Energy Manager at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

Energy Manager at PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria. Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria has been operating in Nigeria since 1953 through its predecessor firms of Coopers & Lybrand and Price Waterhouse. We’re one of the leading professional services firms in the country with offices in Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, over 1000 staff and 31 resident partners.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Energy Manager

Job ID: 318494WD
Location: Lagos
Line of Service: Assurance
Industry/Sector: Energy, Utilities and Resources
Specialism: Assurance
Management Level: Manager

Job Description & Summary

• A career within External Audit services, will provide you with the opportunity to provide a range of Assurance services and business advice to a variety of clients from small, fast growing clients to large entities. Our clients are often well known brands and many have broad international reach. We focus on using the latest technology to reduce the level of manual testing ensuring you’ll focus on the most valuable areas of client service and on enhancing corporate governance and the reliability of our clients’ information.
• To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
• As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
  • Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.
  • Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.
  • Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.
  • Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
  • Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
  • Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.
  • Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.
  • Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.
  • Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.
  • Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.
  • Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate engagement teams on financial audits of Energy, Utilities & mining companies using International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
• Lead accounting Advisory and other Assurance Engagements.
• Serve as effective liaison and representative between the firm and the client.
• Work harmoniously and productively within a team; providing necessary supports to superior and motivate less experienced team members to deliver their work in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Exercise sound judgment by making decisions throughout the engagement, including assessment of engagement risks, design and selection of audit procedures necessary to arrive at a desired level of assurance, and evaluation of documentation and audit evidence received.
• Preparation and 1st level review of complex consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Work with partners and engagement managers regarding project management, including scheduling, staffing, and the engagement budget.
• Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
• Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
• Demonstrate professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Degree
• ACA / ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Must be working or have worked in a consulting/Audit firm with 6- 8 years professional experience in external audit of organizations in the Energy, Utilities & Mining sector
• Have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory pronouncements that are applicable to Energy, Utilities & Mining companies
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximize growth potential)
• A passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organizational abilities
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• Possess the ability and maturity to resolve conflicts on engagements
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to perform and deliver on multiple commitments concurrently with ease and professionalism.

Desirable Skills:

• Strong team-working
• Ability to delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results
• Ability to develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current trends in the business area.
• Ability to review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy, and relevance.
• Good listening skills.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20%

Application Closing Date

22nd April, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online