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Weatherford Oil and Gas Jobs in Port Harcourt, 30th September 2014
Weatherford is one of the largest diversified upstream oilfield service
companies in the world. Our global network includes more than 67,000
people, 1000 service bases, 87 manufacturing facilities, and 16
technology and training centers in more than 100 countries.
Our products and services span the lifecycle of a well, including
drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention. The
Company's range of production-enabling technologies include evaluation
services, directional drilling services, controlled pressure drilling
(CPD®) systems, cased hole completion systems, expandable technologies,
intelligent completion technologies, production optimization systems
and all major forms of artificial lift.
Weatherford is seeking to recruit for the below position of:
Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Location: Port Harcourt
Ref Code: 45875
Business Unit: Supply Chain
Job Purpose
- Will assist the Logistics Controller in the handling of the daily logistics for Nigeria re import and export consignments
- Focus will be on the successful handling of the importation of
inbound Weatherford materials and spares for ongoing projects ensuring
that imports are processed by the appointed inport agent in compliance
with company international code of conduct as well as
local/international anti-corruption laws
- Following instructions of the Logistics Controller process as
part of the import procedure manage Form M import notifications and
expedite RAR's from Pre Inspection/Trade Assurance agencies based in
Nigeria.
- Monitor duty payments to Nigerian customs via the banking system
expediting duty payments on DDP consignments with weekly reporting to
the Logistics Controller.
- As directed by the Logistics Controller implement cost saving measures to reduce shipment cost.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Logistics Controller in the coordination of import
and export consignments, focusing' on imports improving lead times in a
compliant manner
- Assist as directed in the generation and capture of revenue by
cost control within area of responsibility and ensuring that invoices
are processed speedily
- Maintain customs documentation re import and export records, and
will be expected to contribute to the successful passing of internal
and external audits
- Assist in the daily liaison between Weatherford and its
appointed import agent in Nigeria, as directed by the Logistics
Coordinator.
- Participate in stock checks and other Asset Control measures as directed by the Logistics Coordinator.
- Ensure that custom broker invoices are thoroughly checked against rates structure and TLA's that are in place make sure
- Prepare freight vendor performance reporting, as well as
reporting to Logistics Controller all non-conformance issues on a
monthly basis.
- Track all Weatherford shipments and provision of update on a weekly basis.
- Actively participate in all QHSE activities and promote good housekeeping.
Qualifications
- Good university degree.
- Good computer skills.
Experience/Competencies:
- Minimum of 1year experience within the oil and gas, with
logistics experience or training, gained from working in customs
clearing and freight forwarding environment.
- Educated to good university level standard
- Should have logistics and custom based knowledge
- Experience of Microsoft Software, i.e. Word, Excel.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Must have good numeric and literacy skills.
- Must have good organizational skills and the ability to maintain records and log events efficiently.
- Must have good communication skills.
- Supervisory / Leadership skills.
- Knowledge of logistics and supply chain management
- Good knowledge of company policies.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Port Harcourt
Ref Code: 45854
Business Unit: Supply Chain
Job Purpose
- The Holder is to ensure that all supplies are made in a
compliant manner in accordance with the Federal Corrupt and Practices
Act or FCPA.
- He will also play active part in the stores activities ensuring
that material is managed in the most effective manner both in terms of
cost and service level. To make sure Goods received are correct with the
right paperwork.
- The Job holder is responsible for ensuring that all Weatherford
requirements and procedures relating to health, safety, environment and
quality of materials are rigorously adhered to, and to also ensure that
all contractors comply with these policies and procedures.
- The principal responsibility of the Procurement/Store Officer is
to support the activities that revolve around the purchase of materials
for the base or offshore use.
- Also responsible for the general coordination of the store activities.
- Making sure that the goods supplied are of proper quality; MSDS
data sheet cards issued in the case of lubricants being received, and
certificate of conformity issued for slings.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive all requisitions for Local Procurement as well as services
- Achieve and record cost savings
- Ensure that the items requested for are properly detailed in order to avoid receiving the wrong goods.
- Actively participate in the setting up of Frame Agreements when and where required..
- Collate market survey price
- Raise LPO’s to successful vendors, also monitor that the good
are delivered within two days of the issuance of the Purchase Order.
- Liase with Vendors and End user to ensure that correct materials specification is provided.
- Generate Reports as required by the Supply Chain Manager .
- Maintain an updated LPO log which enables us track and monitor all LPO's issued.
- Keep an updated record of LPO's issued with all relevant documents in the event of an audit.
- Advise the Supply chain Manager on ways and means to reduce cost.
- Set up frame Agreement and coordinating activities with the supply base, when and where required.
- Ensure that the storekeeper keeps track of his min- max balance, which will enable him forecast ahead.
- Ensure that all store processes are adhered to and according to procedure.
- Play active part in physical inventory of store materials
- Actively participate in appraisal performance reviews of commodity buyers with supply chain management
- To assist other departments in meeting their goals and objectives as directed
- Provide Technical and commercial assistance to the end user
- To participate in and to meet the goals of all training allotted to you
- Any other duties that are deemed required by the Supply Chain Manager.
Qualifications
- B.Sc., Good computer skills, Knowledge of company policies and knowledge of endeca.
- Qualification covering competency objectives of Local Procurement Coordinator.
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 year experience in Supply Chain Management.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Being proactive
- The ability to communicate with peers and Managers.
- Good customer and employee interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skill, especially in English.
- Literate on computer software's; Excel, word, Power point, Outlook.
Job Title: Compliance Analyst
Location: Port Harcourt
Ref Code: 45857
Business Unit: Business Support Services- Finance
Job Purpose
- Responsible for planning and executing work relating to Sarbanes Oxley (Sox) compliance, Internal Audit and other reviews.
- Also responsible for process improvement and re-engineering within the Finance Team.
- This position will have extensive interactions with other
departments, including the Corporate Office, the Nigeria management
team, and other WFT entities.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the WFT Corporate SOx compliance processes in the Country.
- Plan and execute the performance of work relating to compliance reviews.
- Provide guidance to process owners in executing controls identified in business processes.
- Ensure all business functions understand and comply with business policies, procedures and controls.
- Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures.
- Distribute SOX flowcharts and communicate any updates made to the flowcharts to the relevant key control owners.
- Request evidence of the control execution within a timely manner from the key control owners.
- Review all key control evidence collected to ensure proper execution and documentation
- Maintain files with key control execution evidence.
- Design and prepare materials focusing on key business risks and emerging risks for the Controller.
- Coordinate and assume accountability for specific segments of audits/projects
- Prepare and submit reports on the results of audits; recommend
improvements in policies and procedures where applicable. Identify
processes that require improvement or re-engineering.
- Maintain regular communication with Internal Audit and Corporate
Compliance related to SOx control execution status and other reviews.
- Submit key control execution evidence to Internal Audit on a regular basis.
- Prepare timely responses to Internal Audit inquires.
- Coordinate Internal and External Audit work and requests relating to reviews and testing of processes.
- Act as a liaison between Internal Audit and the Business Unit.
- Carry out any other duties that may be required from time to time, at the direction of the Controller.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years industry experience in similar environment.
- Knowledge/experience of Sarbanes Oxley and other SEC requirements.
- Big 4 experience
- Experienced in US GAAP and IFRS accounting.
Experience/Competence/Skills/Knowledge:
- Ability to handle large volumes of information and reports.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexible and adaptable to fast-moving changes.
- Ability to use initiative, judgment and work with minimum supervision.
- Must be proactive, and continually looking for improvements and efficiencies in the business and within the F&A function.
- Strong knowledge and experience in accounting practice and theory.
Job Title: Product line Analyst
Ref No: 45873
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Business Unit: Business Support Service- Finance
Work location: Local hire
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger
Accounts for assigned product lines. This position is accountable for
the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation
of the accounts and related schedules for assigned product lines.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain monthly general ledger, including accruals schedules
for assigned product lines in line with GAAP to ensure smooth Month-end,
quarter-end and year-end closing.
- Monthly analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts,
reporting any variances, wrongly captured costs to the Finance Manager,
Financial Controller and Product Line Managers.
- Prepare & input journal entries (monthly, adjusting, recurring)
- Prepare Quarterly balance sheet and P&L Fluctuation Analysis
- Prepare Monthly expense variance analysis reports for assigned product lines
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance with SOx and internal policies.
- Interfacing with Product Line Managers and explaining the product line P&L to them and answering their queries.
- Prepare audit working papers for assigned Product lines during external/internal audits
- Assist in special projects
- Other duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager or the Finance Controller
Qualifications
- B.Sc Accounting
- Professional qualifications progression will be an added advantage
Experience/Competence/Skills/Knowledge:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong technical accounting background
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the
organization.
- Strong understanding of the accounting cycle.
- Intermediate level of Excel and Word skills.
- Good computer knowledge and excel proficiency
- Head and heart focused on the job
Job Title: Intercompany Accountant
Ref No: 45599
Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Business Unit : Business Support Services - Finance
Internation/Local: Local hire
Job Purpose:
This position is responsible for the maintenance of general ledger
Accounts for assigned product lines. This position is accountable for
the timely preparation of monthly journal entries and the reconciliation
of the accounts and related schedules for assigned product lines.
Responsibilities:
- Handle all intercompany transactions, accounting, confirmations
and reconciliations.the process must be completely timely and at a high
level of accuracy.
- Record intercompany journal entries to clear intercompany
transactions with other WFT affiliates and maintain intercompany
accounts on a monthly basis
- Review/monitor intercompany accounts, i.e. invoicing and payables
- Ensure intercompany accounting policies, processes and operating
procedures are clearly defined, in line with WFT policies, up to date
and documented
- Accurate and detailed review of intercompany billings and purchases, including inventory and non-inventory activity
- Ensure compliance with Transfer Pricing policies, including
thorough review/research of intercompany mark-ups on both billings and
purchases of inventory and non-inventory intercompany transactions
- Analyze intercompany balances with other WFT affiliates and
coordination of intercompany wire payments and intercompany settlements
to comply with WFT and/or statutory requirements
- Resolve Intercompany Accounting related issues and disputes or escalate as required
- Other duties as may be assigned by the AP and Intercompany Supervisor or the Financial Controller
- Month end review/adjustments of intercompany mismatches and
clearanceOther duties as may be assigned by the Finance Manager or the
Finance Controller
- Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by Line
Management within the timeframe specified in a safe and efficient manner
to meet business requirements, provided the instruction is reasonable
and you are capable and deemed competent to fulfil these.
Qualifications
- B. Sc Accounting
- Professional qualifications progression will be an added advantage
- First degree in Accounting
Working Experience & Skills required:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
- Strong technical accounting background
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including
ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout the
organization.
- Strong understanding of the accounting cycle.
- Intermediate level of Excel and Word skills.
Method of Application
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