Financial Services and JV acquisition of Oil & Gas properties in Southern Saskatchewan and Alberta. .

• Have a detailed understanding of IFRS and Nigerian GAAP and ability to offer alternative accounting practices. • Responsible for the financial statements of several legal entities as well as monthly reporting to Nexen Energy ULC. and the Managing Director in Lagos.• Ensure obligations regarding our production sharing contracts are fulfilled in a timely manner including payment of cash call requests.• Present financial results to the Board of Directors of relevant legal entities at the quarterly board meetings. • Coordinate and prepare the Annual Operating Plan for Nigeria.• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the Nigerian Government are followed including proper filing of entity documents on a yearly basis, and payment of all taxes and levies in accordance with legislation.• Co-ordinate and oversee all government and statutory audits.• Assist with Joint Venture Contract interpretation and negotiations.• Be an active member of the Finance Committee for the non operated JVs.•The position also requires the performance of the Managing Director's operational duties while he travels outside the country.• Ensure that the day to day operations of the Lagos office are performed in accordance with Nexen policies and procedures, and that all assets in the care of Nigeria management are safe and secure.• Support the business needs of the Nigeria management team.• Participate in discussions regarding policies for the Lagos office with the Managing Director. • Help oversee the security needs of the facilities in Nigeria as well as movement of staff arriving and departing the country.• Finance role on the Nigeria Crisis Management Plan.• Liaise with the government and partners as needed.• Set the strategic direction of the department: includes annual goal and objectives setting and subsequent monitoring.• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the national employees.• Liaise with the various Finance client groups in Calgary and Uxbridge.