Our client, an indigenous exploration and production company, is a subsidiary of an international company witha portfolio of oil and gas assels in Nigeria. The Company is based in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State.
As part of strategies to further strengthen its operations in Nigeria, the Company has identified the need to recruit exceptional, highly motivated and energetic individuals to join its team and make significant contributions towards achieving its goals.
With emerging opportunities in the operating environment. this is a unique and rewarding opportunity for ambitious, talented and result-oriented individuals to join a dynamic and progressive business team. Immediate opportunities exist in the following areas
MANAGING DIRECTOR – ES00608
REPORTING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operations and management of the Company, including its joint venture operations in Lagos and Uyo. A major focus will be to develop the Company’s sole operated project of the Marginal Field. Specifically, the jobholder will:
• Drive operational effectiveness and efficiency in the Company and its Joint Venture.
• Provide leadership to ensure the application of international standards in all operations and HSE
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
• A good first degree in any Science or Engineering disciplines from a reputable institution.
• A minimum of 15 years’ upstream experience, including extensive general management experience within an exploration and production company.
Strong interpersonal skills, particularly relationship building and communication skills.
Ability to manage a large workforce with diverse background, maintain relationship with various stakeholders, including third-party contractors, JV partners and government agencies.
Excellent leadership, negotiating
FINANCE DIRECTOR:ES00609
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the accounting, budgeting, cost control and financial reporting for the Joint Venture. A key component of this role will be to coordinate the preparation of the corporate budget in liaison with the JV partners, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
SPECIFICALLY, THE JOB HOLDER WILL:
• Ensure that all transactions, accounting records and financial statements adhere to the relevant accounting reporting standards and Joint Operating Agreement requirements.
• Relevant professional and influencing skills.
High intuition and good decision-making skills.
Operator and Asset Manager’s on cost, cost allocations and other financial matters in order to ensure compliance with Joint Operating Agreements.
Ensure the preparation of monthly joint venture cost forecasts and cash calls, as well as JV cost, budget and cash reports.
Supervise and review month and year-end VOWD and ensure accurate and timely accounting for joint venture assets.
Coordinate periodic account reconciliations, maintenance of the joint venture account, as well as monthly and year-end closing of accounts.
Review and analyze joint venture transactions and financial performance, and participate in joint venture account audits.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
A good first degree in accounting or any other finance related disciplines from a reputable institution
qualification Le. (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA).
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in joint venture / project accounting in non¬operated and operated assets in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture finance, accounting and reporting standards, including cost allocation, cash calls, financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, particularly negotiating, influencing relationship building and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High intuition and good decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to details.
SALES ENGINEERS (LOCATION – LAGOS, ABUJA PORT HARCOURT)
Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development and
• A good first degree in Accounting or any Finance-related disciplines from a reputable institution.
plans and management of budgets for all ongoing and future projects. In particular, he/she will ensure that the policies, systems and processes for executing projects align with the overall strategy of the company.
OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE TO:
• Oversee the management system and overall execution of projects.
• . Supervise the preparation of scope of work, project schedule, quality, equipment, materials and direct supervision on all testing and commissioning activities.
Organise various sections from engineering, construction and procurement in preparing, establishing, testing and commissioning plans, including hazard and operability studies.
Coordinate all sub-contractors and vendors for the testing and commissioning of equipment before shipment (Factory Acceptance Tests).
Prepare weekly and monthly reports on the commissioning
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
good first degree in any field of Engineering from a reputable institution. A higher degree in . engineering and/or an MBA will be added advantage. Relevant project management certification(s) will be a distinct advantage.
• A minimum of 15 years’ project management experience in the oil and gas sector.
• Working knowledge of project management tools is essential.
• Hands-on experience in project scheduling and monitoring, project engineering and costing, as well as the tendering and procurement processes.
• Strong knowledge of joint venture project operations and interface in the oil and gas industry in non-operated and operated assets.
• Good understanding of the economic evaluation of projects, as well as negotiations and
METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply, please quote appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a Microsoft Word document, and saved with your full names) to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com not later than 10 November 2011.
Please include in your application, a statement of how you meet the advertised criteria, as well as names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities.
Indigenes of Akwa-Ibom State are strongly encouraged to apply for any of the positions on offer.
All applications will be treated in strict confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
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