Financial Analyst at an Oil & Gas Company - Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen was mandated by an Oil & Gas Company to recruit an experienced candidate for its operations in the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full time
Industry: Energy / Oil & Gas
Job Seniority: Mid level
Job Category: Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

• To provide machinery for recording financial transactions in such a manner as to comply with legal and statutory requirements.
• To ensure that controls are in place to aid accountability and protect accounting records from theft, obsolesce or destruction.
• To ensure accurate recording of revenue / sales with adequate supporting documentation in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• To ensure accurate recording of transaction / expenses with adequate supporting documentation providing reliable data to management in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Analyzing current and past financial data and performance
• Looking at current financial performance, identifying trends and providing recommendation for improvement
• Preparing reports and projections based on this analysis
• Evaluating current capital expenditures and depreciation
• Consulting with Management team to develop long-term commercial plans
• Exploring investment opportunities
• Establishing and evaluating profit plans
• Suggesting budgets and improvement based on financial information available Providing financial models and forecasting
• Providing financial models and forecasting
• Coordinating with other members of the finance team to review financial information and forecasts.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance, or its equivalent in any discipline from a recognised University.
• Master’s Degree is an added advantage.
• 15 years of experience in Finance and Accounting role and at least 5 years of experience in a senior management role.
• Previous experience in working within the Oil & Gas Sector will be considered as an important advantage.
• Prior work experience showing increasing levels of responsibility with a focus on operations in a fast paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Must be self-confident, honest, reliable and result oriented.
• Excellent account management skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.