Jobs at Savannah Energy

Job Purpose/Objectives

To oversee our tax strategies and treasury operations in Nigeria. This role will ensure compliance with local tax regulations and optimize our treasury functions, supporting our financial objectives and business growth.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• University degree in Accounting or any Finance related discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate / professional qualification (ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CIMA etc).
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in a tax and treasury function, 5 of which must have been in a leadership role with an Oil and Gas company.
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian tax law especially with regards to the Oil and Gas industry, tax management principles and practices and an appreciation of local and global contemporary tax legislation /emerging tax laws.
• Excellent relationship, interpersonal and communication skills. Able to build and leverage on strong relationship with the various tax authorities and banks to the benefit of the Company.
• In-depth understanding of capital planning, optimising financial resources and maintaining strong liquidity.
• Strong analytical, business acumen, leadership, negotiation and persuading skills.
• Results oriented with high level of attention to details.
• Strong business ethics and high level of integrity.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a key member of the Head of Finance leadership team and interfacing with Group Financing, Corporate Affairs, Tax and Treasury with regards funding and funds management.
• Ensure proactive review of the Company’s structure and operations for optimal tax efficiency. Proactively identify and advise Management on tax effective structure and tax planning opportunities/options to minimise tax exposure/liabilities.
• Responsible for the company’s treasury operations and provides advice on international financing issues related to acquisitions, new ventures and divestiture.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to tax requirements (Hydrocarbon Tax, PIA, PPT, CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc) by ensuring timely and adequate computation and remittance of tax liabilities in line with defined deadlines.
• Coordinate tax audits/inspections in conjunction with tax authorities/external Tax Consultants.
• Monitor local debt/bonds facilities and associated reporting requirements to ensure full compliance.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess implications for the company and develop/maintain relationships with relevant tax authorities and government agencies.
• Provide technical insight with regards to various tax laws and the impact on the Company’s operations and ensure tax implications are proactively analysed to aid decision making.
• Develop and maintain healthy and productive relationships with banks and other funding sources to secure the most favourable terms for the business.
• Conduct risk assessments related to foreign exchange, interest rates, and commodity pricing.
• Proactively manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity management to ensure sufficient funds for operational needs.
• Develop strategies for optimizing working capital, including receivables and payables management.
• Champion the continuous review and update of finance and accounting policies and processes to reflect changes in business operations and ensure alignment with leading practices.
• Support the Head of Finance on achieving Finance objectives.

Key Performance Indicators

• # tax returns filed within deadlines
• $ tax penalties paid
• # Signed agreements with lenders monitored and reported
• $Accuracy of forecasted interest expense

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Job Purpose/Objective 

• The job holder will be responsible for assisting with the provision of legal services to the Savannah Group companies, with the aim of increasing the quality, consistency and effectiveness of the advice that the Legal team gives to the Savannah Group companies and as directed by the Senior Legal Counsel.

Job & Main Specifications (Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience & Other Required Details)

• Nigerian qualified lawyer with a minimum of five (5) years post-call experience in corporate and commercial law and litigation
• Demonstrable experience in power, oil & gas and renewables sector
• Excellent grounding in corporate or project matters with an ability to learn new subject matter quickly
• Astute, commercially aware and highly motivated
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, and to handle high levels of responsibility
• Flexibility to take on a variety of different tasks at different levels of the business
• Keen team player with demonstrable ability to contribute to the development of the Company
• Ability to work in a fast-moving environment, as the Company undergoes rapid expansion.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the collection, maintenance and update of the team’s know-how resources and templates
• Assist with undertaking legal research on issues affecting the Group’s operations
• Assist with the preparation of documentation for local companies' Board and sub-committee meetings and assisting with the preparation of Board minutes
• Assist with the preparation of relevant documents for filings with the Corporate Affairs Commission and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Collaborate closely with the Legal Team to support other functional units, sharing best practices and learning from them in order to encourage alignment of the Group’s business objectives
• Proactively monitor Government policy and proposed changes to the legislative and regulatory regime affecting the Group's business activities and assist with developing training materials, where necessary, in order to maintain the Group's competitive advantage
• Manage the litigation portfolio including liaising with external legal counsel in respect of litigation for and/or against the Group companies and assist with updating the litigation and dispute resolution registry
• Manage and ensure all Nigerian Group Company statutory records and regulatory filings are maintained and up-to-date
• Raise relevant purchase orders and process external counsel invoices for payment
• Assist with attending to Know Your Customer (KYC) requests from stakeholders; implementation of relevant ABC policies and provide support to the audit function to facilitate probity
• Carry out any other duties or responsibilities as may be assigned by the Senior Legal Counsel and or the Company from time to time.