A Recently Established Independent Oil & Gas Production and Exploration Company Current Jobs: Recruitment for 11 Job Positions

THE ORGANIZATION:

Our client is a recently established independent oil & Gas production and exploration company. 

The Company was founded in 2010 and has a vision to be a leading upstream company in Nigeria by 2015. The company has established interests in a number of substantial production oil and gas  assets in Nigeria and will see to acquire further oil & gas assets both within and outside Nigeria in the future.

The company is currently growing its organization to deliver on its exceptional and challenging strategic plan. In order to achieve this, we are now looking to recruit a number of high caliber individuals to perform a number of key roles in the organization.

The opportunities listed below outline some of the roles available for candidates with a proven track record in the oil and gas industry, a reputation for being  motivated, driven, and dedicated to the success of the business.

POST TITLE:   Country Finance Head (ES012)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the Group Finance Director, the successful candidate will have overall responsibility for providing excellent financial leadership and business support for the Company’s operations in Nigeria,
• A key component of this will be to work closely with bank partners, as well as the Group finance team on finance, accounting and control strategy, and policy implementation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A good first degree in Accounting or any Finance-related disciplines from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e, ACA, ACCA, CFA,
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ relevant experience, including extensive experience within an exploration and production company, as well as a top accounting firm,
• Strong finance, accounting, tax, treasury and control skills. Deep IFRS and statutory reporting experience as well as experience negotiating and executing debt and equity transactions.

POST TITLE:   Joint Venture and Project Accounting Manager (ES013)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Country Finance Head, the successful candidate will have primary responsibility for coordinating and managing joint venture and capital project accounts,
• Inherent in this will be the ability to anticipate and minimise financial risks and costs through the availability of accurate and current financial data.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a  good first degree in Accounting or any Finance-related discipline from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA,
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience, including 6 years’ experience in joint venture / project accounting in the oil & gas industry,
• Strong knowledge of joint venture accounting and reporting standards, including cost allocation, cash calls, financial analysis and reporting.

POST TITLE:   Nigeria Financial Controller (ES014)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the Country Finance Head,
• Tthe successful candidate will oversee the finance and accounting activities to optimise and control operations,
• In particular, he/she will have direct accountability for the coordination and execution of financial related activities in the business in order to assist in the proper financial management and reporting of the Nigeria Operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a  good first degree in Accounting or any Finance-related disciplines from a reputable institution. Relevant  professional qualification(s) i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA,
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience, including 6 years’ experience in the oil & gas industry, and preferably from a Big 4 accounting firm,
• Strong financial accounting, control and reporting skills.

POST TITLE:   Finance, Tax and Treasury Manager (ES015)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the Country Finance Head the successful candidate will have direct responsibility for implementing strategies to manage the overall liquidity position and tax exposure of the company.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A good first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any closely related discipline from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA. Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, with at least three (3) years experience in finance, taxation and treasury within the oil & gas industry,
• Strong appreciation of treasury operations management, as well as Nigerian tax laws and requirements.

POST TITLE:   Cost Control and Audit Manager (ES016)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This role will lead the implementation and continuous improvement of a reliable audit and cost control framework,
• In particular, the successful candidate will ensure compliance with established policies, procedures and standards, as well as monitor the adequacy of internal controls within business and financial processes and operations.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a good first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any closely related discipline from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA,
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience, including relevant experience within the oil & gas industry in an audit capacity.

POST TITLE:   Accountant-Joint Venture, Large Operated Asset (ES017)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Reporting to the Joint Venture and Project Accounting Manager, 
• The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for all financial and accounting aspects of the Company’s operated joint venture assets.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a good first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or any closely related discipline from a reputable institution. 
• Relevant professional qualification(s) i.e. ACA, ACCA, CFA,
• Minimum of five (5) years’ cognate experience, including a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the oil & gas industry.

POST TITLE:   Legal Manager (ES018)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The successful candidate will work with the Group General Counsel in providing general legal advice for the Company’s operations and joint venture businesses, including ensuring compliance with corporate legal policies, local and international laws and regulations, and partner agreements.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A good first degree in Law from a reputable university with a Master’s degree in Law a distinct advantage,
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or its equivalent is essential,
• A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in the commercial legal practice and /or an exploration and production company,
• Strong experience negotiating, drafting and advising on upstream commercial agreements.

POST TITLE:   Legal Officer (ES019)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Reporting to the Legal Manager, the successful candidate will support the work of the legal team and in particular, provide hands-on legal advice in connection with the Company’s day-to-day operations,
• This will include drafting and negotiating a win* ran« of commercial and operational Contracts.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a good first degree in Law from a reputable university,
• Membership of the Nigerian Bar Association or its equivalent is essential,
• Minimum of two (2) to four (4) years relevant work experience in a reputable law firm, and / or the oil and gas industry.

POST TITLE:   Procurement Officer (ES020)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the Company’s procurement strategy in order to achieve optimum quality maximum cost effectiveness whilst ensuring quality,
• A key function of this will be to co-ordinate, source and facilitate the prompt purchases to support the activities of the Company.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a good first degree or equivalent from a reputable institution
• Professional qualification(s) in purchasing and supply will be an added advantage. Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant experience in a similar function in a reputable organization.
• Practical and proven experience in analyzing contracts, and handling negotiations.

POST TITLE:   Business Development/Government Relations Officer (ES021)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The major focus of this role will be to develop and manage relationships with relevant stakeholders and policy makers. 
• A key part of this will be to facilitate meetings / consultation with key government personnel and other stakeholders, and track events and official activities affecting the Company’s operations in Nigeria.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants should have a good first degree or equivalent from a reputable institution,
• Minimum of two (2) years’ relevant work experience, including exposure to managing relationships with key government stakeholders,
• Excellent knowledge of the oil and gas industry policies in Nigeria ability to integrate them into business development.

POST TITLE:   IT Officer (ES022)

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful candidate will have responsibility for hands-on management of the network and servers, software and hardware and their safety, rights of access and security of computer operations,
• This role encompasses liaison with the Group IT team and vendors in delivering optimum IT support to the business.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or any relevant discipline from a reputable institution,
• Preferred candidates will have a mixture of accounting systems experience in a mixed,
• Apple/Windows environment a as a strong understanding of based infrastructure,
• Relevant professional certification(s) will be an advantage,
• A minimum of two (2) years’ cognate experience in a similar function.

NOTE:

• Successful candidates for all roles will work in a multi-disciplinary team and will require good IT, interpersonal communication and presentation skills, combined with excellent organization and team working skills, drive for excellence and a passion for success.

HOW TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE:

If you are creative, dynamic  resourceful and able to deliver exceptional results, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your email and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with you full names) to us recruitment@hcp-ng.com on or before 9^th February, 2012.

All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.