Head, Finance (Transportation and Logistics Industry) at Deloitte Nigeria

Deloitte Nigeria – Our client in the Transportation and Logistics Industry within the public sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Department: Finance

Description

They are looking to recruit a highly qualified professional to fill the position of Head, Finance.
The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial activities of the organization and increasing profitability.
The Head, Finance manages the company’s financial performance and navigates business towards the delivery of its financial plan, analyzes business performance and market conditions to create forecasts and partners with senior management for the purpose of making tactical and strategic decisions that elevate business performance.

The general responsibilities of the Head, Finance are as follows:

Design and implement strategies and mechanisms to safeguard the company’s financial assets
Liaise with all relevant heads to develop the company’s annual corporate budget and the allocation of financial resources
Coordinate the proactive monitoring and reporting of the budget position of all the departments and units
Prepare budget-holder reports, identifying and providing insights on significant trends or variances
Coordinate the development and implementation of finance and accounting policies, processes, and procedures in line with leading practices
Allocate treasury resources and manage cash flows
Conduct profit and cost analysis
Coordinate the audit process and production of robust, accurate and compliant statutory reports
Drive the financial planning of the organization by analyzing its performance and risks
Ensure relevant accounting reconciliations (bank, intercompany, etc.) are carried out promptly
Evaluate and decide on the right investments for the organization to earn the highest possible returns
Recommend strategic initiatives to ensure cost optimization
Guide management in long-term and strategic decision making
Maintain strong working relationships with financial institutions.

Requirements

Minimum of a BSc / BA / HND in Accounting, Finance or relevant numerate field from a reputable institution
MSc/MBA or relevant certification (e.g., ACCA/ICAN/CFA) is an added advantage
Minimum of seven (7) years experience in finance or at least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, with demonstrated progressive growth
Deep industry knowledge.
Ability to think strategically and holistically and appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions
Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication, business presentation and analytical skills
High sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity, and ethical standards
Strong business acumen, maturity, and tact, including the ability to relate with the highest levels of management of financial institutions
Excellent appreciation and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable tools.