Shell Petroleum Development Company | Recruitment

What is the role?

• Provide world class Finance operations support to Shell Companies in Nigeria leveraging on cutting edge technology and top quartile technical skills. The role sits in the engine room that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the financial data of supported entities and ensuring that meaningful business insight can be derived therefrom. It requires laser sharp attention to detail coupled with an ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
• May operate in one or more of the broad activity areas in the Finance operations spectrum including: Business Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Expenditure, Revenue, Treasury, Governance, Risk Mgt and Assurance amongst others. This role will provide in-team subject matter expertise, peer guidance and support to their immediate teams and the wider Finance operations function in general. The job location for this role is Lagos.

Accountabilities:

Support the functional lead and team in providing specialist expertise to Finance business area, and to take full advantage of the SAP implementation.

• Guide the Business on the best way to apply SAP in the management of relevant business processes in such a way as to realize the planned benefits of SAP
• Ability to interact and assist users with different level of SAP Skills
• Assess potential impact of organization changes on SAP use
• Participate in the development and review of training materials and support training delivery on best endeavor basis to increase SAP user effectiveness in FICO areas of the business.
• Actively promote efficient use of SAP and monitor its business impact in their areas of the business with a view to realizing the identified benefits.
• Evaluates proposed changes and improvement initiatives in corporate context.
• Monthly Management Information Reports/Dashboards preparation for various stakeholders
• Ensure SAP FICO and BW HANA solutions are fit for purpose and updated timely to meet business requirements.
• Standardization and automation of MI reports using PowerBi, Alteryx and other solutions.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure quality master and transaction data are available in SAP ECC and BW
• Developing aggressive training plans to block identified competence gaps among end users.
• Maintaining training sessions across Shell Companies in Nigeria (SEPCiN) locations; Individual is required to develop the training to grow SAP competence of SAP end users.
• Work with the Shell Central IT & Process Excellence team to ensure Nigeria requirements are covered.

SAP/BW Management

• Data Analytics and Visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI and Alteryx, Use of SAP (FI-CO) and Business Warehouse, Management Information and Reporting, IT knowledge or skill, Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Planning, Budgeting & Management Information Reporting

• Management Information Reporting/Dashboards, Reporting Template Maintenance and Standardization, Report automation using Macros and Visual Basic, Master and transaction data integrity and availability, Business Plan upload and update, Budget approval and cost recovery process support

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must have an SAP Finance & Project Mgt. certifications.
• 3 to 10 years post-graduation work experience in ERP systems management with  a good understanding of financial concepts and standards.
• Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems
• Management Information and reporting
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• ERP and Management Information systems change management experience.

Finance Advisor

What is the role?

• Provide world class Finance operations support to Shell Companies in Nigeria leveraging on cutting edge technology and top quartile technical skills. The role sits in the engine room that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the financial data of supported entities and ensuring that meaningful business insight can be derived therefrom. It requires laser sharp attention to detail coupled with an ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
• May operate in one or more of the broad activity areas in the Finance operations spectrum including: Business Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Expenditure, Revenue, Treasury, Governance, Risk Mgt and Assurance amongst others. This role will provide in-team subject matter expertise, peer guidance and support to their immediate teams and the wider Finance operations function in general. The job location for this role is Lagos.

Accountabilities:

Business Finance

• Cash Management, Budget Performance Monitoring, Workplan & Budget Analysis and Latest Estimates, Ledger Entries and cost allocation, Management Information reporting, SAP Cost Object Maintenance, Requisition to Pay Finance Support, Assets under Construction and Difference in Exchange reviews

SAP/BW Management

• Data Analytics and Visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI and Alteryx, Use of SAP (FI-CO) and Business Warehouse, Management Information and Reporting, IT knowledge or skill , Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Expenditure

• Payroll Processing, Statutory Compliance, Vendor Relations, Invoice Processing, Intragroup Accounting, Indirect Tax & Transfer Pricing, Disbursement audit, Treasury Operation

Revenue

• Hydrocarbon entitlement computations, Customer Billings, Receipt allocation, Receivables Management

Reporting and Analysis

• Group reporting, Statutory account preparation, Financial Statement Latest Estimates, Financial Accounting for JVs & PSCs, Fixed Assets accounting, Reconciliations, Working capital Management, Systems Review and Improvement (SAP/BW)

Treasury

• Cash Forecasting, Counterparty Risk Management, Fund Management operations, Payment processing, Card transaction management

Governance & Risk Assurance

• Sox compliance, Controls Review and registration, Disbursement Audit, Incident reporting

Planning, Budgeting & Management Information Reporting

• Management Information Reporting/Dashboards, Reporting Template Maintenance and Standardization, Report automation using Macros and Visual Basic, Master and transaction data integrity and availability, Business Plan upload and update, Budget approval and cost recovery process support

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, is a must
• 6 years to 10 years post-graduation work experience in accounting or finance Analyst role and good understanding of financial concepts and standards.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage.
• Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems
•  Management Information and reporting
•  Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
•  Treasury Management and Operations or banking experience
•   Financial Accounting Controlling and Reporting
•   Post-qualification experience in Audit practice and/or Assurance services
•   Development of Management Information solutions using macros and Visual Basic.
•   ERP and Management Information systems change management experience.

What’s the role?

• Provide world class Finance operations support to Shell Companies in Nigeria leveraging on cutting edge technology and top quartile technical skills. The role sits in the engine room that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the financial data of supported entities and ensuring that meaningful business insight can be derived therefrom. It requires laser sharp attention to detail coupled with an ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
• May operate in one or more of the broad activity areas in the Finance operations spectrum including: Business Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Expenditure, Revenue, Treasury, Governance, Risk Mgt and Assurance amongst others. This role will provide in-team subject matter expertise, peer guidance and support to their immediate teams and the wider Finance operations function in general. The job location for this role is Lagos.

Key accountabilities:

Cash Management, Budget Performance Monitoring, Workplan & Budget Analysis and Latest Estimates

•  Ledger Entries and cost allocation, Management Information reporting, SAP Cost Object Maintenance, Requisition to Pay Finance Support, Assets under Construction and Difference in Exchange reviews

Expenditure

• Payroll Processing, Statutory Compliance, Vendor Relations, Invoice Processing, Indirect Tax & Transfer Pricing, Disbursement audit and Treasury Operations

Revenue

• Hydrocarbon entitlement computations, Customer Billings, Receipt allocation and Receivables Management

Reporting and Analysis

• Group reporting, Statutory account preparation, Financial Statement Latest Estimates, Financial Accounting for JVs & PSCs, Fixed Assets accounting, Reconciliations, Working capital Management, Systems Review, and Improvement (SAP/BW)

Treasury

• Cash Forecasting, Counterparty Risk Management, Fund Management operations, Payment processing, Card transaction management

Governance & Risk Assurance

• Sox compliance, Controls Review and registration, Disbursement Audit, Incident reporting

Planning, Budgeting & Management Information Reporting

• Management Information Reporting/Dashboards, Reporting Template Maintenance and Standardization, Report automation using Macros and Visual Basic, Master and transaction data integrity and availability, Business Plan upload and update, Budget approval and cost recovery process support

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, is an added advantage
• Maximum 3 years post-graduation work experience in accounting or finance Analyst role and good understanding of financial concepts and standards.
• Experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage.
• Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems
• Management Information and reporting
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Working in a multinational corporation with international reporting lines
•  Treasury Management and Operations or banking experience
• Financial Accounting Controlling and Reporting
•  Post-qualification experience in Audit practice and/or Assurance services
•  Development of Management Information solutions using macros and Visual Basic.
• ERP and Management Information systems change management experience.

Finance Adviser/Analyst

What’s the role?

A. Finance Advisor

• Provide world class Finance operations support to Shell Companies in Nigeria leveraging on cutting edge technology and top quartile technical skills. The role sits in the engine room that ensures the integrity and accuracy of the financial data of supported entities and ensuring that meaningful business insight can be derived therefrom. It requires laser sharp attention to detail coupled with an ability to zoom out and see the big picture.
• May operate in one or more of the broad activity areas in the Finance operations spectrum including: Business Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Expenditure, Revenue, Treasury, Governance, Risk Mgt and Assurance amongst others. This role will provide in-team subject matter expertise, peer guidance and support to their immediate teams and the wider Finance operations function in general. The job location for this role is Lagos.

Key accountabilities:

Business Finance

• Cash Management, Budget Performance Monitoring, Workplan & Budget Analysis and Latest Estimates
•  Ledger Entries and cost allocation, Management Information reporting, SAP Cost Object Maintenance, Requisition to Pay Finance Support, Assets under Construction and Difference in Exchange reviews

Expenditure

• Payroll Processing, Statutory Compliance, Vendor Relations, Invoice Processing, Indirect Tax & Transfer Pricing, Disbursement audit and Treasury Operations

Revenue

• Hydrocarbon entitlement computations, Customer Billings, Receipt allocation and Receivables Management

Reporting and Analysis

• Group reporting, Statutory account preparation, Financial Statement Latest Estimates, Financial Accounting for JVs & PSCs, Fixed Assets accounting, Reconciliations, Working capital Management, Systems Review and Improvement (SAP/BW)

Treasury

• Cash Forecasting, Counterparty Risk Management, Fund Management operations, Payment processing, Card transaction management

Governance & Risk Assurance

• Sox compliance, Controls Review and registration, Disbursement Audit, Incident reporting

Planning, Budgeting & Management Information Reporting

• Management Information Reporting/Dashboards, Reporting Template Maintenance and Standardization, Report automation using Macros and Visual Basic, Master and transaction data integrity and availability, Business Plan upload and update, Budget approval and cost recovery process support

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, is a must
• 3 to 6 years post-graduation work experience in accounting or finance Analyst role and good understanding of financial concepts and standards

Significant experience in one or more of the following will be an added advantage:

• Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems
• Management Information and reporting
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• Treasury Management and Operations or banking experience
• Financial Accounting, Controlling and Reporting
• Post-qualification experience in Audit practice and/or Assurance services
• Development of Management Information solutions using macros and Visual Basic.
• ERP and Management Information systems change management experience.

What is the role?

• To arrange & administer efficient insurance Programme to protect operational assets and liabilities arising from the activities of the Shell Co. In Nigeria namely: SNEPCO, SNCPFA, SNG, SNSSL, SEPA, All On.
• To develop strategies for the various types of ins programmes to provide risk solution to emergence assets with the aim of optimizing coverage within budget.
• To support asset and project owners in claims notification, presentation, and recovery.

Responsibilities:

• Advice on insurance issues in Contracts, review insurance/indemnity clauses and handle queries from customers on insurance provisions.
• Contribute to the development, monitoring and continuous evaluation of insurance strategies to ensure optimal coverage and implement Nigerian content Directives on insurance.
• Actively participate in the arrangement and administer efficient insurance Programme to protect the Shell people, assets and liabilities that result from the activities of the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN).
• Arrange Construction All Risks Projects Insurance
• Manage and optimize relationship with Joint-Venture Partners/Regulatory Authorities on Risk & Insurance issues, Local Insurers and brokers, foreign underwriters, and Loss adjusters.
• Manage difficult negotiations with Partners/Regulatory Authorities to achieve desired outcome.
• Vigorously pursue and obtain timely settlement of valid insurance claims.
• Prepare and monitor the Insurance budget and achieve cost-efficiency of Insurance programme.
• Create awareness of key insurance issues applicable to SEPCiN operations.

What we need from you?

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years insurance experience is a must
• Professional insurance or Accounting qualification is an added advantage
• Experience in handling multiple tasks.
• Experience in managing high-value and demanding Financial/ other (Construction) transactions.
• Experience with contracting principles, processes and negotiation including handling of tenders.