Job Roles at DP World

Job Function

• Conduct risk assessments and insurance needs analysis, develop and implement insurance plans and policies, process insurance applications and claims settlement, and provide ongoing support and guidance to process owners.

Key Performance Areas

• Evaluate operational risks across fleet, warehouse, cargo and workshop activities to prevent financial losses.
• Recommend appropriate insurance solutions and ensure optimal coverage at competitive premiums.
• Review and assess insurance applications to determine eligibility, coverage scope and accurate premium ratings.
• Process and settle insurance claims promptly to support operational continuity and effective financial recovery.
• Liaise with insurance brokers, underwriters and service providers to secure favorable terms and service quality.
• Maintain strong internal relationships with Fleet, Warehouse, Workshop, and other process owners to ensure smooth flow of risk related information.
• Ensure all insurance policies, processes and practices comply with relevant laws, regulations and company standards.
• Monitor the financial health and performance of insurance companies and brokers to minimize exposure.
• Stay up to date on trends in insurance products (life, health, property, casualty) and risk management practices to support informed decision making.
• Monitor shifts in the insurance market to help the organization remain agile and competitive.

Qualifications Required

• BSc in Insurance, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, Economics, Accountancy or other related fields.

Experience and Skills Required

• A minimum of four (4) years' work experience in a reputable insurance organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in insurance operations, including claims management, policy interpretation, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance within logistics or transportation environments.

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Job Function

• As the Finance Manager, your role will be pivotal in guiding our organization's financial trajectory by offering strategic leadership and expert oversight in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
• Your main focus lies in ensuring the company's financial well-being and longevity through adept management of financial operations, risk mitigation, and insightful analysis.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll play a key role in crafting and implementing the organization's financial strategy. This involves facilitating informed decision-making processes and cultivating a culture centred around financial excellence.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop intricate financial plans, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts in line with organizational goals and industry trends.
• Conduct sophisticated financial analyses, including variance assessments and scenario modeling, offering actionable insights for senior leadership decision-making.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies to elevate financial transparency and reporting standards.
• Identify and proactively mitigate financial risks, navigating market fluctuations and economic uncertainties.
• Establish robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensuring the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Monitor, analyse, and manage cash flow, implementing advanced strategies to support day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.
• Optimize cash resources through detailed cash flow forecasting and risk management strategies.
• Ensure unwavering adherence to relevant financial regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Work closely with external auditors to facilitate comprehensive audits, maintaining the highest standards of financial governance.
• Contribute actively to the organization's financial strategy, leveraging strategic foresight for sustainable growth.
• Provide strategic recommendations to enhance financial performance, operational efficiency, and capital allocation.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, optimizing banking arrangements and exploring funding options.
• Evaluate and execute strategies for investment portfolios to maximize returns while minimizing risk.

Qualifications Required

• HND or BSc Finance.
• CFA, ACCA, ICAN.

Experience and Skills Required

• 5-8 years’ experience in similar role at a leading level.
• Proficiency in utilizing accounting software and financial reporting tools effectively.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, showcasing a robust background in financial planning and analysis.

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Job Function

• Support the company Secretary/LA in the provision of Secretarial, statutory, and regulatory compliance and corporate governance services. Play a key role in coordinating all the legal services, management of litigation/external lawyer, debtors’ portfolios, police matters, court attendance and all matters related thereto.

Key Performance Areas

• Assist in organizing Annual General Meetings, Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of the Company, the Board of Directors and its Committee.
• Handles the litigations, policy matter, debt recoveries and coordinate relationship with external legal consultants.
• Represent the Company in Courts and report proceedings thereat.
• Assist in the processing of expatriate quota, residence permits, visa and other immigration requirements on behalf of expatriate employees of the Company and its Business Units with the Federal Ministry of Interior / Internal Affairs.
• Undertakes such other secretarial, legal and managerial duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors, MDS / CEO from time to time.
• Manage the company’s relationship with external counsel / law firms and serves as the link between the group and external law firms / counsel.
• Drafting and vetting contracts, leases, licenses, Joint Venture Agreements, and other forms of agreements referred by various departments in the business.
• Prompt all departments on timely renewal of leases, certificates of occupancy, commercial services, joint venture agreements, international agreements etc.
• Following up with all external legal consultants on briefs to ensure timely completion of assignments / briefs.
• Handles the intellectual property portfolio, renewal of expiring trademarks.
• Ensure adequate and proper filings of all correspondence acts, Agreements.

Qualifications Required

• LL.B (Honours).
• Member of Nigerian Bar Association and or other relevant professional bodies.
• Member of institute of Chartered secretariate & Administrator of Nigeria.

Experience and Skills Required

• 3-5 years post call experience in secretarial and legal practice and exposure to business experience in a reputable law firm or blue-chip company or conglomerate.
• Sound knowledge of and experience in Company Secretarial Practice, meetings, Business / commercial, Corporate Law, Real Estate property Laws, intellectual property and practice with experience.

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Job Function

• To develop and execute business growth strategies through market analysis, intelligence gathering and profiling towards the acquisition of new strategic warehouse clients and maximize sales opportunities for business growth and profitability in accordance with the Business Unit goals and objectives.

Key Performance Areas:

Financial:

• Cost modelling for commercial proposals
• Development of business cases for growth opportunities
• Delivering on BU FY revenue targets Through-The-Till from Sales conversions.

Profitability:

• Driving utilisation of MDS assets.
• Revision of applicable rates to optimize income from existing clients in line with BU profitability targets.
• Collaboration with other departments to determine the most efficient and cost-effective rate to deliver on BU profitability targets.

Risk & Stakeholder Management:

• Identification and management of commercial risks pre, during and post service engagement prior to contract execution
• Coordination and establishment of client and external stakeholder relationships to drive Sales.
• Supporting the identification and update of client related commercial risks for the BU.

Business Development, Sales and Solutioning:

• Leads the BU Warehousing Business Development & Sales team.
• Managing response to tenders (RFIs, RFPs, RFQs)
• Driving engagements with internal stakeholders throughout the sales cycle.
• Supporting the development of single and multi-capability supply chain solutions to meet clients’ needs.
• Preparation & Presentation of commercial proposals.
• Leading negotiation of commercial proposals
• Managing Contract Administration and Development
• Managing the onboarding of new clients and new businesses to support revenue growth.
• Supporting development of the commercial strategy for the BU
• Promoting Cross Selling & Upselling
• Attending conferences, seminars, workshops, and industry / professional functions for networking, enhancing business and market intelligence, gathering industry intelligence and to source for new business prospects.

Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelor’s degree or Higher Diploma in any management course.
• Member of Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport - CILT
• Member of African Centre for Supply Chain-ACSC
• Member of National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria- NIMN

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 8 years post-graduate experience
• Supply Chain management
• Business Development
• Business intelligence
• Market analysis
• Customer intelligence
• Solution Development
• Market research
• Cost and financial management
• General business management
• Warehousing Operations
• Understanding and interpretation of business strategy
• Macro environment understanding
• Good understanding of planning & budgeting
• Knowledge of route to market
• Analytical skills: You can interpret complex data and draw meaningful conclusions; You approach problems methodically. You enjoy uncovering patterns and trends, and you can analyse data efficiently.
• Critical thinking: You can identify gaps in logic and underlying causes of issues; You think on your feet. You like learning new things, and you can learn quickly
• Relationship Building: You effortlessly build rapport and trust with others; You are attentive and empathetic. You excel in fostering meaningful connections and creating positive interactions.
• Negotiation skills: You can navigate complex discussions with clarity and tact; You adapt to changing dynamics. You excel in finding win-win solutions and are skilled at building consensus.