Latest Vacancies at Connect Rail Services Limited, 13th June, 2019

Connect Rail Services Limited - Our company, Connect Rail is at the cutting edge of leveraging rail and in-land waterways in transporting heavy-lift goods by taking the pressure off the road network. Our vision is to build a Pan African logistics business committed to unlocking the challenge of moving goods across the continent. We are recruiting to fill the position below:       Job Title: Management Accountant Location: Lagos Job Summary

• As a key member of the Management team, the Head Accountant will report to the board of directors and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company
• The Head Accountant will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company
• This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

• B.Sc Degree with a minimum of 2.2.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN Certified).
• Knowledge of IFRS
• MBA is highly desirable.
• 5+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a structured company.

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting software is preferred.

• As a key member of the Management team, the Head Accountant will report to the board of directors and assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company.
• The Head Accountant will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company.
• This will include direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis and negotiations, investor relationships and partnership compliance and private and institutional financing.

• Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Ensure credibility of the Finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts.
• Take hands-on lead position of developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive job cost system.
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the organization.
• Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory action.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions.
• Provide executive management with advice on the financial implications of business activities.
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Company
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities.
• Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting.

• BSc Degree with a minimum of 2.2.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN Certified).
• Knowledge of IFRS
• MBA is highly desirable.
• 5+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership roles, preferably in a structured company.

• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• PC proficiency is essential (Windows environment) and strong working knowledge of Sage Accounting software is preferred.

• We are looking for a Financial Analyst to provide accurate and data-based information on company’s profitability, solvency, stability and liquidity.
• You will research and analyze financial information to help company make well informed decisions, write reports and monitor financial movements.

• Consolidate and analyze financial data (budgets, income statement forecasts etc) taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Identify trends, advise company and recommend actions to a senior management based on sound analysis
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed about novelty in the field
• Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope
• Drive process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function
• Consolidating and analyzing financial data, taking into account company’s goals and financial standing
• Providing creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance

• Proven working experience as a finance analyst
• Proficient in spreadsheets, databases, MS Office and financial software applications
• Hands on experience with statistical analysis and statistical packages
• Outstanding presentation, reporting and communication skills
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance and information analysis
• Well informed in current financial subjects, accounting, tax laws, money market and business environments
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field