Financial Analyst at DP World

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Lagos

Job Function

• A Finance Analyst plays a crucial role in an organization's financial health by performing various analytical tasks and providing insights to support strategic decision-making.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in financial planning, reconciliation, and analysis processes to support overall financial operations.
• Conduct basic financial analysis, including variance and trend analysis.
• Prepare routine financial reports and presentations.
• Support day-to-day financial operations and transactions.
• Perform accurate and meticulous data analysis, focusing on freight and fuel financial and operational data.
• Monitor and validate data entries and reports to ensure data integrity.
• Update and maintain records of daily financial and operational transactions.
• Conduct detailed reconciliations of financial data (revenue, fuel, breakages) and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure timely collection and distribution of relevant financial documentation.
• Track and document key financial metrics and time-sensitive milestones.
• Manage the completion and distribution of financial reports to clients and internal teams efficiently.
• Collaborate with fleet controllers and clients to reconcile daily mileage, fuel, and breakages data.
• Gather and analyze shipment profitability reports, providing data-driven recommendations.
• Fulfill additional financial analysis tasks as directed by the Finance Director (FD) and Financial Controller (FC).

Qualifications Required

• HND / BSc in Finance or Accounting and relevant subject.

Skills and Experience Required:

• 2 - 3 years experience in similar role. Entry to mid-level position
• Proficient in using accounting software and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong foundational knowledge of financial principles.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in using financial software and tools, such as Excel, financial modeling software, and data analysis tools.
• Developing communication and collaboration skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.