Job Description : Head of Accounts

Sterling Oil & Gas - Lagos, Nigeria

About the Role:

Sterling Oil & Gas, Nigerias 3rd largest Oil Producer with 26,000 Nationals & 3,500 Indian Expats, is seeking a dynamic and seasoned Head of Accounts to lead multi-entity financial operations, ensure robust compliance, and drive financial excellence across our Oil & Gas value chain.

This is a key leadership role for an experienced finance professional with deep expertise in accounting, reporting, taxation, and internal controls within Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Refinery / Power / Metals & Mining / EPC environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

- Lead end-to-end accounting operations (GL, AP, AR, Payroll, Fixed Assets, Inventory, Intercompany).

- Ensure accurate monthly/quarterly/year-end closing & financial statements (IFRS/GAAP).

- Drive MIS reporting, variance analysis, and management dashboards.

- Strengthen accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity.

Compliance, Audit & Controls:

- Ensure compliance with VAT/GST, Corporate Tax, Withholding Tax & other regulatory requirements.

- Lead statutory, internal & tax audits with zero major observations.

- Establish and monitor Internal Financial Controls & SOPs.

Working Capital & Cash Flow:

- Manage banking, vendor payments, receivables, reconciliations & treasury operations.

- Improve DSO/DPO, cash forecasting, and project cost controls.

- Optimize inventory valuation & project accounting.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

- Lead, mentor & develop accounting teams across sites.

- Collaborate with Projects, Operations, Procurement, HR & top leadership.

- Drive a culture of performance, transparency & accountability.

ERP, Systems & Process Excellence:

- Drive automation and ERP/SAP efficiency.

- Ensure strong system controls, data accuracy & process standardization.

- Implement digital dashboards for real-time financial insights.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Chartered Accountant mandatory

- 25-30 years of experience in Accounts, Finance, Controllership

- Strong exposure to Oil & Gas / LNG / Petrochemical / Refinery / EPC / Power / Metals & Mining / Fertilizer

- Expertise in IFRS/GAAP, Taxation, Audit & ERP (SAP/Oracle)

- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management & communication skills

Key Attributes:

- High integrity & financial discipline

- Detail-oriented & process-driven

- Strong analytical mindset

- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

- Strategic thinking + hands-on execution capability

Expat Perks & Benefits (for India Nigeria relocation):

Compensation & Financial Benefits

- Highly competitive USD-based salary

- Annual performance bonus

- Salary protection & tax structuring support

Living & Lifestyle

- Fully furnished expat accommodation

- Food allowance / meal facilities

- Company car + driver

- Comprehensive medical insurance (self + family)

Travel & Mobility

- Bi-Annual home country trip

- Work permit & visa processed by company

- Airport pickup/drop & local mobility support

Safety & Security

- Secure housing in expat zones

- 247 security & emergency response

- Local SIM, mobile allowance & support team

Additional Perks

- Learning & leadership development opportunities

- Exposure to global Oil & Gas operations

- Family support services for relocation

Interested professionals may connect directly with:

Shekar Tamutkar - Lead Talent Acquisition
Call/WhatsApp: +234-9059294421 / +91-8660035634