Chief Financial Officer Job in an International Oil & Gas Company


Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, an International Oil & Gas company is seeking to recruit qualified candidates for their operations in Nigeria in the position below: Job Title: Chief Financial Officer Location: Lagos Employment Type: Full time   Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the Finance operations of the companies, to include but not limited to; Financial and Working Capital Measurement, Planning, Budgeting and Controlling, Governance and Compliance, Risk Management, Business and Strategic Support, Taxes, Internal and External controls/audits and Resource Management.
  • He/She will also oversee HR administration.
  • Assume full responsibility for all financial operations and functions within the department.
  • Ensure all transactions are reviewed on a regular basis, balance sheet accounts are managed & cleared, reconciliations and controls are performed, outstanding purchase orders are followed up and irregularities and potential problems are reported.
  • Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner
  • Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices
  • Contribute to the development and amelioration of financial systems/models
  • Ensure that funds and cost centres are set up and maintained to support the unit operations and specific requirements
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors.
  • Communicate, co-ordinate and manage the relevant processes to ensure all financial year-end and other administration requirements are met timeously, e.g. Prior Year Reserve calculations for all areas and distribution thereof.
  • Maximize Working Capital by; Speed up and improve billing, minimize accounts receivable and DSO, minimize stock holdings and Maximize 3rd party accounts payables and DPO.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting reports
  • Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Regional Office; administer and review all financial plans and budgets
  • Provide innovative financial advices to operational managers to improve performance, increase cash and reduce risks.
  • Ensure tax, legislative and statutory requirements are met.
  • Look for opportunities to minimize tax liabilities of the BU.
  • Understand and mitigate key elements of the company’s risk profile
  • Monitor all open legal issues involving the company, and legal issues affecting the industry
  • Oversees HR activities
  Desired Skills and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration from a recognised university
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation
  • Proven experience with financially managing industrial projects
  • SAP FI/CO experience
  • Enjoy working in a multi-cultural team, drive to continually improve processes and seek new challenges
  • Knowledge of multi-national accounting and tax practices and experience with international operations.
  • Operationally/Commercially oriented, strategic thinker, who can play a key role in driving the strategic direction of the company
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Note: We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.