Financial Controller in a Reputable Oil and Gas E&P Company

Arion Energy Services Limited - Our client, a reputable EPC Company in the Oil & Gas sector is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: Delta
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Summary

• You will ensure accurate reporting and analysis of company’s financial transactions
• You will also be responsible for effectively managing the company’s financial resources as well as recommending strategies for managing operational costs and maximising profits.

Responsibilities

• Liaises with the Group CFO to develop / update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across the Group
• Assists in the development and maintenance of sound financial controls across the group’s operations
• Coordinates the proper capturing of financial transactions and consolidation of the company’s accounts from all business units and functions
• Prepares accurate, comprehensive, and timely financial and management information including tax, cash flow, management accounts and other statutory accounts
• Coordinates the preparation of the company’s financial reports
• Manages the statutory reporting process, including setting timetables and providing guidelines to operational finance teams across the Group. This includes supporting the year end Group accounts and annual review process
• Provides technical training, guidance and advise on financial accounting issues, developments, and trends
• Reviews weekly reports submitted by various departmentsn/ functional units and presents timely reports to the CFO
• Assists the CFO in financial risk management and control
• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and procedures and comply with safe work methods as required
• Works with finance teams to ensure intra-group balances are regularly reconciled and variances fully investigated and resolved
• Develops the Group’s annual plans, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics to guide business operations and strategy execution
• Establishes company-wide standards for system, data, and processes
• Develops, updates, and guides the implementation of finance SOPs across the group
• Designs and guides the implementation of a sound accounting framework and compliance with tax and other statutory provisions
• Maintains on-going liaison with relevant external bodies / contacts e.g., regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc
• Prepares Letters of Credit for approval and forwards to the bank to facilitate the importation of products
• Oversees the computation and remittance of taxes, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned by Supervisor / line Manager.

Requirements

• First Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics
• Relevant professional qualification e.g., Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Competency in the use of automated financial accounting and reporting applications
• Good knowledge of local and international financial regulatory standards
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong analytical and leadership skills
• High level of integrity and objectivity
• Creates a culture of continuous improvement.
• A minimum of 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years at management level
• Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience in financial management and ability to diagnose and solve complex financial problems
• Ability to analyze financial data and interpret financial reports, statements, and projections
• Strong Integrity

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using “Financial Controller” as subject of the mail.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  24th May, 2021.