KPMG Nigeria Job Vacancy for Finance Director

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Job Title: Finance  Director
Job ID: ES00609
Location: Uyo
Reports to: Board of Directors
Company: KPMG
Sector: Consulting

Responsibilities:
•   The successful candidates will have overall responsibility for the accounting, budgeting, cost control and financial  reporting for the joint venture,
•   A key component of this role will be to coordinate the preparation of the corporate budget in liaison with the JV partners, regulatory authorities and other stakeholders.
•   Ensure that all transactions, accounting records and financial statements adhere to the relevant accounting reporting standards and Joint Operating Agreement requirements.
•   Liaise with Joint venture operator and asset managers on cost, cost allocations and other financial matters in order to ensure compliance with Joint Operating Agreements.
•   Ensure the preparation of monthly joint ventures cost forecasts and cash calls, as well as JV cost, budget and cash reports.
•   Supervise and review month and year-end VOWD and ensure accurate and timely accounting for joint venture assets.
•   Coordinate periodic account reconciliation, maintenance of the joint venture account, as well as monthly and year-end closing of accounts.
•   Review and analyze joint venture transactions and financial performance, and participate in joint venture account audits.

Qualifications:
•   A good first degree in accounting or any finance related discipline from a reputable institution.
•   Relevant professional qualification i.e. (ACA, ACCA, CPA or CIMA)
•   A minimum of 6 years' experience in joint venture/project accounting in non-operated and operated assets in the oil and gas industry.
•   Strong knowledge of joint venture finance, accounting and reporting standards, including cost allocation, cash calls, financial analysis and reporting.
•   Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, particularly negotiating, influencing relationship building and communication skills.
•   Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
•   High intuition and good decision-making skills.
•   Strong attention to details.

Method of Application:
To apply, please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of the e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievement and abilities to recruitment@ng.kpmg.com.

Deadline: November 10, 2011.