Head of Group Internal Control, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Lead at a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company

Vacancies: Head of Group Internal Control, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Lead

Our client is a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company, with operated and non-operated producing assets in OMLs and Marginal Fields, including oil and gas facilities and gas transport pipelines in Nigeria

Due to continuous growth in the past years and to further enhance its operational effectiveness, the Company is seeking highly motivated and result-oriented professionals to take up various responsibilities as follows:

Position:     Head of Group Internal Control, (Internal Audit, Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Compliance)

(“Head of Group Control”) – ES00604

Reporting to the Group Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for independent review and assessment of the internal control framework, and oversee the activities of the internal audit consultant. He/she will monitor and maintain the risk management matrix and the quarterly risk reporting activities across the Company. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Have overall accountability for establishing an appropriate internal control framework and for its successful implementation across the Company.
• Take full responsibility for on-going compliance checking with the internal control framework and raising issues and recommendations to the Group CFO and other members of the executive management team as needed.
• Be accountable for monitoring balance sheet integrity in line with policies and procedures defined by the Group Financial Controller, raising issues and recommendations to the Group CFO, Group Financial Controller and Financial Controller, Nigeria, as needed.
• Manage the day-to-day relationship with our internal audit consultant in Nigeria and London, Also support the development of the annual internal audit plan for the Group CFO and Audit Committee approval.
• Lead the development of the risk management plan and the risk management processes across the Company.
• Lead the corporate governance activities across the Group.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• A good first degree from a reputable institution.
• A higher degree, preferably an MBA will be an advantage.
• Qualified Chartered Accountant with internal audit and risk management experience preferably in an E and P company.
• Strong accounting and control skills.
• Working knowledge and experience of Corporate Governance practices and their successful implementation in different countries.

Position:     Risk Management, Governance and Compliance Lead – ES00605

Reporting to the Head of Group Control, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Governance and Compliance, the successful candidate will monitor and maintain the risk management plans, processes, register and reporting activities across the Company. He/she will monitor corporate governance across the Company for compliance with various Acts, including the Nigerian Anti-Corruption Legislation. Specifically, the candidate will:

• Support the Head of Group Control in monitoring corporate governance activities across the Group.
• Assist the Head of Group Control to monitor compliance across the Group, including joint ventures.
• Support the annual certification process and help create cultural awareness and compliance through a variety of processes and practices.

Qualifications, experience and attributes

• A good first degree from a reputable institution.
• A higher degree, preferably an MBA will be an advantage.
• 10 years’ relevant risk management, corporate governance and compliance experience.
• Knowledge of joint ventures and how to influence effective risk management, corporate governance and compliance.
• Working knowledge and experience of corporate governance practices and their successful implementation in different countries.

How to Apply:

To apply please quote the appropriate reference number as the subject of your e-mail and send your current curriculum vitae (prepared as a word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees who are knowledgeable about your professional achievements and abilities to us at recruitment@ng.kpmg.com on or before 8^th November 2011.

All application will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.