LATEST VACANCY, BRUNEL, MONDAY 8, AUGUST 2011

FINANCE MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION
In addition to some “hands on duties”, responsibilities include supervising, developing and training Nigerian staff positions in he following functions: General Accounting, Budgeting and Reporting, Financial Accounting, Records Management, Tax, Audit, Revenue Accounting, Treasury and Accounts payable. This position is also responsible for compliance with the Company`s system.
WORK PERFORMED
a. Develop a focus and direction for the Finance Department to ensure the understand the goals and objectives

b. Effective manage and motivated a large team with differing backgrounds. This can be challenging at times due to cultural differences which requires patience and understanding
c. Streamline Accounting and Finance functions to ensure that responsibilities are carried out in an efficient and cost effective manner
d. Develop and monitor effective and efficient systems of internal control for the operations
e. Manage the accounting and financial system support functions of the operations. Major functional areas include general accounting, fixed assets,inventory,capital management, financial systems, audit, records management, treasury and Accounts payable
f. Responsible for and support internal, joint venture and stat Audits.
g. Responsible for the timely remittance and or associated queries with respect to the Expatriate in-country taxes
h. Respond to queries from the Government on various account matters with an emphasis on cost recovery purposes.
i. Develop a good working knowledge of the production sharing Agreements (PSA) to be able to ensure that accounting treatments/systems are in compliance for cost recovery purposes.
j. Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the information provided to both internal and external customers
k. Develop and implement training programs for national employees in support of Nationalization
l. Assume the responsibilities of the VP Finance in his absence, which includes the finance, Administration and IT functions. This role is often one of government relations within functions.
m. Ensure all Risk related SOX documentation is current and complete
n. Participate in special projects as required.
WORK CONTACTS
a. Maintains close regular hourly and daily working relationships with VP Finance,Corporate Departments(Controller`s,Treasury,Tax,Audit and International)
b. Representatives from partners,suppliers,banks and accounting firms
c. Loal management and colleagues from their work groups
INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATION
a. Minimal work direction received
b. Alternates responsibility with a peer requiring teamwork,cooperation and mutual respect
c. Position requires incumbent to manage resources and make informed decisions to support company`s objectives following established policies
d. A 10hour tie difference exists between Corporate Head Office.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
a. Supervise and mentor a department staff of 5
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Minimal (PC & Keyboard usage 9% plus)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
b. Normal office environment
c. Position requires irregular, in-Country travel by Company and or domestic carriers
RESPONSIBLE CARE
a. Know and understand the responsible care Ethics
b. Will follow the Responsible care standard as applicable to their role within the organization.
c. If required to drive shall know and understand Company “Safe Driving Practice”
d. Is required to report any Unsafe acts and conditions (Vehicle, driving or Workplace)
e. Ensures that subordinate staff (employees and contractors) -Are Knowledgeable in Coman”Safe Driving Practice”-Have driving as part of the performance management discussions (Including Drive Right date)
f. Ensures compliance with Company policies, procedures and practices
g. Addresses non-Compliance when observed and reports serious or repeated non-compliance
JOB REQUIREMENTS
a. University degree plus a professional accounting designation (CA,CMA,CGA,ACCA)
b. 12 Years relevant-experience including supervision of staff
c. Strong working knowledge of SAP and ability to train others
d. Generally accepted accounting principles and procedures are considered an asset
CORE COMPETENCIES
a. Adaptability/managing change: Ability to embrace new technologies, meet emerging market demands, respond effectively to changing conditions, apply continuous improvement techniques and create new business opportunities
b. Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles, ability to secure information, listen effectively and get message across that have the desire effect
c. Initiative: Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generate required steps to ensure success.
d. Teamwork :Knowledge, Skill and ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results
e. Total Business Understanding: Knowledge and expertise in formulating competitive strategies and managing policies,practices,trends and information affecting the total business
This position is opened to Nigerians only.
CLICKLINK TO APPLY
http://www.brunelenergy.net/job-details/?iVacancyID=38221