Connecting the number 1 integrated logistics network in Africa AGL, to the global maritime transport leader MSC, can accelerate the logistical transformation of the continent. Thanks to the strength of its network and its recognised professionalism, the MSC Group is strengthening the competitiveness and the connectivity of the continent in a context that is notable for the desire of African countries to implement the Continental Free Trade Area.Job Description
The job holder is responsible for managing the Finance and Accounting operations on reporting variances, analysis, and preparing budgets, and financial forecasts.
The job holder also prepares and publishes financial statements and reports to guide decision-making.
Duties
Leads and manages the Finance Operations function:
Manages the overall cost control function, including but not limited to stock, technical and operations and develops reliable performance measurement KPIs.
Ensures financial risk management through analysis and mitigation of the risk environment.
Provides financial advisory for project contract management and deal-making.
Identifies and recommends processes and/or cost improvement opportunities.
Sets goals for the team in terms of quality of reporting & cost control.
Assesses the performance of the team.
Reports finance control-related tasks:
Ensures the accuracy of the financial and business analysis reporting process in strict respect of the deadline.
Prepares the various reporting required by HQ and ensures their consistency.
Anchors the annual budget preparation process.
Prepares the monthly financial reports (expenses, facilities, accounts opened and closed), and quarterly reports for the HQ.
Prepares monthly forecast, variance analysis and budget-to-actuals reports required by the management.
Controls the cost of the company’s assets.
Prepares the DAC & DAD (investment requests), and monitors capital cash out and budget.
Revenue’s recognition:
Ensures exhaustive revenue invoicing and collection on all billable activities.
Project implementation:
Establishment of the business plan (proposition, implementation, control, monitoring).
Analytical Accounting: Enabling activity-based costing development and task-related:
Develops and updates the analytical accounting within the department.
Provides accurate information about the cost per equipment, and its evolution and proposes corrective actions to management.
Provides accurate information about the cost of a company’s operations and their management evolution.
Sets up weekly, and monthly analyses of these indicators and reports to the CFO, with KPI covering both operational and financial aspects.
Supports Heads of Departments (not limited to operations) in generating departmental monthly statistics.
Disbursement control:
Monitoring the company disbursement per activity and ensuring the accuracy of the file balances with the provisional expectations.
Others:
Assists and supports the proper implementation of the SOP.
Reviews current finance processes and makes recommendations for improvement.
Assists in the accounting operation control & reviews reports (expenses)
Ensures the safekeep of confidential financial information, such as contractor guarantees, etc.
Coaches team members on the job.
Any other task assigned by the Line Manager
Ensures the efficiency of the company’s procurement system and implements the relevant procedures.
Requirements
BSc. in Finance or Accounting, Economics from an accredited institution.
MSc. or MBA is an added advantage.
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (Microsoft Access will be a plus)
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in Accounting / Financial Analysis / Business Analysis/ Internal Audit / Statutory Audit Experience /Cost control.
ACCA, CFA, CPA, or other relevant qualifications within or outside Nigeria with Proven skills and experiences are required.
Big 4/ FMCG/ Integrated Logistics Experience will be added advantage.
