Career Opportunities In
Ghana

Licensed Petroleum Compliance Advisor (NPA Specialist)

Primary Obligation:
Ensure all V.E.P.-originated transactions comply with Ghana’s petroleum regulatory framework.

Specific Obligations:

• Interpret and apply NPA import licensing, quota, and product specification requirements

• Validate eligibility of OMCs and BDCs prior to deal origination

• Review import permits, product conformity certificates, and allocation approvals

• Provide written regulatory clearance opinions before shipment authorization

• Liaise with NPA on regulatory updates impacting imports

• Flag regulatory risks that may affect LC bankability or cargo clearance

Risk Mitigated: Regulatory non-compliance, cargo seizure, post-discharge disputes
Bank View: Regulatory sign-off authority in-market

Import Documentation & Customs Clearing Expert

Primary Obligation:
Ensure timely and compliant clearance of petroleum cargoes through Ghana Customs.

Specific Obligations:

• Prepare and validate all customs documentation (HS codes, declarations, manifests)

• Coordinate EPA, standards authority, and customs approvals

• Manage import filing and clearance timelines

• Resolve customs queries, inspections, and valuation issues

• Prevent demurrage, detention, and administrative penalties

• Confirm final customs release prior to inland distribution

Risk Mitigated: Port delays, demurrage exposure, clearance disputes

Government & State Off-Taker Liaison

Primary Obligation:
Maintain structured engagement with state entities and strategic offtakers.

Specific Obligations:

• Interface with government agencies, SOEs, and large institutional buyers

• Support introductions and credibility positioning for V.E.P.

• Advise on tender structures, policy shifts, and offtake frameworks

• Ensure government alignment on large or strategic transactions

• Support relationship continuity beyond individual trades

Risk Mitigated: Political friction, access barriers, off-take uncertainty

Local Banking Relationship Manager

Primary Obligation:
Facilitate alignment between issuing banks, confirming banks, and transaction structures.

Specific Obligations:

• Advise on LC issuance feasibility and structuring

• Validate issuing bank credibility from a local perspective

• Support FX availability and payment mechanics

• Assist in resolving documentary or payment bottlenecks

• Maintain ongoing dialogue with local banking institutions

Risk Mitigated: Payment failure, LC rejection, FX settlement delays

Marine & Port Operations Coordinator (Tema)

Primary Obligation:
Ensure efficient and compliant vessel discharge operations.

Specific Obligations:

• Coordinate berth scheduling and discharge windows

• Liaise with port authorities, terminals, and surveyors

• Oversee discharge operations and quantity reconciliation

• Manage ship-shore communications

• Escalate operational issues in real time

Risk Mitigated: Discharge delays, quantity disputes, port congestion

Regional Trade Finance Counsel

Obligations:

• Design LC and payment structures

• Coordinate confirming banks

• Resolve documentary discrepancies

• Maintain bank compliance standards

Sanctions & Compliance Officer (Advisory)

Obligations:

• Screen counterparties and transactions

• Ensure OFAC/EU compliance

• Maintain KYC/KYB records

• Advise on sanctions exposure

Inspection & Quality Assurance Lead

Obligations:

• Appoint independent inspectors (SGS, BV, Intertek)

• Manage quality and quantity certification

• Resolve quality disputes

• Protect contractual specifications

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