Ruth Sodje Ewubare serves as Head of Finance and Compliance at Sun and Sea Petroleum LTD, where she is responsible for the financial integrity, regulatory adherence, and commercial accountability of the company's operations across Nigeria.
With a career built in financial management and regulatory compliance within Nigeria's private sector, Ruth brings a disciplined, detail-driven approach to the company's financial planning, reporting, and risk management functions. Her work ensures that every commercial engagement, from petroleum supply contracts to marine logistics arrangements, is structured and executed within sound financial and legal parameters.
Ruth leads the company's compliance programme, overseeing adherence to NNPCL guidelines, DPR regulations, and the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development (NOGICD) Act. She works closely with the company's legal advisors and external auditors to maintain the transparency and accountability that Sun and Sea Petroleum's clients and partners have come to expect.
Her approach to financial governance is grounded in the belief that rigorous compliance is not a constraint on business growth but a foundation for it, giving the company the credibility and structural integrity to pursue larger contracts and longer-term client relationships across Nigeria.
Oversees the preparation of annual budgets, quarterly financial reports, and management accounts, ensuring all financial data is accurate, timely, and decision-ready for leadership.
Maintains the company's compliance posture across all applicable Nigerian regulatory frameworks, including DPR, NNPCL, and NOGICD Act requirements, and liaises with external auditors and regulatory bodies on the company's behalf.
Works alongside the commercial team to assess the financial risk profile of new contracts and partnerships, providing structured analysis to inform negotiation and commercial decision-making.
Ensures that the financial and procurement processes documented within the company's ISO 9001:2015 quality management system are maintained, updated, and audit-ready at all times.
