SeaOwl Energy Services is a specialist provider of integrated services and project management solutions within the Energy and Renewables industries. We provide global workforce solutions to the Construction, Energy, Extractives, Logistics, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. SeaOwl Energy Services offers a full range of staffing solutions, including: Contract; Recruitment Services; Managed Solutions; and Consultancy/Contingent Work Force. On behalf of our Client in the Extractives sector, we are looking for competent individual(s) to fill the following position:

Job Title: Vendor Accountant
Reports to: Chief Accountant
Direct Subordinates (Number): N/A

Job Dimensions
EACOP Ltd is a UK company, with two branches (UG & TZ) and has 4 shareholders, TotalEnergies, UNOC, TPDC and UNOC. It is to build and operate a 1442 km oil pipeline from Hoima (UG) to Tanga (TZ).
The Vendor Accountant will be based in Kampala. 500 invoices and expense claims expected monthly. Accounting with focus on Accounts payable; Key function in Procurement To Pay process

Context and Environment
• Shareholders Agreement completion by year-end 2021
• Transition from TEAM BV to EACOP Ltd at SHA completion
• Implementation of a brand new dedicated ERP for EACOP Ltd (Finance and HR)

Activities
• Receive invoices from vendors, control that they meet the requirements (FI & MM)
• Scan vendors’ invoices and process through approval workflow
• Post invoices and expense claims
• Clear cash in advance
• Liaise with other departments, Decentralised Buyers, Cost controllers and Contract & Procurement department for invoice approval, purchase orders & call offs creation/release, goods/service receipts; sort out issues
• Liaise and respond to vendors and internal inquiries
• Follow up with TTL any TotalEnergies SE disputes
• Reconcile vendor statements (including TTL), identify discrepancies and make corrections where necessary
• Perform yearly the Vendor database cleaning
• Assist the Chief Accountant during external audits (statutory and financial, fiscal, shareholders, national authorities)

Accountabilities
• Bookkeeping and production of monthly accounts in time and quality.
• Timely processing and posting of vendor invoices & expense claims for payment
• Follow up of vendors’ accounts

Qualifications:
• Bachelor in Accounting – ACCA Level 2

Experience:
• Minimum 5 year experience in Accounting, ideally in Oil & Gas environment
• Familiar with SAP or similar ERP, Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies:
• Strong technical skills in accounting and ERP systems.
• Analytical mind, focus on processes, attention for details.
• Adequate interpersonal and communication skills; team spirit; ability to cope with pressure and deadlines.
• Excellent level in English (spoken & written)