MIS Accountant (Job Opening) at Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)

Job Title: MIS Accountant
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Position Summary:

• The Management Information Support Accountant will be tasked with creating, maintaining, and delivering precise financial and management information to both internal and external stakeholders.
• This role includes generating monthly fund performance reports, analyzing financial results, and coordinating regular reports for management, the trustee board, regulators, and other relevant parties.

Primary Responsibilities:

Fund Performance Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fund performance reports, comparing them against internal and external benchmarks.
• Generate and submit monthly PENCOM reports within specified timelines.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Produce management information reports that offer insights into the fund’s financial performance.

Data Management:

• Maintain and update the fund and relevant benchmarks databases and systems.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of both financial and non-financial data.
• Develop and implement procedures for data collection, validation, and reporting.

Compliance and Governance:

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing audit schedules and addressing audit queries.
• Support internal and external audit processes.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Work with various departments (e.g., investment front and back office) to gather and analyze financial information.
• Communicate financial performance and insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Coordinate the preparation of periodic reports for management, the board, and PENCOM.
• Oversee the creation of the bi-annual pensioners’ newsletter.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in financial accounting and reporting within the pension fund industry.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of operational and financial policies and procedures.

Candidates Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within the pension fund industry or financial services sector.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in investment management systems and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is not specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT HER APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Website:

Official Job Website: www.shell.com/careers.

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