Records and Payment Officer Job at NLNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML)

The NLNG Ship Manning Limited (NSML) a subsidiary of Nigeria LNG Limited, a world-class company helping to build a better Nigeria, seeks to engage personnel for immediate employment in the below position:

Job Position: Records and Payment Officer

Ref: NSML/2010/002

Location: NSML Head Office – Lagos

The Job:
The appointee will ensure accuracy and integrity of seafarers records and documentation management. He/she will assist in gathering seafarers’ market intelligence and monitoring and reporting on changes that could impact on manning of NLNG chartered ships. He/she will also assist in preparation of payment schedules for officers and cadets and handling/processing of adhoc claims for shipboard personnel.

The duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Maintain an up-to-date ‘Employee Records & Statistics’ for NSML fleet manpower (officers, cadets, & ratings) and produce employee reports as required
• Gather and maintain an up-to-date personal record files and profile reports for officers and cadets; update sea services records including their schedule, bio-data and career progression status, visa status, Certificate of Competency (CoC) and others
• Ensure that officers, cadets & trainees scheduled to join ships possess valid documents required to join. E.g. CoC, BNGI, Yellow Card, etc
• Arrange logistics and appointments for revalidation of seafarers’ documents
• Assist in the review and drafting of new administrative procedures and work instructions and obtaining management approval
• Make inputs on payroll for salary administration and payment.
• Assist to collate and analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly invoices, processes all invoice payment (travel. catering etc)
• Handle the processing/control of expenses and follow up on payroll monthly variation reports
• Maintain updated financial data concerning expenses and revenue of seafarers’ cadets etc in order to have a continuous control of approved budget and alert management on budget performance.
• Develop and maintain appropriate filing system of all financial transactions records of NSML

The Person:   
The right candidate should:

• Possess a good university degree in Accounting, Economics or Business Sciences
• Have 3 years post graduation experience with at least 2 years in a similar accounting function of a reputable oil and gas or shipping organization.
• Possess a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA) and a good knowledge of Microsoft Excel will be an added advantage.
• Be a good team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Method of Applying
Interested applicants should apply to:

The Manager.
Manpower Planning & Resourcing,

through ANY of the following addresses:

Nigeria LNG Limited
C&C Towers
Plot 1684 Sanusi Fafunwa St
Victoria Island
Lagos, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
Amadi Creek
Integrated Service
Port-Harcourt
Rivers State, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
Plant Complex
Bonny Island
Rivers State, Nigeria

OR

Nigeria LNG Limited
8th Floor
ChurchGate Towers
Central Business District
Abuja, Nigeria

Forwarding their handwritten applications, photocopies of their credentials and detailed Curriculum Vitae with full details of contact address (not P.O Box), telephone numbers and email address. The reference number of the position applied for should be clearly indicated at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, which should reach the addressee on or before 21st December 2010.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified/contacted.
Kindly ensure valid e-mail addresses and phone numbers are provided in your application.

The Curriculum Vitae should be formatted in the order listed below:

• Surname
• First Name/Initials
• Date of Birth
• Age
• State of Origin
• Sex
• Marital Status
• Contact Address
• Telephone Number
• E-Mail Address
• Institution(s) Attended With Dates
• Degree(S) Obtained With Dates
• Class of Degree
• Previous Work Experience
• Referees

Application Closes on 21st December, 2010