Job title: ACCOUNTING/FINANCE REFERENT & TAX SPECIALIST
Location: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Job reference #: 33846
Contract type: Fixed-term
Language requirements: English (Upper-intermediate level)
At Eni, we are looking for an Accountant/Finance Referent & Tax Specialist to join Versalis International Côte d’Ivoire in Abidjan. You will be responsible for supporting the company’s administrative, accounting, finance, tax, and compliance activities, ensuring accurate financial records, regulatory compliance, and the efficient operation of the office.
About Versalis International
Versalis is Eni's chemical company, operating internationally in basic and intermediate chemicals, plastics, rubbers, and chemicals from renewable sources. It is also committed to developing technologies for polymer recycling. As part of Eni's broader commitment to the energy transition, Versalis is focused on being a fully sustainable and diversified chemical company capable of generating value for all stakeholders and contributing to the aim of carbon neutrality. With 7 research centers and a presence in over 30 countries worldwide, Versalis has approximately 700 products in the field of chemicals and plastics featured in its portfolio.
Main responsibilities:
Administration
- Manage daily administrative activities and office operations.
- Maintain company records, contracts, and corporate documentation.
- Coordinate communications with external advisors, banks, suppliers, and government authorities.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and business correspondence.
- Support management with administrative and organisational tasks.
Accounting & Finance Support
- Assist in maintaining accurate accounting records.
- Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Support budgeting and financial reporting activities.
- Reconcile financial transactions and maintain supporting documentation.
Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and file tax returns and declarations.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and statutory requirements.
- Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors.
- Analyse changes in tax legislation and assess their impact on the company.
- Maintain accurate tax records and documentation.
Skills and experience required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Significant professional experience in accounting, finance, administration, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP would be an advantage.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
How to apply:
- Applications are only accepted through our online application system.
- Please upload your CV in English.
About Eni
Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions.
Working at Eni
At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field
- Significant professional experience in accounting, finance, administration, or a related field
- Strong understanding of accounting and taxation principles
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with SAP
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- English language proficiency at an upper-intermediate level
What We Do
Eni is a global integrated energy company that develops and delivers energy solutions for individuals and businesses. It supports a just energy transition, with a focus on preserving the planet and enabling efficient, sustainable access to energy. Its operations are grounded in innovation, technical capabilities, responsibility, integrity, and transparency across markets, customers, and communities worldwide.
