Deputy Chief Manager – Consolidation & Projects

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,000,000 - 2,750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Pakistan is looking for a Deputy Chief Manager – Consolidation & Projects to manage revenue requirement petitions and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates must possess a CA/ACMA with at least 4 years of relevant experience or an ACCA/MBA with a minimum of 6 years in a similar role. Strong interdepartmental coordination and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-qualification experience or 6 years with ACCA/MBA.
• Understanding of OGRA regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate revenue requirements and prepare petitions.
• Supervise interdepartmental coordination for data collection.
• Develop relationships with OGRA officials.

Skills

Experience in Regulatory Framework

Team Management

Data Analysis

Interdepartmental Coordination

Education

CA / ACMA

ACCA / MBA

Job description

Deputy Chief Manager – Consolidation & Projects

September 09, 2024

Responsibilities

• Consolidate SSGC's Estimated Revenue Requirement (ERR) / Final Revenue Requirement (FRR) / Motion for Review (MFR) & Review of Estimated Revenue Requirement (RERR) Petitions.
• Supervise and participate in meetings across SSGC relevant departments for data requirement for the preparation of the said Petitions.
• Supervise and coordinate with Gas Purchases Section of P&D and Finance department for future anticipated gas purchases.
• Supervise and coordinate with Sales department for future expansion in SSGC Customer Base.
• Supervise and coordinate with Billing department for Sales Projections.
• Supervise and coordinate with UFG Division for Finalization of UFG Targets.
• Coordinate and collect data from relevant departments at specified time intervals to prepare and file tariff petitions with OGRA for determination of ERR / FRR / MFR / RERR of SSGC along with supporting schedules for claiming SSGC’s Revenue requirement.
• Ensure information / data pertaining to Petitions have been documented along with logical reasoning and quantifiable data.
• Coordinating for interdepartmental correspondence relating to the plausible answers to OGRA queries & follow-up for responses, analyzing and discussing depth and correctness of responses received.
• Re-coordinating for in-appropriate responses with concerned department and their heads. Closing final responses and sending them to OGRA, additionally coordinating with relevant executives of OGRA for any clarifications. Ensuring prompt responses to OGRA’s verbal and written queries.
• Developing / maintaining a smooth relationship with OGRA officials for paving a way of getting a favorable, justified decision from the Authority.
• Supervise preparation of reasons of variations and determination of shortfall in revenue requirement on a periodic basis.
• Supervise follow-ups for timely issuance of consumer & prescribed price notifications.
• Manage and support team members in compiling information for revenue requirement and tariff petitions.
• Review draft reports on a monthly basis relating to RLNG Cost of service data in coordination with Accounts, Finance, and RLNG departments for review by senior supervisor.
• Ensure data acquisition for RLNG volume, Exchange rate, Depreciation, Revenue expenses, RLNG retainage rate, UFG rate and Federal Excise duty from relevant departments, evaluate and if found as per OGRA requirements then submitted to OGRA otherwise reverted to concerned department for revision.
• Coordinate for preparation of periodical reports as required by OGRA including R-LNG business.
• Coordinate compilation of Company's long-term investment plans with respective departments for onward submission to OGRA.
• Prepare company's revenue requirement case on a periodical basis for review by senior management.
• Ensure revenue petitions are filed on a timely manner.
• Respond to queries from OGRA / MoE on other regulatory matters.
• Supervise preparation of studies for new tariff regimes – OGRA / MoE / International Financial Institutions.
• Identify and assess risks under their management/ownership.
• Develop and implement risk response strategies for the risks under their management.
• Monitor risks and response strategies under their management.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of information provided for risk reporting.

Qualifications

CA / ACMA with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience or ACCA / MBA with at least 6 years of experience. Must have experience of Rules & Regulations of Regulatory Framework.