Location
Lagos, Nigeria (Head Office / Corporate Office)
Employment Type
Full-Time, Permanent
About Midwestern Oil & Gas
Midwestern Oil & Gas Company Limited is a leading indigenous upstream & midstream operator in Nigeria, committed to excellence in operations, safety, innovation, and sustainable growth. We believe in investing in local talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and operating with integrity and accountability. Join us as we drive value across the energy value chain.
Job Summary
As the Hydrocarbon Allocation / Production Accounting Manager, you will have strategic responsibility for the accurate measurement, allocation, and reconciliation of hydrocarbon volumes (crude, gas, NGLs) from field through transport to offtake. You will lead a team of hydrocarbon accounting professionals to deliver timely, compliant, and reliable production data for internal and external stakeholders, and collaborate closely with operations, commercial, and finance groups to optimize revenue and manage risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve hydrocarbon accounting, allocation, and reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Oversee end-to-end reconciliation of production volumes: field data collection, meter calibration, sampling, validation, balancing, and allocation
- Lead the monthly allocation processes, including partner reconciliations, mass balance modeling, and allocation factor optimization
- Review and approve custody transfer documentation, stock certificates, and third-party injector / pipeline injections
- Monitor and enforce integrity of metering systems: meter proving, recertification, autosamplers, flow computers, data integrity, and audit trails
- Interface with operations, metering, measurement engineering, and lab teams to resolve discrepancies and losses
- Interpret and review commercial agreements (e.g. Crude Handling Agreements, Transport Agreements, Joint Venture / PSC contracts) to ensure contractual / regulatory compliance in allocations
- Provide technical and commercial support to the commercial / marketing team, including evaluation of third-party injectors and their compliance
- Lead and oversee reporting to regulatory bodies, joint venture partners, and internal management, ensuring timely and accurate submission of production reports
- Lead and mentor the hydrocarbon accounting team — training, performance management, succession planning
- Participate in audit processes (internal and external) related to hydrocarbon accounting
- Advise management on production / allocation risks, process gaps, and opportunities for revenue optimization
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical), Geosciences, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Advanced degree (MSc, MBA) or professional credential in accounting / energy is a plus
- Experience in a managerial or leadership capacity, overseeing a team
- Deep understanding of metering, flow measurement, allocation methods, mass balance, meter proving, and custody transfer principles
- Familiarity with hydrocarbon accounting tools / software (e.g. Energy Components, Avocet, Flow Suite, SCADA / DCS integrations)
- Strong contract / commercial acumen — ability to interpret Joint Venture, PSC, Crude Handling, and Transport agreements
- Sound knowledge of Nigerian regulatory environment (e.g. NUPRC, NMDPRA, NNPC, local content rules)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple tasks / projects
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of monthly allocation (variance within acceptable thresholds)
- Timeliness of submissions to partners / regulatory agencies
- Reduction in metering loss / unaccounted volumes
- Audit findings (internal / external) and remediation
- Team performance and development
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration and performance bonus
- Health insurance, medical coverage
- Continuous training & professional development
- Retirement / pension scheme
- Paid leave, vacation, and holidays
- Wellness / lifestyle stipend, team building activities
- Other benefits as applicable (e.g. car allowance, housing, relocation support)
