• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Finance Controller


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 5 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikoyi


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Job Description

• In this position you will be responsible for the financial (and administrative) follow up of the projects and overheads of the DEME Group in Nigeria.


• You will be interacting directly with the Finance Manager.


• This role will have the opportunity and responsibility to understand how a dredging project is managed from a financial point of view.


• The main functions will be preparing budgets and cash flows, analysing of the results of the project, manage invoice flows and advice on risks and opportunities in projects.

Your responsibilities

• 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 advise 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, 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 site logistics, staff support, facilities and general administration, in line with local and legal requirements.


• Ad hoc tasks.

Your profile

• 5 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions.


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


• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)


• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills


• Very good communication and interpersonal skills


• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel


• 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


• Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites possible.


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