Fresh Jobs at the FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company

IRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) is a Nigerian oil and gas exploration and production company. It was founded in 1999 and is focused on developing and operating oil and gas assets in Nigeria.

As an organization, FIRST E&P is deeply committed to being a leading Nigerian integrated execution vehicle in the upstream oil and gas sector.

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the fresh jobs at the FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company.

Financial Reporting Officer

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Finance Jobs
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Job Description:

• The Financial Reporting Officer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• This position plays a vital role in supporting strategic decision-making by providing insightful financial analysis and maintaining a robust control environment within the Company. The successful candidate will have a direct impact on the strength of the organization’s internal controls over financial reporting and overall success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and execution of month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities which include preparing accurate journal entries with supporting schedules, conducting thorough reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and ensuring strict adherence to established deadlines. 
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports showing the debt position of the organization, short term working capital positions, cash flow analysis and variance analysis comparing budget to actuals for management information. 
• Tracking all acquisitions and disposals of fixed assets, accurately calculating and recording depreciation expenses, periodic asset verification and maintaining organized and up-to-date fixed asset register. 
• Periodic testing of the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls which includes thorough documentation of existing controls, the diligent execution of testing procedures to assess their functionality of design and operating effectiveness, and the clear reporting of findings to ensure ongoing compliance and the effective mitigation of financial risks. 
• Preparation and audit of financial statements that conform to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and other local regulatory requirements.  
• Manage the execution of the associated statutory audit. Liaise with external auditors and ensure all audit requirements are prepared and available on a timely basis. 
• Analysing financial performance and contributing to medium and long-term business planning and forecasts 
• Managing the accounting process to ensure that all financial transactions are completely and accurately captured in the company’s books. 
• Ensure that finance processes and policies are up to date and adhered to by all employees on all company transactions. 
• Where requested provide financial input and advice to the Management Team on submissions to partners and third parties. 
• Staying abreast of latest industry trends and changes in the local regulatory landscape to ensure adherence new and updated regulations impacting the upstream oil and gas sector in Nigeria

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Candidate is expected to possess recognised professional accounting qualification with at least 5 years relevant post qualification experience preferably with some oil and gas exposure.
• The ideal candidate must be self-motivated, analytical, organised, a good communicator and be able to work with multiple issues. Sound knowledge of industry standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office is essential.

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Senior Quality & Materials Engineer

Job Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Engineering Jobs
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Job Description:

• The incumbent will be responsible for the delivery of Project and Asset Quality and Material engineering scope of works in the company’s projects organization, to develop and maintain pipelines & platforms in OML 83-85 field, as defined in the Company’s objectives by FIRST E&P Management. He will be responsible for developing all the required Quality Management systems and Materials /Corrosion management procedures. He will also engage and supervise/manage contractors to execute various aspects of the project, in keeping with the project’s contracting strategy and Company’s contracting policy/process.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the various Project Managers (Oil & Gas Processing Facilities, SURF & Platforms) in developing the overall plan that addresses the delivery of the scope of the existing PML 53 & 54 development projects and other future assets, to achieve commissioning of the project, by the date specified by Management.  
• Lead the projects Quality scope in line with the above plan:
• Fabrication, load out, transportation and installation of Wellhead/Drilling Platforms and all appurtenances.
• Engineering, procurement, upgrade, delivery to site and installation of MOPU plus FSO or FPSO
• Manufacturing, transportation to site and installation of SURF items – subsea flowlines/risers, umbilicals, Mid-Water Arch
• Hook-up, pre-commissioning and commissioning of the above facilities and systems, including Wells. 
• Lead the projects Materials scope in line with the above plan:
• Define and develop materials requirements on projects and existing Assets.
• Develop corrosion management systems for the entire Assets.
• Manage key stakeholders on whom project success depends; drawing on resources within and outside the company as may be necessary to support vendors’ delivery.
• Establish and implement a robust Change Management process that is consistent with the Company’s Change Management procedure
• Maintain a risk register and actively manage identified risks to protect investment value
• Supervise the activities and performance of the contractors and subcontractors through effective supervision and guidance, ensuring that technical queries are resolved without delay
• Close out all construction & installation aspects of the project upon completion (or interim completion) in line with the Company process.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A good university degree in engineering
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in oil and gas facilities engineering and project management.
• Ability to effectively interface with the Commercial, C&P and discipline engineers to execute an integrated project
• Experience in executing a world class project in a community/security sensitive terrain such as the offshore Niger Delta
• Candidate must have successfully participated in offshore production facilities and pipeline Projects in the past.
• Track record in construction, commissioning, and operation of onshore and offshore oil/gas facilities, including oil/gas transportation pipelines.
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Skil in local fabrication capabilities and resources and how to maximize them to achieve project timelines
• QA/QC Skill competency in projects delivery 

Technical Skills

• Ability to multitask, manage and resolve complex technical challenges and project interfaces
• Ability to generate good quality technical and progress reports 

Business Skills

• Ability to translate and articulate sound engineering solutions into the key business drivers, HSE, Cost and Quality 

Team Skills

• Interact and work effectively with other professionals in the company and in the project team, taking cognizance of individual abilities and competences  

Personal Skills

• Readily accept views and guidance from superiors and input from subordinates
• Demonstrate high level of oral and written skills (English), good listening ability, demonstrate personal initiative and ability to mentor subordinates.

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