Recruitment At Maersk Nigeria
Posted: 12/19/2011 Expires: 2/17/2012 Ref: 61267
FINANCE MANAGER – APM Terminals, Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria, Nigeria
Finance Manager – West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria Limited (WACT Nigeria)
Manager Level – local/expat position
The position reports to the Managing Director.
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WACT Nigeria offers you a position with the opportunity to have a direct impact on business decisions and results.
The desired candidate should provide overall direction and leadership to the finance and administration functions/staff. This candidate should be able to work well independently and also as a team member.
Key Competencies/Skills:
The ideal candidate possesses following skills:
Ø Extensive knowledge of setting of budgets, reporting in HFM/ZIMPL, inventory control systems and accounting, knowledge of ERP systems, IFS financials software is an advantage.
Ø Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals operational practices preferred.
Ø Experience in the operation of APM Terminals container facilities preferred.
Ø Analyzes performance statistics and trends in order to identify areas for improvements and cost savings i.e. cost saving potentials
Ø Good communication, negotiation and networking skills
Ø Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives
Ø Sense of urgency and result orientation.
Ø Business and financial acumen
Ø The position will require you to perform as a Leader of Others.
Experience and knowledge required:
Ø Education – Master Degree in Finance/ACCA/CA preferred.
Ø Experience – Minimum 5 years of demonstrated financial management experience
Key Responsibilities:
Ø To drive and lead finance and accounting, provide accurate and timely financial information and allowing Managing Director and the board to make informed and financially backed decisions.
Ø Take ownership of WACT Nigeria financial information to influence Commercial decisions Facilitate performance tracking in line with KPI Scorecards and business plans.
Ø Achieve the Company’s and its customer’s expectations with regard to operational efficiency, productivity and reliability.
Ø Develop the local finance organization.
Ø Ensure all corporate accounting is done accurately, systematically and timely.
Ø Supervise the job of manager accounting, manager receivables and admin manager.
Ø Measure and monitor performance against critical criteria, Finance/ Accounting policy and guidelines established by APM Terminals.
Ø Help to achieve the set financial budgets for the Operations Division.
Ø Manage employee performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline and grievances.
Ø Coach, train and delegate responsibilities to subordinates with the long-term objective of having them take over roles that are more senior.
Ø Drive identification of local opportunities to improve profitability
Contact information:
For further information, interested candidates may contact Manager Human Resources Ms. Homa Amadi-Nna;
Email: Homa.Amadi-Nna@apmterminals.com
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