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Massive Career Opportunities at Airtel Nigeria 2019

  • Career Opportunities at Airtel Nigeria

  • Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited), a leading mobile telecommunication services provider in Nigeria and a member of Airtel Africa Group, is committed to providing innovative, exciting, affordable and quality mobile services to Nigerians, giving them the freedom to communicate, rise above their daily challenges and drive economic and social development.
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    • Open Jobs
      1. Lead, Quality Assurance & Tools
      2. Head, Transport Engineering
      3. Technology Program Executive
      4. Business Support Engineer
      5. Lead, Business Support System
      6. Passive and Active Partner Governance Engineer
      7. Lead - Reporting & Regulatory Compliance
      8. Regional Technical Officer

    Lead, Quality Assurance & Tools


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience8 - 10 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • Ensure visibility, availability and delivery of quality of experience reports using robust and functional performance systems/tools.
    • Identifies and drives execution of actions to improve quality of experience.
    • Ensure functional performance management systems/Tools.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Ensure subscriber perceived network performance at optimum level and introduce measures for improving subscriber perception
    • Develop and standardize customer centric performance matrices (KQI, CEI)
    • Ensure Network PM correlation with CEM & SQM metrics
    • Performing all kinds of network assurance, measurements and benchmarking after any modification implemented in the network
    • Preparing regular voice & Data quality Benchmarking campaigns reports highlighting the weaknesses and strengths of each carrier involved
    • Engage with and lead cross functional teams in troubleshooting issues impacting quality
    • Ensure VVIP Subscriber Monitoring and issue identification, resolution and assurance
    • Using Probing system application (i.e. Geolocation) & available trace viewer tools to facilitate complaints investigation
    • Ensure adherence to regulatory QoE requirements, driving execution of improvement initiatives
    Competencies:
    • Attention to details
    • Integrity
    • Innovative
    • Proactive
    • Analytic
    • Multi-tasking
    • People management
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Minimum 6 years managerial experience in a GSM/Mobile company
    • Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in ICT/Telecom
    • Minimum 4 years System Administration and Data Analytics
    • Bachelor of Engineering degree (Electrical/Electronic, Computer Engineering/Science, Telecommunication or related fields
    • Good Knowledge of vendor equipment - Huawei, ZTE, Nokia, Ericsson systems including OSS
    • Solid experience in GSM/UMTS/HSPA+/LTE and 3GPP standards
    • Familiar with voice quality standards and its evolution such as PESQ, MOS, POLQA.
    • Network Performance management and End-user Quality of Service Optimization
    • Knowledge of regular RF tools such as drive test tools, post processing, Benchmarking tools
    • Expert knowledge on performance management tools, procedures and test
    • Working knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Python, UNIX, scripting tools, etc
    • Knowledge of IP and systems administration
    • Knowledge of mapping software such as MapInfo, Google earth
    • Analytical, Statistical and Presentation skills using various office suites
    • Predictive analytics
    • Project management of internal and external resources
    • Minimum 6  years’ experience in Network Performance, Optimization, Planning, O&M, Deployment

    Head, Transport Engineering


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience10 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldEngineering / Technical  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • This is a vital position to head and manage design & planning of network unit and providing technical solutions for connecting cell sites and enterprise customer locations for excellent customer experience.
    • This person will be interacting with the Partners’ teams’ very extensively. Robust, flexible and state of art fiber and microwave transmission network planning & delivery is the essence of the role.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Transmission Design based on optical fibre network and Microwave.
    • Design the MBPN and data network
    • Pre-qualification & participation in the ordered network elements based on engineering and commercial aspects.
    • Definition of network reference architecture designs for Airtel OpCo transmission and transport networks to support IP/TDM based mobile voice/data, enterprise and other services, with the aim at delivering clear design targets to the Africa operations to plan and execute against.
    • Identify and evaluate converging technology opportunities as well as study and evaluate market trends that apply directly and indirectly to the Airtel OpCo of assignment.
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communications Engineering
    • Sound knowledge of fiber optics network for Mobile & Enterprise Network - Planning
    • Bachelors of Science in Telecommunications
    • 10 years telecommunication experience
    • More than 6 years’ experience in Transport Planning.
    • Experience in optical fiber networks design, DWDM
    • MBPN and IP design
    • Ericsson or Huawei Transmission experience is required.
    Competencies:
    • Good communication skills
    • Ability to work in challenging environment.
    • Analytical thinking and decision making
    • Dynamic personality
    • Analytical and Presentation skills.

    Technology Program Executive


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience10 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • This function co-ordinate Network Governance reviews with major delivery partners, tracks action plans and keep abreast of all related records. It supports all Network in Maintaining a program for all Network Projects.
    • It actualizes the Purchase to Capitalization (PTC) process for Capital Expenditure through interactions with Network Departments, Finance, and Supply Chain Management.
    • It follows through on all Network Open Internal Audit issues.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Facilitate all mandatory, periodic Network Governance reviews with key delivery partners.
    • Maintain accurate records for all ongoing issues and follow through to closure in timeous manner.
    • Follow through on Network CWIP to ensure field executed works are actualized in the Finance system, by engaging Network planning and Deployment departments, Supply Chain Management and Finance.
    • Facilitate the disposal of obsolete and unable assets through engagements with the relevant stakeholders in Nigeria and the Group.
    • Maintain accurate records of CWIP at all times.
    • Prepare weekly and monthly CWIP reports.
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Engineering degree or related fields (Masters of Business Administration or Engineering Management will be an advantage) 
    • Project Management Certification
    • Working Telecommunications Knowledge
    • Analytical and Presentation skills
    • Minimum of 10 years’ working Experience
    • Minimum of 5 years managerial experience
    • Relevant Project Management experience
    •  Past Experience in a Telecommunication Environment is desirable.
    Competencies:   
    • Good interpersonal relationship
    • Personal tenacity to succeed
    • Personal organizational skills
    • Effective communication skills
    • Time management skills
    • Motivational skills.

    Business Support Engineer


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience8 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • The main activities of the RAN Business Support Function will be to support Airtel RAN customer complains quick resolutions and improve revenue.
    • Support in design, monitoring, troubleshooting, wireless networking, configuration, routing, and load balancers. Strong ability to lead a RAN team, communicate with all levels of the organization, and anticipate potential problems, and solutions for potential and occurring issues, is required. This is a fast pace environment that require quick thinking, and rapid solutions.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Maintains and implement RAN "BSC/RNC/Node B/RBS" environment by providing onsite hardware and software system support; identifying system improvements; upgrading, installing, and configuring systems; monitoring system performance.
    • Support to reach quality performance of RAN equipment in Airtel network
    •  Support daily business operations performed by RAN Engineers during the resolution of critical matters.
    • Coordinates with Planning, Optimization and Performance section for all required configuration changes.
    • Ensure the availability of RAN network of Airtel
    • Handling of emergencies outages in RAN domain "BSC/RNC/NodeB/RBS"
    • RAN "BSC/RNC/NodeB/RBS" recovery from major failure
    Competencies:
    • Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
    • Ability to draw conclusions from complex technical data
    • Excellent product/services knowledge within the area of responsibility (including working knowledge)
    • Knowledge about our competitor’s product/services within the area of responsibility
    • Very good computer literacy
    • Strong analytical capabilities and troubleshooting
    • Strong customer orientation
    • Ability to command the attention and respect of senior personnel in the customer
    • Good Ericsson organisation knowledge
    • Customer knowledge about internal as well as external customers and awareness of their situation and needs.
    Skills and Qualifications
    • A minimum of 8 years work experience in the Telecoms environment
    • Product knowledge within the indicated solution area
    • Knowledge about Huawei business processes and organization.
    • Good knowledge about RAN design and dimensioning.
    • Good Knowledge on IP Networking and design
    • Good Knowledge on network evolution and standards bodies 3GPP, ITU.
    • Must have good and strong telecommunications radio knowledge in RAN domain

    Lead, Business Support System


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience5 - 7 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • Responsible for overall IT Operations for Business Support Systems e.g. ERP, HR Systems, Revenue Assurance & Fraud Mgt. ,CRM, Billing, BI, Distribution, KYC etc.
    • Manage and provide operational direction, systems stability, ensure systems performance and world class quality support to users for maximum productivity, efficiency and revenue growth.
    • Providing service and vendors/partners management by proper IT governance process, SLA management and ensure proper security and compliance with the Bharti Security policy and IT processes.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Liaise with other business units in the signoff of requirements for Ad-hoc reports and manage the process to sign-off on delivery
    • Ensure high availability of all systems involved in report generation and ensure that contingencies are in place in an even of failure of primary systems
    • Ensure that data integrity checks are done on all reports before sharing with business
    • Manage the on-boarding process of new reports on CX systems to ensure that accurate requirements are captured, accurate reports developed, validated and signoff by the business before publishing on the portal
    • Ensure regulatory compliance in the retention and retrieval of critical data in accordance with the Law
    • Ensure that circulation of SMS reports is timely, accurate and only to approved recipients
    Competencies:
    • Demonstrated success in managing multiple services simultaneously
    • Demonstrated success in managing overlapping & complex projects involving multiple vendors
    • Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams without formal authority
    Skills and Qualifications
    • University degree in Computer Science and other related disciplines
    • Professional Qualification in ITIL and SIX Sigma with focus on IT
    • Professional qualification in Project Management Techniques
    • 5-7 years with a minimum of 3 years in management role preferably within the Telecoms industry.
    • Experience in databases, analytics , Operating systems and system integration
    • Experience on managing diverse and complex platforms and environments

    Passive and Active Partner Governance Engineer


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience5 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldEngineering / Technical  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • Responsible for Manages Services contract KPI Delivery Quality Assurance, ensuring attainment of optimal Network service Quality.
    • Enforce contract adherence by partners, managing vendors to deliver on agreed Quality standards. Responsible MS Quality KPI validations, reconciliations and signoffs.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Validation/Auditing the processes and procedures across strategic partner operations
    • Track SLA with strategic and non-Strategic partners to ensure compliance and impose penalty where applicable.
    • Supervise software roll-out after first node implementation
    • Audit Network configuration to ensure that all the nodes are running with latest software.
    • Supervise and conduct acceptance test for all the new nodes to be integrated to the network.
    • Leading/Guiding the MS team during hardware and software change implementation.
    • Effective Management of Spare Process within the operations in order to ensure sustained network KPIs.
    • Supervise all special events projects like improvement drives, festival target optimization (Charismas, EID & New Year etc), Bombed/burnt sites restoration.
    • Project manages MS transition.
    • Provide support for all RAN related issue coming from customer, CSD.
    • Provide technical governance with MS partners.
    • Follow up on the reported problem.  
    Competencies:
    • Good Team spirit.
    • Action oriented.
    • Attention to details.
    • Accuracy.
    • Personally motivated.
    • Proactive spirit.
    • Getting it right the first time.
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor’'s degree or HND in Engineering or any related applied science field.
    • At least 5years Networks Operational experience in GSM environment.
    • Technical knowledge on Network Elements (Switching Systems, RAN, MPBN and SIGTRAN)
    • Basic troubleshooting skills on Network Elements.
    • Experience in different network vendor area, such as Ericsson, Huawei, NSN etc.

    Lead - Reporting & Regulatory Compliance


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience8 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • Responsible for Manages Services contract KPI Delivery Quality Assurance, ensuring attainment of optimal Network service Quality.
    • Enforce contract adherence by partners, managing vendors to deliver on agreed Quality standards. Responsible MS Quality KPI validations, reconciliations and signoffs.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Monthly MS Validation and Signoff
    • Ensure accurate validation of monthly MS sign-off
    • Routinely validate reported KPIs used for sign-off
    • Ensure deployed sites meet required minimum contractually agreed KPI to prevent degradation of network quality
    • Follow through with MS partner to optimize new/expanded sites
    • Validate the accuracy and integrity of all performance reports received from MS (weekly/monthly/Quarterly/adhoc etc.)
    • Benchmark performance of various partners to engender effective competition for continued improvement
    • Drive review of KPI formula changes as required
    Competencies:
    • Attention to details
    • Good negotiator
    • Integrity
    • Innovative
    • Analytic
    • Multi-tasking
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Engineer degree (Electrical/Electronic, Telecommunication or related fields )
    • Sound knowledge of Mobile Network Operations, Planning, Optimization, Performance
    • Contract Management and administration
    • Vendor Management
    • Project Management
    • Network Audit and functionality testing
    • Understanding of network CAPEX/OPEX fundamentals
    • Business analysis
    • Analytical, Statistical and Presentation skills
    • Sound MS Excel skill
    • Knowledge of Performance managements systems/tools/support systems
    • Minimum 5 years managerial experience in a GSM/Mobile company
    • Minimum 5 years Project/Contract  Management experience
    • Minimum 6  years Vendor Management experience
    • Minimum 6 years Deployment experience/Network Operations & Maintenance in Telecom
    • Minimum 7 years Network Performance experience
    • Minimum 8 years Telecom experience

    Regional Technical Officer


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND   MBA/MSc/MA  
    • Experience8 - 12 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job FieldICT / Computer  
     
    Purpose of the Job
    • To lead, direct, coordinate and control all Network Operations, Maintenance and Resources in the Region to ensure all goals (optimal network availability, coverage, maintaining target network KPI’s and quality standards) are met to deliver plus one network quality.
    • Providing local network support for both the Commercial Teams in the Region towards ensuring that network impacting issues are proactively resolved.
    Roles and Responsibilities
    • Ensure overall proactive and continuous improvement of Customer experience and perception in the Region.
    • Responsible for the overall alignment of regional objectives with organizational objectives by ensuring effective communication of operational plan to all stakeholders as well as its execution and monitoring.
    • Ensure Regional Network performance across all KPIs
    • Periodic review and analysis of worst cells and follows up with ZTOs
    • Drive continuous Network improvement of own zone drawing up improvement plan and following up on related functions within network.
    • Co-ordinate Annual Regional Operating Plan compilation for Airtel Nigeria Networks
    • Direct achievement of Annual Regional Operating Plan targets and all local and group Operating Expenditure saving initiatives to ensure optimization of all network investments
    • Ensure Key focus on recurring Operating Expenditure.
    • Co-ordinate the Regional Networks team to ensure alignment with the organizational goals
    • Ensure all processes for effective management of Partners.
    • Ensuring that SP requirements receive the necessary support from both the network local and central teams
    Competencies:
    • Team Management
    • Analytical and Presentation skills
    • Strategic negotiation skills
    • Entrepreneurial disposition in decision making and managing resources
    • Logical decision making abilities
    •  Flexible and dedicated
    • Ability to innovate and deliver value to business
    • Ability to manage an outsourcing partner to effectively deliver on service level agreements
    • Ability to motivate and lead both internal and external partners
    • Impeccable integrity and character
    • Communication Skills
    • Cost, process and automation Innovation
    Skills and Qualifications
    • Bachelor of Electrical /Electronic Engineering or Telecoms Engineering (Masters Degree in Engineering a plus)
    • Sound knowledge of Mobile Network O&M
    • 8 - 12 years of varied experience in operation and maintenance in the Telecom industry
    • 4 – 6 years managerial/Supervisory experience in a GSM/mobile company

    Method of Application
    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Graduate Trainee Program at Workforce Group 2019

  • 2019 Graduate Trainee Program at Workforce Group

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  • Workforce Management Centre Limited is a Management Consulting and Outsourcing Professional Services Firm.

    Following its inception in July 2004, Workforce Management Centre Limited (Workforce) has built an enviable reputation as the leading indigenous management and professional services consulting firm in Nigeria. Drawing from its Deep Domain Expertise, in the area of organisational effectiveness and employee performance, the Company is positioned to assist businesses across diverse sectors of the economy in their quest to create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

    Workforce Academy Programme


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience1 - 2 years
    • LocationLagos
    • Job FieldEngineering / Technical   Finance / Accounting / Audit   Graduate Jobs   Human 
     
    The Workforce Academy Programme is a 6-month intensive programme designed to develop exceptional talents
    in ten (10) different areas:
    • Finance Analyst
    • HR Analyst
    • Payroll Analyst
    • Recruitment & Assessment Analyst
    • HR Outsourcing Analyst
    • Facility Maintenance Analyst
    • Learning & Development Analyst
    • Quality & Project Management Analyst
    • Risk Management Analyst
    • Research and Content Development Analyst.
    The following attributes are required to join our talented teams through the Workforce Academy programme:
    • Good leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
    • Desire to work in a result-driven business environment.
    • Ability to transform theoretical knowledge obtained during training into practical hands-on skills.
    • Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to work well in teams, confident, and able to express own views clearly.
    • Adept in applying the knowledge acquired to solve practical problems.
    • Aptitude for creative and analytical work in a problem-solving environment.
    • Self-drive and high level of learning agility.
    Qualification
    • 1-2 years work experience.
    • Must have completed NYSC.
    • Not older than 27 years by December 31st, 2019
    • Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Degree (HND) with Minimum 2.2 or Lower Credit from a recognised institution.
    • Applicants for Finance Analyst or Payroll Analyst must be a graduate of one of Accounting, Finance or any other related courses. 
    • Applicants for Research and Content Development Analyst role must be a graduate of English Language from a recognised institution.

    Method of Application
    Interested and qualified? Go to Workforce Management Centre career website on workforcegroup.com to apply

Massive Job Vacancies at Plan International 2019

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  • Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian non-profit organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood, and enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crises and adversity. We believe in the power and potential of every child, but know this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination.

    Finance Consultant


     
    Location: FCT, Abuja

    Role Purpose

    • The purpose of this role is to support Finance and Human Resource department on Timesheet management and reconciliation from Plan International Nigeria’s inception to date as well as prepare apportioned and shared cost staff cost recovery.
    • This is to ensure that all timesheets for staff reflect the amount of time spent on respective projects.
    Dimension of Role
    • Communicates within Plan International Nigeria only. The post holder will contribute towards;
    • Reconciling timesheets submitted to Human Resource department thus interfacing with both Finance and Human Resource departments
    • Ensure staff costs are recovered from Projects for all apportioned and shared cost staff
    Key Roles/Responsibilities
    • Timesheets are available for staff for all the years
    • Compute the hours on the timesheet by making use of the SAP posted OHDS/Zjournal documents from finance.
    • Support the Finance & Operations Manager – To review whether staff costs charged on to projects agree with the hours indicated on the timesheets.
    • Complete a Staff cost recovery template for apportioned and shared cost staff and ensure its periodic update.
    • Arrange the time sheets month by month from inception to date and file accordingly.
    • Carry out any other assigned tasks.
    Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
    Essential:
    • Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Finance Management.
    • Very good knowledge of Microsoft excel.
    • Fluency in English language required.
    • Preferred qualifications: knowledge of and experience with key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.
    Desirable:
    • Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
    • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    • Creates strong sense of purpose and commitment within own part of operations and with stakeholders.
    • Holds self and others to account to deliver on agreed goals and standards of behaviour
    • Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism/integrity.
    • Provides good and adequate support to enable programmes to meet its agreed financial and program outcomes.
    • Actively seeks for support in addressing difficulties in execution of duties.
    • Strategic thinking and effective contribution to own work and Organizational development.
    • Sound judgement and decision-making in complex situations.
    • Strong emotional intelligence including self-awareness.
    • Leads by example to motivate high performance of others.
    • Very strong commitment to continuous learning.

    Internal Audit Officer


     
    Location: Maiduguri, Borno

    Role Purpose

    • The Internal Audit Officer will adopt systematic and disciplined audit approaches to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control, and governance processes of Plan International Nigeria. Whilst risk management responsibility is that of the Country management, she/he is the main instrument for its implementation and improvement.
    • An Internal Audit Officer is saddled with the responsibility of ensuring that proper checks are carried out to ensure accuracy of accounting systems and procedures.
    • Under the direct supervision of the Country Internal Auditor, the Internal Audit Officer function is responsible for supporting the developing, directing, and coordinating a comprehensive internal audit program, which supports improvement of the risk management of Plan International Nigeria.
    Dimension of Role
    • Area of Responsibility – Borno and Adamawa (and other offices when the need arise).
    • Located at Plan Maiduguri Office and reports to Country Internal Auditor.
    • Support Programs and Finance systems, processes for compliance and management information.
    • Risk Management and support for the proper functioning of all Plan systems.
    Key Roles/Responsibilities
    • Carry out a full audit of an organization; including accessing risk and taking the necessary risk management steps to forestall fraud.
    • Ensure control management regarding financial reliability and compliance by making sure that directions and regulations are strictly adhered to.
    • Monitor actions taken by management in response to audit reviews, ensuring that all agreed audit actions and recommendations are accurate and timely implemented including Global Assurance findings.
    • Work closely with external or visiting auditors and support their audit process.
    • Ensure that audits are performed with due professional care and there are credible audit observations, conclusions and recommendations.
    • Obtain, analyze, and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, and data
    • Act objectively by giving independent advice in order to ensure legality and achieve organizational goals.
    • Maintain and improve on existing open communication with the management.
    • Assist to document the audit process and prepares audit findings.  Also, prepare and present reports that clearly reflects the audit results.
    • Assist to do a follow-up on the audit assignments giving to other auditors by Plan International Nigeria.
    • Strive to continuously develop knowledge in the sector regarding rules, regulations, best practices, techniques and performance standards.
    • Perform Partner audits to ensure compliance with donor and Plan’s rules and regulations.
    • Keep Supervisor informed of any initiative or difficulties relating to the job’s responsibilities.
    • Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Internal Auditor or Country Director.
    Technical Expertise, Skills and Knowledge
    • Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting, or Finance (Evidence of Progress in Professional Qualification will be an added advantage)
    • Proven teamwork and problem-solving abilities
    • Strong ability to work on multiple tasks or assignments
    • Possess excellent communication skills
    • Ability to pay attention to detail
    • Possess strong organizational skills
    • Possess a high level of professionalism, integrity, and truthfulness in all dealings
    • Knowledge of legal and financial systems
    • Ability to do proper documentation; possess good record keeping ability
    • Possession of sound independent judgment
    • Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations
    • Possess advanced skills in computer applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SAP accounting software
    • Strong ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.

    Finance and Grants Officer


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience3 years
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job Field
     
    Location: Mubi, Adamawa

    Role Purpose

    • The purpose of this role is to provide timely, accurate financial information and ensure that Grants expenditures are in line with specific FAD/donor requirements. The role’s support is to the BMZ Projects.
    Dimension of Role
    • Communicates within Plan International Nigeria and with partners and related government institutions.
    • The post holder will contribute towards grant and financial management of the office and programmes, interfacing with both operational and programme team members.
    • The post holder will also contribute towards the organisational development of Plan Internationals implementing partners.
      • Budgets - Monitor the budget of all BMZ Projects. 
      • Reporting - Support financial reporting on the BMZ Projects.
      • Area of Responsibility - All the BMZ Projects.
    Key Roles/Responsibilities
    Programme development & Quality Management  
    Grants Administration:
    • Assist with the grants set-up in SAP.
    • Support the full cycle of grants management activities beginning from pre-award assessments, monitoring/compliance visits and close-out procedures.
    • Track grantee contractual obligations, e.g., pre-award conditions
    • Support the Finance & Grants Manager – Humanitarian and project managers to prepare the annual grants budgets for all BMZ projects.
    • Support the KP06 budget preparation and periodic upload in SAP.
    Capacity Building and Support:
    • Provide technical assistance in terms of accounting (use of SAP), financial management, financial policy formulation, and systems of internal control to all partners/grantees to ensure compliance in terms with donor rules and regulations.
    • Support the assessments of partner/grantee organizations as directed by the Finance & Grants Coordinator and the Finance & Grants Manager-Humanitarian.
    • Review partner budgets and provide assistance and guidance where necessary including the monitoring and interpretation of project budgets versus actual expenditures.
    • Support, train staff and partners on donor policies, rules and regulations.
    • Facilitate timely partner advance request and liquidation in SAP.
    • Review Partners/grantee liquidation and recommend for approval.
    • Conduct and document regular partner visits to ensure compliance with grant agreement.
    • Ensure receipt of timely and accurate accounting and financial reports from partners.
    • Monitor the partner burn rate and offer timely advice to the partner and programs team for prompt action and decision-making.
    • Monitor and track grants related performance measurement indicators and liaise with Finance & Grants Coordinator to implement strategies to improve performance.
    • Explain donor requirements and organizational financial policy & procedures to staff and ensure compliance.
    • Prepare and review on a monthly basis, donor-specific bank reconciliation statements and receipts/deposits reconciliations.
    • Support the preparation of financial reports based on donor requirements.
    • Ensure proper filing (electronic and hard copy) of grants financial reports.
    • Periodically update the financial reporting matrix.
    • Ensure that partners use the standard reporting templates and formats for their reports.
    • Prepare monthly BMZ Projects burn rate - expenditure traffic tracker.
    • Prepare monthly BMZ Projects cost recovery tracker.
    • Support the preparation of all BMZ Projects funding/grant tracker.
    • Prepare all BMZ Projects expenditure tracker. 
    • Support the CO in recharging costs to BMZ Projects.
    • Fulfill Plan’s Child Protection Policy at all times.
    Travel Advances:
    • Ensure that filing of travel advances, per diem calculations and travel reconciliation forms are reviewed;
    • Ensure that all travel and purchase advances are liquidated on time.
    Others:
    • Perform any other project related duties as specified by the Finance & Grants Coordinator and/or the Finance & Grants Manager-Humanitarian.
    Communications and Working Relationships:
    • Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
    • Prepare and submit relevant financial reports for domestic and international consumption using SAP.
    • Provide timely responses concerning queries linked with relevant projects and the BMZ Projects.
    • Provide support to Plan International Nigeria’s BMZ Projects programme delivery and resource mobilization.
    • Work with other members of the Finance and Humanitarian units to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
    Qualifications and Experience
    • Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in donor funds grants administration.
    • Experience working with sub-grantees required.
    • Fluency in local language and English required.
    • Preferred qualifications: knowledge of and experience with the key donors in the industry is strongly preferred.
    • Experience providing capacity development assistance to sub-grantees strongly preferred.
    Skills & Knowledge:
    • Excellent and demonstrable experience in grant and financial management.
    • Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
    • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching.
    • Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
    • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

    ToR for Developement of ICT referral MNCH/SRHR awareness tracking system and Health facility appointment system


    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • Qualification 
    • LocationNigeria
    • Job Field
     
    TERMS OF REFERENCE
    Develop ICT MNCH/SRHR awareness/ referral tracking system and Health Facility Appointment System 
     STRENGTHENING HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN (SHOW) PROJECT SOKOTO
    1. Purpose of the Consultancy Assignment:
    Plan International Nigeria is implementing the Global Affairs Canada funded Strengthening Health Outcomes for Women and children (SHOW) project with support from Plan International Canada. The project seeks to contribute to the reduction of maternal and child mortality in targeted regions broadly through: 1) Improved utilization of essential health services by WRA, adolescent girls, new-born & children <5 living in poverty, with high vulnerability; 2) Improved delivery of quality essential health services to WRA, adolescent girls, new-born and children <5 living in poverty, with high vulnerability; 3) Increased dissemination & use of data by project, communities, health committees, service providers, planners & decision makers. As part of the processes for addressing Increase client at a schedule time through appointment scheduling system in some selected primary health care clinics to manage access to service providers and To effectively increase efficiency and accuracy of follow ups in keeping date and time of revisit by clients and shall improve patient satisfaction. The issue of client waiting time or over flow in the health facilities and to encourage the patronage of client in the health facilities.
    Under such a system, the higher-level health facility to which a woman has been referred would be informed before her arrivals, the woman would be called or messaged to remind the woman of her appointments, and CBHVs would be asked to follow up with the woman and/or her children to see that follow-up visits happen. To be selected for the pilot, health facilities must provide a full complement of MNCH and family planning services, have the minimum number of staff to run 24-hour services, and have a high client turnout. Phones will improve patients’ quality of care, especially around referral and follow-up, and assist in getting patients transport to health, towards the realization of the intermediate outcomes, Plan International Nigeria in partnership with the SMoH, SPHCDA, MOWA and other stakeholders, is working to roll out a training for the selected health facilities i.e. 12 health facilities.3 secondary health facility one per zone, and 9 PHCs, 3 per zone and 3 health facilities for the referral  appointment system and staff from the SPHCDA.
    To this end, Plan International Nigeria is recruiting a consultant to develop ICT for referral and appointment system tools and framework including training manuals, supervision and monitoring checklists to be use for the training and also to be use in the health facilities. (1) facilitator to the develop the ICT referral.
    Follow this link for the specific objectives, responsibilities, deliverables, timeframe and level of effort: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aYCw0a9swHtNcfL1jTsc23RC6Wsc-j5q
    Completed applications should be sent to : Nigeria.consultants@plan-international.org
    Deadline for submission of application Is Friday 19th July, 2019 on or before 5:00pm

    Method of Application
    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

Finance Officer at FBN Mortgages Limited (FBNML) 2019

  • Finance Officer at FBN Mortgages Limited (FBNML)

  • FBN Mortgages Limited (FBNML) is a leading Primary Mortgage Bank ("PMB") with focus on delivering the best mortgage banking and products that typify the dominance of its parent–First Bank in the financial services industry
  • Finance Officer


    Job Description
    • Maintenance of fixed asset accounting records and coordination of fixed asset tracking and audit.
    • Monitoring and ensuring adequate control over financial administration, expenditure and asset management across all departments.
    • Validation of invoices and claims with appropriate parties, endorsement of payment processing and assigning to the relevant functions.
    • Ensuring availability of accurate and current financial information/statement and resources, in line with FBNML’s business objectives.
    • Definition of required management reports as well as timing and recipients of such reports.
    • Implementation of financial reporting framework in line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFS).
    • Preparation of regulatory reports and management of expense control and analysis.
    Qualification/ Requirements
    • Advanced financial and accounting knowledge.
    • Knowledge of treatment of WHT and VAT (Withholding and Value Added Tax).
    • Good knowledge of tax principles, local tax regime, legislation and implications to business.
    • Good knowledge of volume data analysis and reconciliation.
    • Good report writing skills and presentation skills.
    • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
    • B.Sc Accounting or a degree in any relevant field.
    • ACCA, ACA or final stage of ACCA /ACA professional exam.
    • Working knowledge and smart use of MS Office tools.
    • At least 5 years post NYSC banking experience in Financial Control and Management.
    • Not more 35 years old.

    Method of Application
    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fbnmortgages.com using the "Job Title" as subject of the email

    Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job Vacancy For Internal Control/Accountant at CWAY Group 2019



  • Internal Control/Accountant at CWAY Group
  • CWAY Group is a multinational company specialized in the production & whole-sale supply of treated water, water dispensers, soft drinks, foods & beverages industry in countries of Africa & Asia.
  • Internal Control/Accountant


    Role Summary
    • To review all Internal processes, systems and policies and make recommendations. And ensure the risk to the business is minimized with a view of delivering improvement.
    Job Responsibilities
    • Plan, organize and carry out the Internal Control function, including the preparation of an audit manual and audit plan.
    • Perform supervision functions, and reasonably ensure the realization of Management policy and objectives.
    • Study the Company’s Internal Control specific functions, work plan and prioritize work system, propose internal control policies.
    • Assists in establishing and improving anti-fraud mechanism, and properly pay attention, and check for possible fraud.
    • Evaluate the rationality and effectiveness of the company’s internal control system, design and follow up on implementation and improvement of the internal control system.
    • Formulate and implement the company’s annual internal control plans.
    • Conduct special audit investigations on important issues in the company’s operation and management.
    • Provide audit recommendations or consulting services for problems identified in the audit.
    • Conduct auditing supervision on major disciplinary matters and propose suggestions for handling.
    • Check the implementation of audit findings and improvement plan.
    Qualification/Skills
    • BSC/HND in Finance or Accounting
    • 5 years or more experience in Accounting, Finance or Auditing in an FMCG Firm.
    • Good knowledge of internal controls process and procedures
    • Strong analytical skills. Detail oriented and ability to interpret figures and other financial information.
    • Sound written and oral communication skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft office and SAP.

    Method of Application
    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: adminhqhr@cwaygroup.com using the "Job Title" as subject of the email


  • Job Vacancy For Head of Finance 2019

    Willers Solutions Limited - Our client, a reputable firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

    Head of Finance




     
    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the activities of the Finance function.
    • Provide broad guidelines for the articulation and documentation of operational policies, procedures and strategies.
    • Provide the CEO and board with timely, complete and accurate financial information for Management/strategic business decision-making processes.
    • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in line with relevant statutory requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
    • Ensure effective utilization of the financial resources of the organization, including prudent capital allocation and investment, and achieving cost efficiency in line with the business objectives.
    • Identify risks and long-term financial implications of corporate projects/ initiatives, and advise CEO accordingly.
    • Oversee tax planning to optimize the organizations tax position and ensure tax compliance accordingly.
    • Assume overall responsibility for tracking performance against defined targets.
    • Ensure compliance with policies, relevant legislation and other best accounting practices.
    Minimum Educational Qualifications
    • Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience, in FMCG Sector.
    • Prior experience working in a senior finance role in a reputable FMCG firm with exposure to a Group structure will be an added advantage.
    • Must not be less than 45 years of age.
    • Proven analytical and qualitative accounting/finance competencies.
    • Must be resident within Festac, Oshodi, Satellite Town and its environs.
    Required Skills:
    • Good understanding of micro and macro-economic indices and their impact on the business.
    • Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of Finance best practices, International as well as Nigerian accounting and financial reporting standard
    • Strong business acumen and tact, and an ability to relate with highest levels of Management at financial institutions.
    Salary
    • N500,000/monthly.
    Method of Application
    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in Ms Word Format to: lizzy.bika@willerssolutions.comusing “Head of Finance” as subject of the mail.

    Note: Only qualified candidates would be shortlisted.

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