Finance Advisor

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Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

Business unit:

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Shell Nigeria Business Operations (SNBO) is recruiting several Finance Advisor roles that support different parts of the Business as the core of the role. Additionally, these roles are also part of the Finance Advisor pool where projects are allocated based on business opportunities/projects and individual development needs. The roles are:


Finance Advisor Accounts Payable
Assistant Finance Controller
Finance Advisor- Bonga South West Aparo (BSWA)


Additionally, there are some roles specific to Treasury management, of funding requirements, and financial reporting. Relevant banking experience will be desirable.

Where you Fit In:

Our Shared Service Centre, Shell Nigeria Business Operations (SNBO) is focused on driving operational excellence in process management with roles in Functional Operations and Advisory. We enable Shell Exploration and Production Companies in Nigeria to operate competitively in a dynamic business environment. We are looking for high performing, experienced and skilled individuals with the drive to create significant business impact.

What’s the role?

Finance Advisors serve as the face of Finance for opportunities or challenges prioritized based on value and risk across Shell Companies in Nigeria. They are responsible for the delivery of Finance capability required to support a set of clearly defined business outcomes across multiple activities/assets, leveraging cutting edge technology to deliver. It requires laser sharp attention to detail coupled with an ability to zoom out and see the big picture.

Accountabilities:


Deliver the full suite of Finance support autonomously and coordinate the involvement of finance specialists including tax, treasury, accounting and commercial finance.
Independently ensure that a proper functioning control framework is in place and that risks are properly understood, reflected and managed.
Independently ensure value and risks are made transparent and understood in both decision making and in performance management.
Ensure a fit for purpose performance management system is in place.
In activities where Finance Operations and the Business act together to deliver, the Advisor will lead/initiate structural improvement projects with clear accountabilities for own and team delivery.
Actively look for opportunities to reduce non-value adding Finance activity (e.g. demand management).
Engage external stakeholders on finance elements for cost approvals.


The Assistant Finance Controller will be focused on Shell’s Nigeria pension funds. This role will lead the preparation and submission of monthly statutory financial statements to the pension regulator (PenCom),

co-ordinating the annual statutory financial audits and maintaining oversight on the administration of the Thrift and Loan Fund. He/she contributes to the development and implementation of financial/operational strategy and budgets for SNCPFA and the property team and supports the monitoring of control systems designed to preserve investment property assets. The right candidate will act in the absence of the SNCPFA Finance Controller. The role’s accountabilities are Treasury Management, Accounting & Reporting, Financial Controls & Risk Management, and Business Performance Management.

What we need from you?


Professional Accounting Qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 4 years post-graduation work experience in accounting or Finance Advisor roles.
Business performance management.
Management Information and reporting (Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems).
Financial Accounting and Controlling.
Experience in Audit practice and/or Assurance services.
Finance process excellence.
Project Management lead experience.
For Treasury Advisor role - relevant banking experience including but not limited to Treasury operations, corporate finance, project Finance.
A deep understanding of the impact of external trends and competition and its impact on the Oil & Gas Business.
Stakeholder management and negotiation skills - Ability to boldly challenge the Business/Function to think through strategic issues and value opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to identify, articulate, initiate and deliver high-impact value propositions, overcoming political and organizational barriers.
Initiation of or participation in cross-Business/Function and/or external collaborative efforts that significantly benefit the bottom line.
Logical yet innovative approach to problem solving.
Working in a multinational corporation.
Should be excellent team players with demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team dynamics, with a balanced focus on delivery, development and personal life.
Must have high ethical standards, integrity, a personal culture of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and of compliance to organizational policies and procedures.


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COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies with over 90,000 employees in more than 70 countries and territories. In the US, we have operated for over a century and are a major oil and gas producer onshore and in the Gulf of Mexico, a recognized innovator in exploration and production technology, and a leading manufacturer and marketer of fuels, natural gas and petrochemicals. We deliver energy responsibly; operate safely with respect to our neighbours and work to minimize our environmental impact. We are in search of remarkable people who will thrive in a diverse and inclusive work environment to deliver exciting projects locally and globally. People who are passionate about exploring new frontiers. Innovators and pioneers. People with the drive to help shape our future. Because remarkable people achieve remarkable things.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…


We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.


A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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