Finance Manager Job at West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria Limited

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Job Title: Finance Manager

Ref: 61267

Location: Onne, Nigeria

Company: West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria Limited (a joint venture company of A.P. Moller A/S operated by APM Terminals)

Manager Level – local/expat position

The position reports to the Managing Director

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: – 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.  – Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals operational practices preferred. – Experience in the operation of APM Terminals container facilities preferred.  – Analyzes performance statistics and trends in order to identify areas for improvements and cost savings i.e. cost saving potentials – Good communication, negotiation and networking skills – Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives – Sense of urgency and result orientation. – Business and financial acumen – The position will require you to perform as a Leader of Others.

Experience and knowledge required: – Education – Master Degree in Finance/ACCA/CA preferred. – Experience – Minimum 5 years of demonstrated financial management experience

Key Responsibilities: – 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. – Take ownership of WACT Nigeria financial information to influence Commercial decisions Facilitate performance tracking in line with KPI Scorecards and business plans. – Achieve the Company's and its customer's expectations with regard to operational efficiency, productivity and reliability. – Develop the local finance organization.  – Ensure all corporate accounting is done accurately, systematically and timely.  – Supervise the job of manager accounting, manager receivables and admin manager. – Measure and monitor performance against critical criteria, Finance/ Accounting policy and guidelines established by APM Terminals. – Help to achieve the set financial budgets for the Operations Division. – Manage employee performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline and grievances. – Coach, train and delegate responsibilities to subordinates with the long-term objective of having them take over roles that are more senior. – Drive identification of local opportunities to improve profitability

How to Apply:

All applications must go through APM job portal to be considered.

Link to Application Portal: Maersk Nigeria Vacancies

Deadline: January 05, 2011.

Finance Manager Job