Internal Audit Officer at a Maritime Company - Kimberly Ryan Limited 2020

Kimberly Ryan Limited - Our client, a maritime company in Nigeria is recruiting for the position of:

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer
Location: Lagos

Roles and Responsibilities

• Record keeping of internal documents.
• Check retirement reports of float submitted and report thereon.
• Conduct cash count and report thereon.
• Participate in stock count report and thereon.
• Verify goods received/ service rendered on Job Completion Note and notify the Internal Auditor.
• Organise and reference work papers for review by the Internal Auditor.
• Supports the Internal Auditor in the development and implementation of the evolving Internal Audit methodology.
• Assist in the preparation of concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participate in closing meetings at the end of the field work, providing clear explanations on identified issues.
• To assist the Internal Auditor when required to maximise the efficiency of the internal audit function.
• To undertake any duty as may be assigned from time to time due to exigency of work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BSC / HND in Accounting or other related business discipline from a reputable University/Polytechnic
• Minimum 2nd Class Lower
• Relevant professional qualification(s)
• Minimum of Three (3) years cumulative cognate experience in Internal Auditing
• Considerable knowledge of MARPOL, waste Management or shipping and port operations
• Highly numerate, with good turnaround time on tasks, ability to deliver with minimal supervision
• At least 3 years’ post qualification experience in Internal Auditing
• Good understanding of professional IIA performance standards with regards to planning, testing, sampling and documentation
• Knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Knowledge of regulations and industry standards
• Familiar with industry best practice

Application Closing Date
1st March, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@kimberly-ryan.net using the job position as the subject of the mail.

PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Job Recruitment (4 Positions)

PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited is a Central Bank of Nigeria Licensed, for-profit making institution dedicated to supporting early stage, small and medium-sized enterprises ‘SME’, the informal working class and low income families through providing access to finance, entrepreneurship training, a network of mentors and facilitating business partnerships.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Loan Officer
Location: Lagos
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2.) Recovery Officer
Location: Lagos
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3.) Direct Sales Agent
Location: Lagos
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4.) Credit Supervisor
Location: Lagos
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Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2020.

Client Service Officer - Financial Institutions at Citibank Nigeria Limited 2020

Citibank Nigeria Limited, the leading global financial services company, provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Client Service Officer - Financial Institutions
Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities

• Direct interaction with the customers on the phone and e-mail for all day-to-day business
• Liaise with Operations and Product Units to research and resolve customer issues
• Timely provision of detailed account and transaction information to customers through various media, viz. e-mail, phone, fax, statements, advices, etc.
• Actively and periodically solicit customer feedback with a view to address service issue and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Participate in customer feedback survey
• Provide input to Seniors for service calls to customers to discuss service and operational issues
• Participate in root cause analysis of internal errors and transfer of best practices for process improvement
• Proactively inform customers of issues/errors made by Citibank on their accounts and corrective action taken
• Communicate proactively with customers by informing them of regulatory changes and other internal changes, which affect the operation of their account
• Identify customer automation opportunities e.g. Citidirect, etc
• Train staff and customers in products and necessary skills required to carry out their functions efficiently.

Knowledge

• 7-8 years of relevant experience
• Experience in customer service and payments and receivables processes is required
• Computer proficiency
• First degree in Social Science, Numerate Discipline /Computer Studies   
• MBA or Post Graduate diploma in Business management /Finance/Banking/Commerce will be an added advantage

Skills:

• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication
• Proven investigative and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to present concepts and influence change
• Consistently deliver high-quality customer service with focus on building client relationship and achieving quality results
• Proven ability to work under limited supervision within a team environment

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills to prioritize multiple tasks
• Proven self-reliance and accountability and ability to manage risk
• Consistently demonstrate clear and concise written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders

Business Relationships:
Internal:

• Daily contact with Relationship and Product Managers to resolve customer issues
• Daily contact with Operations to facilitate and solve customer problems
• Daily contact with Customer Service Unit to discuss service concerns, initiatives and overdue investigations

External:

• Daily contact with customers to receive inquiries, investigations, requests and to provide transaction information
• Weekly contact with customers to obtain feedback on service delivery and review outstanding issues
• Monthly visits to customer to discuss operational and general service issues; benchmark services, pricing or processes

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

VC’s Global Development Scholarship at University of Portsmouth in UK 2020

The University of Portsmouth in UK is offering the Vice Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship to high achieving applicants seeking to study fir a degree program at the Institution. The university supports students to develop the skills and reputation you need to launch into a lifelong path of intellectual discovery and professional success.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught  or Postgraduate Research Program
Value of Award: £1600
Number of Awards: Not Known
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must have to meet the following criteria:

• be fluent in English Language
• If you’re studying an undergraduate course, you must be a self-funded student on a full-time, on campus.
• If you’re studying on postgraduate research or postgraduate taught course, you must be a self-funded student.
• have to meet the admission requirements of the university.

How To Apply: Click Here To Apply
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: Open

2020 Fully Funded Eni-Sub Saharan Africa Scholarship At Luiss University in Italy

The Luiss University – Italy is offering the Eni-sub Saharan Africa Scholarship to high achieving applicants who are interested in undergoing a degree program at the Institution.
This university aims to develop student’s cognitive and soft skills, to learn from experience, and to know their mission and vision for the future.
Luiss University will provide all the following benefits:

• Travel expenses
• Tuition fees
• Board and lodging for one academic year

Eligible Countries: Applications from Angola, Mozambico, Ghana, Congo, Ivory Coast, Nigeria are acceptable
Type: Undergraduate & Postgraduate
Value of Award: Fully-Funded
Number of Awards: Not Known
Eligibility:

• Applicants must be citizens of the above mentioned countries
• Applicants must hold at least 12 years of primary and higher education
• Applicants must be fluent in English Language

How To Apply: Click Here To Apply
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: 

• Round 2nd: 14 February 2020
• Round 3rd: 4 June 2020.

2020 African Academic Excellence International Entrance Award at Fanshawe College, Canada

The Fanshawe College, Canada is awarding the International African Academic Excellence Entrance Award to individuals willing to pursue a degree program at the Institution. The program aims to encourage dazzling African applicants who want to pursue the undergraduate degree coursework at  Fanshawe in Canada.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate
Value of Award: Reduction in tuition fee
Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Applicants must have a valid Study Permit from any African country and is registered full time in level 1 for the first time at Fanshawe College in any post-secondary program.
• Applicants must have to accomplish the English language requirements of the college.

How To Apply: Applicants are needed to register in the bachelor’s degree coursework at the college. No application required.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020

A-C Rayner Memorial Scholarships At Lincoln University, New Zealand 2020

The Lincoln University is delighted to announce the A-C Rayner Memorial funding for the incoming applicants who are willing to study a degree program at the Institution.
At this university, you will learn from award-winning teaching, excellent graduate prospects, world-class research, and close links with industry.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Masters
Value of Award: $1,200
Number of Awards: One
Eligible Field Of Study: Master’s degree in any area of economics, including economic policy.

• Master of International Rural Development
• Master of Management in Agribusiness
• Master of Business
• Master of Management in Agricultural Systems
• Master of Business
• Master of Commerce and Management
• Master of Commerce

Also Apply:  2017 High Achievement Undergraduate Scholarships At University Of Waikato, New Zealand

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a previous degree certificate with excellent achievement and a minimum of 14 credits at level 3 or higher in each of three approved subjects.
• Applicants have to submit the standardised scores of TOEFL, IELTS,CAE, FCE and Pearson Test of English.
• Applicants must be studying for a Masters degree in any area of economics.

How To Apply: Applicants are advised to take admission in the master’s degree coursework at the Lincoln University. After taking confirmation, you can download the application form and submit it to Scholarships Office PO Box 85084 Lincoln University LINCOLN 7647
Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information
Application Deadline: March 31

2020 African Academic Excellence International Entrance Award at Fanshawe College, Canada

The Fanshawe College, Canada is awarding the International African Academic Excellence Entrance Award to individuals willing to pursue a degree program at the Institution. The program aims to encourage dazzling African applicants who want to pursue the undergraduate degree coursework at  Fanshawe in Canada.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate
Value of Award: Reduction in tuition fee
Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Applicants must have a valid Study Permit from any African country and is registered full time in level 1 for the first time at Fanshawe College in any post-secondary program.
• Applicants must have to accomplish the English language requirements of the college.

How To Apply: Applicants are needed to register in the bachelor’s degree coursework at the college. No application required.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020

2019/2020 Academic Session Bursary Form for Delta State is Out

The Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of the online bursary registration of students for the State Government’s 2019 / 2020 Students’ Special Assistance Scheme (SSAS) from Monday 20th of January to Thursday, 5th March 2020.
Applications are therefore invited from qualified Delta State Students in Public and Private Tertiary Institutions to participate in the 2019 / 2020 Students’ Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award).
Eligibility Criteria:
All Applicants must:

• Be a Registered full time student only of any Public Tertiary Institutions;
• (Diploma, Masters and PhD Students are not eligible);
• Either be in Second year or above (200 to 500 level) in the Universities or
• Be in ND II and HND II in the Polytechnics / Monotechnics;
• Be in 200 level and above for all Higher Institution.
• Be of Delta State Origin;
• All applicant above 18 years of age MUST have registered with National Identification Management Commission (NIMC);
• All applicant below 18 years of age MUST submit JAMB registration number;
• Only approved public and private owned schools (University, Polytechnics and College of Educations) are Eligible to apply.
• Have a CGPA of 2.20 and above in the previous academic year’s examination.

Method of Application:

• Applicants are to fill the Fresh Application Form and submit online.
• Online processing fee of N800 will charged using debit cards.
• Once the Payment is successful, Login to your profile page to complete your details by providing your Bank details and your Academics details.
• Download and Print your Online Acknowledgement Card after successful payment for verification, It is extremely important that you retain your Acknowledgement Card after sending scan copy to: 2020bursary@dsbsb.dl.gov.ng
• Multiple application will be disqualify. Do you NOT apply more than once.
• Approved Public and Private Owned Schools (University, Polytechnics and College of Educations) are Eligible to apply.
• All applications must be processed and submitted.

APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK
Scholarship Application Deadline is 5th March, 2020.
Note: Send email to: support@dsbsb.dl.gov.ng for any application problems, issues, and enquiring.

2020 National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) FutureHack Hackathon Competition for Programmers in Nigeria

The FutureHack is a national technology hackathon event, in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers, project managers, domain experts (and others) collaborate intensively on software projects.
This year, the focus is to find clearly defined ideas and prototypes on Cyber Security and Digital Inclusion. Participants are allowed to express creativity and are encouraged to develop unique solutions with an emphasis on using the latest technology. FutureHack is an initiative of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
Each participant will be attached to a mentor in a hub or university to enable them to conclude the 48-hour hackathon by allowing the students an opportunity to present their work. Three champion teams will be identified at each region.
Eligibility Criteria

• Participation from all backgrounds and genders are welcome.
• You can come from any part of Nigeria to participate.
• There is no age restriction to participate at the hackathon.
• Your team must be solving problem in Cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion.
• Each team must give an executive summary about their cybersecurity, Digital Inclusion idea upon registration.
• All team members should be present at the event and come with their own personal computers.

FutureHack organisers have the right at their sole discretion to determine whether an entrant is eligible for the contest.
NITDA FutureHack Hackathon Competition Requirements.

• Pre-shortlisted participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements and for covering all associated costs and expenses in connection with their participation in the Hackathon. However, certain food and non-alcoholic drinks are expected to be made available during the Hackathon.
• Each Participant teams must bring or obtain whatever hardware and/or software they believe they need to participate (e.g. programming application, laptops, phones, etc), including any necessary chargers. There will be electrical outlets available on a first come, first serve basis.

NITDA FutureHack Hackathon Competition Prizes.
Six overall best startups will receive:

• Incubation for 6 months
• Mentorship
• Cash prize
• Startup with ready working solution before October will be showcased at eNigeria 2020.

NITDA FutureHack Hackathon Competition Judging criteria.
Teams will be judged based on these criteria. Judges will weigh the criteria equally. During judging, participants should try to describe what they did for each criterion in their project.

• Technology: How technically impressive was the hack? Was the technical problem the team tackled difficult? Did it use a particularly clever technique, or did it use many different components? Did the technology involved make you go “Wow”? Did teams successfully leveraging new technologies as a material component of their solution should be given preference. (I.e. machine learning, blockchain). For example, someone who uses a machine learning or blockchain solution for a non-critical component of their product will receive a lower ranking.
• Design: Did the team put thought into the user experience? How well designed is the interface? For a website, this might be about how beautiful the CSS or graphics are. For a hardware project, it might be more about how good the human-computer interaction is (e.g. is it easy to use or does it use a cool interface?).
• Completion: Does the hack work? Did the team achieve everything they wanted?
• Learning: Did the team stretch themselves? Did they try to learn something new?
• How closely does the solution align with one of the four challenge sectors?
• Uniqueness of the solution: How novel is the solution’s approach?
• Real-world application: Do you think the application develop by the participant will has the potential solve the problem in identified sectors?

Method of Application:

• Cybersecurity: Opportunities and challenges in combating cybercrime.
  • Starts on the 2nd – 3rd March 2020
  • Application deadline: 23rd Feb 2020
  • Centre for Information and Telecommunication Engineering, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt Rivers State.
  • Not a participant? attend demo day
• Digital Inclusion: literacy and responsibility towards a better life.
  • Starts on the 9th – 10th March 2020
  • Application date deadline: 28th Feb 2020
  • PTDF Auditorium, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Bauchi State.
  • Not a participant? attend demo day

REGISTER HERE OFFICIAL LINK

Global Change-makers Essay Competition for Young Leaders Worldwide 2020

The essay competition is in honour of the upcoming launch of the Global Changemakers blog.
They invite anyone aged 15-30 from anywhere in the world to share their views, stories, creative writing pieces, journalism pieces, personal experiences, opinions etc. on the overarching competition theme of ‘We Are Global Changemakers: Young People Leading The Change.’
​Here are some prompts to inspire ideas:

• Youth and social innovation
• Youth-led activism
• Youth civic engagement
• Youth-led social entrepreneurship
• Youth and the Sustainable Development Goals
• Youth-led organisations
• Youth participation
• Your own choice relating to Global Changemakers mission of supporting youth to create positive change towards more fair, inclusive and sustainable communities.

Global Changemakers Essay Competition Eligibility.

• Anyone aged 15-30 from any country is welcome to submit an entry into the competition.

Global Changemakers Essay Competition Prizes.

They will select three winners and five runners up. They will also award a number of “honourable mentions”.

• The winners will receive free access to resources available on Changemakers School for a period of 6 months and will be featured on Global Changemakers social media channels (160K+ reach)
• The runners up will receive a 50% discount to resources available on Changemakers School for a period of 6 months.

Winners, runners up and honourable mentions will receive certificates, will be published on the upcoming blog We Are Global Changemakers and will receive an open invitation to contribute to the blog.

Global Changemakers Essay Competition Evaluation Criteria.

• Theme: How essay creatively relates to the competition theme or one of the topic prompts;
• Focus and Details: Whether essays are well focused and supported;
• Organisation and Ideas: How original ideas are, how they are presented and whether they capture the readers’ attention;
• Use of Conventions: Whether spelling, grammar and punctuation interrupt reading and detract from the meaning of the essay;
• Voice: Whether the writers unique perspective is shown.

Method of Application:
Essays must be submitted in English using the official submission form before midnight Central European Time on March 15, 2020. Essays should be between 3000 and 7000 characters (with spaces) in length and should be the writers own work.
ENTRY FORM OFFICIAL LINK

2021/2022 Funding Available for Fulbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP)

The U.S. Mission is now accepting applications for the 2020 Fulbright African Research Scholar Program. This award funds African university lecturers and professors to conduct postdoctoral research or undertake a planned program of reading and research.
The mission of the Fulbright Scholar Program is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries. It aims to provide educational exchange experiences to a maximum number of individuals not previously afforded such an opportunity. The experience should be of intrinsic value to the scholar, the recipient’s home institution, its faculty and its students, as well as to the U.S. host institution. Fulbright Scholars serve as cultural ambassadors and should be prepared to speak about their countries, cultures and research to academic and community groups.
The Program has provided thousands of scholars with the opportunity to establish professional contacts in their field and make long-lasting friendships with colleagues in the United States; to develop collaborative research relationships with U.S. scholars; and to enhance their scholarly publications and other contributions with research conducted in the United States. For many faculty, the Fulbright Program offers an opportunity to pursue scholarly work without interruption. By doing research, guest teaching, and pursuing other scholarly interests in a completely different environment, scholars return home personally invigorated and professionally stimulated.
Fulbright African Research Scholar Program Information.
Two categories of grants are offered in the ARSP:  research grants and program and curriculum development grants.
Research Grants:
Awards of 3 to 9 months are offered for senior faculty to conduct post-doctoral research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution. Applicants must hold a doctorate or equivalent terminal degree in their fields. Preference will be given to individuals who have at least three years of university teaching experience and a productive scholarly record.
Program and Curriculum Development Grants:
Awards of 3 to 5 months are offered for senior faculty or administrators to conduct research in any academic discipline at a U.S. academic or research institution. Proposals should be linked to professional duties and demonstrate how the candidate will use the knowledge gained to develop new courses, curricula, or other academic programs at the home institution. These grants are designed for university faculty or administrators with less experience and who may not have had recent access to research or instructional developments in their disciplines. A doctorate degree is not required, but applicants must hold a minimum of a master’s or equivalent graduate degree
Eligibility Criteria:

• Preference will be given to candidates who have not previously received a Fulbright scholar grant and without experience or limited experience in the U.S.
• The Fulbright program takes the issue of academic dishonesty (plagiarism) very seriously and will disqualify applications that violate academic integrity.
• Applicant must be a citizen of Nigeria or a permanent resident, and should hold a valid Nigerian passport.

Method of Application:
Applications must be completed online. Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:
APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK
For Candidates in the South/ South- East/ South West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Fulbright Program Officer, Public Affairs Section, U.S. Consulate General, 2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
For Candidates in the North-Central/North-East/North-West of Nigeria please address the envelope to the Cultural Affairs Assistant, U.S. Embassy, Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive, Central Area, Abuja
You are welcome to NigeriaFulbright@state.gov with any questions.

Google Africa PhD Fellowship Program worth Up to USD $30,000 for Graduates 2020

The Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.
Nurturing and maintaining strong relations with the academic community is a top priority at Google. The Google PhD Fellowship Program was created to recognize outstanding graduate students doing exceptional and innovative research in areas relevant to computer science and related fields. Fellowships support promising PhD candidates of all backgrounds who seek to influence the future of technology.
Google’s mission is to foster inclusive research communities and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply. They currently offer Fellowships in Africa, Australia and New Zealand, East Asia, Europe, India, the United States and Canada.
Google Africa PhD Fellowship Program Fields of Interest.
Google PhD Fellowship students are a select group recognized by Google researchers and their institutions as some of the most promising young academics in the world. The Fellowships are awarded to students who represent the future of research in the following fields:

• Algorithms, Optimizations and Markets
• Computational Neuroscience
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Machine Learning
• Machine Perception, Speech Technology and Computer Vision
• Mobile Computing
• Natural Language Processing (including Information Retrieval and Extraction)
• Privacy and Security
• Programming Languages and Software Engineering
• Quantum Computing
• Structured Data and Database Management
• Systems and Networking

Eligibility Criteria

• • Open to full-time graduate students pursuing a PhD and enrolled in an African institution.
    • Early-stage PhD students enrolled one year or less.
    • Applicants who are currently in their first year of a part-time PhD program and transferring to full-time positions.
  • Current undergraduate or masters students and professionals may apply. The Google Fellowship award shall be contingent on the awardee registering for a full-time PhD program of an African university in Computer Science or related fields within the calendar year of the fellowship, or the award shall be forfeited.
    • Applicants enrolled in an undergraduate or masters program must be current, full-time students at an African university.
    • Professionals must be employed/affiliated with an organization registered in Africa, and receipt of the award is contingent on them joining a full-time PhD program at an African university within the calendar year of the award.
    • Grant of the Google Fellowship does not mean admission to the PhD program of a university. The awardee must also complete the PhD admission process of the respective institute/university where he/she wishes to register for a PhD.
    • Grant of the Google Fellowship will be subject to the rules and guidelines applicable in the institute/university where the awardee registers for the PhD program.

• Students must remain enrolled full-time in the PhD program for the duration of the Fellowship or forfeit the award.
• Google employees, and their spouses, children, and members of their household are not eligible.
• Students that are already supported by a comparable industry award are not eligible.

Google PhD Fellowship Program Benefits.

• Up to 3 year Fellowship
• USD $30K to cover stipend and other research related activities, travel expenses including overseas travel
• Google Research Mentor

Google PhD Fellowship Program Evaluation Criteria.

• Applications are evaluated on the strength of the research proposal, research impact, student academic achievements, and leadership potential.
• Research proposals are evaluated for innovative concepts that are relevant to Google’s research areas, as well as aspects of robustness and potential impact to the field.
• Proposals should include the direction and any plans of where your work is going in addition to a comprehensive description of the research you are pursuing.

Method of Application
You’ll need the following documents in order to complete an application (in English only):

• Student applicant’s resume with links to website and publications (if available)
• Short (1-page) resume of the student’s PhD program advisor
• Available transcripts (mark sheets) starting from first year/semester of Bachelor’s degree to date
• Research proposal (maximum 8 pages)
• 2-3 letters of recommendation from those familiar with the applicant’s work (at least one from the thesis advisor for current PhD students)
• Applicant’s essay response (350-word limit) to: Describe the desired impact your research will make on the field and society, and why this is important to you. Include any personal, educational and/or professional experiences that have motivated your research interests

APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK
Please see the FAQ for more information

Investment Associate at Lidya 2020

Investment Associate
Lidya


Lagos
₦250,000 a month


INVESTMENT ASSOCIATE AT LIDYA CLOSE THE $5 TRILLION SME CREDIT GAP IN FAST-GROWING ECONOMIES!

Lidya is the future of finance for small businesses in fast-growing economies. Our goal is to help great business owners access financing and build a credit score through an easy and inspiring lending process. Lidya currently operates in Nigeria where over 100,000 businesses have signed up for its service and is backed by Omidyar Network, Accion, Newid Capital, Bamboo Capital and Alitheia Capital. The Company has raised close to $10m USD in venture capital and has teams across Lagos (Nigeria), Porto (Portugal) and New York (USA).

Lidya is founded by Tunde Kehinde, the co-Founder and former Managing Director of Jumia Nigeria, the largest eCommerce platform in Africa and Ercin Eksin, the former Chief Operating Officer of Jumia Africa responsible for operations in 6 of the largest economies in Africa. Jumia is publicly listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Tunde and Ercin also co-founded Africa Courier Express, the largest direct-to-consumer delivery provider in Nigeria. Tunde and Ercin attended Harvard Business School and the University of ChicagoBooth, respectively for their MBAs.

Lidya is expanding its activities. To support our development, we are looking for a strategic and experienced Investment Associate to join our team. Your work will help to grow our loan book and inform smarter, faster credit decisioning and superior portfolio management. You will be a driving force in helping Lidya quickly scale to millions of loans with minimal losses and exceptional returns. This is a perfect opportunity to participate in an entrepreneurial adventure that will revolutionize business in Africa, Europe and beyond.

Job Description: Investment Associate at Lidya The Investment Associate position is responsible for acquiring & managing clients, assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers towards the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective sales leader and be fully capable of managing own deals by navigating the customer through all facets of the sales process. You will be a manager responsible for providing guidance to the investment analysts and ensuring all due diligence is completed and portfolio growth is achieved.

Company Culture: 1. Ambitious & Metrics Driven: You want to solve the $5 trillion USD small business credit gap across fastgrowing economies. You are committed to relentlessly finding the right customer, building trust and converting those relationships into sustainable, win-win partnerships. You understand that you will be judged on your numbers and building a high growth, profitable loan book.

2. Has no complacency and is high energy. You understand your role is critical to the company. You apply high energy every day to grow your customer base and revenue. You want to grow every day, month, quarter, year. You are persistent, clear and driven to get deals done – properly and quickly.

3. Resourceful, High Integrity, High Impact. You find a way. You do business with trust and transparency and dig into the details with the aim to help customers get the credit they need to grow their business.

4. Collaborative. You understand you need a team to succeed. You carry along internal stakeholders to ensure they are aligned to support and drive sales and conversion.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Manage the investment analysts in launching, qualifying, and acquiring relationships with clients across relevant sectors including but not limited to companies in the eCommerce, consumer goods, healthcare and financial services industries.

2. Loan Portfolio Growth. Support the evaluation, authorization and approval of loans given to customers including authentication of documentation presented for all credit applications and ensuring they meet KYC, loan assessment and any other documentation as required by the Lidya and by the regulators. Execute process for recollection of disbursed loans including recovery of items pledged as security on delinquent loans.

3. Client Engagement: Managing existing client engagements, appraisal of customer loan applications, and approval or rejection of applications within agreed timelines and loan limits.

4. Debt Settlements: Support the Collections team in managing non-performing loans by conducting analysis, and develop and recommend plans to eliminate client debt. Manage past due accounts and determine the appropriate collection action to be taken for clients and reports on status of delinquent accounts.
Desired Qualifications and Skillset:

1. 4 to 7 years+ of experience (preferably commercial) working with an Investment Bank, Commercial Bank, Commercial Bank, Management Consulting Firm or in a Business Development Role (with experience in the financial services sector a plus).

2. Working knowledge of the entire underwriting process from loan application to funds disbursement and collections.

3. Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, statistics, mathematics, engineering, investments or a related business discipline.

4. Demonstrated experience with managing day to day aspects of client relationships and projects including considerable experience meeting commercial milestones (i.e. achieving revenue or profit targets).

5. Ability to work in a goal oriented environment where you will be evaluated on your KPIs.

6. Ability to manage a team of 2 to 3 colleagues to meet commercial targets consistently and sustainably

7. Outstanding communication skills and a passion for creating an extraordinary customer experience regardless of the final credit decision.

8. High attention to detail and strong analytical skills including the ability to properly identify the key credit risks, and reach a prompt and well thought out credit decision.

Our offer!

 Competitive salary, workplace benefits and eligibility for equity in Lidya.

 Become part of a highly professional and dynamic team.

 An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for country-changing ventures.

Join the journey! We are looking for adventurers who want to make a difference in the fastest growing economies in the world

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: ₦250,000.00 /month
Apply Here>>> 

Chief Finance Officer Job at Dataflex 2020

Dataflex is one of the foremost Information Technology Solutions Companies in Nigeria. Since our inception over two decades ago, we have evolved from a small organization pushing boxes to customers to a company providing enterprise ICT services to mid range and large scale companies across Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Chief Finance Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Summary

• As the company continues its impressive growth, there is a need for a technically competent and commercially astute Chief Finance Officer with extensive leadership and financial stewardship experience to work closely in strategy with the Managing Director.
• As a key member of the Executive Management team, the CFO will be responsible for taking on leadership role in financial decision-making that affects our company, and will provide strategic financial input to senior management. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful CFO will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the company. He/she will work alongside other C-Suite team members and take ownership of all company fiscal and regulatory matters.
• This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the operations of the leading Information Technology Company in Nigeria. If you are looking to take the next challenge in your career and can demonstrate integrity, courage, passion, intelligence, and energy, apply now!

General Job Description

• The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Company’s operations.
• Provide strategic financial leadership, business planning, forecasting, accounting and budgeting processes, tax and risk management and optimize returns to the Shareholders.
• The CFO reports directly to the Managing Director and assists on strategic and tactical matters as they relate to financial management and their impact to the business operations
• Provide strategic direction and management of the Finance functions and ensures alignment to the Company’s goals leading to shareholder value creation.
• Participate in preparation of the Annual Plan and Strategic Business Plans that improve the efficiency and long-term profitability of the business and ensure optimal realization of brand/market potential.
• Ensure the design of a robust business-decision-making framework, driving through process improvements and change initiatives that enable the budgeting, forecasting and reporting to be carried out in a consistent and effective manner.
• Act in a fiduciary capacity, protecting the value of the brand through safeguarding assets of the company, both tangible and intangible.
• Ensure compliance with the company's policies, procedures and statutory regulations. Manage Statutory and Internal Auditors.
• Overseeing commercial decision making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc.
• Advising and implementing best practice methods to increase revenue and reduce costs
• Managing and overseeing the cash flow of the company and ensuring it has the appropriate treasury controls.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Charted Accountant and performance driven CFO with 5+ years post CA qualified experience; successfully managed an organization with comparative scale and complexity.
• Strong operational management experience plus an understanding and appreciation of a sales and service focused culture.
• Strong commercial acumen with a good grasp of key financial drivers and strong contract management skills
• Pragmatic and solutions focused.
• Highly ambitious and understand the challenges of delivering a business strategy and plans in an uncertain landscape.
• A strong work ethic, be driven to succeed and have the ability to lead, inspire and engage a multi-disciplinary team of highly engaged people
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external affiliates including clients
• Sound decision making skills based on accurate and timely analyses.

What’s on offer?

• Generous salary in line with experience
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
• Accessible management team and support
• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter outlining how they meet the specific requirements of the position to: recruitment@dataflexng.com using "FINANCE" as the subject of the email.
Note: While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Internal Audit and Control Officer Job at VFD Group 2020

• Salary: Undefined
• Year Of Experience: 5-7 years
• Work schedule: Full-Time
• Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Description

VFD Group is an alternative financial service holding company that creates value by working within Nigeria's informal financial sector to create innovative products and solutions that are accessible to the everyday Nigerian.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Internal Audit and Control Officer
Job Location:
Lekki, Lagos
Job Objective(s)

Formulate and execute company control processes, and review daily, weekly, and monthly accounts reconciliations by identifying reconciling differences, escalating issues, and communicating results to management and colleagues.

Duties and Responsibilities
Budget & Budget control:

Monitor annual budget figures

Provide a monthly variance and budget gap report

Ensure expenses are always within budget except with exceptional approval

Accounts reconciliation:

Ensures that cash amounts in the company’s ledgers agree with bank balances

Ensures guidelines and policies around cash processes are adequate & effective

Ensure daily call-over

Review monthly bank reconciliation of all accounts.

Regulatory compliance reporting:

Ensure zero regulatory infraction in areas relating to financial reporting

Review fillings to regulators

Ensure remittance of all government taxes.

Revenue and cost assurance:

Develop an integrated cycle to ensure prevention, detection, analysis and Response.

Ensure avoidable losses and cost exposure.

Ensure no opportunist fraud window.

Ensure no areas of income leakages.

Internal Audit:

Develop proper internal audit and control system.

Define control measure for all key activities and ensure compliance.

Prepare audit reports.

Advise units on departure from policies, procedures and other exceptions.

Asset and Liability management:

Develop an ALM system.

Develop ALM policies and procedures.

Suggest strategic guidance where necessary.

Special investigations and daily call overs:

Review all payment vouchers to both internal and external parties.

Perform investigations into suspected fraudulent/ sharp practices.

Provide appropriate line of action and recommendation for investigated fraudulent activities.

Others:

Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity report for the MD/CEO.

Other adhoc assignment as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

First degree or its equivalent in a Numerate discipline (Accounting, Economics, Finance, etc), MBA or Master’s degree will be an added advantage.

Minimum of 5 years’ cumulative work experience in a similar role.

Professional Membership: ICAN, ACCA

Core Skills:

Knowledge of corporate governance practices.

Ability to analyze data.

Ability to read large volumes of documents effectively and extract necessary information.

In-depth understanding of the organization’s business issues.

Communication & Presentation.

Good report writing skills.

Proficient at Excel, MS Word and Power point.

Developed ability to produce reports and presentations to a professional standard.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Very good proof-reading skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
careers@vfdgroup.com
using "VFD Group - Internal Audit and Control Officer" as the subject of the email.

Accountant Job at MKOBO MICROFINANCE BANK 2020

• Salary: Undefined
• Year Of Experience: 3-5 years
• Work schedule: Full-Time
• Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Description

MKOBO is a fully licensed Microfinance bank by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Lagos, Nigeria. MKOBO was conceived to help solve consumers’ need for access to short-term emergency credit. Our goal is to provide access to short term unsecured loans, which is easily accessible. We cater to the demography currently undeserved by the Commercial banks in our aim to help increase financial inclusion of the Nigerian population.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Accountant
Job Location:
Lagos
Job Description
A young and dynamic Microfinance Bank with a vision to promote financial inclusion in Nigeria by Leveraging on Technology is currently recruiting for a dynamic, flexible and experienced Accountant who is able to work independently with little or no supervision to join our accounting department.
Key Responsibilities

Full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts

Review and approve all reconciliation and schedules such as bank statements, schedule of accrued charges, prepayments etc.

Statutory reporting and year end duties

Consolidation and reporting to senior management

Preparation of monthly budgetary control and performance.

Preparation of overall annual budget of the bank, including the assumptions and the ratios.

Treasury management and monitoring

Raising invoices and ensuring invoices are paid promptly and on time.

Assist in the preparation and review of all monthly and quarterly reports for Board, Shareholders, Regulatory bodies etc.

Follow up on budget implementations and limits as it relates to each department. Investigates variances between budget and actual.

Perform financial control functions.

Develop and manage liquidity management tools

Preparation of monthly management accounts and other financial accounts

Assist Head of Accounts in financial management and reporting activities.

Manage account payables and receivables activities.

Conduct finance audit periodically and recommend improvements.

Develop financial policies and procedures for operational efficiency.

Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference.

Monitor and manage expenses within the established budget.

Work with External Auditors for the yearly audit of the accounts.

Qualifications

Minimum of B.Sc / HND in Accounting / Finance / Economics

Professional qualification would be an added advantage.

Must have 3 Years professional experience with at least 1 year in a Microfinance bank.

Excellent working knowledge of MS Excel & Word;

Good knowledge of IFRS and Management Accounting

Good knowledge of CBN regulatory reporting

Attention to detail and analytical skills

Excellent communication and organization skills

Strong Stakeholder Management and team player.

Self Starter and ability to work independently

Good knowledge of popular core banking products.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
silver_peace89@yahoo.com
using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.