Head of Finance and Performance Monitoring Job in an Oil and Gas Company
PwC - Our
client is an indigenous oil and gas company with businesses within the
upstream and downstream sectors of the industry. In order consistently
be a competitive oil and gas business and
deliver value for its
stakeholders, the Company engaged PwC to source for suitable candidates
to fill various key positions within the organisation.
Job Title: Head of Finance and Performance Monitoring
Roles & Responsibilities
•Lead the development and delivery of the Finance Improvement Plan
•Ensure
that the Company’s business control framework is effective through
maintenance of a fit for purpose risk based framework of business and
financial controls
•Ensure compliance with financial and fiscal reporting (statutory and others) requirements
•To
identify and explore alternative strategies to improve the
Corporation’s overall financial position including maximising
partnership arrangements, external funding opportunities and income
generation as appropriate.
•Negotiate the resolution of fiscal issues with the relevant Government departments and provide advice on fiscal matters
•Manage
the provision of high quality and efficient Treasury services including
cash management, insurance pensions, credit management, accounts
payable and payroll
•Provide payroll services
•Ensure the
development and maintenance of insightful, fit for purpose financial and
management information to support business decision making
•Ensure optimal development and resourcing of finance staff and positions
•Play a leading role in the development of the Finance strategy and the annual Business Plan
•Play a leading role in driving the Corporation towards cost leadership
•Continually seek opportunities to enhance value for the Corporation
•Work
collaboratively with the upstream, downstream and corporate teams to
gain insights on performance versus plan, LE, prior period and/or prior
year.
•Deliver the monthly and quarterly management information
reports in a timely and accurate manner, and with high quality, to the
senior stakeholders.
•Set clear expectations and timetable for
activities and deliverables, and communicate the same with all relevant
stakeholders who play a role on the overall delivery of the management
information.
•Contribute to the improvement of systems and processes in the delivery of the MI reports.
Requirements
•This is a high profile
leadership role requiring a talented Finance professional, with strong
values, excellent leadership and influencing skills and good networking
abilities.
•Must be able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of accounting, legal and regulatory frameworks
•Must be able to demonstrate a track record of cost-efficiency and cost savings achievements
•Minimum
of 18 years cognate experience, 7 of which must have been in a Senior
Management position in upstream Oil & Gas, with evidence of regular
engagement with the Executive team and Finance partners
•Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline
•Relevant
professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA),
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of
Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of
Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) or its equivalent is required
•MBA or a Masters’ in related discipline is an added advantage
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right fit for the role, please "apply online" above by 17th August 2016