Accounting and Finance Jobs in a Global Dredging Company

⏲ Feb 2, 2016, 11:22 AM
⋕ View all Banking & Financial Services jobs

Adexen is a well known recruitment & HR consulting firm in Europe and Africa. Our consultants and staff bring wealth of experience to help companies to find and retain talents.

Our client is a global dredging company with extensive expertise in port construction, flood defense work, project management and maritime terminal services.

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job description

Analyse financial results, monitor the budgeting and forecasting control cycle, identify and analyse potential financial risk areas and support or monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities
Ensure or execute statutory and commercial accounting according to local legal requirements and IFRS guidelines
Work and act in accordance with the applicable QHSE-S instructions and measures, take appropriate measures in case of accidents and hazardous situations and draw proposals for improvement.
Ensure financial project administration, design and follow-up planning, organisation of on-site logistics, staff support, facilities and general administration, in line with local and legal requirements.
Ensure adequate personnel administration and information as well as processing of salary payments, in line with local requirements, legislation and HR policies, on those projects that lack a dedicated project HR.
Plan, lead and develop project members, ensure adequate training of personnel.
Draw cash flow forecasts and analyse and monitor these, as well as monitor, analyse and advise on hedging of foreign cash flows and fuel.
Ensure all in- and external commercial and financial reporting on the project phases and end results of the project and/or business units, signal issues and opportunities to in- and external stakeholders, in line with company’s reporting procedures and deadlines.
Provide detailed advice and signal opportunities for improvement to (Project) Management on project related financial matters, such as financing possibilities for clients on projects.
Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (local) financial and fiscal laws, theories and developments and financial contractual requirements and apply and share knowledge with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements
• First degree in accounting from a reputable university
• At least five years experience in an international company as accountant, preferably in marine works industry
• Operational knowledge of Tax Regulations & Law in Nigeria
• PC tools literate
• Able to work in Dynamics AX
• English Proficiency
• Team player

Job Title: Finance Manager

Job description

Responsible for the full financial management function within the division
Cost analysis
Implementation of accounting policies
Manage and analyse budgets
Analyse monthly liquidity planning and ensure action is taken
Ensure effective revenue management through implementing proper financial systems and controls for managing revenue and billing.
Ensure cash flow management through income analysis and expense analysis, accurate forecasting and cash flow planning and monitoring.
Achieving accounting operational objectives by contributing accounting information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; resolving problems; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change
Maintaining accounting controls by establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies and procedures;
Coordinating and Guiding other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues
Check and discuss financial reports at board level
Manage finance teams across projects within the area
Small/lower-complex area
Work independently; end results are being reviewed at board level
Evaluate request for purchase of suppliers, equipment and services to determine appropriate procurement method
Liaise with suppliers, sub-contractors, and site/contract managers
Acquire best prices to place orders for materials required on site
Ensure profit and productivity improvement through decreasing costs, ensuring consistent pricing, business simplification and consolidation of field office and backroom operations.