Tullow Oil Systems Accountant Job in Kenya

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 25 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Working for Tullow Oil in Kenya, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on.

Tullow Oil is seeking talented, motivated, skilled individual to fill the following position:

Reporting to the Senior Systems Accountant
 
Job Purpose: Develop, implement and maintain finance software systems including accounting, transaction processing, management information and interface to other corporate systems.
 Assist in identifying company requirements in cooperation with the business users.Provide key support in the management of system upgrades, testing and continuous optimisation of systems.Assist in the recommendation of an appropriate product suite.Develop and maintain the applicable accounting documentation and supporting flowcharts for systems processes and Procedures.Assist in the Project management including development and implementation of software solutions.Assist in ensuring maintenance of current systems is performed.Train users on finance systems and provide high level technical query support.Assist in supporting the network of super users.Assist in follow up on delivery of infrastructure support from the business systems group.Assist in ensuring finance process is optimised around key systems.Assist in Managing the integration between Finance systems and other systems within the Organization.Assist and support Manager Business Services with Systems continuous improvement initiatives.Assist in Running Reports for various analyses that may be required by the business (Finance or other Functions).A degree in accounting, finance or its equivalent.A minimum of 4 years experience with a track record of key participation in transaction processing implementation/s incorporating accounting, purchasing & materials management.Extensive experience of IT project management.Technical knowledge in SAP. Experience of upstream E&P industry.Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees. All enquires should be sent to:

Adept Systems

Management Consultants
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke Closing date: Friday 6th June 2014.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.