Financial Controller at Pacific Drilling

With our best-in-class drillships and highly experienced team, Pacific Drilling is a fast-growing company committed to
becoming the industry’s preferred ultra-deepwater drilling contractor. Since initiating construction of our first four rigs in 2008, Pacific Drilling has grown into a successful, premium drilling contractor with more than 1,500 employees and contracts with the highest-quality clients in the industry. 
The hiring entity for this position is Pacific Drilling’s Nigerian affiliate, Pacific International Drilling West Africa Limited.

Position Summary
The primary focus of this position is to supervise the finance activity in country in regards to accounting, taxation, treasury, cost control, reporting (internal and external), planning (budgeting/forecasting) and documentation for the company in Nigeria.

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree and/or equivalent experience and training in finance and/or accounting.


• Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) or a professional designation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) is preferred.


• Eight years experience in accounting and/or finance, including previous management responsibility.


• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued.


• Knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Senior School certificate (SSCE)/ West Africa Examination Council (WAEC)/ GCE O/L, OND in Nigeria is equivalent of 2 years associate degree in U.S., while HND or BSc is for 4 years (with at least 120 credits/units)


• Nigerian In Country – resident


• Fluent English communication skills (both oral and written)

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Comply with Pacific Drilling Code of Conduct and supporting policies, standards and applicable process documentation.


• Perform all work according to agreed expectations of both internal and external customers, focus on doing things right first time, every time and contribute actively to continual improvement activities.


• Finance Administration and Controls


• Accounting and Taxation


• Cost Control and Forecasting


• Documentation and Reporting


• Treasury and Insurance


• Complete special projects as assigned

Key Behavioral Attributes

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English


• Strong leadership, technology and analytical skills


• Demonstrated negotiation skills


• Precise and well organized


• Problem identification and resolution


• Good work ethic

Financial Controller at Pacific Drilling