Oil & Gas Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Tax and Treasury Manager, Tax Accountant, Risk Management, Governance & Compliance Lead

THE CLIENTS:

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 & 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:

JOB 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.

THE CANDIDATES:

Specifically, the candidate will:

• Interface with the Finance team with regard to funding and funds management,
• Ensure proactive review of the Company’s structure and operations for optimal tax efficiency,
• Monitor and ensure compliance to Nigerian tax 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 request schedules in line with treasury policies and various joint venture agreements.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

THE CANDIDATES:

Specifically, the candidate will:

• Support in advising management on the tax implication of the Company’s business operations and recommend strategies to minimise 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, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution,
• Relevant professional qualification,
• Three 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.

JOB ROLE:

Successful candidate for the role is expected to have:

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

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

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Head of Group Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance & 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.

THE CANDIDATES:

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, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• A good first degree from a reputable institution,
• A higher degree, preferably an MBA will be an advantage,
• Ten 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,

THE ROLE:

Successful candidate for the role is expected to have:

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

HOW TO APPLY:

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 not later than 08 November 2011.

All applications will be treated in confidence. 

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.