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Adexen Recruitment Agency is mandated by an international logistics and maritime company to recruit a Deputy Financial Controller for its operations in Nigeria.
Job Title: Deputy Financial Controller
Job reference No.: NGA1010
Sector: Logistic & Transport - Nigeria - Western Africa
Function: Accounting & finance
Location: Lagos
Job description
The Deputy Financial Controller will be responsible for assisting the Financial Controller in any job related to reporting, cost control, budget, Investments. He/She will be required to exercise good judgment, skill, expertise and leadership in fulfilling these responsibilities.
The Deputy Financial Controller will report to the Financial Controller.
Responsibilities
- The candidate will be a direct link between operations and Finance Department.
- The candidate will work with the Financial Controller, assist in the development, planning and execution of all matters link to his position.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with Operation Managers.
- Responsible for ensuring that financial statement are sent on time to the international Headquarters.
- Ensure that financial statements are reliable.
- Plan and execute the budget.
- Responsible for ensuring that any variation against the budget is identified and correctly reported to the Management.
Qualifications:
- University degree in Finance/Accounting or Economics and a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- Professional qualification (Chartered Accountant or similar professional Audit qualification will be an added advantage).
- Minimum of 10 years (4 years in managerial level) of relevant experience in a financial department is required.
- Demonstrable knowledge of advanced Excel functions to perform data analysis/test automated controls. Knowledge of any accounting software is also beneficial.
- Possess strong data analysis and/or technical skills to analyze complex business data
- Good organizational skills and ability to work proactively without close supervision.
- Strong judgement and decision making skills.
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to change and multi task.
- Strong team player, able to build and leverage relationships across the organization.
- Ability to manage conflict and work under pressure.
- Strong oral and written communication and negotiation skills, with proven ability to influence opinion at the highest level.
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written and ability to interact confidently with Directors while reviewing the activity.
Remuneration:
Attractive package
Application Closing Date:
6th November, 2012
Method Of Application
Interested candidates should
If your experience, personal characteristics and qualifications meet the position specifications and your personal objectives are to seek such a challenge, then we would like to hear from you with details of your current earnings, up to date CV and explanation as to why your achievements to date fit you for consideration.