General Manager – Business Process & Finance Operations (Expatriate)

Job Introduction

Adexen is mandated by an international services group to recruit a General Manager – Business Process & Finance Operations for its operations in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

The General Manager – Business Process & Finance Operations will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting processes, budgeting activities, internal controls, and business process improvement initiatives across the organization.

The role requires a hands-on and operational leader able to combine strong financial discipline with process optimization and business support capabilities, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness.

The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing financial systems, improving reporting accuracy, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting the long-term growth and operational performance of the business in Nigeria.

 

Financial Reporting & Business Support

• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate financial and management reporting
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies, reporting standards, and financial procedures
• Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and financial planning activities
• Provide financial analysis and operational insights to support management decision-making

 

Business Process & Internal Controls

• Establish and strengthen financial accounting systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operational processes
• Ensure effective financial governance and compliance throughout the organization
• Support the implementation and optimization of business and financial systems

 

Audit & Compliance

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities in collaboration with senior management
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards, financial controls, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor operational and project-related financial performance to ensure alignment with approved budgets and objectives

 

Systems & Process Integration

• Oversee integration between operational platforms and accounting systems
• Ensure reliability, consistency, and efficiency of reporting tools and financial processes
• Contribute to automation and process enhancement initiatives where relevant

 

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, organize, and develop finance and accounting teams
• Promote strong operational discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Identify capability gaps and support training and development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and performance-driven working environment

 

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key business partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Build effective working relationships across departments and with external stakeholders
• Support operational management through proactive financial and business analysis

Desired Skills and Experience

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Professional accounting qualification such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, ANAN, or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience within shipping, logistics, oil & gas, or service-oriented industries
• Previous professional exposure to Nigeria or African markets is an advantage
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, and internal controls
• Proven experience improving business processes, reporting structures, and operational efficiency
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP / financial management systems

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.