Job Title: Accounts Payable Accountant
Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC International is one of the largest oil and gas companies in Uganda’s energy sector and owns one-third interests in each of Exploration Areas (EA) EA1/1A, EA2 and Kingfisher. Our partners are Total E&P Uganda (33.3%) and Tullow Oil (33.3%). CNOOC International operates the Kingfisher production license.
Job Summary: Responsible for the Accounts payable process for the company, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Receive and verify the accuracy of invoices in terms of descriptions, quantities, rates, and other relevant supporting documents before the invoice is logged for payment processing.
- Assess whether invoices are integrated or processed manually, understand the correct T-CODE to be used, correct WBS and COA, cost centers, and amounts payable, and ensure compliance with contract terms.
- Ensure timely processing of undisputed invoices/debit notes upon receipt of all supporting information in line with relevant policies and procedures.
- Review and process employees’ travel and other reimbursements promptly.
- Responsible for inspection and ensuring clearing of outstanding items such as AP/AR.
- Reconcile AP/AR ledgers and identify and resolve issues promptly.
- Support user departments in all invoice-related issues.
- Create, maintain, and update financial vendors’ data in the online Master Data Management System, ensuring linkage to SAP and the new Treasury Management System.
- Provide audit support by collaborating with Internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process.
- Participate in the month-end closing financial processes with the team.
- Work with archivists to manage and maintain accounting vouchers in good filing order.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related.
- At least 3 years of related working experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of finance, accounting, and banking.
- Good knowledge of GAAP.
- Understanding of oil E&P.
- Understanding of SAP ERP.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 28th April 2025
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