🇳🇬 Job Vacancies @ Oando Plc – 4 Positions

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Head, Corporate Communications
2.) Corporate Development Manager, Mining & Infrastructure
3.) Internal Audit Supervisor (Systems)
4.) Enterprise Risk Management and Control Supervisor

Job Title: Head, Corporate Communications

Location: Lagos (Head Office)
Division/Department: Corporate Communications
Directly Reports to: Group CEO
Indirectly Reports to: CEO / COO, Oando Energy Resources, General Manager, Business Support Group
Supervises: Corporate Communications Manager

Job Summary

• The Head, Corporate Communications leads the Corporate Communications department and supports the efforts of the Group CEO to create awareness about and positive affinity towards the ‘Oando’ brand and its subsidiary companies.
• He / she is responsible for determining how public perception of the Company is best influenced, shaped, and managed to support the attainment of the Group’s brand aspirations, business growth and operating efficiency. He / she defines and leads the development of a Communications Strategy. In addition, he / she uses established media relationships to protect the brands reputation both locally and internationally.
• He / she will also be responsible for the envisioning, conceptualization, design, development and delivery of systems, structures, processes, and policies to guide Corporate Communication efforts across the entire Group.
• The role has strong cross-functional interaction with a high level of visibility and impact within the business.
• He / she will be instrumental in using internal communications as a tool to inform, connect, inspire, and bring the different parts of the organization together across multiple divisions and geographies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Accountable for defining / updating the Vision for Corporate Communications and for ensuring continued alignment with the overall Group Vision, strategic direction and imperatives facing each business entity.
• Accountable for the development of a Communications Strategy that makes use of all facets of marketing communications to build brand equity.
• Accountable for continuous evaluation of the brand, its corporate actions and its operating environment oversee development of scenario planning to identify potential risks related to the Company’s brand image, and that of its entities, possible interventions, and expected outcome / impact.
• Accountable for Corporate Communications planning and budgeting efforts to ensure they are aligned to support the attainment of the Company’s corporate objectives and are justified vis-à-vis revenues and growth estimates.
• Provide direction for Group wide structures, systems and processes that enable the effective collation and dissemination of information to stakeholders.
• Direct the planning and execution of internal and external events on behalf of the Group and its business entities.
• Accountable for the development of Group-wide communication systems, policies and practices based on efficiency processes.
• Accountable for companywide compliance of communications models and templates.
• Direct Oando’s corporate storytelling in Nigeria and in international markets.
• Direct the proactive development of a pipeline of internal and external content to support brand build and brand affinity.
• Provide Corporate Communications counsel to Executive Management on communication strategy, engagement approach, tactics and timings for key projects and initiatives.
• Accountable for the origination of corporate communications briefs to support the achievement of the Company’s communication objectives.
• Formulate high level messaging and train key personnel to communicate effectively and consistently.
• Support Change Management efforts across the organization leveraging communication as a tool to inform, educate and motivate action.
• Drive employee engagement by creating and sharing communication that is capable of connecting, informing and inspiring internal stakeholders.
• Support efforts to develop a strong corporate culture and system of values across the organization through well-defined, properly structured and delivered culture change programs, working with Human Capital Management, Corporate Governance and Executive Management
• Review the strategic plans of the Group and its business entities and translate into brand building opportunities.
• Provide periodic updates and management reports to key internal stakeholders on specific Corporate Communications projects and initiatives.
• Through high level and continuous engagement manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholder groups.
• Direct the development and management of communication plans, programs, and activities both internally and externally.
• Work with the CEOs / COOs of individual business entities in the development and implementation of communication strategies that address entity pain points.
• Accountable for recommending best fit platforms (events) for Oando PLC’s executive management and the brand to be associated with in line with approved Events & Sponsorship strategy.
• Lead internal and external communication efforts to project OER as an indigenous upstream player with technical capacity and capabilities and the most desirable place to work and invest in.
• Lead image building efforts for OER Executive Management in support of repositioning OER and its workforce as experienced and technically sound.
• Manage communication efforts to support the Group’s Investor Relations drive including design and production of corporate material, event identification and participation, etc.
• Embed sustainability in our people development and external stakeholder conversations agendas.
• Perform other duties as may be required by the Company.

Key Performance Indicators

• Extent to which corporate communications and brand management strategies, plans and activities are driven by Group and entity corporate strategies
• Extent to which brand values, brand story and achievements are positively reinforced using internal communications, PR, digital media and events and sponsorship
• Quality and effectiveness of implemented internal and external communication efforts / activities
• Quantity and quality of mileage received on print, broadcast, and digital platforms
• Increase in positive perception and dialogue on internal and external platforms
• Brand recall and memorability
• Shift in brand associations
• Growth in employee engagement internally
• Improvement in employee affinity to brand
• Growth in internal brand ambassadors
• Cost effectiveness of solutions deployed
• Growth in followership across all Company social media platforms
• Growth in user engagement on all Company social media platforms
• Growth in internal social media brand ambassadors
• Timeliness of deliverables (task related)
• Effectiveness of partnerships with 3rd party Agencies and the media

Qualifications and Experience

• 1st Degree in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration or other relevant field.
• Have a global mindset, ideally with experience of working in multiple countries and/or in multicultural environments.
• An experienced and passionate marketing communications professional.
• A strategic understanding of both traditional and digital media and public relations
• Experienced and adept at corporate reputation and media management
• Must have - or be capable of - quickly establishing trusted relationships with Executive Management / Editors / Bureau Chiefs of news media.
• Exceptional writing communication skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, a succinct and compelling communicator.
• Experience working directly, engaging and influencing CEOs and other Executive Management.
• Demonstrates understanding of a multi-channel approach to employee engagement
• Experienced in leading CSR activity.
• Delivery-focused with proven experience in implementing CSR initiatives in a commercial / professional services environment.
• Strong project to program management skills with ability to operate as both a strategic thinker and internal business operator
• Understanding of leadership development and soft-skill training strategies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Corporate Development Manager, Mining & Infrastructure

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Entity: Oando Plc
Division/Department: Refinery & Terminals / Mining & Infrastructure
Reports to: CEO, Refinery & Terminals / CEO, Mining & Infrastructure

Job Summary

• The Corporate Development Manager, Mining & Infrastructure (CDM) is responsible for the corporate planning process, as well as identifying and prioritizing business opportunities to shape the Company’s strategic direction and drive organizational growth.
• The role entails the planning and overseeing of projects in the company, from initial ideation through to completion.
• The CDM position will also lead efforts to identify and establish viable opportunities to grow the Company’s profitability. Duties include market research, strategizing ideas to improve business operations and meeting with company executives to provide suggestions based on their analysis.
• The end goal is to provide strategic insights that help the decision-making process and align capital and resource allocation within the business budget.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic:

• Identifying, screening and prioritizing of opportunities to ensure a robust pipeline of engagements within the market.
• Reviewing of market & industry trends to develop business insights and evaluate the impact upon the Organization’s current and future performance.
• Execute all activities relating to merger and acquisition transactions undertaken by the Company.
• Supervises the execution of corporate finance led mandates and managing key relationships internally and externally.
• Supervises in building a compelling pitch, substantiated with high-level business plan and identify potential stakeholders.
• Keep track of key developments as well as best practices to continually identify new ideas, tools and trends that could provide opportunities.
• Isolate and focus on key risks and success drivers in prioritized opportunities.
• Building a compelling pitch, substantiated with high-level business plan and identify potential stakeholders.
• Applies business acumen to analyze raw data, assess quantitative and qualitative trends across strategic market segments.
• Assists in preparing a comprehensive competitor analysis, including financial metrics and differentiation.
• Performs other assigned duties as delegated by the CEO, Refinery & Terminals from time to time.

Operational:

• Develops plans, forecasts, and analyses for strategic initiatives and ad hoc projects, including new business lines/markets/products analysis, strategic decision-making in day-to-day operations, and other growth initiatives.
• Conduct research, and where necessary, due diligence with regards to potential buyers/investors / takeover targets for potential M&A activities.
• Defining project objectives, project scope, roles & responsibilities for mining and infrastructure projects.
• Defining resource requirements and managing resource availability & allocation – both internal and third party.
• Outlining a budget based on requirements and tracking costs to deliver project on budget.
• Preparing and managing a detailed project plan to schedule key project milestones, workstreams & activities.
• Tracking project and providing regular reports on project status to project team and key stakeholders.
• Managing and adjusting for any changes in project scope, schedule and / or budget.
• Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Managing the relationship and communication with the Company and all stakeholders, ensuring the project is delivered to their satisfaction.
• Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution.

Interphases:

• The CDM will report directly to the CEO, Refinery & Terminals / CEO, Mining & Infrastructure.
• The CDM will interphase amongst internal stakeholders (Technical, Legal and Governance, Corporate Communications teams, amongst others) to ensure synergy in the delivery of the company’s growth aspirations.
• The CDM will interphase amongst external stakeholders (consultants, partners, investors, contractors, etc.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely and accurate development of corporate performance reports vs. peers
• Quality, depth and adequacy of reports/papers developed or presented internally and externally.
• Timely and accurate development of project scope, plan and schedule.
• Submission of Weekly project status reports.
• Quality of Analysis, findings and recommendations.
• Relevant support to the CEO, Refinery & Terminals as the need arises.

Qualifications and Experience

• 1st Degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other related area from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and business valuation methodologies
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Power Point, Word, etc.

Key Behavioral Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate business strategies and complex financial information clearly and accurately to a variety of audiences both orally and through written material.
• Excellent people skills, with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
• High degree of independent judgment and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to manage projects independently and be a self-starter.
• Must have a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a desire to produce top level results.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Internal Audit Supervisor (Systems)

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Entity: Oando Plc and subsidiaries
Unit / Department: Internal Audit
Reports To: Group Internal Audit Manager

Job Summary

• The Internal Audit Supervisor (System) also participates in Joint Venture audits, Production Sharing Contract audits, fraud detection and investigations as may be required from time to time.

Job Specification
Strategic:

• Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems over the organization’s information technology environment are functioning as intended and will enable the organization’s objectives and goals to be met.
• Provide inputs and participate in the development of annual audit plan, support the Internal Audit Manager in the execution of all internal audit work.
• Hold an overall awareness and knowledge of every function within the entities, in terms of service area, business strategic direction, key deliverables and resources comprising financial, people and systems.
• Execute audit programs to provide independent assurance on achievement of business objectives and adequacies of their systems and controls and advise on improvements for both compliance with policies and best practice to generate efficiency.
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and responsiveness in accordance with Oando’s core values (TRIPP). Maintain high standards of staff conduct and integrity, and participate in the development and implementation of training needs for subordinates.

Operational:

• Support the Internal Audit Manager in preparing the annual risk assessment and internal audit plan for information technology, operational and financial reviews.
• Participate in the evaluation of information technology and business risks associated with strategic and operational objectives of the company.
• Participate in the development of audit programs, implementation of audit work programs and preparation of audit reports.
• Ensure efficient and effective execution of annual audit plan.
• Assist in tracking of audit recommendation implementation and perform follow-up procedures where needed.
• Supervise and review the work of Internal Audit Officers, guest auditors, including loan staff retained from external professional services firms.
• Maintain required audit documentation for each audit in accordance with the Oando Internal Audit Methodology and IIA standards.
• Coordinate with other audit, risk management and/or compliance functions in the company, as well as the company’s external auditors, particularly with respect to audit planning and knowledge sharing.
• Assist the Internal Audit Manager on internal investigations.
• Perform assigned tasks efficiently and ensure departmental metrics and performance indicators are achieved.
• Provide on-the-job training and development to subordinates and loaned staff
• Perform other activities as may be assigned by the Internal Audit Manager from time to time.
• Monitor compliance with the laid down policies, processes and procedures.
• Perform detailed systems review and complex analysis using CAATs tools.
• Review systems and procedures across all business areas and recommend improvements to existing processes and procedures, where appropriate.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills Required

• Knowledge of the Oil & Gas Industry
• Knowledge of business process, risks and Controls
• Functional and technical knowledge of Oracle ERP applications
• Knowledge of Risk Management and Internal Control Framework
• Experience in performing technical assessments and audits of network, operating systems, application security, as well as auditing IT processes
• Proficient in the use of ACL, Microsoft Excel, Access and Word
• Good project management skills
• High level of self-motivation, determination and confidence in your abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and divide your time between work and study.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Numeracy and a strong aptitude for mathematics.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and clear logical thinking.
• A keen interest in the financial system combined with excellent commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to deadlines, under pressure, and the willingness to put in the extra hours when needed.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel. PowerPoint).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report writing skills.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Percentage coverage of identified risk and controls
• Level of execution of the annual audit plan
• Timeliness of audit review and investigations
• Quality and timeliness of audit reports and updates
• Number of queries from the regulatory authorities and external audit reports
• Compliance with the Internal Audit Methodology.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Enterprise Risk Management and Control Supervisor

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time
Unit / Department: Enterprise Risk Management and Control
Reports To: Manager Enterprise Risk Management and Control Manager Purpose (Summarize briefly the major function and purpose of the position)

Job Summary
The Enterprise Risk Management and Control Supervisor under the direct supervision of the Enterprise Risk Management and Control Manager (ERM&C Manager) carries out the following key tasks towards the achievement of the overall departmental objectives;

• Identify and collate the organisation’s complete portfolio of risks
• Assess and evaluate these risks
• Monitor and analyze key risks
• Document /Update business processes
• Assess the operating and design effectiveness of internal controls ( including financial reporting controls) implemented to address identified risks - ensuring financial controls are appropriately designed – mitigating inherent risks, implemented and operating as designed.
• He/She is responsible for data gathering, measurement and analysis of financial, operational, strategic, and regulatory compliance risk in the organization in order to assess and ensure timely reporting of all issues noted for the ERM&C Manager’s consideration.

External Contacts:

• External Auditors
• JV Finance personnel – Subcom/Budget re-alignment

Scope of Responsibility & Accountability
Enterprise Risk Management:
Under the direct supervision of the ERM&C Manager,

• Provide inputs and participate in the development of annual risk plan and scheduled control reviews
• Support the ERM&C Manager in management and coordination of all risk management and control related activities.
• Execute approved risk programs and report findings for the ERM&C Manager’s review
• Provide monthly and quarterly risk reports for ERM &C Manager review
• Perform risk identification activities, document, assess/evaluate, and monitor risk inherent in existing activities,
• Review key risk indicators and trends.
• Periodically assess the operating effectiveness of business continuity and crisis management plans in place
• Provide input to the tracking and reporting of emerging risks and events (enterprise wide and project specific),
• Maintain enterprise risk registers and project specific risk registers updating when necessary
• Keep abreast of current and new regional, national and global risk related policies and governance pronouncements and regulations that apply to the organization and ensure local compliance
• Perform periodic risk assessment for monitoring risks
• Liaise with department heads on the adequacy of proposed actions in management of risk areas highlighted in risk and internal audit reports
• Follow up with process owners and function managers on implementation of action plans to ensure risk mitigation efforts are proceeding as required.
• Monitor and report on compliance with regulatory requirements
• Internal Control
• Work with the Business Managers (outside Finance) to review existing processes with a view to updating with ‘as is’ changes noted.
• Perform ICFR/ controls testing quarterly for design and operating effectiveness of controls embedded within the processes.
• Oversee quarterly remediation of all key control lapses noted from the ICFR reviews. Follow up with process owners to ensure all control remediation actions ( ICFR and External auditor’s noted control gaps) are implemented across the organisation.
• Execute scheduled control reviews with a view to provide assurance on adequacy of systems and controls and document report findings to ERM&C Manager for review
• Execute the documentation of operational processes (using narratives and process maps), maintain a register of these processes, track all process changes and re- engineer existing processes where and when required.
• Focus on continual process improvement, and rationalization of control measures to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of operations and realization of cost savings opportunities
• Work with internal audit, Governance/compliance functions in the company, as well as the company’s external auditors, particularly with respect to audit planning and knowledge sharing
• Work with staff to ensure enforcement of policies and procedures and compliance with the regulatory requirements.
• Assess and monitor all access rights for all staff.
• Perform review of segregation of duties at both the Oracle user and role level and report findings to ERM&C Manager controls

Key Performance Indicators:

• Quality of documentation and work papers
• Quality and timeliness of reports and updates
• Percentage completion of assigned tasks and risk planned activities
• Timeliness of remediation of external auditor’s reported control issues.

Essential Requirements

• A University Degree
• Good knowledge of risk management, internal control processes and auditing procedures
• A qualified Chartered accountant with a combined 4 - 6 years post-qualification experience in audit and risk management, covering;
• Experience in accounting and Financial Reporting (IFRS)
• Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley/C-Sox/ Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting requirements(ICFR)
• Good knowledge of the regulatory environment
• Audit and assurance experience

Key Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Good problem identification
• Good analytical skills
• Good organization skills to effectively meet deadlines
• Ability to interface with internal and external partners to carry out duties and achieve goals as assigned
• Good knowledge and understanding of oil and gas industry
• Good knowledge of financial reporting standards
• Ability to interpret financial statements
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to perform risk assessments and identify key business and financial risks
• Experience in conducting financial audits and SOX compliance audits of public and/or private companies
• Proficiency in presentation, spreadsheet word processing and Risk Management Reporting systems.
• Possess a sound knowledge of internal business processes
• Good understanding of corporate governance
• A good team player.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online