Job at BP Nigeria for a Structured Finance Analyst / Finance Manager

⏲ Mar 6, 2019, 10:29 PM
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BP - We are a global energy business involved in every aspect of the energy system. We have 75,000 employees in 80 countries, working towards delivering light, heat and mobility to millions of people, every day. We are one of the very few companies equipped to solve some of the big complex challenges that matter for the future. We have a real contribution to make to the world's ambition of a low carbon future. Join us, and be part of what we can accomplish together. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Structured Finance Analyst / Finance Manager Req ID: 97834BR Location: Lagos Segment: Integrated Supply & Trading Job Category: Finance Sub-category: Strategy & Performance Planning Travel required: Negligible travel Role Synopsis

The Structured Finance Analyst / Finance Manager is as a key member of Finance team
This position reports to the CFO with prime responsibility for; the development and continual refinement of robust financial control, supporting operational excellence and implementation of risk framework to drive growth in the region in a controlled and compliant manner
The role will be based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key Accountabilities

Monitoring of Naira FX and multiple liquidity windows and tracking “time to exit naira” position for BPOI related open positions.
Co-manager of banking relationship with CFO
Conducting reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
Support CFO with group audit, external audit and tax regulatory compliance
Support CFO in delivery of controlled and compliant financial and operating Managing the company’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
Manage Nigeria daily credit interface with counterparty for Global Oil
Deliver key financial metrics for region and MI to drive decision making
Deliver and maintain of robust credit reports and credit exposure reporting
Work with various Control teams to maintain Control Evaluation Templates owned within the team current, perform periodic self-assessment activities and facilitate internal and external audit review
Review and ensure Value Added Tax (VAT) and Withholding Tax (WHT) are deducted correctly from Vendor Invoices and subsequently remitted promptly to the respective tax authority (FIRS and LIRS) accordingly.
Strong working knowledge of local banking structures

Essential Education

Degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting or equivalent.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:

Solid knowledge of credit and finance structures
Good presentation and communication skills
Preparation of timely financial statements
Filing of reports to statutory bodies
Understanding of oil and gas trading (Supply logistics of crude and refined products)
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
Financial planning, budgeting, and reporting
Financial analysis and interpretation skills
Knowledge of Statutory returns and reporting Internal Liaison All units and departments that have dealings with The Finance Department. External Liaison Partners both local, International, Government agencies and various vendors

Desirable Criteria and Qualifications: