A Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for 4 Job Positions

THE ORGANIZATION:

Our client is a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company, with operated and non-operated producing assets in OMLs and Marginal Fields, including oil and gas facilities and gas transport pipelines in Nigeria

Due to continuous growth in the past years and to further enhance its operational effectiveness, the Company is seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to take up various responsibilities as follows:

POST TITLE:   Head of Group Internal Control, (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance)

(“Head of Group Control”) – ES00604

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Group Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for independent review and assessment of the internal control framework, and oversee the activities of the internal audit consultant,
• He/she will monitor and maintain the risk management matrix and the quarterly risk reporting activities across the Company. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Have overall accountability for establishing an appropriate internal control framework and for its successful implementation across the Company,
• Take full responsibility for on-going compliance checking with the internal control framework and raising issues and recommendations to the Group CFO and other members of the executive management team as needed,
• Be accountable for monitoring balance sheet integrity in line with policies and procedures defined by the Group Financial Controller, raising issues and recommendations to the Group CFO, Group Financial Controller and Financial Controller, Nigeria, as needed,
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal audit consultant in Nigeria and London, Also support the development of the annual internal audit plan for the Group CFO and Audit Committee approval,
• Lead the development of the risk management plan and the risk management processes across the Company,
• Lead the corporate governance activities across the Group.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution,
• A higher degree, preferably an MBA will be an advantage,
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with internal audit and risk management experience preferably in an E and P company,
• Strong accounting and control skills,
• Working knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance practices and their successful implementation in different countries.

POST TITLE:   Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Lead  (ES00605)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Head of Group Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, the successful candidate will monitor and maintain the risk management plans, processes, register and reporting activities across the Company. 
• He/she will monitor corporate governance across the Company for compliance with various Acts, including the Nigerian Anti-Corruption Legislation. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Support the Head of Group Control in monitoring corporate governance activities across the Group.
• Assist the Head of Group Control to monitor compliance across the Group, including joint ventures.
• Support the annual certification process and help create cultural awareness and compliance through a variety of processes and practices.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution,
• A higher degree, preferably an MBA will be an advantage,
• 10 years’ relevant risk management, corporate governance and compliance experience,
• Knowledge of joint ventures and how to influence effective risk management, corporate governance and compliance,
• Working knowledge and experience of corporate governance practices and their successful implementation in different countries.

POST TITLE:   Tax and Treasury Manager  (ES00606)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the CFO, Nigeria, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of strategies for managing the overall liquidity position of the Company, oversee activities involved in the management of Nigeria treasury and settlement of payment claims/obligations,
• He/she will provide tax advisory services that minimize tax exposure while ensuring full compliance Specifically, the candidate will:

• Interface with the Finance team with regard to funding and fund management,
• Ensure proactive review of the Company’s structure and operations for optimal tax efficiency,
• Monitor and ensure compliance to Nigerian fax requirements and remittance of tax liabilities in line with defined deadlines,
• Coordinate tax audits/inspections in conjunction with tax authorities/external parties,
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant financial institutions, tax authorities and government agencies,
• Champion the continuous review and update of finance and accounting policies, and processes to reflect changes in business operations and ensure alignment with leading tax practices,
• Be responsible for ensuring liquidity management to meet short, medium and long term obligations of the Company,
• Have responsibility for determining funding requirements, preparing and processing funding/cash call requirements/cash requirements /cash request schedules in line with treasury policies and various joint venture agreements.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification Extensive experience in a similar role with an upstream oil and gas operator,
• Strong appreciation of treasury operating management with strong knowledge of the local and international financial and economic (capital and money) market,
• Strong analytical business acumen negotiation and persuading skills,
• Results oriented with high level of attention to details.

POST TITLE:   Tax Accountant (ES00607)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the Finance, Treasury and Tax Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for computing and determining tax liabilities of the Company,
• He/she will be responsible for Preparing and filing the Company’s tax returns in line with tax requirements and deadlines to ensure compliance Specifically, the candidate will:

• Support in advising management on the tax implication of the Company’s business operations and recommend strategies to minimize tax liabilities while remaining within the ambit of tax laws,
• Extract and reconcile tax information from the financial and accounting system,
• Accurately compute and file all relevant tax returns,
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all tax transactions (e.g. tax returns, support receipts and certification) and related balance sheet activity for tax and audit purposes,
• Facilitate the activities of tax authorities such as LIRS, FIRS during tax reviews,
• Support in handling/resolving tax queries raised by relevant authorities/tax consultants.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES:

• A first degree in Accounting or any Finance related discipline,
• Relevant professional qualification,
• Three (3) years’ cognate experience in tax planning and computation preferably in the oil and gas industry or professional service firm,
• Strong knowledge of tax laws requirements for the oil and gas industry,
• Strong analytical quantitative and problem solving skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel,
• Ability to extract and analyze large amounts of data,
• Results oriented with high sense of responsibility and accountability.

Successful candidates for all the roles are expected to have:

• Strong leadership and people management skills,
• Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

METHOD OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

To apply please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com on or before 8^th November 2011.

NOTE: All application will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.