Expires: 12/15/2010 Ref: 54721
Cluster Finance Manager – APM Terminals, Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Responsibilities
– Manage the accounting sections with the aim of achieving the finance department objectives as stipulated by the Cluster Manager throughout the Cluster. Structure tasks and goals, establish efficient courses of action, set priorities, organize information, efficiently execute daily tasks with following considerations:
Data quality and timeliness
Segregation of duties
Supportive behaviour
Efficient processes
– Monitor general ledger postings, ensuring that accounting records are accurate and established standards, both local and APMM GAP, are adhered to. This specifically includes for all entities throughout the Cluster (but is not limited to):
Checking subsidiary ledgers and supporting documentation
Reviewing reconciliation entries
Making accurate and appropriate accruals
– Execute the development and implementation of IT-financial systems, with a focus on using all relevant functionalities of the IT-financial systems. Strive towards reduction of section workload through implementation of IT solution is close co-operation with the Cluster Manager.
– Develop financial and accounting policies, standard operation procedures and guidelines within area of responsibility including accounting and other major areas throughout the Cluster.
– Oversee the preparation of statutory reporting in direct liaison with company auditors. Co-ordinates auditing of company accounts with external auditors in accordance with guidelines stipulated by the Cluster Manager throughout the Cluster.
– Continuous development of own knowledge to ensure full awareness of the budgeting and reporting section as well as a solid background in finance industry business in general.
– Maintain and enhance relationships between departments.
– The position will be responsible for setting and achieving the financial objectives, within the strategy and business plans of the Cluster.
– The position is required to continuously analyze complex issues and work towards enhancements on existing practices & procedures and find means to better cost management for Cluster.
– Establish and enforce procedures to improve working routines, provide high quality and valuable information and analyses to aid decision making, achieve efficiencies in terms of costs and ensure that all subjects relating to the financials of the Cluster are dealt with in the most efficient manner.
– Lead and co-ordinate the risk management strategy of the Cluster and makes recommendations to the Cluster Manager and management team in the risk assessment and management process.
– Financial supervision of projects including but not limited to investment contracts througout the Cluster.
– Ensure that matters within scope of responsibility comply with local Law, Local Regulations and APMT’s Strategy and Culture througout the Cluster.
– Ensure and establish proper internal controls and manage financial issues relating to shareholders and the Cluster Manager.
– Manage key suppliers to ensure that cost effective solutions are provided for the Cluster.
– Ensure that a proper inventory management system is in place throughout the Cluster.
– Manage, motivate, coach and instruct departmental staff and fosters interdepartamental communication and co-operation throughout the Cluster.

Work/ Business Contacts and Authority
Internal
Management Team throughout the Cluster
Relationship is shared to achievement of a common objective.
External
External contractors, customers & banks where the relationship oftentimes may be divergent to the interests of the Cluster JV or business partners

Critical qualifications /Skills/Experience
– The position requires a professional standard of knowledge to lead teams through functional/general expertise in the finance and associated functions.
– Completed post-graduate studies in Accountancy or Finance management or related business studies.
– Minimum 5 years in finance roles including management experience.
– Extensive knowledge of setting of budgets, reporting, inventory control systems and accounting.
– Understanding of the container shipping industry and an ability to relate with shipping company and other associated industry managers.
– Able to provide vision and empowers others to take action by effectively delegating.
– Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives, and promote a team environment.
– Requires good verbal and written communications skills, in addition to effective interpersonal skills.
– Requires excellent analytical skills, including the ability to extract, compile and analyze data.
– Must be able to exercise discretion and good judgment
– Must be able to handle company information with confidentiality and discretion.
– Have the ability to develop according to the business & management needs, but also to initiate change.
– Demonstrates cost consciousness in all areas of work; strives to improve Entities cost position.
– Requires ability to communicate in English, both verbally and written. French speaking would be an advantage
– OHADA knowledge is desirable

Learning & Career Opportunities
In this position, the incumbent will have an opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge in the following areas:
· Experience in finance operations
· Leadership skills in leading a department of professionals.
· Relevant next career steps might be:
· Position in finance in a relatively senior role
· Position in finance in a larger or more complex terminal environment

Contact information:

The application deadline is 15 dec 2010. The hiring manager is Robert Bal (APMT Côte d’Ivoire Cluster Manager). We ask that all applications are submitted electronically through the job portal.

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For more information please contact:
Robert Bal, APMT Côte d’Ivoire Cluster Manager
+225 21 21 91 00
[email protected]
or
Gabriel Varango, Cluster HR Manager Ivory Coast
+225 21 21 91 93 (direct) / +225 21 21 91 00
[email protected]

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