JV - Budget Accountant
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Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited, operator of OML 30 in the Niger Delta, is recruiting a JV Budget Accountant based in Ikoyi, Lagos on a hybrid basis. The role supports the Lead Budget Accountant with joint venture accounting, budgeting, cost recovery, financial reporting, and audit preparation. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting, at least 5 years of industry experience, and strong Excel and IFRS/GAAP knowledge.
- Hybrid role based in Ikoyi, Lagos within the Finance department
- Focus on joint venture accounting, budgeting, cost recovery, and partner billings
- Minimum 5 years industry experience with 3 years in a similar role required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field plus IFRS/GAAP knowledge
- Reports to Lead Budget Accountant and supports Country Finance Manager
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Job Title: JV - Budget Accountant
JV - Budget Accountant at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (Hybrid)
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Sep 17, 2026, 11:09 AM
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Established in 2016, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (Heritage Energy) is an affiliate of Heritage Oil Limited (HOIL) a Jersey-headquartered international Oil and Gas company. Heritage Energy is also the Operator of the flagship Asset, OML 30 in the Niger Delta, which is a Joint Venture Partnership between NNPC Exploration and Production Limited (NEPL) and Shoreline Natural Resources Limited (SNRL).
Our focus is to explore underappreciated basins and assets to create value for all stakeholders – the host communities, host governments, and ultimately our shareholders, in a sustainable and responsible way.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Employment Type: Hybrid
Department: Finance
Directly Reports to: Lead Budget Accountant
Indirectly Reports to: Country Finance Manager
Job Summary
This role focuses on budgeting, performance, cost recovery, joint venture accounting and supporting the Lead Budget Accountant.
The Joint Venture Accountant is responsible for providing support to the Lead Budget Accountant and providing support on the various JV financial and reporting obligations to stakeholders, analysis, and compliance within the oil and gas industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Investigate and resolve cost allocation issues.
- Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with joint venture agreements and relevant accounting standards.
- Prepare and review monthly joint venture financial statements.
- Monitor joint venture costs and expenditures to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for audit purposes.
- Allocate shared costs in accordance with joint venture agreements.
- Assist in preparing for audits and responding to auditor queries.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Participating and champion period end close.
- Support the preparation of partner billings and cash calls.
- Liaise with joint venture partners, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
- Address queries and provide financial insights to management and partners.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend solutions.
Qualifications
- Key qualifications for this role are:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
- Familiarity with IFRS or GAAP standards
- Knowledge of joint venture accounting principles, practices, and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Minimum of 5 years’ industry related
Experience
with at least 3 years’
in a similar role
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Core Competencies:
Financial & Budgeting Expertise:
Demonstrates strong capability in budgeting, forecasting, pricing structures, cost analysis, and financial reporting standards. Able to interpret financial data and support decisions based on sound financial principles.
Analytical Rigor & Validation Skills:
Applies disciplined analytical thinking to validate pricing models (independently or with Sourcing), test assumptions, analyze variances, and ensure budgets are accurate, defensible, and strategically aligned.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:
Skilled at managing complex stakeholder relationships, including upward management with senior leadership.
Effectively engages multiple departments, gathers inputs, challenges assumptions constructively, and drives alignment during budgeting cycles.
Communication & Business Influence:
Able to translate pricing impacts, financial risks, and budget implications for leadership and non‑financial partners, enabling informed decision‑making.
Communicates financial insights clearly and confidently.
Integrity & Internal Control Orientation:
Maintains strong internal controls, ensures compliance, and upholds high ethical standards.
Approaches the role as a control and assurance function, not just data gathering or reporting, and reinforces governance throughout financial processes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Note
No relocation support is available for this position.
By submitting an application, candidates confirm that they are based in the advertised work location or will relocate at their own expense if selected.
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