Theios Consulting is hiring for a client – a leading financial services institution in Nigeria, who is looking for candidates to fill the following key management positions: Chief Inspector (GM Grade level)
The Chief Inspector will be the group head responsible for strengthening the organisation’s corporate internal control and audit group.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director of the organisation, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and developing the group’s internal control and audit strategy, taking responsibility for the day to day management of the group and helping to raise the profile and effectiveness of its internal control and audit function.
Your role will be to help promote best practice, to deliver real value through greater assurance and to increase the overall efficiency of the organisation’s internal control and audit system.
This is a high profile role and, as such, requires a highly ambitious and passionate individual with a strong audit background, who has a high level of experience managing the audit department of a medium to large sized commercial bank. Key departments that will be under the control of the Chief Inspector include internal
control, audit, business processes and service quality.
Qualifications
Interested candidates must possess the following qualifications:
1) A degree in accounting , maths, engineering or any other relevant social science course from a reputable university
2) At least 12 years cognate experience working in a leading commercial bank, a large part of which must have been spent as an auditor
3) ACCA or ICAN. (An MBA or MSc in finance, together with or CIA certification will also be an added advantage)
4) Excellent managerial skills. Candidate must provide evidence of at least 3 years experience managing the internal control and audit department of a leading medium to large sized commercial bank
5) Good report writing skills
6) Excellent knowledge of relevant banking statutory and regulatory policies relating to internal control and audit
7) A good relationship with key stakeholders in all the relevant statutory and regulatory bodies.
8) Good reporting writing skills
9) Excellent cognitive skills
10) Good knowledge of computerised auditing
11) Assertive skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and updated CV via email to quest4thebest@mailcity.com. You must clearly quote the position you are applying for as the title of your email.
Please also attach a one page executive summary giving us details of your business plan for the position you’re applying for
Monday, June 7, 2010
Theios Consulting: Treasurer (Manager Level)
Theios Consulting is hiring for a client – a leading financial services institution in Nigeria, who is looking for candidates to fill the following key management positions: Treasurer (Manager Grade Level)
The Treasury Manager will be responsible for the organisation’s cash and liquidity management. You will manage all funding and cash forecasting risks. In addition, you will oversee the organisation’s dealing room as well as manage interbank placements with other financial institutions.
You will develop and monitor the treasury processes including system and process review and continuously implement enhancements.
Qualifications
1. A degree in accounting, engineering or any other relevant social science degree
2. ACCA,ICAN( An MBA, MSc Finance, together with or CTM certification is desirable)
3. At least 7 years cognate experience working in the treasury department of a medium to large sized commercial bank, two of which must have been spent in a management or leadership position.
4. Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
5. Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.
6. Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
7. Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions.
8. Attention to detail and accuracy.
9. Interested in process improvement.
10. Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
11. Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and updated CV via email to quest4thebest@mailcity.com. You must clearly quote the position you are applying for as the title of your email.
Please also attach a one page executive summary giving us details of your business plan for the position you’re applying for.
The Treasury Manager will be responsible for the organisation’s cash and liquidity management. You will manage all funding and cash forecasting risks. In addition, you will oversee the organisation’s dealing room as well as manage interbank placements with other financial institutions.
You will develop and monitor the treasury processes including system and process review and continuously implement enhancements.
Qualifications
1. A degree in accounting, engineering or any other relevant social science degree
2. ACCA,ICAN( An MBA, MSc Finance, together with or CTM certification is desirable)
3. At least 7 years cognate experience working in the treasury department of a medium to large sized commercial bank, two of which must have been spent in a management or leadership position.
4. Advanced analytical, organization, and interpersonal skills.
5. Advanced spreadsheet and modeling skills.
6. Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills.
7. Able to break down problems into meaningful parts and come to rational and well-thought out conclusions.
8. Attention to detail and accuracy.
9. Interested in process improvement.
10. Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
11. Internally motivated to seek out answers, generate ideas, and develop new skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a letter of application and updated CV via email to quest4thebest@mailcity.com. You must clearly quote the position you are applying for as the title of your email.
Please also attach a one page executive summary giving us details of your business plan for the position you’re applying for.
Careers Nigeria: Tax/Treasury Manager (FMCG)
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of an FMCG client. They are searching for a Tax/Treasury Manager.
Job Scope:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Tax & Treasury Manager is a junior management position responsible for ensuring alignment of supply and financial objectives as well as promoting financial awareness across functions
Responsibilities
Job holder will among others, have the following responsibilities:
* Company Income Tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE
* Liaising with tax consultants and attending to tax queries
* Monitoring of cash flow situation and associated Treasury matters
* Liaising with company bankers and renewal / upgrade of facilities
* Legal and Secretarial matters including holding the Board Meetings and AGM
Requirements:
To be qualified for this position, an applicant must possess:
* Relevant University Degree
* 5+ years of experience preferably in a renowned MNC / big corporate / Big 4 Audit firm
* Recognized Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/ACIT or equivalent)
* Excellent command of English
* Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and Tax Laws / Company Laws
* Familiarity with banking transactions and CBN Regulations
* Very strong excel and IT skills
* Good communication & presentation skills
* Strong RB Core values – Achievement, Team Spirit, Entrepreneurship, Ownership
* Team player with a strong motivation to personally deliver
* Strong conceptual understanding of business and good analytical skills
How to apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Tax/Treasury Manager (FMCG) in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to fmcg@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Scope:
Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Tax & Treasury Manager is a junior management position responsible for ensuring alignment of supply and financial objectives as well as promoting financial awareness across functions
Responsibilities
Job holder will among others, have the following responsibilities:
* Company Income Tax, VAT, WHT, PAYE
* Liaising with tax consultants and attending to tax queries
* Monitoring of cash flow situation and associated Treasury matters
* Liaising with company bankers and renewal / upgrade of facilities
* Legal and Secretarial matters including holding the Board Meetings and AGM
Requirements:
To be qualified for this position, an applicant must possess:
* Relevant University Degree
* 5+ years of experience preferably in a renowned MNC / big corporate / Big 4 Audit firm
* Recognized Professional accounting qualification (CA/ACCA/ACIT or equivalent)
* Excellent command of English
* Sound knowledge of Accounting Standards and Tax Laws / Company Laws
* Familiarity with banking transactions and CBN Regulations
* Very strong excel and IT skills
* Good communication & presentation skills
* Strong RB Core values – Achievement, Team Spirit, Entrepreneurship, Ownership
* Team player with a strong motivation to personally deliver
* Strong conceptual understanding of business and good analytical skills
How to apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Tax/Treasury Manager (FMCG) in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to fmcg@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Careers Nigeria: ERP Project Assistant
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of an Oil & Gas client. They are searching for a ERP Project Assistant
Experience / Competences
* Previous experience as project manager on ERP deployment on SUN System platform
* Secure and manage stakeholders engagement and buy-in
* Hands-on experience in the following areas:
o Functional test
o Test Scripting and Execution
o User Education (Curriculum development & Training Delivery)
o Data Migration
* Candidate should have at least four (4) continuous years of project management experience in ERP project deployment / implementation
Qualifications
* Good degree in IT / computer Science or finance related course
* Post-graduate qualification in accounting or finance related discipline
* Project Management Certification is an added advantage
* Good interpersonal relationship skills is a must for this position
Terms and Conditions of Offer
1. Initial contract employment for three (3) months; renewable
2. Effective Date –A June15, 2010
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: ERP Project Assistant in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to tech@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Experience / Competences
* Previous experience as project manager on ERP deployment on SUN System platform
* Secure and manage stakeholders engagement and buy-in
* Hands-on experience in the following areas:
o Functional test
o Test Scripting and Execution
o User Education (Curriculum development & Training Delivery)
o Data Migration
* Candidate should have at least four (4) continuous years of project management experience in ERP project deployment / implementation
Qualifications
* Good degree in IT / computer Science or finance related course
* Post-graduate qualification in accounting or finance related discipline
* Project Management Certification is an added advantage
* Good interpersonal relationship skills is a must for this position
Terms and Conditions of Offer
1. Initial contract employment for three (3) months; renewable
2. Effective Date –A June15, 2010
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: ERP Project Assistant in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to tech@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Careers Nigeria: Report & Query Dev Expert
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of an Oil & Gas client. They are searching for a Report & Query Development Expert
EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES
* Strong skills in report writing and query development using Vision Q & A XL
* Previous experience with SUN System versions 4 and 5
* Hands-on experience discussing business requirements with Super Users and generating reports and queries
QUALIFICATION
* Good degree in IT / Computer Science or finance related course
* Professional Accounting certification is a basic prerequisite for this position
* At least four (4) years work experience using SUN System
* Membership of ERP project implementation team is a plus for the right candidate
Terms and Conditions of Offer
1. Initial contract employment for three (3) months; renewable
2. Effective Date – June15, 2010
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Report & Query Development Expert in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to tech@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EXPERIENCE / COMPETENCIES
* Strong skills in report writing and query development using Vision Q & A XL
* Previous experience with SUN System versions 4 and 5
* Hands-on experience discussing business requirements with Super Users and generating reports and queries
QUALIFICATION
* Good degree in IT / Computer Science or finance related course
* Professional Accounting certification is a basic prerequisite for this position
* At least four (4) years work experience using SUN System
* Membership of ERP project implementation team is a plus for the right candidate
Terms and Conditions of Offer
1. Initial contract employment for three (3) months; renewable
2. Effective Date – June15, 2010
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Report & Query Development Expert in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to tech@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Careers Nigeria: Chief Financial Officer (Telco)
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of a Telecom client. They are searching for a Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership, management and vision to the company’s financial structure and organisation ensuring maximum profit and return on investment.
* All internal financial matters relating to the firm, including:
o Financial management and reporting, including preparation of financial reporting packages for management meetings,
o Establish standard cost and inventory system
o Prepare and analyze monthly expense and P&L reports
o Prepare quarterly financial statements complete with management analysis
o Manage annual operating plans and budgets
o Analysis of company performance comparing and analysing segment results against budget and prior years,
o Review, establish and maintain internal control standards and procedures,
o Establish current and long-term financial objectives, plans and policies within the Management team,
o Preparation of Annual Budgets and Preparations of new regional market budgets, as required by the Board of Directors for go/no go decisions
o Support of Regional Financial Managers
* All aspects of the Budget process,
* Payables and receivables administration,
* Control of company records, leases, obligations and other documents,
* Integrating accounting systems with other in-house software to improve automation of transaction processing,
* Special projects as required.
* All external financial matters, including:
o Preparation of consolidated financial statements and associated working papers for external audit and liaison with auditors,
* Represent the company ensuring regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.
Requirements
* An internationally recognised accounting designation (e.g. CA/CPA/ACA/CGA/CMA) with at least five years’ experience in a financial controller role (prior auditing experience within a major public accounting firm is desirable),
* Detailed knowledge of the accounting treatment of all types of financial instruments, IAS, and the regulatory environment in the Nigerian Telecom industry,
* Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others,
* A track record of success meeting tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast-paced environment as well as the ability to follow projects through to successful completion,
* To tenaciously pursue the company’s financial objectives, work independently without direction, and provide solutions within every aspect of the controller’s sphere of influence.
This role is only suitable for individuals seeking a very “hands on” role.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Chief Financial Officer in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to cfo@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic leadership, management and vision to the company’s financial structure and organisation ensuring maximum profit and return on investment.
* All internal financial matters relating to the firm, including:
o Financial management and reporting, including preparation of financial reporting packages for management meetings,
o Establish standard cost and inventory system
o Prepare and analyze monthly expense and P&L reports
o Prepare quarterly financial statements complete with management analysis
o Manage annual operating plans and budgets
o Analysis of company performance comparing and analysing segment results against budget and prior years,
o Review, establish and maintain internal control standards and procedures,
o Establish current and long-term financial objectives, plans and policies within the Management team,
o Preparation of Annual Budgets and Preparations of new regional market budgets, as required by the Board of Directors for go/no go decisions
o Support of Regional Financial Managers
* All aspects of the Budget process,
* Payables and receivables administration,
* Control of company records, leases, obligations and other documents,
* Integrating accounting systems with other in-house software to improve automation of transaction processing,
* Special projects as required.
* All external financial matters, including:
o Preparation of consolidated financial statements and associated working papers for external audit and liaison with auditors,
* Represent the company ensuring regulatory and financial reporting requirements are met.
Requirements
* An internationally recognised accounting designation (e.g. CA/CPA/ACA/CGA/CMA) with at least five years’ experience in a financial controller role (prior auditing experience within a major public accounting firm is desirable),
* Detailed knowledge of the accounting treatment of all types of financial instruments, IAS, and the regulatory environment in the Nigerian Telecom industry,
* Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others,
* A track record of success meeting tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast-paced environment as well as the ability to follow projects through to successful completion,
* To tenaciously pursue the company’s financial objectives, work independently without direction, and provide solutions within every aspect of the controller’s sphere of influence.
This role is only suitable for individuals seeking a very “hands on” role.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Chief Financial Officer in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to cfo@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Careers Nigeria: Revenue Assurance Manager
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of a Telecom client. They are searching for a Revenue Assurance Manager
Job Objective
Boost the bottom-line by implementing quantifiable controls across the Starcomms organisation which reduce revenue losses and create revenue enhancement opportunities
The RA function takes an independent outside-in-view of all revenue generating processes with a view to continuous improvements in close association with the process owners
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
* Responsible for developing and managing the integrated process for evaluating the downstream billing process from ‘call – CDR – bill – cash.’ Analysis and synthesis of solutions for revenue leakage at any stage of the process.
* Responsible for negotiating and managing billing and service delivery regulatory compliance for the company
* Independent risk assessment of all service and product launches. Initiation of improvement opportunities that lead to the launch of risk responsible products and services within project constraints
* Monitoring compliance of key revenue processing systems in terms of completeness, correctness and timeliness
* Ensuring accuracy in customer provisioning from the HLR to the IN and postpaid billing system.
* Development of standard operating procedures from customer activation through customer vetting and data verification to customer suspension and deactivation
* Continuous improvement of the interconnect process in cooperation with the interconnect coordinator and the management of interconnect malpractices
* Structural analysis of customer activities for possible fraud. Development of fraud management procedures and use of tools and techniques.
* Continuous monitoring of emerging fraud types and liaison with other operators to understand and combat fraud. Spearhead national fraud management body. Liaison with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
* End to end implementation of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management tools and techniques. Analysis and improvement of Technical and Functional specifications for operational staff and User Documentation for end-users (Sales & Marketing and CC departments)
* Analysis and co-implementation of improvement procedures for data collection from network elements and data verification
* Creation of dashboard for management with information showing the ‘state of the company.’
Key knowledge Areas and Skills Required
* Significant experience and exposure to telecommunications products, services, rates, tariffs, regulations, service level agreements, and interconnection agreements and contracts preferably come from a Big 5 telecommunications consulting/edp audit background
* Significant experience and exposure with order provisioning, customer care, usage processing and telecommunications billing processes, systems and interfaces
* Significant experience and exposure with carrier access and reciprocal compensation billing processes, procedures and systems
* Strong understanding of data analysis, auditing and reconciliation methods and procedures
* Proven ability to take large amounts of multi-faceted data and create insightful and meaningful information to be used in business decision making
* Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills with all levels of management in a professional capacity
* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines
Strong capability to pull reports, load information, and trend data
* Superior software skills, especially in MS Excel, Access, and Word. Successful history of working with software applications. 3+ years of experience working in telecom auditing environment.
* Hands-on Project management skills, any SQL or Oracle experience helpful
* Good appreciation of project management methodology, principles and best practices
Qualification/Experience Requirement
Graduate in numerical course
MBA a plus/ ACCA or equivalent
7 – 10 years revenue assurance experience
Intimate knowledge implementing RA and Fraud Management systems Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others,
A track record of success meeting tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast-paced environment as well as the ability to follow projects through to successful completion,
Proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
Good interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Revenue Assurance Manager in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to telecom@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Objective
Boost the bottom-line by implementing quantifiable controls across the Starcomms organisation which reduce revenue losses and create revenue enhancement opportunities
The RA function takes an independent outside-in-view of all revenue generating processes with a view to continuous improvements in close association with the process owners
Key Tasks / Responsibilities
* Responsible for developing and managing the integrated process for evaluating the downstream billing process from ‘call – CDR – bill – cash.’ Analysis and synthesis of solutions for revenue leakage at any stage of the process.
* Responsible for negotiating and managing billing and service delivery regulatory compliance for the company
* Independent risk assessment of all service and product launches. Initiation of improvement opportunities that lead to the launch of risk responsible products and services within project constraints
* Monitoring compliance of key revenue processing systems in terms of completeness, correctness and timeliness
* Ensuring accuracy in customer provisioning from the HLR to the IN and postpaid billing system.
* Development of standard operating procedures from customer activation through customer vetting and data verification to customer suspension and deactivation
* Continuous improvement of the interconnect process in cooperation with the interconnect coordinator and the management of interconnect malpractices
* Structural analysis of customer activities for possible fraud. Development of fraud management procedures and use of tools and techniques.
* Continuous monitoring of emerging fraud types and liaison with other operators to understand and combat fraud. Spearhead national fraud management body. Liaison with law enforcement agencies when necessary.
* End to end implementation of Revenue Assurance and Fraud Management tools and techniques. Analysis and improvement of Technical and Functional specifications for operational staff and User Documentation for end-users (Sales & Marketing and CC departments)
* Analysis and co-implementation of improvement procedures for data collection from network elements and data verification
* Creation of dashboard for management with information showing the ‘state of the company.’
Key knowledge Areas and Skills Required
* Significant experience and exposure to telecommunications products, services, rates, tariffs, regulations, service level agreements, and interconnection agreements and contracts preferably come from a Big 5 telecommunications consulting/edp audit background
* Significant experience and exposure with order provisioning, customer care, usage processing and telecommunications billing processes, systems and interfaces
* Significant experience and exposure with carrier access and reciprocal compensation billing processes, procedures and systems
* Strong understanding of data analysis, auditing and reconciliation methods and procedures
* Proven ability to take large amounts of multi-faceted data and create insightful and meaningful information to be used in business decision making
* Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills with all levels of management in a professional capacity
* Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines
Strong capability to pull reports, load information, and trend data
* Superior software skills, especially in MS Excel, Access, and Word. Successful history of working with software applications. 3+ years of experience working in telecom auditing environment.
* Hands-on Project management skills, any SQL or Oracle experience helpful
* Good appreciation of project management methodology, principles and best practices
Qualification/Experience Requirement
Graduate in numerical course
MBA a plus/ ACCA or equivalent
7 – 10 years revenue assurance experience
Intimate knowledge implementing RA and Fraud Management systems Verbal and written communication skills, presentation skills and the ability to influence others,
A track record of success meeting tight deadlines in a high pressure, fast-paced environment as well as the ability to follow projects through to successful completion,
Proficiency in the use of MS Excel.
Good interpersonal skills
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Revenue Assurance Manager in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to telecom@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Careers Nigeria: Investor Relations Officer
Careers Nigeria is acting on behalf of a Telecom client. They are searching for: Investor Relations Officer
Role:- The individual would be responsible for the design and execution of plans to attract and maintain long term investors for the company. Also, the individual will represent the company to the investment community externally.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic & corporate communication
• Investor facing activities
• Creation of investor marketing collateral
• Implementation of an internal IR application for all contacts
• Primary owner of annual report creation process
Requirement:
• BS Degree, or equivalent, in finance, business or related field. MBA preferred
• 4+ years relevant finance experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in IR, investment banking, or as buy/sell side analyst.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Investor Relations Officer in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to telecom@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Role:- The individual would be responsible for the design and execution of plans to attract and maintain long term investors for the company. Also, the individual will represent the company to the investment community externally.
Key Responsibilities:
• Strategic & corporate communication
• Investor facing activities
• Creation of investor marketing collateral
• Implementation of an internal IR application for all contacts
• Primary owner of annual report creation process
Requirement:
• BS Degree, or equivalent, in finance, business or related field. MBA preferred
• 4+ years relevant finance experience
• 2+ years of relevant experience in IR, investment banking, or as buy/sell side analyst.
How to Apply:
Please send your CV quoting: Investor Relations Officer in the email subject, as well as your current salary in a brief email to telecom@careersnigeria.com. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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