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  • Posted: Jun 8, 2023
    Deadline: Not specified
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    A multi-purpose, Deep Sea Port at the heart of the Lagos Free Trade Zone, Lekki Deep Sea Port will be one of the most modern ports in West Africa, offering enormous support to the burgeoning commercial operation across Nigeria and the entire West African region
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    Financial Controller (Local - within Nigeria)

    Position Summary

    • This position is for an experienced Financial Controller, or Comptroller, under the guidance of the Chief Finance Officer to undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
    • Finance Controller responsibilities will also include financial risk management.

    Responsibilities

    • Creation of internal audit, managing all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
    • Creation of analytical accounting.
    • Analysis and follow-up of costs.
    • Creation, and follow-up of group reporting.
    • Reporting to shareholders (monthly, quarterly, annually).
    • Coordinate and direct the budget preparation, financial forecasts, and report variances.
    • Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
    • Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
    • Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
    • Support month-end and year-end close processes.
    • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
    • Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
    • Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
    • Business partner (follow-up of commercial development, market shares, …)
    • Super-user on Billing Module, ERP, and reporting module.
    • Must provide all the relevant information, and statistics KPIs to the management team when needed.
    • Must maintain high stakeholder level satisfaction by being proactive in the resolution of the issues.
    • Additional controller duties as necessary.

    Critical Success Factors:

    • Achieve and maintain all Finance KPIs.
    • Demonstrate a clear understanding of all financial projections.
    • High level of analytical & troubleshooting skills for financial activities.
    • Required exceptional time management due to fast-moving demanding work.
    • Zero discrepancies between financial statements.
    • No delay in mail and correspondent handling.
    • Hands-on experience and professionalism.

    Skills and Abilities Required in Position :

    • High standard in computer skills.
    • Expert in financial analysis and forecasting.
    • Takes ownership of work. Meet daily challenges with a positive and open mind.
    • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
    • Experience in creating financial statements.
    • Experience with creating financial statements.
    • Must be able to exercise good judgment to set priorities including planning and implementing work.
    • Requires intermediate to advanced verbal and written communication skills in English and practical interpersonal skills.

    Educational Qualification :

    • Bachelor’s Degree/ Higher National Diploma/ Professional Degree in Finance, Accounting, or any related course.
    • Professional Certification – ICAN or similar

    Experience :

    • 10 years + in Finance and Accounting.
    • Experience in Container terminal is a plus.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Lekki Freeport Terminal on forms.office.com to apply

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