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Adexen Recruitment Agency - Our client, a leading logistics service provider is seeking applications to fill the vacant position below: Job Title: Financial Controller - Expatriate Job Reference: 1235 Location: Lagos Function: Financial Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain Job Descriptions

Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller will be responsible for the internal controls system, the timely reporting cycle of the various departments and ensuring that the finance department achieves its objectives both in terms of timely and accurate reporting but also a broader support of the company’s business activity as it expands its services.
Core responsibilities will include, supporting the CFO in implementing the company’s strategy and provide needful guidance to all members of the finance team in developing and preparing standards and tax planning.

Principal Accountabilities

Setting, maintaining and monitoring system of internal controls
Providing guidance, support and direction for the resolution of accounting issues
Ensuring accurate monthly closing.
Ensuring that all contracts signed meet profitability.
Implementation of policies and processes and, in cooperation with subsidiary Finance teams
Overseeing the accounting and Trail Balance process and identifying potential errors in comparison with actual vs budget results; monitoring the effectiveness of the reporting cycle

Expectations/Requirements

ACCA/CIMA or CA Qualified. Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS financial regulatory requirements
Minimum 4 years of financial management experience in with a combination of experience with a Big 4 accounting firm and with a high-tech/services company is desired
Organized with strong written and verbal communication skills both in English.
Strong interpersonal and management skills
Ability to work with multiple priorities and sensitivity to time to meet
Knowledge of SAP B1 and ERP would be an added advantage.
Proven Track record in assisting with implementation and setup of accounting processes
Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications with excellent PC/technology skills (Excel/Word/Powerpoint)
Ability to present complex financial information in concise and actionable format
Hands on, results driven, can-do attitude
Experience in Logistics and Nigeria is a plus

Offer

Attractive expatriate package

Job Title: Cash Flow Controller - Expatriate Job Reference: 1234 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Industry: Logistics & Supply Chain Function: Financial Job Description

The role includes but not limited to managing day to day activities of various banks i.e. Credit facilities, loan booking/liquidations, cash flow management, bank reconciliations etc, MIS, assistance on trade Finance (LCs etc)

Principal Accountabilities The candidate will be handling the team with following functions:

Daily review of various banks statements for inflows, loan maturities etc
Adjustment of WHT deductions in receivables and movement from AP to TD.
Dealing with the banks for booking of loans/liquidations of loans/fund transfers etc
Responsible for maintaining updated Bank Reconciliations of Current Accounts, Loan accounts, Dom accounts and sub accounts.
Maintaining the loan reports, checking of provisions accounts i.e LC Commission, USD loan provisions etc,
Responsible for inter account funding so that payment to Port, Shipping lines, Terminal can be made without delay.
Assisting team on monthly Bank reconciliation reporting and various other MIS
Provide clear vision and projection on Cash Flow
Analyze and recording of interest, bank charges, COT, Form M charges, offshore charges, Telex charges etc in the system and liaison with bank for any irregularities
Follow up with Banks for loan schedules, telexes, payment confirmations etc

Expectations

A qualified Chartered Accountant
Minimum 5 years of experience in Trade Finance / Handling Multiple Banks / Credit Facility Management / Cash Flow Management / Finance & Treasury MIS
Should have experience on Trade finance, cash flow management, bank reconciliations, credit facility management.
Sound knowledge of Account and Finance
Well versed with OD Interest calculation and various other bank charges
Should have experience in dealing with banks
Knowledge of Letter of Credits and related transactions dynamics
Should be good in Microsoft office and have worked in ERP environment
Good Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate and resolve issues
Should be a good Team member as he/she has to work within Treasury Team