Deputy Finance Manager Job at DEME

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, land reclamation, marine infrastructure, offshore energy and environmental remediation. With more than 145 years of experience and about 5,000 highly skilled professionals, we have built up a vast bank of knowledge and expertise which has allowed us to foster a pioneering approach throughout our history. This enables us to bring tailor-made solutions, innovation and new technologies to our customers’ projects, ensuring that they are performed safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

While our roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence across the globe. We operate one of the largest and most technologically advanced fleet of vessels in the world, supported by a broad range of auxiliary equipment.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Deputy Finance Manager
Job Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Summary

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

Your Profile

• Master's Degree preferably with Accounting major or related field.
• 10 years of progressive responsibility in accounting related functions (with at least 5 years in supervisory role).
• Proven knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• ACA or ACCA certified.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
• 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.
• Experience working with an international company is a plus.

Our offer

• Occasional business trips to Port Harcourt/Project Sites/Head office in Belgium possible.
• Training opportunities within Nigeria + DEME Group’s headquarters.