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Responsibilities

• Directly supporting the Corporate Financial Manager with planning, structuring and execution of engagements and transactions within the Corporate Finance
• Serve as focal point on all Cost-benefit analysis, financial models and other financial analysis as may be directed with guidance from Corporate Financial Manager
• Conduct research, and where necessary, due diligence with regards to acquisition targets for potential Merger & Acquisition activities.
• Monitor key financial performance indicators of operating entities based on approved forecasts/budget.
• Prepare presentations on the company and its divisions.
• Work closely with Sahara Power finance teams in alignment with Group finance objectives.
• Assist Corporate Financial Manager in loan administration and management reporting.

Requirements

• HND/B. Sc in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance or any finance-related disciplines.
• Minimum 2 – 4 years relevant work experience within a similar role.
• Membership of any relevant professional body e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CFA etc. is an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• A good knowledge of the power industry and value chain.
• Strong financial modelling and presentation skills.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent PowerPoint presentation skills

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Accountabilities

• Perform month-end close activities which includes but not limited to: GL reconciliation/clean up, subledger module closure for all entities, run month–end accrual process and post into GL. 
• Prepare and submit monthly accounts, TB, and relevant schedules to Management & Business Performance Management unit  
• Conduct variance analysis and periodic business performance monitoring on all assets 
• Prepare annual Financial Statements for all the upstream companies 
• Provide Internal and External Auditors with all necessary information to facilitate prompt closure of audit. 
• Prepare intercompany matrix and reconcile all differences between related entities Tax Remittance Duties 
• Run monthly tax report, remit and file tax returns promptly 
• Review tax liabilities within agreed entitlement model with Crude Oil Marketing Department (COMD), NNPC. 
• Obtain Tax Receipts from all authorities and dispatch WHT receipts to vendors promptly. 
• Liaise with Company’s Tax Advisers to ensure appropriate computation of PPT estimate and returns and prompt filing with relevant Tax Authority  
• Promptly file PPT / CIT Returns for all entities 
• Attend to every enquiries/memo from tax and other relevant statutory authorities (FIRS, SIRS, NCDMB, NEITI etc) 
• Other financial reports and analysis required by management.

Knowledge/Skills

• Previous industry knowledge with minimum of four years’ experience in 
• Financial Reporting with detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and oil and gas upstream accounting. 
• Oil and Gas Upstream Tax Laws. 
• Good working knowledge of ORACLE Accounting Systems, Sun Systems and MS Office programs especially Excel and PowerPoint is required.

Minimum Qualification

• At least 4 years of oil & gas upstream experience with an upstream Oil and Gas Company or reputable audit firm. 
• Must be a chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) with Accounting, Audit & Financial Reporting (Major in Finance/Accounting) background. 
• Good work ethics, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.