Finance Manager

3 days ago

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria Stresert Services Limited (Third party recruitment) Full time

Job Title: Finance Manager (Logistics Company)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

About our client

Our client is a provider of end-to-end logistics solutions to businesses and institutions across Nigeria.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing budgeting, reporting, compliance, and cost optimization while supporting strategic growth in a dynamic logistics and supply chain environment. This role requires sound knowledge of the Nigerian financial regulatory landscape, taxation, and logistics cost structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Management:

  • Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals.
  • Provide financial forecasts, risk analysis, and strategic input to support decision-making.
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

Financial Reporting & Compliance:

  • Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
  • Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, and legal requirements.
  • Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

Operational Finance:

  • Monitor cash flow, accounts, investments, and asset management.
  • Optimize working capital and manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across departments.

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Lead and mentor the finance and accounting team, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
  • Establish effective internal controls and financial procedures.

Business Partnering & Support:

  • Collaborate with logistics operations, procurement, and sales teams to ensure financial insights support business operations.
  • Support pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and cost analysis for logistics projects and services.

Systems & Process Improvement:

  • Oversee financial systems and ERP platforms to enhance automation and data accuracy.
  • Implement and improve processes for better reporting, control, and decision-making.
  • Interface with the Board of Directors and present at Board Committee Meetings.
  • Engage with external stakeholders; banks, tax authorities, clients, etc.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Master's degree or MBA preferred.
  • Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CPA, ACCA, CMA) is highly desirable.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role.
  • Industry experience in logistics, supply chain, transportation, retail, coldchain or related sectors.
  • Strong analytical, strategic-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficient in financial software (e.g., Sage, Microsoft 360, QuickBooks, or other ERP systems).
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic and commercial acumen
  • Strong ethical foundation and integrity
  • Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Presentation skills

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to using HOF-C25 as subject of the mail.

Job Type: Full-time

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