Job Openings at GUO Transport Company Limited

GUO Transport Company Limited is a division of G. U. Okeke & Sons Limited is a household name in the transportation industry and one of the largest provider of intercity and interstate transportation, serving more than 200 destinations across Nigeria and West Africa with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Logistics Audit Officer

Job Location: Orile Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• To ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of logistics operations by overseeing daily sales reports, verifying expense transactions, conducting reconciliations, and analyzing performance metrics across multiple stations.
• Proactively implement internal controls, safeguard operational materials, and identify any instances of fraud or mismanagement, while ensuring compliance with company policies and reporting standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of daily sales reports from stations.
• Verify the accuracy of logistics logs for all stations.
• Examine expenses related to CPS in Lagos, Onitsha, and Abuja.
• Ensure accuracy of logistics log entries in the SIMPLE software.
• Analyze and report on the logistics e-ticketing system's performance.
• Provide assistance in the issuance and admittance of operational materials and parts.
• Attest to the accuracy of station sales remittances.
• Conduct monthly reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Propose and implement effective internal controls for logistics services.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with management policies at stations.
• Ensure proper use and documentation of sensitive operational materials.
• Ensure the daily submission of station logs.
• Verify compliance of revenue remittances by cross-checking bank statements and company software.
• Verify and attest to the authenticity of financial documents submitted.
• Identify and escalate any instances of fraud or mismanagement of funds.
• Conduct cash count reconciliations and reviews for the corporate office.
• Verify disbursements to Lagos, Abuja and Onitsha CPS and expense retirements.
• Perform monthly comparisons of logistics sales recorded in logs, SIMPLE, and e-ticketing systems.
• Examine load receipts accompanied by stations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all logistics payment and posting transactions.
• Assess the sales performance of stations.
• Examine expenses recorded in station logs.

Key Performance Indicators

• Process Improvement
• Revenue Assurance
• SIMPLE & BUSY Call-over
• Reconciliation
• Quality of Work
• Inventory/Stock Management
• Audit Lapses
• Full Implementation of Audit Plan

Job Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields
• Professional certification – ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven 2-5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, Financial control or risk management
• Hands-on experience in Accounting and Audit Software

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Excellent leadership and people skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the NIPOST rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of Audit principles and processes
• In-depth understanding of GAAP or similar accounting framework
• Demonstrate adequate exchange rate application across-borders.
• Deep knowledge of Cashbook Management, and Bank reconciliation
• Ability to build rapport and cross network among Junior and Senior Staff
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams towards achieving operational goals.
• Proficient in using computer software for data analysis and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills / Competencies:

• Must have excellent people skills, be tenacious, meticulous, tough minded when needed, but diplomatic.
• Must be capable of collaborating with a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Must be proactive and with high energy levels.
• Must be analytical, practical and have aptitude for troubleshooting.
• High diligence and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity and Ethical Judgement
• Flexible in responding to contemporary issues, process changes and system updates.

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Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

2.) Logistics Audit Supervisor

Job Location: Orile Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• To ensure the accuracy, accountability, and compliance of logistics and financial operations by verifying daily sales, dispatch expenses, receivables, and system postings; implementing effective internal controls; and conducting comprehensive reviews of revenue remittances, spare part usage, terminal transactions, and reconciliation processes, with the goal of safeguarding assets and enhancing operational efficiency in a logistics-focused environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of daily sales reports from Stations
• Verify sales and expenses related to dispatch vehicles.
• Check the accuracy of logistics log entries in the Busy software.
• Monitor and ensure timely collection and accurate recording of logistics receivables.
• Analyze and report on the logistics e-ticketing system's performance.
• Verify internal parcel transactions among stations.
• Propose and implement effective internal controls for logistics services.
• Evaluate and ensure compliance with management policies at terminals.
• Ensure proper use and documentation of sensitive operational materials.
• Verify compliance of revenue remittances by cross-checking bank statements and company software.
• Identify and escalate any instances of fraud or mismanagement of funds.
• Ensure proper documentation and verification of purchased parts.
• Ensure all spare parts received are verified by a mechanic.
• Conduct cash count reconciliations and reviews for the corporate office.
• Verify disbursements to CPS in Abuja and Onitsha and expense retirements.
• Perform monthly aged analysis on uncollected logistics waybills.
• Assess the monthly performance of logistics bikes.
• Conduct monthly reviews of demurrage due and collected by stations.
• Verify lodgment transactions at various stations.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all logistics payment and posting transactions.
• Examine POS transactions and verify terminal lodgments for policy compliance.
• Maintain and review the POS settlement and reconciliation ledger accounts.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of bank reconciliation statements for logistics.
• Examine company accounts and financial control systems for accuracy and compliance.

Key Performance Indicators

• Process Improvement
• Revenue Assurance
• SIMPLE & BUSY Call-over
• Reconciliation
• Quality of Work
• Inventory/Stock Management
• Audit Lapses
• Full Implementation of Audit Plan

Job Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields
• Professional certification – ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven 2-5 years of relevant experience in internal audit, Financial control or risk management
• Hands-on experience in Accounting and Audit Software

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of the NIPOST rules and regulations.
• Good knowledge of Audit principles and processes
• In-depth understanding of GAAP or similar accounting framework
• Demonstrate adequate exchange rate application across-borders
• Deep knowledge of Cashbook Management, and Bank reconciliation
• Ability to build rapport and cross network among Junior and Senior Staff
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams towards achieving operational goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in using computer software for data analysis and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills / Competencies:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be tenacious, detail-oriented, tough minded when needed, but diplomatic.
• Must be capable of working with a team
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Must be proactive and with high energy levels.
• Must be analytical, practical and have aptitude for trouble-shooting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity and Ethical Judgement
• Flexible in responding to new issues, process changes and system updates.

Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

3.) Transport Audit Supervisor

Job Location: Orile Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• To ensure the integrity, accuracy, and accountability of financial transactions and operational processes by conducting thorough audits, reconciliations, and reviews of cash flow, terminal operations, debtor accounts, and administrative expenses, while supporting compliance, preventing fraud, and enhancing the overall efficiency of financial reporting and internal controls.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Safeguard of current assets relating to administrative assets, debtors, and other accounts receivable by carrying out daily review and reconciliation of cash declared by vehicles, by terminals, and the lodgements in the Lagos and Onitsha offices.
• Daily review of Ghana transactions: Careful checking of individual loading sheet values in Cedi and their actual value in naira using the exchange rate as at the day of the transaction.
• Checking of accurate postings into BUSY by the Accounts Department.
• Checking of Return ticket reconciliation in BUSY using the Return ticket analysis sheet.
• Resolving all account discrepancies and issues.
• Call–over of daily loadings posted into BUSY:
• Checking of accurate postings into BUSY.
• Checking of accurate interpretation and analysis of expenditures incurred.
• Pointing out /escalating of any unauthorized expenses deducted by terminal.
• Review of Luxury Bus loading sheets with focus on Lodgements for Diesel, Load Credit, and other Income:
• Checking of accurate income recorded by terminals in line with number of passengers boarded the bus.
• Vetting of all expenses observed in the loading sheet.
• Checking accurate deduction of expenses and remittance of income.
• Escalating any fraudulent and mismanagement of fund observed on the loading sheet.
• Following up and resolving every issue on the loading sheet.
• Review of Branch Debtor’s Ledgers Account:
• Checking accurate postings of all Credit transactions into BUSY application/Excel.
• Ensure timely payment of Load/Cargo debt.
• Resolving any irregularities observed during posting of Credit transactions into BUSY.
• Cash count reconciliation and reviews for Corporate Office and Head Office.
• Review of Onitsha Cash Book and Posting in BUSY.
• Assist in call-over of loading sheet using SIMPLE BUSINESS APPLICATION.
• Review of Administrative expenses and render advice where necessary.
• Review of Bank reconciliation statement.
• Assist in the management of working documents.
• Assist in Pre-payment expense Audit and checks for Payment vouchers.
• Assist in overseeing other Audit staff.
• Review on Reschedule my Trip on E-ticketing for Lagos Terminals.
• Ensure Advance Payment by Customers are duly reported and accounted for – Transport.
• Review of Vehicle Breakdown and reconciliation of Road Money.
• Review of Terminal Log Expenses – Eastern Terminal.
• Any other assigned task by the Audit Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Process Improvement
• Revenue Assurance
• SIMPLE & BUSY Call-over
• Reconciliation
• Diesel and Fuel Management
• Quality of Work
• Full Implementation of Audit Plan

Job Requirements
Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related fields
• Professional certification – ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CIA or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven experience in audit procedures, forensic accounting, or internal control systems
• Familiarity with transportation/Logistics systems

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Good knowledge of Audit principles and processes.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP or similar accounting framework.
• Demonstrate adequate exchange rate application across-borders.
• Deep knowledge of Cashbook Management, and Bank reconciliation.
• Ability to build rapport and cross network among Junior and Senior Staff.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams towards achieving operational goals.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
• Proficient in using computer software for data analysis and reporting (e.g., Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills / Competencies:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be tenacious, detail-oriented, tough minded when needed, but diplomatic.
• Must be capable of working with a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Must be proactive and with high energy levels.
• Must be analytical, practical and have aptitude for troubleshooting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• High integrity and Ethical Judgement.
• Flexible in responding to new issues, process changes and system updates.

Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

4.) Business Data Analyst

Job Location: Orile Coker, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective(s)

• Responsible for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to provide actionable insights that improve business operations, optimize logistics processes, and drive strategic decision-making.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and analyze data from various sources, including operational systems, customer databases, and financial records.
• Identify trends, patterns, and insights to improve logistics efficiency, customer satisfaction, and cost management.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepare regular reports for management.
• Develop and maintain dashboards using data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel) to track company performance.
• Generate reports on fleet utilization, operational material usage, vehicle part usage, tyres usage, maintenance records, delivery timelines and warehouse efficiency.
• Support route optimization and fleet management strategies to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security in compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation of data processes, methodologies, and reports.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, BOM, LOM, Regional Manager and other departments to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Present findings and insights to management for strategic decision-making.
• Support fleet management by identifying underutilized or overutilized vehicles.
• Identify bottlenecks in transport and logistics operations and propose data-driven solutions.
• Recommend process automation opportunities to reduce manual effort and errors.
• Support digital transformation initiatives within the company.
• Analyze customer feedback and complaints to identify service improvement areas.
• Identify risks related to fraud, revenue leakage, or operational inefficiencies.
• Work with the operations team to minimize fuel costs and vehicle downtime.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to fleet utilization, route efficiency, revenue, and delivery timing, operational materials.
• Any other task assigned by the MD and Director.

Key Performance Indicators

• Process Improvement: Implementation of at least 10 initiatives in a quarter
• Effective Cost Containment: Not more than 5% deviation from the approved Budget
• Timely submission of Management Reports: Timeliness and accuracy of report

Job Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Statistics, Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Nigerian transportation regulations.
• 2-5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in the logistics or transportation sector.
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Python, R, Power BI, or Tableau for data analysis and visualization.

Key Competency Requirements:
Knowledge:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Experience with ERP and logistics management software.
• Knowledge of transport operations, fleet management, and logistics analytics is an advantage.
• Understanding of predictive modelling and machine learning techniques.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and budgeting in logistics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills / Competencies:

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be tenacious, detail-oriented, tough minded when needed, but diplomatic.
• Must be able to settle in an environment requiring entrepreneurial/building skills.
• Keen interest to sales, structuring and implementing deals.
• Must be capable of working with a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and planning skills.
• Must be sales oriented.
• Must be market savvy, with good networking skills.
• Must be proactive and with high energy levels.
• Must be analytical, practical and have aptitude for trouble-shooting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

Click here to apply online

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.