE: RS-FIN-004   

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS
To pro-actively manage the accounting services for the company.
Supervise and lead the Accounting team in line with Company policy and best practices.
Assist the VP-Finance in completing the necessary records and reports.
To ensure that the accounting standards meet all corporate standards and that the finance team is able to deliver value for money support, timely management information and support the key performance indicators. Preparing for Internal audit and ensuring consistent finance standards
Supervise, review and approve All payments and transfers made by the Company
Supervise and review the receipts made into Company Accounts
Securing consistent and timely management information including bank reconciliations
Assist in preparation of Board reports and other Management information, as advised from time to time.
Cash flow management and the supervision/management of petty cash across offices
Monthly, Quarterly and Annual budgeting
Effective supervision of subordinates on a day-to-day basis including guidance of and delegation of work; ensuring all daily, weekly and monthly tasks and deadlines are met.
Supervising Bank reconciliations, revenue reconciliations, standing balances completed by agreed deadlines.
Month end and year end closing of Accounting, in line with the IFRS. Presentation of a full and correct set of reports by agreed deadlines including accruals management.
Ownership and troubleshooting of all financial systems including Accounting software/ ERP.
Troubleshooting all tax and insurance related matters
Liaising with other departments and business units on a range of financial issues
Providing advice on financial matters impacting on the company as a whole
Monitoring banking money and cheques received and issuing receipts as requested or needed
Overseeing the payment of invoices and fees as required or otherwise instructed
Responsible for all taxes obligations according to corporate standards- Tax filings and related matters, management of withholding tax
Recommend and maintain a system of policies and procedures that impose an adequate level of control over Finance Department activities
Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws.
Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
Responsible for distributing financial statements and cost center reports.
Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved.
Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets system. Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets.
Adheres to internal and external deadlines.
Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance.
Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.
Analysis and Internal Audit: Management Account Information
Arranging financial audits and reviews as required’ Assist in the audit process as required.
Key management data to be available to Top Management for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reviews
Internal audit standards are met and adhered to
Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits.
Accuracy of financial data transfer and reporting is pro-actively managed
Monthly reports are distributed to the budget holders according to the agreed schedule
Meet any ad hoc requests for information from budget holders and other staff.
Highlighting any financial information to process owners that looks questionable from ERP and or other reports.
Ensure that local management information systems that exist are fit for purpose, understood by the users and there are documented systems and procedures and that these are adhered to.
Assist in the Financial Planning exercises
Management of Core Accounting Processes
Overseeing the processing of credit card payments received and transferring money from accounts
Maintaining and transferring money between bank accounts as required
Monthly accruals and year end accruals
Year-end accruals and accruals managed to corporate standards and deadline
Maintaining accounts system, Ensuring prompt and complete reconciliations and adjustments as needed.

Educational Qualifications
Relevant University Degree in Accounting. Professional qualification in Accounting or Finance is strongly desired.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
5 - 10 years of related finance, accounts or treasury experience.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Computer literacy including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience with standard accounting software packages
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Detail oriented and organized; Strong planning and prioritization abilities
Ability to communicated verbally and in writing in Fluent English
Must maintain confidentiality and discretion in all aspects and be comfortable with flexible working schedule to meet the needs of the Company and its executives
Experience in working within fast-paced, complex, dynamic, multi-cultural business environment preferred.
Advanced and strategic thinking skills
Strong initiative & leadership skills
Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis
Good reasoning and relational skills
Ability to work with spreadsheets and other quantitative modeling
Ability to adapt quickly
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Ability to discuss & present complex strategic topics at a senior management level
Good project management and organizational skills
Ability to handle multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential issues
Knowledge of relevant accounting and financial tools.
Delegation-the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, and sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
Management skills-the individual includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; makes self available to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth.
Quality management-the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Judgment-the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.
Planning/organizing-the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Safety and security-the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands:
Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Sitting for extended periods is common. Hearing and vision within normal ranges is helpful for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required. Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work Environment:
The job is normally performed indoors in a traditional office setting. However, occasionally a working at a remote site or Store/Warehouse location may be needed. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor.

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