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Monday, March 10, 2014

Simba Technology Nigeria Limited is a rapidly growing, innovative ICT firm currently recruits for the Position of Sales Associate, in Enterprise Sales. We leverages software technology to enable leading Federal and Commercial enterprises to automate, control, improvise and innovate across their business value chains.

 

Simba Technology Nigeria Ltd is a part of the diverse Pan-African Simba Group and has group operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. It provides best-of-breed Business Solutions and world class IT Services for its valued customers. The company provides vertical business solutions which include but are not limited industries such as Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, Telecom, Banking & Finance, Energy & Utility, Trading & Distribution, Services and Government.

 

The solutions include Enterprise Software and Business Process Solutions like ERP applications, Document Management, Logistics Management, Core Insurance, Core Banking, Microfinance Solutions, IT Consultancy, Managed Services, Training and E-Governance among others. The initiatives are supported by key technology alliance partners like Oracle, SAP, TCS, Nucleus, Newgen, to name a few.

SimbaTech solutions are not limited to the areas enumerated above but are driven through a consultative approach based on strong partnership with customers, identifying their challenges and offering compelling solutions based on their pains and needs.

SimbaTech now seek qualified, dynamic and entrepreneurial personnel to spearhead some of its initiatives in the market.

 

Job Position: Sales Associate - Enterprise Sales (One for Education Sector & One for SMB Sector)

 

REF: SIMBATECH/SA

Location: Lagos (One for Education Sector & One for SMB Sector)

 

Job Description

  • As a 'Consultant' at SimbaTech, you will carry the responsibility of Enterprise Sales into Education and/or SMB sectors in Nigeria.
  • The Consultant for Enterprise Sales will be responsible for selling SimbaTech solutions and services to Corporate and Government accounts across multiple segments in Nigeria.
  • You will focus on critical, complex, strategically or tactically important deals with high visibility, and be responsible to negotiate and sign the deals.
  • The role will essentially involve getting deeper penetration of SimbaTech enterprise solutions across large accounts, developing these accounts from scratch and making SimbaTech a strategic partner to these Enterprise customers.
  • It will involve building, nurturing and expanding business relationships with strategic C Level Executives across the key accounts.
  • The individual will be expected to be proficient in the use of an "Enterprise Selling Methodology" and "Large Deal Management Process" with Target account selling to map the accounts and get deeper penetration and recall for SimbaTech solutions.He will be responsible for revenue generation and growth across these verticals specified above and will need to generate reference accounts for SimbaTech via large deals across each of the verticals.
  • Design, develop and Implement an End to End Enterprise plan for his accounts and highlight key milestones in relation to the growth of our business in this market across the next 3 years.
  • Manage Large Opportunities, Run Rate business and Competitive Sales situations at these accounts

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of consultative sales experience including strategic selling, persuasion and negotiation.
  • Experience interfacing with both internal team members and external customers as a part of a solution-based sales process
  • Demonstrated ability to energize, develop, and build rapport at all levels within an organization
  • Strong communication skills to synthesize complex issues and communicate into simple messages
  • Willingness and ability to travel within the specified geographic region.
  • Previous experience negotiating and signing complex deals
  • Strong Process Management Skills with Contract Compliance Experience
  • Strong communication and writing skills (letters, e-mail, business plans, etc)
  • Previous experience with Enterprise solutions desirable.

Remuneration

The compensation package offered will commensurate with educational qualification, work experience and industry standards.

 

Application Closing Date:

21st March 2014

 

Method of Application

Interested candidates should forward their CV to: techjobs@simba.com.ng stating job reference and location preference within 14 days of this advert.

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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional group currently recruits for the position of  Accountant, in Financial Reporting. We are in fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region. Considered one of the pillars of the African Economic Community, the organization was founded in order to achieve collective self-sufficiency for its member states by creating a single large trading bloc through an economic and trading union. It also serves as a peacekeeping force in the region. The organization operates officially in three co-equal languages French, English, and Portuguese.

 

We are currently recruiting for the position below


Job Title: Accountant, Financial Reporting

 

Reference: ECW-COMM/REC/FIN-P/001/2012

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Department: Finance

Directorate: Finance

Grade: P3

Supervisor: Principal Accountant, Financial Reporting


Job Description

The incumbent has responsibility for assisting with the development of financial policies and the execution of these policies as well as production of financial statements including the Income and Expenditure Statements, Balance Sheet, and other reports that may be required for management action.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • To analyze accounts and review/evaluate regular financial reports. Identify problem transactions and irregularities in related accounts, resolving them in a timely and effective manner.
  • To approve/Confirm that proposed obligations or expenditure for services, facilities supplies and equipment expenses, as well as those pertaining to personnel, are in accordance with the Financial Regulations and Rules of ECOWAS, relevant appropriations and staffing tables and corresponding approved allotments.
  • To ensure that accurate and complete accounting, reporting and internal control systems are functioning and that all relevant records are maintained.
  • To assist, prepare or consolidate financial statements for inclusion in ECOWAS Financial Statements to be audited. To provide information and respond to internal/external audit observations.
  • To provide advice and guidance concerning the ECOWAS' Financial Regulations and Rules and Accounting instructions.
  • Provide authoritative interpretation of requirements for handling transactions.
  • To coordinate and supervise the processing of Inter-Office transactions, Accounts Receivable, Applied Deposits, Bank Reconciliations, and various postings to Funds and General Ledgers.
  • To monitor, analyze, and approve transactions for entry into the accounting system.
  • To Keep abreast with and provide guidance on the ECOWAS related transactions to the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) procedures, and any other ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or financial system in use.
  • Assesses effectiveness of internal control mechanisms to identify methods for improved coordination and efficiency between interrelated financial management systems of the organization.
  • Define requirements and work with the divisions with respect to production of relevant financial reports.
  • Participate in the development of financial accounting policies.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Experience/Skills

Educational Qualification

  • A first-level university degree in Accounting, Financial Management or any related field. A higher degree in the relevant field may substitute for two years of professional experience.
  • An accounting qualification by an internationally recognized accounting body such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), ACA (Associate Chartered Accountant), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) would be an advantage.

Experience

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible professional experience in accounting and finance in private or public sector multinational organizations is required.
  • Experience in complex accounting operations including multicurrency transactions and consolidations, is desirable.
  • Experience in implementation of private sector or public sector accounting standards such as IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) or IPSAS is also desirable.

Competencies

  • Professionalism: Proven conceptual, analytical, and evaluative skills and ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identifying issues, formulating options and making conclusions and recommendations. A complete, in-depth grasp of financial principles and practices.
  • Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
  • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
  • Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly. Gathers relevant information before making a decision. Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them. Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization. Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information. Checks assumptions against facts. Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision. Makes tough decisions when necessary.
  • Computer Skills: This post requires proficiency in the use of the computer, including internet research, e-mail communications, word processing using the software currently in use, and the application of other software commonly used in the functional area.

Age

Candidate should not be 50 years old or over at the point of recruitment and must be a citizen of one of the ECOWAS member states.


Language

Must be fluent in one of the official languages of the Commission; English, French and Portuguese. A working knowledge of another would be an advantage.


Remuneration

Annual Salary: USD 36,901 - USD 44,469


Application Closing Date

3rd April, 2014


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Sunday, March 9, 2014

Stallion currently recruits for the position of a qualified graduate Electrical Engineer. We invested heavily in infrastructure comprising warehousing, cold storages, factories, office buildings, showrooms, workshops, logistics equipment, transportation etc.

 

Stallion established a stable infrastructure that supported optimal distribution of products at the most economic terms to its customers.

 

Stallion Group of Company is recruiting to fill the vacant position of:


Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location: 
Lagos

 

Application Deadline: Electrical engineer


Job Description:

  • Direct or coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, or testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, or customer requirements
  • communicating with target audiences and managing customer relationships.
  • supporting the marketing manager and other colleagues
  • conducting market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups
  • sourcing and securing sponsorship
  • Solar project execution
  • maintaining and updating customer databases
  • Prepare technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, or topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements
  • Prepare specifications for purchases of materials or equipment
  • perate computer-assisted engineering or design software or equipment to perform engineering tasks
  • Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed on time and within budge.
  • Compile data and write reports regarding existing or potential electrical engineering studies or projects.
  • Design, implement, maintain, or improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, or systems for commercial, industrial, or domestic purposes.
  • Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs.
  • Investigate customer or public complaints, determine nature and extent of problem, and recommend remedial measures.
  • Investigate or test vendors' or competitors' products.
  • Supervise or train project team members as necessary.
  • Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, or installation standards or specifications.
  • Plan or implement research methodology or procedures to apply principles of electrical theory to engineering projects.
  • Inspect completed installations and observe operations to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
  • Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment or major repairs.
  • Conduct field surveys or study maps, graphs, diagrams, or other data to identify and correct power system problems.
  • Plan layout of electric power generating plants or distribution lines or stations.
  • Collect data relating to commercial or residential development, population, or power system interconnection to determine operating efficiency of electrical systems.

Requirements

HND / First Degree in Engineering


Application Closing Date

21st March, 2014


Method of Application

Interested candidate should send CV to: arpit.saxena@stalliongroup.com

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Unilever Nigeria currently recruiting for Leadership Internship Programme (ULIP) 2014 - Are you a university student in your 2nd, 3rd or 4th year(excluding finalist)? Do you possess the tenacity to function in a result driven environment? Are you passionate about environmental protection and sustainable living practices? If yes then the Unilever Leadership Internship Programme (ULIP) is the perfect opportunity for you!

 

Unilever Leadership Internship Programme (ULIP) 2014

 

Our internship programmes are for duration of 12 to 24 weeks about (3-6 Months),  and successful applicants will be given the unique opportunity of working in one of the world's leading FMCG companies. For the duration of the programme, you will interact with seasoned professionals in an exciting environment and you will have hands on professional experience working on projects that will expose you to global best practices

 

Come and be part of the Unilever Team working to create better futures. Discover A Career Made By You

 

Requirements

Internship opportunities are available for students in Engineering, Pure & Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business, Finance and Social Sciences in the following business areas:

  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Supply Chain
  • Research and Development
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology

Application Closing Date

11th March, 2014.

 

How To Apply

Interested applicants should send their applications to: discoverunilever.ng@unilever.com

 

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) currently recruits for the position of a graduate Operations Associate. We help developing countries attract and use aid effectively. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights, capacity development and the empowerment of women.

 

We are recruiting to fill the following position:


Job Title: Operations Associate

 

Location: Abuja, NIGERIA

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Post Level: SB-3


Background

Under direct supervision of UNODC Operation Manager, the overall guidance of UNDP Deputy Country Director Operations and direct collaboration of the relevant head of units, the Operations Associate will be responsible for the execution of transparent and efficient Procurement, Finance, Administration and HR services with respect to all UNODC Transactions performed under UNDP authority. Specifically, the Operations Associate will serve as the UNODC focal point within UNDP on Procurement, Finance, Administration and HR in order to promote a collaborative and client-oriented approach that supports quick processing of all UNODC requests as well as quality delivery and value for money of UNDP services to UNODC.

 

S/he will work in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme support and Project teams in UNODC Country Office (CO - Nigeria,) as appropriate in processing all Procurement, Finance, Administration and HR requests from UNODC submitted to UNDP for processing, to ensure full compliance with applicable UN rules and regulations and to resolve any queries that may arise from these requests. S/he will also be responsible for providing overall UNDP operational and administrative support to UNODC Country and Project Teams.


Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

  • Provide overall quality assurance support to UNODC in relation to UNDP processes and rules and regulations.
  • Act as an interface between UNDP and UNODC Country and Projects Teams for effective implementation of activities
  • Carry out various administrative tasks in support of UNODC Country and Project teams, including following-up with relevant UNDP Units on all UNODC correspondences, vendors registration (in ATLAS), sourcing, analyzing and evaluation of quotes, tracking of payments, and other related tasks.
  • Provide financial support to UNODC, including receiving duly signed payment requests from UNODC and processing related vouchers using UNDP Atlas system.
  • Follow-up and ensure that payments are approved, budget-checked and included in the pay cycle in a timely fashion.
  • Follow-up payments to ensure that responsible UNDP Officers authorize/sign electronic transfers/cheques and subsequently provide remittance advice to beneficiaries/inform vendors for cheques collection.
  • Prepare and share with UNODC a weekly report on the status of all payments in process/processed.
  • Ensure that workshops payments are processed timely and submitted to relevant Banks with appropriate instructions.
  • In Liaison with UNODC Finance Team, assist in providing clarifications and responding to queries emanating from UNDP on the basis of processed vouchers/E-iovs of UNODC.
  • Liaise with UNDP Service Center to ensure timely execution of procurement requests in line with UNDP rules and regulations.
  • Ensure that relevant control procedures are observed with respect to procurement and payments for goods and services.
  • Ensure that relevant shadow records and files pertaining to UNODC requests are maintained and readily accessible to UNODC
  • Liaise with UNDP HR on behalf of UNODC in carrying out actions covering the entire span of human resource activities, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedure
  • In collaboration with UNODC HR focal point, review all UNODC requests for contracts issuance/extension/termination and related documentation ensuring they meet UNDP HR rules and regulations requirements, and follow-up with UNDP HR for timely execution of requested tasks.
  • In Liaison with UNODC Finance Team, validation in Atlas of UNDP cost-recovery charges to UNODC for Procurement, Finance, Administration and HR services rendered by UNDP.
  • Perform other related tasks, as required

Competencies

Professionalism:

Sound knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to budgetary and financial management; demonstrable knowledge of procurement and HR processes, and familiarity with UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures as they relate to programme and financial administration; demonstrable commitment to the values of the United Nations, particularly integrity in daily activities and behaviors; demonstrated professional competence and mastery of administrative processes; ability to perform a range of administrative functions, including event planning and organizing and human resources administration; ability to map out potential risks and make contingencies, as required. Shows pride in work and achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.


Accountability:

Takes ownership of responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost, and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.


Communication:

Proven ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner, including ability to prepare minutes, workshop reports, project/activity reports; demonstrated ability to draft routine correspondence and basic documents, such as minutes, letters, memos, invitation cards and letters and to match style and format to audience.


Client Orientation:

Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from the clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.


Planning & Organizing:

Able to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor work while prioritizing competing demands; able to work on tight deadlines; knowledge on how to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and projects as necessary; uses time efficiently.


Critical Success Factors:

  • Timely, effective, transparent, and accountable support provided to UNODC for all UNDP executed services
  • Significant reduction in rates of returns/queries raised by UNDP on UNODC requests
  • Quality follow-up on all UNODC requests to UNDP, for timely action

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Secondary degree with a specialized training and certificate in finance, procurement and HR from an accredited institution is required.
  • First University degree in Accounting, Finance, Business/Public Administration, Social Sciences or related fields is preferable.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in providing operation services coordinating finance, procurement and HR management.
  • Experience in management services, managing staff and operational systems.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP financials, preferably ATLAS, FOML will be an advantage.
  • Experience of IPSAS and/or IFRS is required for external candidates.

Language:

Fluency in any UN (preferably English) and national language of the duty station.


Other Skills:

Up-to-date knowledge and/or practical experience of auditing approaches and practices is desirable.


Application Closing Date

19th March, 2014


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Keystone Bank is a full service commercial bank  and currently recruits for the position of a Graduate Entry Level Position. We are Wholly owned by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) and was granted banking license on August 5, 2011, by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Bank has met and exceeded all capital and capital adequacy requirements of the CBN and assumed the deposit liabilities, certain other liabilities and assets of former Bank PHB Plc, following the revocation of the erstwhile bank's operating License by the CBN.

 

Keystone Bank is recruiting to fill the below position:

 

Job Position: Entry Level Recruitment 

Job Description

To provide effective and efficient banking support services to customers before, during and after patronage.


Duties And Responsibilities:

  • Build and consolidate pleasant relationship with the Bank's Corporate customers and maintain good disposition towards all customers.
  • Ensure accurate processing of all transactions and maintain an accurate record of all activities and transactions
  • Identify service improvement opportunities through interaction with customers and communicate improvement recommendations to the relevant functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor/Unit Head

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Arithmetical Accuracy and efficiency
  • Customer satisfaction levels
  • Error free posting/processing
  • Internal Control exceptions and Corporate Audit Reports
  • Timeliness of service delivery to customer requests
  • Timely and accurate transaction processing
  • Timely generation of reports and updates
  • Timely generation/remittance of regulatory returns

Minimum Education Qualifications:

  • A good first degree from a reputable university ( Minimum of Second Class Lower)

Post Graduate Qualifications:

  • Not Required.

Professional Qualifications:

  • Not Required

Skills And Competencies:

  • Attention to Details.
  • Performance Under Pressure
  • Problem Solving
  • Independent Minded.
  • Interpersonal relationship
  • Multi Disciplinary disposition
  • Multi tasking disposition
  • Satisfactory Customer Service Disposition
  • Oral and written Communication Skills
  • Banking, Insurance, and financial services knowledge.
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft word, Excel and power point

Application Closing Date

11th March, 2014


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidate should:

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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Oiltest Group, a leading player in the Oil and Gas Industry in Nigeria and beyond recruits for the position of a Business Development Officer. The company requires the services of competent candidates for the following position below:

 

Job Title: Business Development Officer

Ref: BDO/OWS/14/07

Location: Lagos

 

Requirements

  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Previous experience in Business Development in upstream sector of Oil & Gas Industry with minimum of 3 years.
  • Ability and readiness to work when needed.
  • Strong and convincing personality.
  • Must be computer literate and LT savvy.
  • Strong Degree in Engineering or any of the Physical Sciences.

Remuneration

  • The remuneration for the above position is highly competitive.

Application Closing Date

18th March, 2014.


Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send a hand written application with a copy of your detailed Curriculum vitae and other credentials with the REF Number on top of the envelope to:

 

The Advertiser
P.M.B 5135,
Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.

 

Note:

  • Please do not respond to this advert if you have applied for any of the advertised position listed above in the past 2 years.
  • Only Short-listed candidates will be contacted.