Finance Analyst (par)

Main Functions

• Participate in the annual budget review process in conjunction with PANC team to ensure all budget expense lines are approved at the SUBCOM.
• Design the budget templates and work with the technical and cost control teams to provide proper guidance on activity classifications in the budget.
• Revise budgets performance and, in collaboration with the PANC team, inform NUIMS of these changes to the initial Work
• Program and Budget. Track budget changes that are to be reflected in the revised budget.
• Work with the Technical, Cost Control, and PANC teams for the successful defense of all expenses during the Performance Review
• SUBCOM. Coordinate the preparation of the NAPIMS performance templates and review same to ensure completeness and proper
• codification of cost in line with NUIMS' UAP codes. Organize mock SUBCOM review sessions with all relevant internal teams to
• communicate changes in cost recovery methodology. Liaise with NUIMS Planning and technical teams for the resolution of cost
• classification issues which may arise during review meetings.
• Consolidate the budget/performance reports after each review sessions and maintain a follow-up mechanism with all internal parties
• to ensure that all required support documents/justifications are subsequently provided for proper defense on categorized items
• under review and to limit future audit issues.
• External Reportingparticipate in the monthly reporting process to ensure timely dispatch of statutory monthly reports and other
• ad-hoc reports requested by NUIMS, NUPRC, and other regulatory authorities.
• Internal ReportingPrepare monthly and ad-hoc reports and other financial analysis to guide management in decision making.
• Provide support and financial analysis during the partners' audit exercise, annual inventory count, other external audits, and financial
• and procedural reviews in an effective and efficient manner and in accordance with the relevant contractual agreements to protect
• the company from avoidable financial and non-financial risks and obligations.
• Develop and constantly update data bases for monitoring/tracking cost recovery issues.
• Develop and maintain cordial relationships with all DW Asset partners, regulatory authorities, and all internal parties to promote the
• smooth conduct of business operations and the reviews of the financial records.

Accountabilities

• Obtain budget approval and performance approval and provide support in obtaining cost certificates.
• Efficient Coordination of PSC governance review meeting (SUBCOM, FINCOM, TECOM & MACOM)
• Maintain and make available in the requested format, timely and reliable data and information for PSC governance review, coordinating the relevant
• internal resources (budget & reporting, cost control, treasury, legal, etc.) necessary to provide required information.
• Build and maintain business relations with all OML 130 partners and the regulatory agencies (NAPIMS, DPR)

Job Requirements

• BA/BSc in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another business-related discipline,
• Professional Accounting qualification - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc.
• A minimum of 7 years' experience of working in a finance or audit function with 6 years spent in the Oil and gas industry
• Excellent relationship skills, negotiation skills, and a strong team player; able to manage and prioritize own workload
• Results-driven, comfortable, and experienced at working operationally to drive continuous improvement and efficiency
• High knowledge of SAP/UNISUP and Microsoft office applications. Good analytical skills
• Demonstrates a high standard of ethics and professionalism, aligned to the company's values
• Good knowledge of the oil & gas industry and the company's business in Nigeria is an added advantage.