Finance Manager - Team Lead at Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC)

Independent Project Monitoring Company Limited (IPMC) is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner. Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager - Team Lead

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

About the Job

• The finance manager evaluates the project's financial performance, budget compliance, and cost control measures. 

Responsibilities

• Ensure that project operations and payments are efficient, effective and complied with the company standards and client’s expectations.
• Oversee the financial management of the project. This includes oversight of finance and accounting activities to guarantee timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Ensure all regulatory requirements are met 
• Perform robust spot checks and regular reviews of the financial accounts and supporting documents.
• Prepare Financial Reports and ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled accurately
• Ensure robust and clearly defined controls and expectations in the correct application of the financial management systems
• Provide senior-level strategic support and guidance to the project team in all areas related to project financial management.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to achieve successful outcomes
• Perform routine financial analysis on program expenditures, documenting and monitoring overall performance, analysing trends, and identifying gaps to ensure efficient and sound project management.
• Ensure that payments are processed accurately, timely, and safely.
• Provide an independent check and monitor expenses arising from the project to verify occurrence, accuracy, completeness and proper classification of transactions.
• Ensure that control systems are in place to certify that project operations are well managed, and in full compliance with local laws, comply with the terms and conditions of contract.
• Conduct thorough operational risk assessments and monitor the success of risk mitigation and risk control activities on the project.
• Coordinate the execution of internal and external financial reviews or audits and ensure timely follow-up to review or audit conclusions and recommendations in close collaboration with the project team.

Qualifications 

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Preferred: Professional accounting certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CPA)
• Minimum 20 years’ experience in Close-Out Audit for a Refinery or Petrochemical Industry.

Knowledge, Skills and Competences:

• Understanding of key aspects of accounting.
• Ability to use accounting software 
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel spreadsheets.
• Must possess good report writing, presentation, data analytics, and interpretation skills.
• Strong teamworking orientation with a flexible and adaptable approach to work demands across the whole organization.
• Demonstrate good judgment and sound financial knowledge.
• Ability to create and monitor budgets. Understanding of Cash Control, Asset Management, and Bank Reconciliations.
• Understanding of principles of adequate documentation and of audit, and performance necessary to ensure audit compliance.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume, Cover Letter, and proof of certifications (all documents in PDF) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.