Vacancy: Financial Reporting Manager at DP World

We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. 

Financial Reporting Manager

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 5 – 8 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit 

Job Function

• To ensure the financial integrity and health of the organization by overseeing the financial operations and managing a team of accountants to provide strategic financial guidance to senior management.
• Key focus will be on managing the financial accounting and reporting functions within MDS Logistics.
• The role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and providing timely and relevant financial information to support decision-making by the management team.

Key Performance Areas

• Financial Reporting: Oversee preparation, reviews, and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with accounting principles.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other financial regulations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, potential risks and make recommendations that will drive financial strategies and decision-making within the organization.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of accounting professionals by providing guidance, training, and perform
• ance feedback to ensure the highest standards of reporting quality is maintained.
• Audit and Compliance: Responsible for coordinating and managing external audits and regulatory compliance including the organization’s adherence to all relevant laws and regulations, and the accurate and timely submission of financial reports.
• Financial Systems: Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial reporting systems and processes in order to enhance efficiency, streamline reporting, and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Financial Strategy Support: Collaborate with senior management by providing valuable insights and recommendations for financial strategies. This includes identifying cost reduction opportunities and avenues for revenue enhancement, all based on the data and information derived from the financial reports.
• Budgeting & forecasting: Collaborate with departments to develop and manage budgets and provide financial forecasts and analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Cash Management: Manager cash flow with the aim to ensure the organisational stability, optimise working capital and work with other departments/stakeholders to achieve cash management objectives.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 5 – 8 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in the logistics industry.
• Familiarity with treasury management systems and financial technologies.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements related to treasury operations.
• In-depth knowledge of cash management, debt issuance, and investment strategies.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles & IFRS.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to DP World on www.linkedin.com to apply