5th March 2010
Finance Manager
Location:
Position Summary
In order to strengthen the team of the newly built LPG-terminal in Lagos, Nigeria (Navgas), we are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager. Hierarchical reporting to the General Manager (GM) of Navgas and functional to the CFO of Vitol Tank Terminal International (VTTI) , the Finance Manager will contribute to the overall financial strategy and will have a central role in the development of the financial administration and reporting standards of the terminal.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Plan
- Responsible for preparation and drawing the financial (long-term) plan and budgets in line with organizational development, strategies and policies (IFRS), and future investments
- Responsible for acquiring data for and composing of financial management information
- Assess investment and/or development proposals on feasibility and consistency
2. Financial Control
- Develop and maintain Planning & Control cycle
- Responsible for development of financial administration and internal control system
- Financial Reporting to GM and VTTI
3. Financial Administration
- Responsible for daily management of financial administration
- Management of debtors and creditors
- Payroll and payroll administration
4. Know How Management
- Responsible for updating know how regarding (local) legislation and taxes
- Share and endorse know how, and translating into policies and procedures
5. Risk Management
- Notify and indentify changes regarding financial development of the terminal organization
6. Management Team member
- Contribute to organizational development
- Initiate process improvements
All aspects of Finance are under active review; the Finance Manager will be expected to identify enhancements and opportunities to add value, as well as executing the status quo.
Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate with an excellent academic record
- Ideally a minimum of 5 years experience in a fast paced, international and commercial environment
- Strong financial skills
- Experienced in project management
- English spoken and written, knowledge of more languages is advantageous
- Experienced with managing people and teams
Personal Characteristics
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills
- Incisive and accurate judgment, discrete
- Disciplined with strong planning skills
- Energetic with high level of personal integrity
- Mature, with outstanding relationship management skills
- Able to work across organisational and cultural boundaries
- Result-oriented
- Demonstrable interest in energy business
Applying for this position:
To apply for this, or any other postion advertised here, please register your interest by sending a copy of your CV in English with a short introduction, clearly stating the position you are applying for to:
Elly van Diggelen
European HR Port Services
xrecruitment@ehrps.com