Job Openings at WTS Energy

Job Summary

Responsible for talent development & implementation of learning strategies, capacity building, and management of L&D budgets within the Company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and develop training programs based on training needs analysis (TNA) to improve employee productivity and effectiveness
• Oversee collation and review of learning and development requirements for employees across job grades and functions to ensure alignment with job competency requirements and identified performance gaps as well as facilitating onboarding program for new employees
• Driving flexible training intervention plans in line with industry trends
• Ensure optimal adoption of approved training curricula and plans
• Evaluating effectiveness of learning and development programs
• Review and approve (or recommend for management approval) changes to relevant training documents such as curriculum, schedule and plan
• Monitor and ensure compliance with learning and development policies, procedures and schedules in the country
• Participate in the evaluation of third-party training providers and make selection recommendations to the Head, Human Resources
• Develop and manage the Plant’s non-technical training budget and ensure implementation within approved limits
• Prepare periodic report for the attention of the Head, Human Resources
• Approve expenditure within the limits of approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Human Resources.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Humanities, Social Sciences or Relevant Discipline
• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g. Professional in HR (PHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), CIPD, etc. will be an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years relevant experience

Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of the power sector in terms of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, legislation etc.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various issues and solutions
• Good knowledge and understanding of key HR process areas and their linkages
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the components of HR process areas
• Sound knowledge of relevant applications to support HR operations
• Good administration and organizational skills
• Strong leadership, relationship management and interpersonal skills
• Very good communication, business writing and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and influencing skills.
• Well-developed problem solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity

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JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the role is to monitor, record, advise and report on all financial related transactions on the Assets that belong to parties of the joint venture. The successful candidate will be an active member of the Finance team and play an integral role in the overall success of the Accounting and Finance department. The Joint Venture Accountant will report to the Finance Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Validation of JV project payments and entries into project accounts with the Contract Administrator, Cost Accountant and Accounts Payable Manager.
• Validation of JV Project inflows with Production Team and Treasury Operations.
• Preparation of JV financial performance reports on monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Monitor and ensure the efficiency and accuracy of internal reporting systems for the purpose of joint venture partner reporting.
• Lead the preparation, and presentation of SUBCOM, TECOM and OPCOM financial briefs in line with JOA.
• Interaction with Project Managers and Technical Operations, for status updates on JV projects and ensure financial performance reports correctly reflect activities.
• Lead the monthly finance performance review meetings with JV partner representatives.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of all JV reports for ease of retrieval.
• Coordinate the process of audit of the JV financial accounts when required by the JV partner.
• Coordinate and prepare Annual Work Program and Budget (WP&B) for the JV in line with JOA.
• Prepare reconciliation reports of joint venture partner balance sheet accounts
• Tracking and reporting of updates on statutory requirements for JVs.
• Implementation of internal and external auditors’ recommendations on IV administration and reporting.
• Coordinate, prepare, and submit monthly cash calls to the partner, and attend cash call meetings as scheduled.
• Assisting the Finance Manager on other special assignments as m. be required from time to time.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate must possess the following:

• BSc in Accounting, Finance or any related field.
• Professional accreditation (ACA, ACCA) is an advantage.
• Master’s degree is desirable.

DESIRED ATRRIBUTES

• Minimum of 6-8 years of cognate experience in an upstream oil & gas accounting.
• Joint Venture Accounting, supervisory experience. collection and partner dispute resolution
• Working knowledge of Joint Venture agreements
• Ability to analyze AP issues and provide resolution to pertinent parties internally and externally.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Solid understanding of full-cycle oilfield capital activities and production practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong attention to detail.

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Project/Operations Accountant will be responsible for Project accounting and reporting for assigned facilities and wells for Company`s operated assets.

This role shall develop a cost tracking model that provides Corporate Finance, Management and JV partners’ reasonable estimate of project costs at any point in time.

In carrying out the duties, the post holder will ensure that statutory, regulatory, governance, IFRS reporting requirements and best industry project accounting practices are compiled with.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide day to day support to the project team in the implementation of assigned projects.
• Good understanding of contract terms related to assigned projects/operations, including internal cost allocation model.
• Develop robust daily cost tracking template that is transparent and easy to understand by non-finance persons.
• Responsible for preparing annual project budget (internal, and JV) in prescribed format with supporting schedules.
• Responsible for preparing, presenting, and reviewing monthly, quarterly and annual costs to the JV partner and for securing JV performance approval.
• Responsible for providing required cost/financial information to the Project Manager/Team and management of the company and meeting all set deadlines; ensuring that all output from the company are of the highest standard.
• Responsible for reviewing all project related vendor/supplier invoices to ensure that payments are made for work done and per contracts.
• Ensure proper coordination of financial transactions related to assigned projects at multiple locations to ensure that accrued expenses at month Lad reflect actual benefits received.
• Carry out timely reconciliation of project costs upon completion; and fully reconcile assigned Balance Sheet Accounts.
• Design and implement effective system of controls to safeguard purchased goods/spares that are stored at multiple locations.
• Responsible for providing guidance to the project team on finance and accounting matters and ensuring these are complied with in Company`s business.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• The candidate is expected to possess minimum of First degree and recognised professional accounting qualifications with relevant post qualification oil and gas experience; he/she must demonstrate in-depth knowledge and experience of project accounting.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTE:

• The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, analytical, organised, a good communicator and team player, and be able to work with multiple issues. Sound knowledge of industry standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office is essential.