Finance Controller, Dangote Cement Transport - Obajana Dangote Group

Reporting Line: Head of Transport Obajana and Functional Reporting to Chief Finance Officer, DCT

Job Summary

• Oversee the business’ budgeting and reporting; financial analysis and forecasting; cost and revenue management; and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure accuracy of the business’ financial records and compliance with best practice financial management principles and regulatory requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the implementation of approved finance policies at the business.
• Drive and oversee the budgeting process and ensure inputs from all business units within the business are in compliance with stated guidelines and that exceptions are escalated appropriately.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of periodic management reports to aid management decision-making.
• Ensure ongoing review, update and documentation of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial forecasts, and ratio analysis.
• Ensure collaboration/interface with other departments within the business on financial assessment of projects, business models and business plans.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with DCT Nigeria’s accounting policies, and IFRS.
• Assume overall responsibility for the integration of business reporting requirements, the integrity of information contained in and the compliance of the business’s financial report with relevant reporting regulations.
• Ensure effective utilisation of business’s financial resources to achieve cost efficiency.
• Proactively identify risks and define and implement strategies to prevent revenue leakage.
• Ensure that organisational policies with respect to accounting for fixed assets are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure respective business complies with all applicable tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage and maintain relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders including local and international tax authorities, tax consultants, etc.
• Coordinate the preparation of the department’s budget and approve departmental in line with approved authority limits.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department’s functions and activities.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or any other related discipline.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as ACA, CIMA, CPA, ACCA.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a senior managerial position in finance.
• Minimum of 4 years in Supply Chain, Land Haulage or manufacturing experience is mandatory.
• Masters is an added advantage
• Ability to use SAP is an advantage
• The roles are based outside Lagos and may require some travels
• Note that Group internal candidates are welcome to apply to this job positions

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.

• Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Proven experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.
• Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and influencing skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Working knowledge of SAP.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Accommodation is provided in relevant location