Head, Finance at a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company

Job Title: Head, Finance

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the Company’s strategic goals, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage the finance team, ensuring they have the skills and resources to perform their roles effectively.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, including credit risk, market risk, and operational risk
• Communicate financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders, including management, investors, and other relevant parties.
• Develop and manage the organization’s budget, forecast future financial performance, and track actual results against budget.
• Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, ensuring the Company has sufficient funds to meet its obligations
• Oversee tax planning and compliance, ensuring the Company meets its tax obligations.
• Manage and oversee the financial systems of the Company, ensuring they are efficient and effective.
• Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Prepare regular reports on operational performance and safety metrics.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. in Accounting, Finance or relevant field
• Master’s degree such as an MBA, Finance, Accounting or a related field is an added advantage.
• Professional certification such as ICAN, CFA, ACCA is compulsory
• Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the industry and financial operations are required.
• Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role
• In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation and bookkeeping
• Hands-on experience with budgeting and risk management
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting models
• Must have knowledge of financial market, accounting skills, financial modelling skills
• Must have problem-solving skills and leadership skills Proficiency with excel and multiple data analysis tools 
• Critical thinking abilities
• Must be ready to work under pressure
• Must be analytical and have an eye for details.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is  21st April, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated resumes to: [email protected], using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.