Job Vacancies at Sahara Group

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Performance Manager

Job ID: 339
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Accountabilities

• Manage Performance Cycle of the organization
• Build capability across business to enable compliance and correct execution of Performance Management tasks 
• Create awareness and build understanding of the principles of “Continuous Performance Management” 
• Ensure quality development plans are in place for all High Potential Employees and successors to Critical Roles 
• Collaborate with HR Project team to co-own all accelerated development program Review Talent & Career management policies and guidelines 
• Review Talent & Career Management initiatives 
• Support HRBPs and Line Managers to execute Talent 
• Review Meetings across Operating businesses 
• Regular monitoring of the career management process in the Group 
• Research and implement best practice in Talent & Career management across the Group 
• Develop & manage a healthy talent pool across the Group 
• Advise MDs of all the operating companies on Talent & Career matters 
• Manage mentoring process of key talents 
• Coordinate annual talent review sessions and translate into development plans 
• Hold career discussions for key talents across the Group 
• Implement succession planning peculiar to each operating company in the Group 
• Present periodic reports on Talent & Career management to the Board of Directors.

Requirements

• 7 years of Cognate experience, 4 of which should in Talent Management or Performance Management 
• Relevant professional HR Certification would be an added advantage
• Excellent communication and counselling skills with demonstrated ability to share knowledge
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills 
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills 
• Knowledge of people management and vendor management.

Application Closing Date: 23rd February, 2025; 11:59 PM.

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2.) Business Commercial Manager

Job Identification: 250
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Permanent

Accountabilities

• Contract Management: Responsible for reviewing existing contracts to identify upcoming renewals or amendments and negotiating contract terms with suppliers, customers, and stakeholders. 
• Ensure all contracts are up-to-date and compliant with relevant regulations, addressing any disputes or issues that arise and working towards resolutions.
• Revenue Management: Analyze tariff structures to identify optimization opportunities and monitor revenue streams to pinpoint areas for improvement.
• Market Analysis: Conduct daily market research to stay informed on industry trends and competitor activities, analyze market data to identify potential growth opportunities or threats, and provide regular reports and insights to senior management based on market analysis.
• OPCo Relationship Management: Engage with OPCOs regularly to understand their needs and concerns, implementing strategies to enhance customer satisfaction and retention.
• Identifying Opportunities: Continuously scan the market to identify new business opportunities, potential partnerships, and emerging markets internally.
• Financial Management: Review daily financial reports to track revenue, costs, and profitability, analyze variances to identify areas for cost savings or revenue enhancement, and provide input for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks to commercial performance and implement mitigation strategies, conduct regular risk assessments, update risk registers, and communicate risk status to senior management with recommendations for appropriate actions.
• Reporting: Prepare daily reports on commercial performance metrics such as revenue, expenses, and customer satisfaction, present reports to senior management and stakeholders during regular meetings and provide ad-hoc reports as requested by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, economics, finance, engineering or a related field.
• At least 7-10 years of experience in commercial management, financial planning, or business development within the power or energy sector. 
• Proven experience in contract negotiation, project management, and stakeholder management.
• A master's degree or MBA can be an added advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) may be beneficial.
• Operation and maintenance Knowledge of generation and distribution process and practice.
• EPC implementation
• Asset integrity and maintenance planning
• Project management
• Project financing
• Business valuation
• Risk managemen.

Application Closing Date: 23rd February, 2025; 11:59 PM.

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3.) Management Accountant

Job Identification: 321
Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Role Accountabilities

• Perform GL reconciliation/clean up and close payable and receivable module for all entities, run month–end accrual process and post into GL.
• Prepare and submit monthly accounts, TB, and relevant schedules to Finance Controller, Management & Group Finance
• Prepare and submit monthly crude entitlement report to JV Partners 
• Prepare annual Financial Statements for all the upstream companies 
• Provide Internal and External Auditors with all necessary information to facilitate prompt closure of audit.
• Prepare intercompany matrix and reconcile all differences between related entities
• Run monthly tax report, remit and file tax returns promptly
• Review tax liabilities within agreed entitlement model with Crude Oil Marketing Department (COMD), NNPC.
• Obtain Tax Receipts from all authorities and dispatch WHT receipts to vendors promptly.
• Liaise with Company’s Tax Advisers to ensure appropriate computation of PPT estimate and returns and prompt filing with relevant Tax Authority
• Promptly file PPT / CIT Returns for all entities
• Attend to every enquiries/memo from tax authorities
• Other financial reports and analysis required by management.

Requirements

• Previous industry knowledge with minimum of four years’ experience in Financial Reporting with detailed knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and oil and gas upstream accounting. 
• At least 4 years of oil & gas upstream experience with an upstream Oil and Gas Company or reputable audit firm.
• Oil and Gas Upstream Tax Laws
• Good working knowledge of ORACLE Accounting Systems, Sun Systems and MS Office programs especially Excel and PowerPoint is required
• A chartered accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA/CIMA) with Accounting, Audit & Financial Reporting (Major in Finance/Accounting) background. 

Application Closing Date: 16th February, 2025; 11:59 PM.

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