• Application Deadline:
• Position: Deputy Finance Manager


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• In this position you will be, together with the Resident Finance Manager, responsible for all finance and accounting matters of the DEME Group companies in Nigeria.


• You will be responsible to make sure that all DEME Group procedures and legal requirements are complied with related to accounting, finance and tax.


• You will manage a team and will be responsible for the financial statements, tax reporting, commercial reporting and managing risk and opportunities.


• You will also be involved in advising in the tender process.

Your responsibilities

• Ensure or execute statutory and commercial accounting according to the legal requirements and IFRS guidelines.


• Analyse financial results, monitor the budgeting and forecasting control cycle, identify and analyse potential financial risk areas and support or monitor the implementation of risk mitigating activities.


• Draw cash flow forecasts and analyse and monitor these, as well as monitor, analyse and advice on hedging of foreign cash flows and fuel.


• Ensure all in- and external commercial and financial reporting on the project phases and end results of the project and/or business units, signal issues and opportunities to in- and external stakeholders, in line with the reporting procedures and deadlines of the DEME Group.


• Provide detailed advice and signal opportunities for improvement to (Project) Management on project related financial matters, such as financing possibilities for clients on projects.


• Ensure up-to-date knowledge of (local) financial and fiscal laws, theories and developments and financial contractual requirements and apply and share knowledge with colleagues and relevant stakeholders.


• Work and act in accordance with the applicable QHSE-S instructions and measures, take appropriate measures in case of accidents and hazardous situations and draw proposals for improvement.


• Ensure financial project administration, design and follow-up planning, organisation of on-site logistics, staff support, facilities and general administration, in line with local and legal requirements.


• Plan, lead and develop project members, assure adequate training of personnel.


• Ad hoc tasks.

Your profile

• 10 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions (with at least 5 years in supervisory role).


• Master’s degree preferably with accounting major or related field.


• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Proven knowledge of transaction taxes.


• Maintain overview of the day-to-day accounting process.


• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.


• ACA or ACCA certified.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.


• Experience working with an international company is a plus.

Our offer

• POSITION within an international company, established in Nigeria for 30 years.


• WORKING PLACE: Ikoyi, Lagos.


• ORGANISATIONAL: the team size depends on the projects which the DEME Group has in Nigeria. Currently it is estimated at 7 team members.


• Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites/Head office in Belgium possible.


• TRAINING opportunities within Nigeria + DEME Group’s headquarters.