VACANCY FOR A FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (job ref: ph-Log-FC)

Our client is a Marine Logistics provider to the Oil and Gas industry.

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Reports To: MD

Position Summary: The Financial Controller is responsible for all day-to-day financial and accounting activities and accountable for all financial management, corporate accounting, budgeting, forecasting, regulatory compliance as well as the implementation of internal control policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
· Develop timely financial and cash-flow forecasts and pro-actively manage cash-flows
· Supervise the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of financial statements
· Develop detailed and insightful analysis of future earnings and capital expenses
· Develop and implement robust financial management framework for minimising financial risk.
· Source for new and more cost-effective options for financing capital projects.
· Ensure the efficient management of the balance sheet of the organization in liaison with Banks and other financial institutions
· Constructively advise other departments on cost reduction or revenue enhancement initiatives
Budgeting and Control
· Coordinate the annual budgeting process and ensure its effective implementation
· Maintain robust internal controls and policies and supervise internal financial audits.
· Develop, manage, analysis and control the budgets of all departments and Vessels.
· Prepare management reports on budget performance.
· Undertake monthly budget reviews, implement monthly variance reporting and advice on expenditure trends.
Corporate Accounting and Reporting
· Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, internal control, and petty cash.
· Implement effective procedures and controls that ensures the timely closing of the financial records including review for accuracy, cut-offs and classification in compliance with IFRS and company Standards.
· Ensure Compliance with Company's financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
Regulatory and Tax Compliance
· Minimize the tax liabilities of the organization
· Ensure full, prompt and efficient regulatory compliance
· Ensure the timely submission of accounts and returns to meet statutory reporting deadlines.
· Prepare the annual audit file and co-ordinate the annual regulatory audit process.
· Ensure compliance with the Cabotage and the Nigerian Content Legislation and Tax requirements.
· Liaise with the external Auditors to file Accounts with FIRS.
· Process Company Tax Clearance Certificates in a timely Manner.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Organizational skills with attention to detail
• Corporate Finance, confidentiality
• Reporting skills, deadline-oriented, time management
• Reasoning ability, mathematical ability, and logical thinking skills
• Data entry management, Problem solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office (word, excel, Power point) a MUST and knowledge of essential accounting software usage such as Peachtree, Sage, SAP, JD Edward, Tally etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• The Candidate must preferably be an Associate member of ICAN/ ACCA.
• A graduate with back ground in Accounting; a master degree is highly desired.
• Must have 10 – 12 years work experience in a managerial position.
• Must be resident in Port Harcourt.

APPLICATION:

• Salary is N 560, 000 /m.
• QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD FORWARD CVs to ‘mgtpositions@stresert.com’ using ‘ph-Log-FC’ as subject of mail before 25^th July 2016. Wrongly titled applications will not be opened. Applicants who do not meet the above criteria need not apply. Please be guided.