Senior Finance Officer – Oil & Gas

Role Overview

This is a senior-level finance position within an oil and gas company based in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo. Day to day, you will direct the full accounting cycle, treasury and trade finance operations, and regional financial reporting while working closely with the directors to support decision-making. The role matters because it safeguards financial integrity across a multi-country structure, ensuring compliance with DRC regulations and providing transparent, accurate performance insights for operations spanning Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing process, preparing balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and supporting schedules in line with IFRS and DRC statutory requirements.
• Develop cash flow forecasts and working capital models, using them to manage liquidity, plan short-term investments, and support strategic business decisions.
• Run treasury operations, including bank account setup and management, FX facilities, payment processing, and daily cash positioning across regional entities.
• Structure and execute trade finance transactions such as letters of credit, bank guarantees, and documentary collections, while managing all related banking documentation.
• Act as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors, coordinating the audit process, resolving queries, and driving implementation of audit recommendations.
• Lead the implementation of a new ERP accounting system, ensuring accurate data migration, user adoption, and an unbroken audit trail throughout the transition.
• Perform due diligence, KYC, and AML checks on new and existing counterparties, ensuring alignment with company risk policies and local regulations.
• Deliver financial oversight for regional operations in the DRC, Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique, producing variance analysis and presenting actionable insights to senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or ACCA qualification is strongly preferred.
• At least five years of experience in a senior finance role, ideally within oil and gas, energy, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, corporate compliance, and statutory reporting requirements, including familiarity with DRC financial legislation.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems, with practical involvement in system implementation or migration projects.
• Proven experience in treasury management, including cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and maintaining relationships with local and regional banks.
• Hands-on experience with trade finance instruments, including letters of credit, bank guarantees, and documentary collections.
• Demonstrated ability to support financial operations in Tanzania, Kenya, or Mozambique, with knowledge of local tax, banking, and regulatory environments.
• Fluency in English and Swahili is required; proficiency in Somali is an added advantage.

What We Offer / Why Join

• A monthly salary of KSh 280,000 to 300,000 under a three-year renewable contract.
• One round-trip flight per year between the duty station and your home location.
• Regional travel opportunities tied to company operations, with the possibility of supporting and eventually relocating to the company’s Kenya and Tanzania operations.
• A hands-on leadership role where you can shape financial systems, banking relationships, and internal controls across multiple African markets.