Internal Control Officer Job at PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited 2020

PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited

Lagos

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 position below:
Job Position: Internal Control Officer
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description

• The Control Officer's key function is monitoring and measuring operational efficiency of the organization by detecting and eliminating fraud and ensuring compliance with the bank's regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Daily update and auditing of the ajo collection officers daily.
• Carry out strategic and impromptu checks on ajo customers to verify documented information reported by ajo collection officers.
• Carry out detailed investigations when discrepancy, cash suppression or fraud is noticed.
• Internal control checks and records to safeguard company assets.
• Make recommendations regarding facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and systems to improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with the bank?s policy, procedure and regulations.
• Identify areas of financial and administrative strengths and weaknesses and develop best practices.
• Develop and implement appropriate operating procedures to ensure compliance with bank and industry policies.
• Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify re portable issues.
• Monitor and provide advice to management to minimize risk resulting from poor controls.
• Daily, weekly and monthly report.

Education and Skills

• BSc in Economic, Finance or other related subject
• 3-4 years of experience in a similar role in a micro-finance bank.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@pecantrust.com using the "Job Title" as subject of the email.

Graduate Account Trainee Recruitment at Genesis Group 2020

Genesis is a wholly Nigerian owned group with business interests in hotels, restaurants, cinemas, shopping malls, real estate development, catering and snack foods. Genesis has its corporate head office in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. For twenty five years, we have provided 'exceptional products and services' to multinationals, local corporations and the Nigerian public.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Position: Account Trainee
Job Location: Rivers
Requirements

• Applicant MUST have a B.Sc in Accounting or related field with 1-3 years working experience
• ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong analysis, critical thinking and evaluation abilities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacancies@genesisgroupng.com using the Job Title and Location as subject of the mail.
Or
Submit hard copy at:
Genesis Head Office
Plot 198/199 Rumuogba Estate
Along Aba Road,
Port Harcourt - Rivers State.

Note: Only candidates who reside in Port Harcourt will be short listed

Finance Supervisor Job at PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited 2020

PecanTrust Microfinance Bank Limited

Lagos

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 position of:
Job Position: Finance Supervisor
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description

• Plan, assess, monitor, and manage the efficient utilization of cash and financial resources in a manner consistent with the agreed procedures and objectives of the bank.
• Review and consolidate Bank Reconciliation and Fund Management analysis
• Prepare and analyse Cash flow
• Review and consolidate Multi-level GL and bank reconciliations
• Ensure the maintenance of an adequate level of working capital
• Review and consolidate weekly cash flow & liquidity report and provide advice to management on the variances
• Carrying out reconciliation of Balance Sheet items such as cash, cash equivalents, investments, debt, for management and reporting purposes
• Review other Treasury related monthly Schedules
• Financial review of customer accounts, loan computation and other finance information
• Processing and preparation of pension, payee and other regulatory and compliance monthly renditions
• Analyse and present financial trends, competitor behaviour as they impact on the bank
• Work with legal counsel to ensure compliance on regulatory matters
• Develops and monitors performance metrics for the investor relations function
• Creates presentations, press releases, and other communication materials for earnings releases, industry events, and presentations to analysts, brokers, and investors
• Liaison and communication with the regulatory bodies such as the CBN, NDIC, FIRS, LIRS etc
• Assess and predict financial risks and returns
• Ability to use financial modelling to predict outcomes
• Analyze business operations, loan repayments, deposit maturities, business trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or & to provide advice.

Educational Requirement and Skills

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting, ACA, ICAN and MBA.
• Very familiar with financial modelling techniques and valuation methods used by analysts and investors
• Must be able to perform in a high-pressure environment, and be able to meet tight deadlines
• High analytical and excel skill
• Proven experience as an accountant in a Micro finance or other financial services industry will be an added advantage.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send Cover Letter and CV to: hr@pecantrust.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Fully Funded Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC)/Niger Delta Scholarship Scheme For Postgraduates to Study in UK, 2020

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the SPDC Joint Venture, is delighted to announce the Tenth annual NNPC/SPDC_JV Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship for applicants from Bayelsa, Delta, Imo and Rivers states. The objective of the scholarship programme is to provide postgraduate study opportunity in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry, for qualifying students from these Niger Delta states.
In the nine years of this programme, 92 students have won the opportunity to study at top-rated universities in the UK on full scholarship
For the academic year commencing September 2020, SPDC in partnership with three universities in the UK–Imperial College London; University of Leeds; and University of Aberdeen will award scholarships for one-year post-graduate M.Sc. studies.
Shell Postgraduate Scholarship Benefits & Conditions

• The scholarship will cover tuition, one economy return-flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.
• Please note that the stipends (living expenses) are based on the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) published living rates and are limited to this only.
• This is a non-committal scholarship. Note that NEITHER SPDC NOR any Shell company is obligated to offer employment of any sort to any candidate upon graduation, neither are successful candidates bonded to SPDC for any period of time on account of the scholarship award.
• SPDC will only provide a medical insurance in line with UK Student Visa requirements

Shell Postgraduate Scholarship Courses.
The following courses qualify for award of scholarships at the three institutions:
Imperial College London

• MSc Petroleum Engineering
• MSc Petroleum Geoscience
• MSc Applied Computational Science and Engineering

University of Abeerdeen

• MSc Geophysics
• MSc Safety & Reliability Engineering for Oil & Gas
• MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering
• MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience

University of Leeds

• MSc Exploration Geophysics
• MSc Electronic / Electrical Engineering

Shell Postgraduate Scholarship Eligibility.
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

• • Display intellectual ability and leadership potential;
  • Have an adequate standard of English (at least 6.5 in IELTS) and meet the College’s language requirement;

• Have been offered admission to study on one of the Eligible Courses at the College having applied through the normal application process;
• Already hold (or expect to hold by the time of taking up the Scholarship) a degree of an equivalent standard to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree
• Must have completed their National Youth Service by September 2020
• Be ordinarily indigenes in the Rivers, Imo, Delta or Bayelsa State of Nigeria, and who intend to return to Nigeria at the end of the period of study
• Have not already had the chance of studying in the UK or other developed country.
• Be aged between 21-28 years by 30/09/2020.
• Currently reside in Nigeria
• Plan to return to Nigeria on completion of the proposed programme of study.
• Have a Nigerian international passport valid till December 2020
• Employees, employees’ relatives (or former employees who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, Royal Dutch SHELL Group of Companies or the College will not be eligible to apply for the Scholarships.

Method of Application
Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the Imperial College London, the University of Leeds and University of Aberdeen, following a formal offer of admission by the university.
Click here to apply for Imperial College London
Click here to apply for the University of Leeds

Click here to apply for the University of Aberdeen

Note

• The universities will process applications and select candidates to attend interviews before being considered for final selection
• Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than the deadline – 15th April, 2020.
• More information on specific course admission requirements can be obtained from the websites of the three individual universities.

OFFICIAL LINK

International Centre for Theoritical Physics (ICTP) MSc Scholarships in Medical Physics Programme 2020

The MMP is a two-year advanced training programme run jointly by ICTP and the University of Trieste. The programme is designed to provide young, promising graduates of physics or related fields (mainly from developing countries) with postgraduate theoretical and clinical training so that they may be recognised as clinical medical physicists in their home countries.
The programme comprises a year of basic and advanced courses (taught in English) prepared with the assistance of experts from ICTP’s UN partner the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). This is followed by a year of professional clinical training in a medical physics department of a hospital in the programme’s training network.
Eligibility Criteria

• Open to young (generally below 30 years of age) qualified graduates from countries that are members of the United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA.
• The minimum qualification for applicants is a degree equivalent to an MSc in physics or related fields.
• Candidates who have received their degree outside Italy must obtain the “Dichiarazione di valore” from the Italian Embassy in their country, testifying that their curriculum studiorum is equivalent to the Italian “Laurea specialistica”. Curriculum studiorum should comprise 12 years of primary and secondary school and a University degree equivalent to the Italian “Laurea specialistica” – a university study allowing to enter in a PhD programme in her/his Country.

ICTP Master in Medical Physics Programme Cost.

• Qualified candidates may attend the course at their own cost.
• A limited number of full or partial scholarships will be awarded to successful candidates from developing countries, thanks to the support of the IAEA, TWAS and ICTP:
  • Full support includes travel, registration fees and a monthly stipend of 900 Euro in the first year and 1000 Euro in the second (or a reduced amount if accommodation is provided).
  • Partial support can be in the form of:
    • Half support: travel, registration fees and a monthly stipend of 450 Euro in the first and 500 in the second year
    • or, only travel and registration fees.

Method of Application
Individuals wishing to apply for the Master of Advanced Studies in Medical Physics must complete the online application form.
The applicant has to submit a CV, a transcription of the university degree and can also submit a letter of recommendation from senior scientists familiar with the applicant. Scientists making recommendations should indicate if they have any contacts at the ICTP.
OFFICIAL LINK

Fully Funded Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Programme for Young Africans, 2021

The Scholarship provides full funding for up to a maximum of two years of postgraduate study for an African citizen at recognised South African institutions.
The programme is built on the Foundation’s founding principles of reconciliation, education, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and a belief that leadership begins with inner transformation.
They aim to keep Nelson Mandela’s legacy alive by equipping young African leaders with the competence and courage to transform the continent into a place where everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. The Foundation’s programme is delivered primarily through a series of week-long residential workshops which you will attend during your time in residence.
Eligibility Criteria

• Open to citizens of all African countries and is for postgraduate study at South African universities or tertiary institutions;
• Full funding is for Honours (maximum one year) or Masters (up to a maximum of two years) or their equivalents (MBA’s excluded);
• Any individual who will be between the ages of 19 and 30 years at the time of taking up the Scholarship may apply;
• Applicants must possess a first degree or its equivalent or must be in the process of completing one by January 31, 2020;
• Applicants should have a history of well above average academic results and reflect in their character a commitment to the four principles of Education, Reconciliation, Leadership and Entrepreneurship;
• Applicants must be able to attend all compulsory elements of the leadership development programme. These activities can occur during the week or on weekends.

Mandela Rhodes Foundation Scholarship Benefits.
The scholarship covers

• Tuition and registration fees as set by your university or institution
• A study materials allowance as set by the MRF
• Accommodation and meal allowances as set by the MRF
• A medical aid allowance as set by the MRF
• A personal allowance as set by the MRF
• Research and conferencing grants can be made available on request
• Economy-class flights for international scholars from their home countries to their institutions at the start and end of their studies

Method of Application:

• Step 1: Check programme requirements
• Step 2: Get your documents ready
  • Recommenders: They require three letters of recommendation as part of your application. Your recommenders must submit their letters through the application platform.Without these letters, you cannot submit your application. Get in touch with three people who have relevant experience of you and insight into your character as soon as possible – even before applications open – to ask them permission and give them time to write their letters. Once you register a recommender on the platform, they will receive an email asking them to log on and upload their letter.
  • Documentation: You will be required to upload certificates of completion for your degrees, transcripts of your academic results, and scans of your ID and passport documents.
  • Essays: You will be asked to write two short essays, one on your personal journey, and one on a specific question relating to our principles.
  • Application for university: You will be asked to fill in your proposed course of study on your application. They do not require proof that you have applied, but they recommend that you apply as soon as possible, and to more than one university.
• STEP 3: Apply online!

APPLY HERE OFFICIAL LINK
Scholarship Application Deadline: 16 April 2020.

Tayo Oyetibo Scholarship Programmme For Young Nigerians, 2020

The Tayo Oyetibo 2020 Scholarship Committee is delighted to announce the Tayo Oyetibo 2020 Scholarship Programme. The objective of the scholarship programme is to provide financial support for indigent full time students of degree awarding tertiary institutions of learning in Nigeria who are of Ondo origin.
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must:

• be of Ondo origin (i.e at least one parent must be from Ondo Kingdom).
• be a student of a degree awarding tertiary institution in Nigeria.
• display sound intellectual ability and leadership potential.

Method of Application:
If you qualify, please download the application form using the link below. Completed application forms and supporting documents must be submitted by email to tayooyetibo2020scholarship@gmail.com not later than 12 midnight on Friday 12th April, 2020 and applications made after this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
APPLICATION FORM OFFICIAL LINK

Funding opportunities for Graduates at Koc University in Turkey

The program is open for domestic students who wish to earn a masters and PhD degree at Koç University for the academic session 2020-21.
Course Level: Masters and PhD
Award: 100%tuiton fee and other stipends
Number of Awards: Not known
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic
The award can be taken in Turkey

• Eligible Countries: Applications are open from Turkey.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must hold an offer of admission in the postgraduate degree program at the university.

How to Apply: For grasping the opportunity, students have to take admission in the masters or PhD degree program at the Koç University. After taking affirmation, applicants have to access the online application form.

• Supporting Documents: Aspirants have to submit a statement of purpose, CV, university transcripts and university diploma.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have to submit the standardized GRE or GMAT test scores.
• Language Requirement: Candidates have to provide English language proficiency test results such as TOEFL IBT with a score of 80 IBT or higher.

Benefits

MA/MSc programs include:

• 100% tuition grant
• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation
• Other benefits

PhD programs include:

• 100% tuition grant
• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation in the Koç University graduate apartments located near campus or a monthly housing allowance
• Health insurance
• Office space
• Laptop
• Travel grants to present at selected conferences or to participate in research activities

Apply Now

Application Deadline: Applications will open on April 1, 2020, and closes on June 26, 2020

Funding opportunities for Graduates at Koc University in Turkey 2020

The program is open for domestic students who wish to earn a masters and PhD degree at Koç University for the academic session 2020-21.
Course Level: Masters and PhD
Award: 100%tuiton fee and other stipends
Number of Awards: Not known
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: Domestic
The award can be taken in Turkey

• Eligible Countries: Applications are open from Turkey.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must hold an offer of admission in the postgraduate degree program at the university.

How to Apply: For grasping the opportunity, students have to take admission in the masters or PhD degree program at the Koç University. After taking affirmation, applicants have to access the online application form.

• Supporting Documents: Aspirants have to submit a statement of purpose, CV, university transcripts and university diploma.
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, applicants must have to submit the standardized GRE or GMAT test scores.
• Language Requirement: Candidates have to provide English language proficiency test results such as TOEFL IBT with a score of 80 IBT or higher.

Benefits

MA/MSc programs include:

• 100% tuition grant
• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation
• Other benefits

PhD programs include:

• 100% tuition grant
• Monthly stipend
• Accommodation in the Koç University graduate apartments located near campus or a monthly housing allowance
• Health insurance
• Office space
• Laptop
• Travel grants to present at selected conferences or to participate in research activities

Apply Now

Application Deadline: Applications will open on April 1, 2020, and closes on June 26, 2020

Recuitment At Citygate Global Investment Limited 2020

Career

Citygate Global Investment Limited is an organisation founded in June 2007 to engage in Microfinance and is registered with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Citygate Global is a registered member of Association of Non-Bank Microfinance Institution of Nigeria (AMFIN) and also a registered Money Lending Company in all the States where we operate.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Position: Recovery Officer

Location: Lagos
Duties and Responsibilities

• Recover bad debts from delinquent debtors.
• Obtain delinquent reports for all assigned defaulting portfolios and manage the recovery process.
• Reduce the non-performing loans owed to a company.
• Design work-out payment plans for debtors
• Develop options and alternatives that guarantee an effective recovery process, by devising customized recovery strategy on a case by case basis.
• Respond and enforce the banks policy issues to clients, such as fraud, breach of contract etc.
• Maintain appropriate and comprehensive records of customer’ discussions.
• Manage all assets (vehicles, income generating assets, personal assets and inventories) presented for repossession in line with the bank’s processes and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling customers enquires and information.
• Deliver high quality, efficient, responsive and professional service during the recovery process that portraits the bank ethical conduct.
• Report [daily] progress against target to the designated authority

Qualification & Required Skills

• Degree/HND in related discipline.
• 2 -5 years’ experience in a debt recovery role; preferable with financial services or Microfinance.
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Basic mathematics and analytical skills as well as investigative and persuasive skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skill
• Knowledgeable of recovery best practice and approach.
• A Bike Rider is needed for Lagos.

Areas of Expertise

• Debt Collection
• Issue Resolution
• Numerical and well organized.

Salary: Very Attractive

Application Closing Date: 7th April, 2020.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: careers@citygateglobal.com clearly indicating the "Job Title and Location" as subject of your mail.

Position: Relationship Manager

Location: Victoria Island
Job Responsibilities

• Build and manage rapport with corporate clients so as to ensure optimum customer acquisition, retention and income generation from sales of all products of the bank.
• Accountable for driving new client acquisition and retention, growing market share
• To identify and develop a target pipeline and aggressively market for new profitable status customers from the identified target sectors.
• Manage key customer relationships through regular contacts and visits by ensuring that effective call program is maintained on all assigned and prospect customers. Etc
• Managing and liaising with existing credit clients.
• Monitoring loan portfolio for repayment and slippages
• Booking of quality loans for the bank and ensuring repayment of same
• Champion deposit mobilization
• Identify target markets and sales tactics to improve product offerings

Qualification & Required Skills

• Degree/HND in related discipline.
• Must have at least 2 years’ marketing experience in commercial banking.
• Strong credit analysis, documentation and relationship management skills
• Ability to assess customer needs and develop products that suits their needs.
• Must possess in-depth understanding and knowledge of Corporate Banking Products (PAYDAY, SME)
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Preferable candidate should reside on Lagos Island and its environs.

Application Closing Date: 7th April, 2020.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidate should send their applications and CV to: careers@citygateglobal.com.