Wells Accountant Onshore at Shell Nigeria

Shell companies have been finding and producing oil and gas around the world for over a century. Today, we have interests in exploration and production ventures in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 90,000 people.
This is a technically challenging work environment characterised by a continuing need for research, the pursuit of new technology, and the adoption of new ways of working. It demands people who will thrive in a culture that encourages and rewards innovation, collaboration and the ability to learn from success as well as failure.
Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) is the pioneer and leader of the petroleum industry in Nigeria. It is capable of producing an average of over one million barrels of oil equivalent per day. The company’s operations are concentrated in the Niger Delta and adjoining shallow offshore areas where it operates in an oil mining lease area of around 30,000 square kilometres.
We’re currently looking to recruit a Wells Accountant Onshore for our businesses in Port Harcourt.
Responsibilities:

• Provide timely,reliable,efficient,and effective Accounting and Financial Services to the Wells Onshore and Exploration Teams,using the Group’s standardised accounting policies,operating procedures and system tools underpinned by a strong risk-based control framework.
• Ensure compliance with Group accounting policies & operating procedures,terms of contracts,various JV agreements and fiscal regulations.
• Monitor and ensure commitments and value of work done (VOWD) are within approved budget and where necessary,ensure JV partners approval to budget variations are obtained.
• Provide reliable financial reports and management information as required.
• Build proper relationships with various parties with a view to facilitating constructive financial exchange between the Wells Onshore Teams and other parties including the Joint Venture (JV) Partners,support teams and other concerned stakeholders. This is crucial to the successful achievement of the Wells Onshore and Finance business goals.
• To coordinate and serve as a one stop shop for the provision of Finance and Commercial specialist services.

Requirements:

• A graduate with a minimum of BSc in Accounting/Finance/Economincs or related field.
• Finance professional with a recognised accounting qualification will be of added advantage.
• Over 5 years experience in similar roles with previous exposure to the operational environment and strong and proven commercial mindset.
• Credibility and courage to maintain a compliance mind-set, constructively challenge without stifling the business.
• Ability to liaise with multiple stakeholders. Have proven communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Oil & Gas experience and knowledge of SAP will be of added advantage

Application Deadline: Monday 03 September 2012


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