Our client, a leader in the Oil and Gas Industry is seeking to fill the position of Financial Manager. This role is based in Lagos state.
The Financial Manager will be responsible to monitor and analyse the company’s financial activities including liquidity, investment, and risk management. The role will be responsible to offer insights on the optimal allocation of the company’s financial resources, analysis and model development for executive management decision making.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Collect, interpret, and review all financial information to ensure accurate prediction of future financial trends
- Coordinate company financial planning (including liquidity) and budget management function
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating results/expenses against budget and actual revenues
- Prepare project feasibility reports and analyse business development opportunities to minimise financial risk
- Perform all other duties that will enhance profitability, productivity and going concern status of the company
- Make recommendations to management on the formulation of strategic, long-term, and short-term business plans to minimise financial risk
- Advise management on changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends.
- Develop and manage relationships with relevant external bodies e.g. regulatory organisations in the upstream and downstream sector, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
Requirements
Qualification/Experience
- BSc Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related field.
- Possession of relevant professional certification (ACCA, ACA or CFA)
- Minimum 8 years experience, at least 3 years in supervisory/management role (With expert knowledge of GAAP, IFRS)
- Knowledge of Upstream amp; Downstream Oil and Gas business is an added advantage
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Financial modelling and Presentation skills with advanced use of Microsoft Excel, ERP and other analytical/presentation skills
- Interpersonal and Networking Skill
- Presentation skills with advanced use of Microsoft PowerPoint and other presentations too