Ready to Accelerate Your Finance Career in Oil & Gas?

We're 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 you're 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 You'll 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 Nigeria's 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 You'll 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 You'll Embrace

Leading financial operations in Nigeria's 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 Nigeria's 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