Job Title: Finance Manager
Reference: IRC107884
Location: Lagos (Nigeria)
Employer: Wood Group PSN
Organization Name: WGPSN
Company Overview:
WoodGroup PSN is a global provider of pre-operations, hook up & commissioning, operations & maintenance, engineering, construction, project management, training and decommissioning services to the energy industry. Employing over 29,000 people in more than 35 countries, Wood Group PSN offers high integrity, brownfield services that support customers to optimise performance, maintain production, reduce operating costs and provide integrity assurance.
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Brief Description: We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager on a 10/3 rotational basis located at our Bonny Island site in Nigeria . The successful candidate will provide supervision of local and expat finance team and reporting to regional Finance Manager and project Business Services Manager. Fully accountable for compliance with all local tax requirements, preparation and reporting of quarterly forecasts, monthly project and balance sheet accounting, client invoicing and AR management.
Basic Functions:
• Preparation of annual plan and quarterly forecasts in line with group reporting schedule
• Preparation and review of month end project accounts in adherence to monthly deadlines
• Detailed analysis and reporting of monthly project performance against plan to regional finance manager
• Ensuring compliance with all monthly and annual local tax requirements
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigation into movements and discrepancies
• Cash management and control of Intercompany accounts and settlement
• Presentation of detailed revenue vs. cost analysis to project and regional management
• Regular reconciliation between local and head office accounting systems
Supervision of finance team to ensure:
• Processing of local payroll in line with national labour code
• Administration of local accounts payable involving verification and payment of invoices in line with contract
• Timesheet data input for all on-site personnel and weekly reporting for client approval
• Preparation of monthly client invoices in accordance with commercial terms of the contract
• Regular monitoring of Account Receivable and Unbilled
Detailed Description:
• Prior financial management experience within Africa involving month end deliverables, forecasting, tax, balance sheet management, variance analysis and presentation to management
• Excellent self management and organisational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills essential for regular interaction with client and reporting to on site and head office management
• Established supervisory skills
• Ability to operate in a multi-cultural environment
Job Requirements:
• High proficiency in MS Excel
• Familiarity with local tax system.
• Experience/knowledge of Oracle or similar GL/ERP system
• Experience of a similar international accounting role within the region
• Qualified Accountant (ACCA / CIMA or similar)
Additional Details:
Why is WGPSN 'where you want to be'?
• We are the largest brownfield oil and gas service company in the world so there are always opportunities for the best people to fast track their careers through understanding and living the company's core values
• We have operations globally so your career has the ability to bring you to some of the most interesting places in the world
• Our training and competence teams will provide you with the tools and ability to progress your career
How To Apply
Please quote job reference IRC in all correspondence relating to this position.
Internal applicants must discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying.
Online applications only – no email applications
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