Job Vacancies in an Oil and Gas Company in Nigeria

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Priority Recruitment Nigeria - Our client, a leading indigenous downstream Oil and Gas company in Nigeria, as a result of expansion and new business opportunities within the group, we seek for immediate employment professionals with cognate work experience, strong academic credentials and the right attitude to work who will deliver value to stakeholders. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Group Managing Director (GMD) Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• The successful candidate will be responsible for profitably growing the group's business by setting the strategic priorities, direction, implementing the corporate vision, mission and ensuring the achievement of the short and long term goals of the group.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to boost sales and profits of the group as well as plan for future prospects
• Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate overall growth via cost-effective operations and business development activities
• Set annual business goals and assign targets to subsidiary entities
• Develop a high performance team culture within the group and maintain a positive working environment that encourages team work, efficiency and effectiveness
• Perform other functions related to the office of the GMD or as may be delegated by the Group Executive Chairman (GEC).
• Oversee the group's financial performance and investments
• Network with clients (existing and potential) and competitors in the market to optimise business performance.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc.
• Professional memberships of relevant bodies in the Oil & Gas industry e.g. Institute of Petroleum Energy Marketers (IPEM), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) or other relevant bodies
• The position requires a vibrant, matured and enthusiastic professional with an in-depth knowledge of the downstream sector, its dynamics and supply/value chain management.
• Minimum of 20 years post-qualification experience in the Oil & Gas downstream sector out of which 10 years must have been spent at a Senior Management level
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline preferably MBA degree.

  Job Title: Group Executive Director (GED) Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• Assist the GMD in setting the group's vision, strategic business priorities, direction and driving the achievement of growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and oversight to the management team to drive the business towards profitable and sustainable growth
• Monitor and control the group's performance and finances in accordance with approved budgets
• Monitor the Group's performance to ensure effective implementation of the recommendations of the board
• Role model ethical behaviour and support the embedment of a fair and supportive culture
• Manage relationships with all viable business partners
• Perform other functions related to the office of the GED or as may be delegated by Group Managing Director (GMD).
• Articulate and oversee the translation of high level corporate strategies and growth plans into business and operational strategies

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc.
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline preferably MBA degree.
• An all-round experience in Downstream Marketing, Supply & Distribution, Operations Management, Corporate & Strategic Planning, People Management etc.
• Professional memberships of relevant bodies in the Oil & Gas industry e.g. Institute of Petroleum Energy Marketers (IPEM), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) or other relevant bodies
• Minimum of 18 years post-qualification experience in the Oil & Gas industry out of which 8 years must have been spent at a Senior management level

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• The position reports to the Group Executive Director (GED) and has primary responsibility for setting and executing the strategic business direction, development and oversight of all entity operations, driving the achievement of growth, governance policies and management of business risks and ensures a consistent focus on profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the GED in providing strategic direction, exemplary leadership and guidance for SBU to achieve set objectives
• Identify new business initiatives and expansion opportunities that align with the SBU's business goals and strategic growth plans
• Develop business models that support corporate strategies as well as improve the quality and volume of client portfolio
• Set the annual performance targets for SBU
• Prepare and presents periodic business performance reports to the GED and makes recommendations for improvement
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and developments as well as ensure compliance to SBU's In-house policies and procedures
• Liaise with the Group Head, Treasury and Financial Services in planning budget, making financial projections and recommendations to GED
• Lead the company-wide annual business planning and budgeting process
• Articulate and oversee the translation of high level corporate strategies and growth plans into operational goals.
• Analyse market trends; keep an eye on competition and come up with new ways of staying ahead in the business.
• Perform other functions related to the office of the COO or as may be delegated by the GED.

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc.
• Minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience in the Oil & Gas industry out of which 7 years must have been spent at a Senior management level
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline preferably MBA degree.
• Professional memberships of relevant bodies in the Oil & Gas downstream sector e.g. Institute of Petroleum Energy Marketers (IPEM), Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), or other relevant bodies
• Strong Commercial Orientation.
• Should have industry knowledge and respectable contacts within key Government Ministries/Departments and Regulatory Bodies.

   Job Title: Group General Manager, Audit and Investigation Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• This position reports to the Group Executive Chairman (GEC) and is responsible for providing an independent and objective view on the activities of the SBUs and the Group, evaluating and improving the effectiveness of controls and governance processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop internal audit policies, strategies and action plans to promote a culture of transparency and accountability
• Monitor the implementation of the Internal Audit programmes to ascertain the degree of compliance with company approved policies and operating procedures, laws, regulations and code of good business practices
• Assess the effectiveness of established business control policies, processes and procedures and communicate identified weaknesses to management with appropriate recommendations
• Continuously review/assess the business and operational risks in order to proactively establish appropriate mitigating measures
• Conduct follow up reviews and resolve control issues arising from internal and external audit exercises.
• Liaise with the Treasury and Financial Control team and statutory auditors to agree scope and information requirements for the successful conduct of the annual statutory audit programmes
• Supervise and coordinate year-end inventory count and periodic fixed asset verification exercises.
• Oversee and coordinate the preparation and execution of the internal audit plans/programs and ensure adherence to specified timelines and actions
• Approve and coordinate the conduct of investigations into suspected fraudulent/sharp practices across the group and recommend the appropriate line of action in response to findings.
• Allocate audit and investigation teams to Strategic Business Units and Business Support Services units for the interim and annual audits
• Generate necessary reports to management as at when required
• Perform other functions as may be delegated by the Group Executive Chairman (GEC)

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree/HND in Accounting or a Finance related discipline (Second Class Upper Division / HND Upper Credit)
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience, 7 of which must have involved
• responsibility for managing internal control, audit and investigation in a similar company or other business within the oil and gas or banking/financial industry
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Certified Internal Auditor(CIA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and/or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline preferably Master's degree.
• Knowledge of relevant spheres of refined petroleum products trading, operations, sales, marketing and management

Job Title: Group Head, Treasury and Financial Control Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• Reporting to the GED, this position is responsible for financial reporting and liquidity management of the SBUs and the Group.
• He/she will ensure optimal allocation of the group's financial resources as well as complete and accurate maintenance of treasury/financial records in such a manner as to optimize the liquidity position of the group and mitigate financial, business and reputational risks.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise management and provide inputs on the funding and cash-flow implications of the group's strategy, goals and plans
• Manage the liquidity of the group and ensure that cash is readily available to meet the financial obligations on a need basis
• Build and maintain relevant banking relationships to ensure availability of funds, secure favourable banking terms and rates and proper management of the accounts of the Group
• Keep up-to-date with the industry's current tax practices and policies.
• Make recommendations to executive management on the formulation of strategic, long-term business plans to minimise financial risk.
• Advise management on the judicious investment of surplus funds.
• Advise executive management on changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends.
• Coordinate the corporate budget preparation process and support Departments in the formulation of cost management measures.
• Provide financial advice on the group's short, medium and long term cash/ funding/ risk situation to management
• Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the Group
• Generate statutory financial reports and statements for the group as at when due
• Develop and manage relationships with relevant external bodies e.g. regulatory organisations in the downstream sector, auditors, solicitors, banks, etc.
• Manage foreign exchange risks and interest rate exposures.
• Review performance of financial service providers on a regular basis and take steps to discontinue high-risk relationships
• Perform other functions as may be delegated by the Group Executive Director (GED)

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of a B.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any related discipline (Second Class Upper Division/ HND Upper Credit)
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience, 5 of which must have been in a management position of an organisation, interfacing with the executive team and financial partners
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) , Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria or any other recognised professional financial body
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
• A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline would be an added advantage

   Job Title: Group Head, Strategy and Corporate Performance Management Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• This role is responsible for setting priorities, strengthen operations, ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working towards common goals, establish agreement around intended outcomes/results and assess and adjust the organisation's direction in response to a changing environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the translation of the overall corporate strategy into the Group strategy map and balanced Scorecard
• Drive organisational alignment by ensuring that all SBUs in the group are aligned with the strategy
• Coordinate and ensure that strategy and strategic planning is linked to operational planning and budgeting processes
• Explore proposed business opportunities on an on-going basis to ensure that they are in line with the goals of the Group/SBUs
• Determine long term strategic objectives of the business in conjunction with executive management and communicate effectively to all management staff and stakeholders
• Coordinate the timely preparation of functional strategies and plans across all units and departments in the organisation, to ensure the achievement of corporate goals and objectives.
• Review and report on activities within the group and prepare comprehensive reports for presentation to Group Executive Director
• Monitor and update the group's business plans and ensure that planned activities are implemented successfully.
• Track competitor activities, collates business and market intelligence and develop appropriate strategies to protect and enhance the group's market share
• In conjunction with the management of the SBUs, design SMART performance measures for each SBU
• Evaluate SBUs' performance on a periodic basis based on Balanced Scorecard and agreed performance measures, prepare corporate performance reports and make necessary recommendations for improvement
• Perform other functions as may be delegated by the Group Executive Director

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Upper Division) or HND(Upper Credit) in Business Management, the Sciences, Social Sciences or related disciplines
• Minimum of 12 years cognate experience in a strategy-focused role, 5 of which should be at management level
• A Master's degree in relevant discipline with a focus on strategy/policy formulation would be an added advantage
• Relevant professional memberships of relevant bodies or institutions in the oil and gas industry is an added advantage

   Job Title: Group Head, Risk Management and ICT Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• To promote continuity in the group's operations by ensuring business control policies and operational guidelines are in place thereby minimising exposure to potential risks related to business performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct regular assessments of the compliance and risk management culture of the group and submit reports to the GED.
• Develop Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for identified processes, products and services and communicate same to business units and the group.
• Provide independent and objective assurance on the management of risks throughout the group
• Plan, design and implement a robust risk management process for the group, ensuring there is a system in place to identify and analyze all major risks on a regular basis
• Support business units through promotion of risk awareness, development of risk profiles, mitigation of risks and effective implementation of agreed action plans
• Work with Departments to communicate and drive the group's risk management, HSE, compliance objectives and strategies.
• Conduct periodic compliance reviews, safety audits and statutory inspections of the group's activities to ensure conformity with existing policies and procedures, and monitor subsequent adherence to the compliance action plan.
• Monitor and assess operational risk via Heat Map analysis for Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), control self-assessments and Key Risk Indicators (KRI)
• Organize Operational Risk Management sessions with Heads of Business Units and Support groups to ensure their buy-in
• Develop Business Continuity Management framework for the group
• Keep abreast of relevant laws, regulations and codes of good business practices and incorporates them into the internal risk framework
• Make recommendations and manage the process for acquiring relevant regulatory certifications
• Interface with external regulatory bodies regarding issues resulting from such bodies and resolves accordingly
• Identify regulatory, contractual requirements, organizational policies and standards related to information systems to determine their potential impact on the business objectives.
• Design information systems controls in consultation with end users to ensure alignment with business needs and objectives.
• Identify needed resources required to implement and operate information systems and safety controls at an optimal level.
• Review information systems policies, HSE standards and procedures to verify that they address the group's internal and external requirements.
• Maintain the IT Disaster Recovery Plan including annual reviews.
• Participate in IT projects and initiatives to bring pro-active risk management focus into solutions.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Group Executive Director

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree (Second Class Upper Division)/HND Upper Credit in Actuarial Science, Computer Science with economics or a related discipline
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in compliance, risk management and business controls and Information Technology in a similar company/industry, 5 of which must have been in a role as an operational risk manager of a financial institution or as the Risk Manager within the oil and gas industry
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT), IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma Professional, Certified in Risks and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional(CRCMP) or other relevant industry certification
• Professional Membership of Global Association of Risk Professionals - Energy Risk Professional (ERP); Member, Institute of Risk Management (MIRM) or Certified Risk Professional (CRP)
• A Master's degree in a related discipline would be an added advantage

   Job Title: Group Head, Human Capital and Administration Location: Any City, Nigeria Job Description

• To ensure that the Group and its SBUs have the right mix of talent that are effectively deployed, managed, rewarded and engaged in a cost-effective and sustainable manner.
• To support the creation of a distinctive organisation culture and employer brand and facilitate its adoption and promotion by employees

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the implementation and upgrading of comprehensive people management strategy and plans while ensuring alignment with the group's business strategy and key business objectives
• Direct and is accountable for all matters concerning employment legislation and contract issues to ensure that they are in compliance with relevant laws
• Liaise with heads of SBUs to determine key performance requirements and ensure delivery of prioritised and focused HR interventions that add value and meet business objectives
• Communicate human capital strategy and operating plan to strategic business units to get understanding and commitment
• Provide strong functional leadership to enable effective delivery of HR strategy across the group
• Coordinate the design and implementation of the group's people development and training strategies, plan to ensure identified needs are addressed with appropriate interventions
• Develop and provide guidance to Company's Executive Management in the implementation of effective succession planning system and supporting processes; and ensure consistent supply of competent staff to fill jobs at senior management level and other positions across the business
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of Human Capital policies and procedures.
• Coordinate the recruitment and selection process to ensure that the group is adequately staffed by qualified and highly motivated personnel
• Set standards for the development, implementation and monitoring of the group's succession plan, manpower and career development policy
• Review and report HR Function achievement against key performance targets
• Define and maintain a competitive and merit based compensation system to support group strategy
• Facilitate the achievement of industrial peace and harmony within the group
• Perform other functions as may be requested by the Group Executive Director (GED)

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree(Second Class Upper Division)/HND Upper Credit in any Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration disciplines
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience in a senior generalist HR/HC role in a similar organization, 5 out of which must have been in senior or managerial role
• Professional certification in Human Resources from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPMN) or its overseas equivalent (e.g. HR Certification Institute (HRCI), Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD)), Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM).
• A relevant postgraduate degree (e.g. MSc in HRM, Management with HR focus or MBA) would be an added advantage

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letters and CV's to: [email protected] using the job position as email subject Application Deadline: 28th March, 2017.

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