A Customs and Relationships Manager
Jobs at Maersk Nigeria, APM Terminal Nigeria Jobs, Careers at Maersk Nigeria, APM Terminals Nigeria - Jobs in Nigeria, Careers NigeriaMaersk Nigeria is recruiting for Customs and Relationships Manager.
The Position: Customs and Relationships Manager
This position, with a direct report to the Commercial and Business Development Manager is to ensure a timely and effective correspondence with the Nigerian customs, government officials as well as the local dock worker inclusive of other government agencies on all matters to enhance the City Office operations and most importantly to foster an integrity based interaction with the customs whilst opening new avenues for APMT in securing ties where our current penetration is non existent.
Principal Accountabilities:
* Works to promote a positive image of the Company to the community and government organizations.
* Develops contacts and relationships with key local and national representatives, government agencies including Customs in order to create opportunities for keeping the Company and its services in front of the public and the trade.
* Advice management of all changes in governmental/custom policies, regulatory matters and how they affect the company in operational capacity.
* Represent the company’s position to new policies by Nigerian Customs and governmental agencies.
* Constantly liaise with the Nigerian customs and other government agencies on policies, new technologies and mode of operations adopted by the company.
* To actively take part in the profitable development of the City Office with special focus on customers and commercial activities in relation to customs and governmental requirements.
* To always persevere to accomplish set goals by addressing issues in either public forums or individual audiences to ascertain APMT objectives.
* Ensure a constant schedule to meet with customers, government officials and customs.
* Liaise with agents within the shipping community with full knowledge of top management goals, budgets and cost of operations.
* Schedule units for customs examination and validation.
* To work closely with Stakeholders (Nigerian Police, Customs, Security, Consignees etc) to minimise customer service issues.
* To perform any other duties assigned.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
* Must be Dynamic and outgoing with a strong work ethic.
* Must have a strong personality.
* A team player that can work independently.
* Must be focused on delivering results that strengthens APMT’s business.
* Must be able to counter-act all methods of extortion and gratitude in form of monetary inducement.
* Must be willing to adapt to incessant threats and intimidation from customers and yet build fortitude to stand firm on priority matters pertaining to APMT Apapa.
* Must be sincere in dealings, honest in actions, communications, follow-up & the ability to make a difference by closing deals.
CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* 5-7 years experience in Ports/Terminal/Shipping experience.
* A University degree in Public relations or related discipline from a recognised institution.
* An in-depth knowledge of Public Relations.
* Must be a fluent, effective and intelligent communicator.
* Must possess a sound public speaking and negotiations skills.
* Must be physically fit.
* Must have a flexible approach to work schedules.
Cluster Finance Manager
Job Grade Band: General Manager Level
As part of the planned succession of the present finance manager and the reorganization of the finance function in Container Inland Services (CIS) Nigeria Cluster, we are looking for a candidate to take up the position as Finance Manager / Financial Business Partner in second quarter of 2010.
Reporting To: Cluster Top (NGACISTOP)
Leadership level: Leader of Others
Areas of responsibility
* Responsible for Finance activities for all countries and companies within the cluster
* Responsible for local IT systems within the Cluster
* To provide financial information and services to enable cluster management to execute the Container Inland Service business effectively
* To manage and optimize the working capital and cash management strategies
* To ensure that local finance and control are optimal, accurate and timely in line with global guidelines and local laws and regulations
* To develop a competent finance organization and to be a strategic business partner to the Cluster Top.
* Co-ordination with Regional Finance, Centre Finance and other functions.
* To co-ordinate with the GSC functions and ensure timely and accurate execution of off-shored tasks
* To manage the local implementation of off-shoring suitable activities/tasks.
* Negotiate lease agreements etc. with local authorities
* Reduction of General and Administrative costs
* Risk Management
Key Deliverables:
* Optimized liquidity management and favorable cash flow status
* Optimized portfolio of local IT systems
* Local statutory accounts in accordance with local regulation
* Accurate and timely execution of all financial transactions
* Timely and correct HFM updates in accordance with APMM GAP and IFRS standards
* Reporting of actuals, estimates and budgets in line with global requirements
* Submission of relevant local statutory requirements and interaction with local authorities
* Systems – proactively support initiatives for implementation of new systems and propose changes/new implementations as required.
* Audits – coordinate internal and external audits
* An optimal cluster-wide control environment across functions
* Optimized management of lease and concession agreements
* Preparation of business cases and investment proposal
We are seeking candidates who possess the following:
* Minimum 6 years experience in the Finance and/or Controlling area, with 3 to 4 years being in a managerial position, a professional level degree desirable
* Well organized, very strong commitment to meeting deadlines and flexibility with regards to working time an absolute requirement
* Team player with strong relationship building skills and ability to develop employee and direct report competencies.
* High integrity and personal credibility
* Self–starter with ability to work effectively under pressure.
* Contingency Management – Anticipate and identify bottlenecks and mitigate risk
* Experience in role as Leader of Others
* Fluency in English, working knowledge of French would be an advantage.
* Project Management skills
* Innovative
* Capacity to be a change agent — initiate, implement and support changes in a well-structured manner.
* Prepared to work in a cultural diversified environment
Learning Opportunities
· Financial management
· Development of leadership skills
· In-depth understanding of the Container Inland Services business
· Knowledge of various financial and operations systems
Lagos.
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