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Financial Controller, Dangote Global Services Ltd

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Controller is responsible for the efforts and results for financial accounting and reporting as well as financial control within the Dangote London office
This includes corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.
The Financial Controller oversees the finance and accounts department staff in day-to-day operations.

Jobs to be done

Oversee all company accounts and investments
Prepare budget and monthly management accounts
Keep proper books and records to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts
Produce monthly P&L accounts and manage profitability through P & L account
Manage bank accounts and cash flow
Ensure ledgers are posted on timely basis and reviewed monthly.
Ensure all financial transactions (e.g. payment to vendors) are properly recorded, filed, and reported
Ensure freight payments are paid on time after proper verification
Ensure correct cost on PFI and invoices and avoid exchange losses.
Prepare financial accounts for Audit & collaborate to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
Manage Employee office attendance, time keeping and holiday records
Validate inter- company balances on a monthly basis.
Arrange Salary payments
Setup systems to manage the accounting of purchases, sales and shipping of spare parts and equipment.

Requirements

Experience

Minimum of 10 years cognate experience in related industry; UK experience in accounting is key.
Experience in setting up systems to manage the accounting of purchases, sales and spare parts and equipment is essential
Experience in managing and drafting shipping documentations under the LCs (letter of credit) is essential
Certified Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant is desirable.
UK Accounting experience is required
Relevant experience in a sourcing and shipping of spare parts environment is a key requirement
Experience working with Sage accounting software.
Experience in international Import Export Business and Trade Finance is a key requirement.
Strong understanding of leading Corporate. Finance, Governance practices and industry trends.

Skills and knowledge

Degree or M.Sc. degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or equivalent.
Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, planning, budgeting, organizational and facilitation skills.
Good managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills.
Excellent customer service orientation.
Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, SAGE accounting package or a well-known ERP.
Knowledge of all relevant Financial Management and Corporate Governance Legislation and Policies.
Product knowledge with strong Business and financial acumen.
High level of personal integrity with detailed and optimum attention to details.

Note

Relevant experience in a sourcing and shipping of spare parts environment is essential.
Experience in international Import Export Business and Trade Finance is a key requirement.
UK experience in accounting is required
Applicants should live in the UK or if you are applying from outside the UK, you must possess a UK work permit.

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