Finance Manager at RPL Logistics Limited

⏲ Nov 8, 2021, 10:04 PM
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RPL Logistics Limited is an internationally affiliated logistics company. We are known to provide excellent logistics and delivery services to our business partners and customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a reliable Financial Manager that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advisory tosenior management on future financial plans.
The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives based on financial statistics and data.

Responsibilities

Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to managerial staff while recommending further courses of action.
Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
Maintain the financial health of the organization.
Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
Monitor accounts receivable and advising management on best financial practices
Optimiseend-to-end finance processes in the areas of Accounting Operations, Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting, Costing or Closing & Consolidation.
Researchand reporton factors affecting business performance.
Identifyand organizenew sources of finance for a company's debt facilities.
Supervisethe preparation of comprehensive weekly and monthly reports for Management use.
Liase with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
Implementinitiatives to reduce cost and improve the working capital cycle of the company.
Improve enterprise performance management by optimising financial & management reporting or the balanced scorecard.
Buildprofitable external relationships with appropriate contacts such as auditors, solicitors, bankers and statutory organisations such as State and Federal Tax Offices.

Requirements

B.Sc /MA Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus
Minimum of 7 years experience in Financial Management.
Proficient user of finance software.
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Abilityto manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being followed.
Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
Experience in the financial management with previous roles such as financial manager/financial controller.
Experience inFinancial Analysis and Management,Budgeting and Forecasting,Financial Advisory and Reporting, Cash and Credit Management,Business Performance Analysis
Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns,Tax Planning & Management,Critical Problem-Solving Skills,Relationship Building,System Review and Improvement,Growth Strategy Development,Team Building and Leadership,Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

Benefits