Description
Education Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
- Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Exposure to upstream oil & gas operations and joint ventures will be a strong advantage.
- High integrity, independence, and ethical standards.
- Strong assertiveness and professional courage.
- Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage pressure and conflict professionally.
Responsibilities
Shareholder Representation & Governance
- Ensure compliance with approved financial policies, operating agreements, budgets, and work programmes.
- Identify, document, and escalate financial, governance, or compliance risks that may impact the company’s financial position or interests.
- Support management during audits, financial reviews, and stakeholder engagements.
Taxation & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian upstream tax laws, including Petroleum Profits Tax / Hydrocarbon Tax.
- Review withholding tax, VAT, and statutory filings.
- Support responses to tax audits and regulatory reviews involving NRS, NUPRC, and other authorities.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
- Enforce strong internal controls and financial discipline.
- Identify financial, operational, and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Maintain proper documentation to support financial positions and escalations.
Stakeholder Management
- Engage professionally with internal and external stakeholders to provide financial insights and guidance.
- Offer objective and independent financial advice while maintaining constructive working relationships.
- Support management with clear, evidence-based financial recommendations.