Our client, one of Africa’s leading shipping operator, is seeking to hire a Finance Officer who will be a responsible for the analyses of financial performance, budgeting, planning and forecasting, project analysis, and investment appraisals for the organisation.
Job Description
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations in order to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Draw up long term and short term Investment/financial plans for the business
Responsible for preparation of monthly Financial Outlook forecast
Project analysis, appraisal of investment and new business opportunities, structuring of project finance transactions and development of business plans and models.
Analyze and make recommendations regarding investment that will help in achieving the company’s financial goals.
Define possible risks and potential returns for investments.
Asses the company’s financial/business needs and strategies.
Review potential acquisition, joint ventures, merges, projections and sales.
Assess business operations, financial structure & business capability/potential, market scenarios and company situation.
Provide periodic reporting and analysis of sales, competition and key performance indicators.
Working in conjunction with CFO on capital raising – debt and equity
Sound verbal and writing communication skill to relate with investors and stakeholders.
Overall oversight on tax issues
Qualifications
B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or any other related field
Minimum of 1 year work experience.
Very strong analytic skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel & Spreadsheet skills.
Able to do macros, develop complex business models on Excel
Very strong PowerPoint and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Attention to work under tight timelines
Excellent team player
Attention to detail
Additional Information
Applicants who do not meet with the above criteria need not apply as only successful candidates will be contacted.
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