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Puma Energy Opens Recruitment For 2020 – Apply Now

Puma Energy Opens Recruitment For 2020 – Apply Now

Puma Energy Opens Recruitment For 2020 – Apply Now

Puma Energy Opens Recruitment For 2020 - Apply Now

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Puma Energy Recruitment 2020.

Puma Energy is a global integrated midstream and downstream oil company active in close to 45 countries. Formed in 1997 in Central America, Puma Energy has since expanded its activities worldwide, achieving rapid growth, diversification and product line development. The company directly manages over 7,500 employees. Headquartered in Singapore, I has regional hubs in Johannesburg (South Africa), San Juan (Puerto Rico), Brisbane (Australia) and Tallinn (Estonia).

Puma Energy’s core activities in the midstream sector include the supply, storage and transportation of petroleum products. Puma Energy’s activities are underpinned by investment in infrastructure which optimises supply chain systems, capturing value as both asset owner and marketer of product. Puma Energy’s downstream activities include the distribution, retail sales and wholesale of a wide range of refined products, with additional product offerings in the lubricants, bitumen, LPG and marine bunkering sectors. Puma Energy currently has a global network of over 2,000 retail service stations. Puma Energy also provides a robust platform for independent entrepreneurs to develop their businesses, by providing a viable alternative to traditional market supply sources.

Job Description

  • Company: Puma Energy
  • Location: Ghana
  • State: Accra
  • Job type: Full-Time

Job Title: Tax & Accounts Payable Accountant

Main Purpose:

To facilitate smooth and compliant accounting for all taxes, filing of tax returns, payment of taxes, supplier invoices receipt, recording in the company’s books and timely payment process, and ensure timely collection of debtors balances.

Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • At least upper second class honors degree in Accounting
  • At least Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Doing the last part of Ghana accountants Certification or its equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in tax accounting and reporting, Accounts payable and  related reconciliations
  • Good working knowledge of Ghana tax laws and regulations
  • Experience supporting and coordinating Ghana Revenue Authority audits for both direct and indirect taxes
  • Good knowledge of ERP systems preferably Navision, proficiency in Ms Office (Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook)

Key Responsibilities   

  • Manage and Register all incoming supplier invoices
  • Check that invoices are valid acknowledge receipt
  • Book invoices in the accounting system and submit for approval
  • Filing of all invoices paid
  • Attending to vendor queries and reconciling supplier statements
  • Posting of expenses in Navision (Ledger entries)
  • Accruals and Accounts Payable Booking into Navision System
  • Reconcile creditor statements and investigate/resolve any queries
  • Extract Customs duty (CEPS) data from NAV and prepare Duty Declaration statement for payment to the Ghana Revenue Authority
  • Liaising with the clearing Agent/Tax authorities then make declarations on the duties
  • Filling of Local uplifts returns (UPPF) for the periods due
  • Preparation of NPA and UPPF report
  • Processing of staff statutory payments, e.g. SSNIT, PAYE, Provident fund, etc
  • Processing of WHT payments
  • Processing VAT payments
  • Filing of PAYE and SSNIT returns
  • Filing of withholding tax returns and tracking of Tax credit certificates for customers
  • Preparation of Monthly VAT Schedule and filing of monthly returns
  • Arrange for the insurance of all company motor vehicles with the insurer through Company’s insurance Broker
  • Attend to annual Internal audit with regards to matters relating to their requests and queries
  • Assist with GRA Post Clearance Audit by the Customs Division (CEPS)

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

  • Country General Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Regional Tax Analyst
  • Country Operations Team
  • Country Commercial teams
  • Finance Team
  • Country teams.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should CLICK HERE to apply.

Application Deadline: 7th November 2020.

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