Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Finance

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 27, 2026

Business Unit:

Finance

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

WE ARE HIRING FINANCIAL PROFESSIONALS

We are seeking talented and driven individuals for the following roles:

• Finance Advisor
• Finance Analyst
• Finance Advisor - Insurance
• Finance Advisor - Treasury Operations

JOB PURPOSE

Join our world‑class Finance Operations team supporting Shell Companies in Nigeria, leveraging on cutting edge technology and top quartile technical skills. You will contribute to the integrity, accuracy, and insightfulness of our financial data, ensuring that our business decisions are timely, informed, and value‑driven.

This role demands strong attention to detail, analytical depth, and the ability to connect day‑to‑day data with the broader business narrative. You may work in one or across multiple Finance Operations areas, including Business Reporting and Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Expenditure, Revenue, Treasury, Governance, Risk Management, and Assurance amongst others. You will also serve as an in‑team subject matter expert, supporting your immediate team and the wider Finance Operations community.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

You will function in one of the following operational areas:

1. Business Finance

• Cash Management
• Budget Performance Monitoring
• Workplan & Budget Analysis and Latest Estimates
• Ledger Entries and cost allocation
• Management Information reporting
• SAP Cost Object Maintenance
• Requisition to Pay Finance Support
• Assets under Construction and Difference in Exchange reviews

2. Expenditure

• Payroll Processing
• Statutory Compliance
• Vendor Relations
• Invoice Processing
• Indirect Tax & Transfer Pricing
• Disbursement audit and Treasury Operations

3. Revenue

• Hydrocarbon entitlement computations
• Customer Billings
• Receipt allocation
• Receivables Management

4. Reporting and Analysis

• Group reporting
• Statutory account preparation
• Financial Statement Latest Estimates
• Financial Accounting for JVs & PSCs
• Fixed Assets accounting
• Reconciliations
• Working capital Management
• Systems Review and Improvement (SAP/BW)

5. Treasury

• Cash Forecasting
• Counterparty Risk Management
• Fund Management operations
• Payment processing
• Card transaction management

6. Governance & Risk Assurance

• Sox compliance
• Controls Review and registration
• Disbursement Audit
• Incident reporting

7. Planning, Budgeting & Management Information Reporting

• Management Information Reporting/Dashboards
• Reporting Template Maintenance and Standardization
• Report automation using Macros and Visual Basic
• Master and transaction data integrity and availability
• Business Plan upload and update
• Budget approval and cost recovery process support

8. Insurance

• Advise on insurance issues in Contracts
• Review insurance/indemnity clauses and handle queries from customers on insurance provisions.
• Support the development, monitoring and continuous evaluation of insurance strategies to ensure optimal coverage and implement Nigerian content Directives on insurance.
• Actively participate in the arrangement and administer efficient Insurance Programme to protect the Shell people, assets and liabilities that result from the activities of the Shell Companies in Nigeria (SCiN).
• Arrange Construction All Risks Projects Insurance.
• Manage and optimize relationship with Partners/Regulatory Authorities on Risk & Insurance issues, Local Insurers and brokers, foreign underwriters, and Loss adjusters.
• Lead negotiations with Partners/Regulatory Authorities to achieve desired outcome.
• Ensure timely settlement of valid insurance claims.
• Prepare and monitor the Insurance budget and achieve cost-efficiency of Insurance programme.
• Create and promote insurance awareness applicable to SCiN operations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional Accounting or Insurance Qualification
• 3 to 6 years post-graduation work experience in accounting or finance Analyst or insurance role and good understanding of financial concepts and standards
• A deep understanding of the impact of external trends and competition and its impact on the Oil & Gas Business
• Experience with contracting principles, processes and negotiation including handling of tenders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, articulate, initiate and deliver high-impact value propositions, overcoming political and organizational barriers
• Initiation of or participation in cross-Business/Function and/or external collaborative efforts that significantly benefit the bottom line
• Excellent team player with demonstrated ability to contribute positively to team dynamics, with a balanced focus on delivery, development, and personal life
• High ethical standards, integrity, a personal culture of maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information and of compliance to organizational policies and procedures

Experience in one or more of the following is an added advantage:

• Use of SAP and Business Warehouse or other ERP and MI systems
• Management Information and reporting
• Stakeholder management and negotiation
• Treasury Management and Operations or banking experience
• Financial Accounting, Controlling and Reporting
• Audit practice and/or Assurance services
• Development of Management Information solutions using macros and Visual Basic Application
• ERP and Management Information systems change management experience

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Our Shared Service Centre, Shell Nigeria Support Services Limited (SNSS) is focused on driving operational excellence in process management with roles in Functional Operations activities. We enable Shell Companies in Nigeria to operate competitively in a dynamic business environment. We are looking for high performing, experienced and skilled individuals with the drive to create significant business impact.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WHY JOIN SHELL?

An innovative place to work

There's never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you'll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future - whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we're nurturing an inclusive environment - one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential...

We're creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we'll take it from there.

We're closing the gender gap - whether that's through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We're striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We're huge advocates for career development. We'll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Please note that this is a pipeline advertisement designed for future openings.

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