Accountant (M/F) — Maputo (Oil & Gas)

In a nutshell

Heading is looking for an Accountant (M/F) for one of its clients in the oil and gas sector in Maputo. The role runs at the pace of the accounting department: incoming and outgoing invoices, reconciliations to close, up-to-date general ledger, and a month-end close that tolerates no delays. The environment features formal accounting processes — written policies, year-round audits, and unmovable deadlines.

The list of requested qualifications is in the requirements section on this page, reproduced exactly as published in the original ad — with no division between mandatory and desirable criteria. The job opening is active on Heading’s own portal, which is where you submit your CV.

Who is hiring

Heading is a recruitment and selection agency working for companies across various sectors; here, the client operates in oil and gas. The name of the final employer remains confidential in the advertisement — what the source discloses is limited to the sector, location, and role; the rest is not stated by the source, and we do not invent it.

Regarding the role, what is known comes from the official duties list: a department that processes invoices matched to contracts, reconciles suppliers and bank accounts, maintains the general ledger, and prepares each month-end close. Audits are also on the schedule — from external auditors, headquarters, and tax authorities — and the right accountant steps into them with fully processed documentation.

Your day-to-day in accounting

The official advertisement lists eleven responsibilities. In everyday language, a month for an accountant here involves the following:

• Record and process incoming invoices, ensuring matching with contracts in SAP and full compliance with tax and regulatory requirements;
• Follow up on invoice approval workflows and liaise with relevant departments to ensure equipaly processing;
• Act as the focal point with contractors and suppliers for all invoice and payment matters;
• Reconcile supplier accounts, and investigate, resolve, and document every discrepancy found;
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare journal entries according to accounting policies;
• Calculate and post month-end closing entries — depreciation, capitalisations, and other closing adjustments;
• Reconcile relevant balance sheet accounts to ensure financial records remain accurate and complete;
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and clarify any emerging differences;
• Support audits conducted by external auditors, headquarters, tax authorities, and other stakeholders;
• File, organise, and maintain accounting documentation in line with company procedures;
• Prepare ad hoc accounting analyses whenever required.

Notice the structure of the role: almost everything revolves around the monthly cycle. Daily postings, scheduled reconciliations, and a month-end close that always arrives. Whoever manages the archives meticulously — every document in its place, every discrepancy documented — keeps audits running smoothly. It carries no glamour, but it is what makes the company's figures trustworthy.

Who fits here

The right person likes to see accounts balance. They do not overlook a discrepancy without explaining it, treat the closing date as a hard commitment, and write well — because a large part of the contact with suppliers and auditors happens via email.

They feel comfortable in an environment with written policies, a structured system, and periodic audits; and they stay calm under tight deadlines. If this sounds like you, the formal criteria are listed in the requirements section at the bottom of the page.

Where and how you will work

On-site, in Maputo, within the accounting department of an oil and gas company. The job ad does not specify working hours, contract type, or benefits — it stays within what is stated. What is known is the core of the role: management software (SAP), written accounting policies, recurring month-end closes, and auditor visits.

What we offer

• Accounting role with an oil and gas client based in Maputo;
• Clear work rhythm: monthly cycle with defined deliverables — closing, reconciliations, audits;
• Process managed by the Heading team, who handles selection alongside the final client;
• Clear path to decision-makers: your CV goes directly to Heading's official portal, which manages the process with the company.

An honest note on salary: the job ad provides no figure. Without a confirmed figure from the source, we do not publish estimates — an invented number only hinders your negotiation. The offer will be disclosed during Heading's selection process if you move forward.

Why apply through Inademy

Before this listing reached you, we checked it ourselves: requisition 5848 really is live on the careers portal run by Heading, and the application form answers. The link below takes you to the right page; from there on, Heading itself receives your CV. The subsequent stages — screening and interviews — also belong to Heading and the client; Inademy does not interfere or make any decisions in them.

How to apply

Deadline: on 22 September 2026 this listing will be removed from Inademy. Heading does not specify a closing date for the requisition; once it is taken down, the page will stop accepting applications — submit your CV well in advance.

Step-by-step: visit the job requisition page 5848 on Heading's career portal and use the form on that page. Under How did you hear about this Opportunity?, state where you heard about this vacancy; then, confirm using the CV submission button. It is worth taking equipa to prepare your CV; that is why we provide helpful guides:

• How to send a CV by email: subject line, body, and attachment
• Cover letter: what to write in Mozambique
• Job interview in Mozambique — the complete guide
• Negotiating salary in Mozambique: interview and email

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