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Maersk Nigeria is recruiting for Internal Controller – Container Inland Services (CIS), CIS Nigeria is part of Global A.P. Moller Maersk Group having presence in more than 125 countries and engaged in activities such as Oil & Gas Exploration, Shipping, Inland Services and Logistical Support.
Container Inland Services (CIS) Nigeria is involved mainly in Off Dock activities such as Import Deliveries, Stripping/Stuffing of Containers, Trucking/Shunting of Containers between Port and Off Dock, Trucking to hinterland destinations, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Container Sales and various other CIS related activities.
APM Terminals is looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.
Purpose
Responsible to provide timely and accurate financial information and expertise to enable management to make accurate decisions whilst maintaining constant care and compliance with policies and standards.
Establish and continuously develop the internal control function.
The incumbent will be involved in the daily financial control of a huge organisation and will therefore have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of a stand-alone business unit and become familiar with the role of a business process of Shipping Industry.
Specific Tasks and Areas of Responsibility
· Active member of the CIS Country/Cluster Management Team and responsible for controlling environment across the cluster.
· Responsible for coordinating and performing control reviews across the cluster
· Responsible for assisting in investigating of fraud cases and subsequent reporting on these to management.
· To pro-actively identify risks in the challenging environment and to report these to management on an ongoing basis
· Manage monthly reporting process including responsibility for accurate, timely and high quality HFM reporting with full adherence to APM GAP and Local Accounting Standards.
· Ensure proper processes are in place for all the business transactions.
· Regular review/follow up on compliance of internal SOP’s
· Follow up on KPI’s, Financial Reviews and Control Dashboard results.
· Contribute in providing high quality financial information and its analysis to senior management to support decision making.
· Ensure no major findings in various audits conducted during the year
· Drive various cost awareness and other initiatives triggered from Cluster / Region.
· Ensure smooth completion of various Audits during the year.
· Ensure compliance with Group Policies, business audits, board material preparation and adhoc financial analysis
· Implement initiatives to improve financial processes and operational performance
· Compliance with the Finance elements of the concession and long term lease agreements entered into with Government agencies.
· Identify cost saving opportunities to improve the result of the business and add to shareholder value.
Desired Experience and Profile
· University Degree in Finance and Accounting, Chartered Accountant, auditing or similar with a minimum of 3 years experience in similar function.
· Be a strong team player while at the same time being able to work independently.
· Practical experience within finance and accounting required. IFRS experience a plus
· Sound Knowledge of SAP though not required but preferred.
· Excellent communication skills; being able to explain financial matters in layman’s terms to management and other functions.
· Strong analytical skills
· Required to travel between offices within the cluster
· Considerable drive and interest in taking on new tasks
· Well Organized, timely and focused on quality
· Strong inter personal skills
· Expert knowledge of MS Excel
· High level of general business acumen to identify efficiencies and opportunities to improve overall financial results
Deadline 19th April 2010
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- Maersk Nigeria: Cluster Finance Manager
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I hold an HND in Accountancy (upper credit) from Yabatech & ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant) from ICAN.
With my five (5) years of successful accounting, auditing and stock management experience, I would provide world-class services and also demonstrate professional approach in all matters associated with the above position if given the opportunity.
My interest is to apply and further develop the skills acquired in a new business environment.
I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the above position with you. I am available to answer any question you may have.
PROFILE OF MR. UZODINMA JOHN (Jnr.)
Mr. Uzodinma John is an HND graduate of Accountancy from Rivers State Polytechnic, Bori in Nigeria and a qualified Chartered Economists from the Institute of Chartered Economists of Nigeria (ICEN), Certified Fellow from the Institute of Company and Commercial Accountants (ICCA) of Nigeria, equally a governing council member of the institute and a student member with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN.)
John is presently doing his Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with Ladoke Akintola University and Technology, Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
He has over 5 years working experience. John as fondly called, started his carrier with Adesina Adedayo & Co (Chartered Accountants) as the Audit Senior between 2004 and 2006. He is presently the Accounts & Admin. Manager of Tentol Consulting Limited between 2006 till date.
Tentol Consulting Limited is into Manpower Development, Logistics, Short/Long term accommodation (international standards), Furnishing of Accommodation, Vehicle Leasing and Event Management.
He has handled projects worth over =N=400 Million Naira from accommodations, furnishing, vehicle leasing etc.
He commands a vast and comprehensive knowledge in Managerial and interpersonal skills.
He has attended several training programmes, conferences and workshops in Management and Administration.
He is a practical and dynamic leader with interpersonal relationship skills. He is a Man of integrity who has positively affected as many lives that comes in contact with him.
He is a devout Christian and happily married with a child.
I am an HND and B.sc graduate of Ondo State polytechnic and Imo state University respectively, i’m also an Associate member of Institute of chartered accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (ANAN) as well as Chartered Institute of administration (CIA).
I have over 9 years experience in accounting and auditing both in private as well as public sector.
I promised to provide a world class services if given an opprtunity to
serve in the above position.
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