Ready to Accelerate Your Finance Career in Oil & Gas
Were partnering with a leading oil & gas company based in Victoria Island Lagos seeking an Assistant Finance Manager to drive financial operations and strategic initiatives across their dynamic energy enterprise. If youre a qualified finance professional ready to take the next step in leadership while making a strategic impact in the energy sector this is your opportunity to excel.
What Youll Do
Financial Operations Excellence
- Oversee comprehensive financial and management accounting functions across the organization
- Lead treasury operations accounts payable processes and cash management strategies
- Manage credit and receivables functions to optimize working capital and cash flow
- Ensure exceptional financial reporting standards and regulatory compliance at all times
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Drive realization of corporate strategy from a finance perspective
- Perform complex financial analysis to support executive decision-making
- Coordinate banking relationships and fund sourcing for critical company projects
- Provide strategic insights through advanced financial modeling and forecasting
Team Development & Leadership
- Lead mentor and develop high-performing finance team members
- Foster collaborative relationships within and beyond the finance function
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and team capabilities
- Support succession planning and talent development initiatives
Stakeholder Management
- Maintain robust relationships with banks and financial institutions
- Manage regulatory compliance and stakeholder communications
- Partner directly with CFO on strategic financial initiatives
- Represent the organization in external financial and regulatory discussions
Why This Role Matters
Career Acceleration: Step into senior finance leadership with direct CFO reporting and strategic responsibility.
Industry Leadership: Drive financial excellence in Nigerias dynamic oil & gas sector with growth opportunities.
Strategic Influence: Shape corporate financial strategy while building expertise in energy sector finance.
Requirements
Who You Are
- Minimum 5 years of post-certification professional experience in finance
- Oil & gas industry experience essential for understanding sector complexities
- Proven track record in financial operations management and team leadership
- Strong strategic mindset with exceptional analytical and communication skills
What You Bring
- First degree in Accounting or related disciplines from an accredited institution
- ACA/ACCA/CFA qualification mandatory - we value professional excellence
- Extensive IFRS knowledge for accurate financial reporting and compliance
- SAP ERP experience required for systems integration and process optimization
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite with strong Excel modeling capabilities
Technical Expertise Youll Apply
- Complex accounting system development and process improvement
- Treasury management and banking relationship optimization
- Regulatory compliance and stakeholder relationship management
- Strategic financial planning and corporate finance initiatives
- Team leadership and finance function management
Challenges Youll Embrace
- Leading financial operations in Nigerias competitive oil & gas market
- Building scalable financial processes that support aggressive growth targets
- Managing complex regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations
- Developing junior finance professionals while driving operational excellence
Benefits
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive compensation reflecting senior finance leadership responsibilities
- Comprehensive benefits package including professional development support
- Direct exposure to CFO-level strategic planning and decision-making
- Opportunity to build expertise in Nigerias thriving energy sector
- Collaborative culture that values professional growth and technical excellence
- Group Life Insurance & HMO
Ready to Lead Financial Excellence in Lagos
Submit your CV highlighting your post-qualification finance experience oil & gas industry knowledge and demonstrated success in financial operations management and team leadership.
This role requires ACA/ACCA/CFA/ICAN qualification SAP ERP experience and minimum 5 years post-certification experience in finance management