Assistant Finance Manager Job at Speedaf Express

Speedaf was established in 2019. We are a joint-venture company invested by Chinese leading express enterprises. Since founded, we continuously expand global network, develop and optimize products, improve customer experience, and introduce IT technologies and equipment to realize automatic operations. Currently, we are building a local and cross border service network to support air, sea and road transportation with the aim to be the leading diversified integrated logistics solution provider between China and emerging markets. By doing so, it will reduce end-to-end logistics costs between China and emerging markets while providing a stable and recognized logistics services to our customers. Speedaf is localization-oriented, and we believe in creating both opportunities and possibilities of every region we operate in. We work with local teams and understand needs of customers. We offer a variety of products and value added service to cover different commercial or personal scenarios for our customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Assistant Finance Manager

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Assistant Finance Manager will play a crucial role in financial planning, financial analysis processes, and overall financial management within the company.
• The individual will be responsible for analyzing financial data, creating financial models, and providing insights that support strategic business decisions.
• This role requires a deep understanding of financial principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex financial data and create detailed reports to track financial performance.
• Prepares monthly VAT Transactions and periodic Withholding Tax Report to the Management.
• Create and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and ensure financial information has been recorded accurately
• Analyze operational costs and identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Implement the company's cost Management strategies across board to ensure budget implementation
• Manage the preparation and implementation of the company’s budget.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting, monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Review Trial balance and financial statements for monthly closing, including but not limited to accrued vouchers booking.
• Provide financial analysis and insights for strategic initiatives and business cases.
• Work closely with other business unit to analyze their business in terms of feasibility, profit and loss and provide monthly findings at the monthly performance review meetings
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary & accounting reporting
• Identify, mitigate financial risks and Monitor tax returns functions, payments, necessary paperwork, and reports.
• Perform business modelling and forecasting for the entire business outlook.
• Oversees the work ability of the accounting functions including credit control, payable, receivables and cash management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; CPA, ACA, ACCA is required, MBA will be an advantage
• Minimum of 7 years of proven work experience as Finance Manager or Finance Analysis Manager in a reputable organization and experience in the Logistic industry is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Financial modelling, data analysis and reporting tools (e.g Excel, SQL, SAP, Oracle).
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office, Accounting Software (SAP) and ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data
• Proven knowledge of International Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ability to work independently , work in a team and manage the team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with financial software and ERP systems used in the logistics industry

Salary
N600,000 - N800,000 Gross / month.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be