Cost Control Officer at Amaiden Energy Nigeria

Job Type: Contracts
Category: Others
Job Nature: Resident

Job Description
Generic:

• Prepares annual budget (both Corporate & Partner) for entity in conjunction with technical responsible
• Prepares revised forecast information based on latest work scope
• Participates in NAPIMS Sub-Committee meetings to defend Budget / Performance in order to achieve the necessary approvals
• Prepares all necessary documentation for the month end closure (manual accrual’s, SKF’s, etc.) to ensure an accurate financial performance
• Ensures all tasks are carried out in order to achieve SOX compliance
• Prepares monthly cost report with variance analysis to help technical responsible manage their budgets / costs
• Provides monthly information for the NAPIMS cash call to ensure sufficient funding for the activities
• Process and verify invoices to ensure timely payment
• Schedules meetings monthly to discuss reports and finance related issues with Technical responsible.
• Ad hoc variance analysis for District management / Corporate Finance

Specific:

• Periodic reconciliation of FORTUNA figures in line with the various Budget/PDC sessions with budget responsibles.
• Liaise with entities that have delegated budgets for exploration activities (Drilling and ECP).
• Creation of RFS purchase orders and maintenance of schedules for proper cost follow up.
• Liaise with Deep water cost controllers / technical responsible for reconciliation of shared services and associated costs.

Accountabilities:

• Supports the entity in financial matters so the technical personnel fully understands their budget / performance
• Ensures all financial information is captured in an accurate, compliant and timely manner

HSE Objectives:

• Familiarize self with COMPANY emergency procedures and report to the Manager any incident, unsafe act or operation.
• Carry out assigned duties safely according to COMPANY HSE procedures in such a manner to minimize / eliminate unsafe exposure to self or fellow workers.

Job Requirements

• 5 years Finance / Cost Control experience
• B.Sc in a Finance or other business related discipline
• Good systems knowledge, especially SAP and Excel
• Good interpersonal / analytical skills