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Friday, March 27, 2020

2020 Global Wildcat Tuition Award for Freshmen At University of Arizona in USA

The University of Arizona – USA is offering the Global Wildcat Freshman Tuition Award to Individuals who are looking at acquiring a degree program at the Institution.
The university offers a range of study option and provides a world-class experience for its students. It prepares students to make their own impact, offering education that stimulates, leading to meaningful careers.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Undergraduate
Value of Award: Up to $35,000
Number of Awards: Limited
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must check the admission requirements by their country.
  • Applicants must be fluent in English Language
  • Applicants must be International Students
How To Apply: To apply for this opportunity, applicants must complete UA International admission application for an undergraduate degree at the university.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020

LATEST Allan & Nesta Ferguson Full Scholarships At University Of Sheffield, UK 2020

The Allan & Nesta Ferguson Charitable Trust is offering scholarship opportunities to Individuals who wants to undergo a degree program at University of Sheffield, UK.
There are four scholarships available to academically strong individuals from developing countries. Each scholarship offers the following:
  • A full tuition fee waiver
  • Maintenance for University accommodation and a monthly stipend
Eligible Countries: 
Afghanistan
Angola
Armenia
Bangladesh
Benin
Bhutan
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Comoros
Congo
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
India
Indonesia
Kenya
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lesotho
Liberia
Madagascar
Malawi
Mali
Mauritania
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Philippines
Rwanda
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Swaziland
Syrian Arab Republic
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vietnam
West Bank and Gaza Strip
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Eligible Field Of Study:
  • MA Cities and Global Development
  • MA International Development
  • MSc in Environmental Change and International Development
  • MPH in International Development
  • MSc in International Social Change and Policy
  • MA Global and Political Economy
  • MA International Politics
Type: Masters
EligibilityTo be eligible for this scholarship program, applicants must:
  • be citizens of the above mentioned countries.
  • have completed their bachelors degree program.
  • have applied for a course of study at University of Sheffield.
  • be classified as overseas for tuition fee purposes.
  • be self-funded to receive this award
How To Apply: Once you have applied for a course of study, you will be automatically considered for this scholarship.
Please use our postgraduate online application system to submit your application for an eligible course.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: 6th May 2020.

LATEST 2020 Shell (SPDC) ASSA North LiveWIRE PLUS Programme

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC), operator of the NNPC / Shell / Total / Agip Joint Venture announces the commencement of the ASSA NORTH LiveWIRE PLUS Programme.
LiveWIRE Nigeria is a youth enterprise development programme supported by the SPDC JV. The programme aims to inspire, encourage and support young people aged 18-35 to start their own businesses.
Objectives:
The LiveWIRE programme objectives are to:
  • Link successful candidates to third parties like Financial Institutions and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).
  • Provide a volunteer mentoring programme for successful candidates.
  • Enable youths to establish businesses by exposing them to business planning and management guidelines and skills through the ‘Become a Successful Business Owner Course’.
  • Provide business start-up grants for candidates with the best business plans.
Programme Contents:
From:
  • Value chain workshop
  • Business Startup (How to access finance & technology)
  • Post startup (Mentoring and Market linkages).
  • Pre-start up: Value and Organise Yourself (VOY)
  • Bright Ideas workshop
  • Business Planning & Management (Become a Successful Business Owner)
Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must not be in paid employment
  • Must have an innovative business idea.
  • Must desire to own and manage a business.
  • Must desire to own and manage a business.
  • Male and female applicants from the Assa North PTF host communities: Assa, Awarra, Obile and Ochia and from the Assa North PTF access communities: Obitti, Umudike, Etekwuru, Amafor, Obogwe, Obosima, Umuapu, Ohoba and Avu
  • Must possess a University Degree or HND in any discipline
  • Must have completed NYSC if within mandatory bracket.
  • Must be resident in their State of Origin
Method of Application
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below:
APPLY HERE  OFFICIAL LINK
Important Information / Notice
  • The applicants need to complete the “ASSA North LiveWIRE Plus Assessment” form and get assessed before they can be accepted into the programme as this is the prerequisite to apply for any other Shell LiveWIRE programme in Nigeria.
Scholarship Application Deadline:  5th April, 2020.

LATEST 100 MSc Scholarships At University of Strathclyde in UK 2020

The University of Strathclyde – UK is awarding the 100 Faculty of Science Scholarships to Outstanding applicants who are interested in studying for a degree program at the Institution.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to candidates who demonstrate in their application for admission excellent academic performance (current and/ or previously gained) and any relevant extra-curricular or professional experience.
Eligible Countries: International
Type: Masters
Value of Award: £2000- £5000
Number of Awards: 100
Eligible Field of Study: Applicants can apply for a postgraduate degree program in Chemistry, Computer and information sciences, Mathematics and statistics, Pharmacy and biomedical sciences, Physics, Forensic science, Biochemistry, Biology and biological sciences, Biomedical science, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy.
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must Be a new, international (non-EU) fee-paying student holding an offer of admission for a full-time, taught masters degree in the Faculty of Science for the 2020/2021 academic year.
  • Applicants must be self-funded.
  • Applicants must have good speaking and writing skills in the English language
How To Apply: Applicants will automatically be considered for a scholarship using the information contained in their application for admission. No separate scholarship application is necessary.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: July 31, 2020

LATEST 2020 Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme Awards

The Engineering for Development (E4D) Continuing Education Scholarship Programme awards scholarships for travel and living expenses to candidates from low-income countries to attend continuing education programmes at ETH Zurich.
The goal of the programme is to enhance the knowledge and skills of future leaders with the perspective of contributing to capacity development and poverty reduction in their home countries.
Eligibility Criteria
  • The candidate must hold a completed and recognised Master’s degree from a university and proof professional working experience of at least 2 years.
  • A minimal English standard of TOEFL level C1. If the continuing education programme requires a minimal level in another language, proof of this level should also be submitted.
  • The scholarship is open to candidates from countries classified in the DAC-​list of the OECD.
  • Candidates need to be accepted by the School for Continuing Education, ETH Zurich as well as the MAS, DAS or CAS programme office.
E4D Continuing Education Scholarship Programme Benefits.
The following expenses will be covered by the scholarship (for the successful candidate):
  • Economy roundtrip ticket (max. 2,000 CHF)
  • Visa fees
  • Living allowance for the duration of the programme
  • ETH general tuition fee waiver (660 CHF per semester)
The following expenses will NOT be covered by the scholarship:
  • The programme fees of the MAS/CAS/DAS are not covered by the E4D Continuing Education Scholarship.
  • The general application fee of the School for Continuing Education of 150 CHF will not be covered. However, in case an application to the E4D continuing education scholarship is valid but not selected, the fee can be paid back to candidates from low income countries.
Method of Application
Only candidates who are admitted to an ETH MAS, DAS or CAS programme based on his/her academic and professional qualifications are considered for a scholarship. Candidates must apply to both (I) a continuing education programme and (II) to the E4D scholarship.
The application documents to be submitted include:
  • Completed application form
  • CV of the candidate
  • MSc or Masters Diploma and academic transcript(s)
  • 1-2 page application letter, stating the motivation to attend the programme and the impact for the candidate’s career development and beyond
  • Two professional references Formal admission letter by the School for Continuing Education confirming that the candidate is admitted to the MAS, DAS or CAS programme for the respective semester
  • Certificate of employment. The certificate of employment letter must be sent to the E4D programme office directly through the employer (and not the candidate)
  • Certificate of English level (minimum TOEFL level C1). If the programme requires a minimal level in another requires, proof of this acquired level must also be submitted.
Application must be submitted in one single pdf file to the E4D Programme office: e4d@sl.ethz.ch.
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Scholarships At University Of Sheffield in UK, 2020

Applications are currently invited for the Experience Scholarship Program which is awarded to Individuals who are willing to acquire a degree program at University Of Sheffield – UK.
This scholarship program is entirely funded by donations from alumni (former students) and friends of the University from around the world.
Eligible Countries: Home/EU
Type: Undergraduate
Value Of Scholarships: Scholarship worth £3,600 each.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this program, applicants must:
  • Have a household income of £50,000 or less.
  • Have Received an academic offer to study a full-time, undergraduate course at the University of Sheffield starting in September 2019.
  • Be able to pay the home rate of fees.
How To Apply: If you receive an offer from the University you will be invited to apply for this scholarship.
Contact funding@sheffield.ac.uk for more Information
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: 12pm (midday) Monday 30 March 2020.

African-German Network of Excellence in Science (AGNES) Scholarships for Young Africans 2020

The AGNES Intra-Africa Mobility Grant and AGNES-PAWS Intra-Africa Mobility Grant enable doctoral students from sub-Saharan African countries to spend research stays of 1- 2 months at a university/research institute in another sub-Saharan African country (hereafter referred to host institution), where they will be collaborating with an experienced researcher (hereafter referred to as scientific host).
The Grant aims to be as financially comprehensive as is reasonably possible for a short stay outside the borders of the applicant’s country, covering travel and subsistence, and includes a research allowance to the host institute on request to cover some of the research expenses. A maximum Grant amount of EUR 2300 and EUR 3000 is earmarked for 1 and 2 months stays, respectively
Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African countries
Type: Grants
Number of Awards: Not specified
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree with at least 70 % average or Second-Class Upper Division and the average grade at MSc level must be at least 75 %.
  • Applicants must be officially registered for Doctoral degree at a university/tertiary institute in sub-Sahara Africa, must be a national of a sub-Saharan African country, and must have already published.
  • Applicants must demonstrate clearly that their work is relevant towards development in sub-Saharan African countries and cannot be conducted in the home country.
How to Apply: Interested junior scientists should submit their electronic applications directly to the AGNES Desk via email: info@agnes-h.org and ocadebooye@daad-alumni.de by 31st March 2020. Please ensure that the application and all supporting documents reach the AGNES desk by 12.00 GMT
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Application Deadline: 31st March 2020 by 12.00 GMT

Regional Entrance Scholarships for International Students at University of the Fraser Valley, Canada 2020

The University of the Fraser Valley is offering the International Regional Entrance Scholarship to individuals who are looking at pursuing a degree program at the Institution.
At this university, students will gain experience in new things and exploring different as well as enhancing their talent in an interesting field. Here, they will grow in spiritual maturity, develop sound moral values, ethics and leadership qualities.
Eligible Countries: Africa, ASEAN, East Asia, Latin America, and South Asia
Type: Graduate
Value of Award: $5,000
Number of Awards: 35
Eligibility:
  • Applicants must have a minimum overall GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.0.
  • Applicants need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
How To Apply: All eligible international applicants who apply to UFV are considered automatically. No separate application is necessary.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline: April 1

LATEST: 2020 Foreign Scholarships At University Of Applied Sciences in Germany

The University Of Applied Sciences – Germany is awarding the Europe Scholarships to highly motivated applicants who are seeking to undergo a degree program at the Institution.
The aid amount is awarded at the University of Applied Sciences Europe’s discretion and constitutes a reduction in tuition fees payable to the University of Applied Sciences Europe. The aid amount awarded is 10% of the tuition fees for the first year of study.
Eligible Countries: EU and Non-EU
Type: Undergraduate & postgraduate
Value Of Award: 10% of the tuition fees
Number Of Awards: 4
Eligibility:
  • UE Scholarship of Excellence: Open to candidates with an excellent academic record and public engagement. Candidates will be considered based on their motivational letter. Applicants will describe why their achievements qualify them for the Excellence Scholarship.
  • Women in STEM-Scholarship: Open to all female candidates with an exceptional academic record. Candidates will be considered based on their motivational letter where applicants outline why they chose to apply to this program and what made them choose a career in a male-dominated field.
  • Sport Scholarship: Open to all candidates doing professional sports on a national level. The applicants will describe how their experience in playing professional sports provided them with leadership potential.
  • Women in Leadership: Available to female applicants who can demonstrate their leadership potential.
How To Apply: Applicants must have to send complete application form to Berlin: admissions.berlin@ue-germany.com, Hamburg: admissions.hamburg@ue-germany.com, Iserlohn: admissions.iserlohn@ue-germany.com
Applicants are required to show originals (not photocopies) of transcripts, documents and also attach a motivational letter of no more than 1000 words with a application.
Visit The Official Website For More Information
Application Deadline:
  • 31st of January (summer semester), (CLOSED)
  • 31st of July (winter semester)

MSc Scholarships for African Countries at University of Lincoln in UK, 2020

The University of Lincoln – UK is pleased to invite International applicants for the African Scholarship program which will be awarded to individuals who are interested in pursuing a degree program at the Institution.
This scholarship is competitive and will only be awarded to candidates who demonstrate achievement in academia, extracurricular or personal endeavour. The above will be assessed by completing a 300 word statement as part of the Scholarship Application Form.
For Courses commencing in February 2021
Round 1: Friday 2nd October 2020
Round 2: Friday 13th November 2020
Eligible Countries: African countries
To Be Taken At (Country): UK
Type: Masters (taught and research)
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award: £5,000.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must;
  • Be a national of (or permanently domiciled in) a country within Africa.
  • Already hold a Conditional or Unconditional Offer from the University of Lincoln for a full-time postgraduate taught or Master’s by Research programme commencing in February or September 2020
  • Have been awarded a Bachelors degree from a recognised university with a minimum grade of 2:2 or equivalent
  • Meet the English language requirements of their intended course of study – this typically ranges from an IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 or equivalent
Application Process: In addition to meeting the above residency, academic and English language requirements, candidates must also complete a International Scholarship Application Form (PDF) and submit this to intscholarships@lincoln.ac.uk. It is important that we receive your application by 4pm (UK time) on one of the following closing dates above.
Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information
Application Deadlines:
For Courses commencing in September 2020
Round 1: Saturday 25th April 2020
Round 2: Thursday 25th June 2020
Round 3: Wednesday 15th July 2020

Trainee Accountant Job at Brookstone Brookstone 2020


Lagos
Brookstone is a full service real estate development company. We specialize in the entire lifecycle of a real estate project commencing with site acquisition, conceptualization, leasing/sales, securing financing and construction management to delivery and facilities management. We leverage 25+ years of management experience to deliver best in class development services within our projects. Our principals’ track record includes residential, commercial and retail across various markets in Nigeria valued at over $400M. We use a yield driven approach to achieve a development’s highest and best use.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Position: Trainee Accountant
Job Location: Lagos
Job Description
  • We’re looking for an organized and goal driven Graduate Account & Finance Trainee to join our growing team at our company. The candidate will work closely with other operations personnel and be responsible for the day-to-day handling of the company’s accounts, cash flow, investments and financials.
  • We’re an energetic company and we are looking for a passionate individual to join our organization and bring strategic value to our finance team.
  • The candidate will provide accounting support including preparing accounts, statements, and payments, and will provide corporate finance support by leading treasury strategy, investment raises, and financial forecasting and valuations.
  • The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the Finance Department and help the company grow its financial strength, controls, and prowess in order to ensure long term financial health and success.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure Accounts are up to date and billings are correct
  • Processing Payment Vouchers
  • Preparing of Management Accounts and making recommendations on where to minimize and maximize revenues
  • Monitor Budget Performance and Prepare Variance Analysis
  • Prompt approval for daily payments raised
  • Upload payments on the Accounts Software
  • Daily confirmation of Bank balances, Preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statement, confirming deposit with bank and date of expiration
  • Preparation of invoices to clients
  • Preparing and Submitting Statutory Returns
  • Preparing salary payment schedules
  • Rendition of Monthly and Annual returns to relevant tax authorities and other regulatory bodies
  • Creating and sending out invoices, managing accounts, and tracking inventory.
  • Coordinating bank reconciliation
  • Matching invoices to approved or request as applicable
  • Receivables tracking and recording for all projects
  • Inform management on receipt on projects from clients.
  • Send monthly statements to all clients and following up on reconciliations
  • Analyse and make recommendations regarding investment that will help in achieving the Company’s objectives
  • Account Payables i.e. Payment of cheques, preparation of cheques, sending request for payment, and getting approvals from Managing Partners for payments, confirming cheques and other bank correspondences
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required.
  • 1-2 years of work experience in an accounting position.
  • ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Strong analysis, critical thinking and evaluation abilities.
Competencies:
  • Must possess the integrity to uphold best practices and retain transparent records about the organization’s financial records
  • Must have an aptitude for numbers and calculation.
  • Must possess good rapport, time management, expert negotiation, strong analytical and organizational skill.
  • Must be a good team player with commendable Interpersonal skills.
  • Must possess the ability to use accounting software as well as computer software to input and amend data and records.
  • Must have strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen.
  • Must be detail-oriented to be able to input data accurately and to recognize any errors they or others may have made.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: jobs@brookstone-property.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Account Payable Officerat Appzone Group Limited 2020


Appzone is Africa's leading provider of software solutions to financial institutions.
Job Title: Account Payable Officer
Job Descriptions
  • Responsible for the process of internal and external customersТ payment.
  • Oversees the management of Petty Cash officers.
  • Track expenses and process expense reports.
  • Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
  • Keeping and updating tangible asset register.
  • Responsible for banking transactions
  • Responsible for reconciliation of banks.
  • Analyzing financial statements.
  • Responsible for preparing staff payroll.
  • Liaising with LSIR / FIRS on tax issues and other statutory remittances.
  • Posting of transactions and preparation of reports using Accounting software applications.
  • Assist with month end closing.
  • Provide supporting documentation for audits.
  • Carrying out other responsibilities as directed by the CFO.
Requirements
Minimum years of experience
3
Qualifications
B.Sc
Other Requirements
Requirements
  • Minimum of HND or B.Sc. in Accounting.
  • At least 3 years related work experience.
  • Must possess the ability to use accounting packages.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytic skills.
  • Must have a passion for the Information Technology Industry.
  • Must possess the ability to learn with speed and ease.
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Job Vacancy For Finance / Accounts Officer at ConSol Limited 2020

  • ConSol Limited, is the leading provider of Contact/Call Center services and Customer Management Solutions in Nigeria.
    Read more about this company

    Finance / Accounts Officer

    • Job Type Full Time
    • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
    • Experience 1 year
    • Location Lagos
    • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
    Job Responsibilities
    • Liaison with the marketing / sales department to ensure that credit issues are resolved to smoothly.
    • Checking customer’s credit situation
    • Deciding whether or not to offer the credit
    • Dealing with internal queries about payments, ensuring customers pay on time and negotiating re-payment plans
    • Assist in the setting up of credit control system
    • Ensure that debts are paid in a timely manner
    • Meet cash and & debtor day targets set by a firm
    • Chase overdue invoices within agreed timescales
    • Regularly making contact to ensure all relevant debts are managed as necessary
    • Identify changes in payment patterns and propose action to avert indebtedness
    • Ensure that all transaction are compliant with Company’s policies
    • Handle disputed bills and negotiate to bring payment within the agreed terms
    • Provide accurate advice on billing queries
    • Respond promptly and completely to both client and internal enquiries
    • Propose write-off of irrecoverable receivables
    • Providing ad-hoc reporting as and when requested by management
    • Undertake account reconciliations as required
    • Send out monthly client statements / letters as may be agreed from time to time
    • If any customer stops paying or pay late then it’s your responsibility to stop the providing services, start legal action to collect the money owed( if necessary) and in the case of bankruptcy u have to report to your higher management about the strategies to make sure you can recover what you can.
    • You are expected to regularly review the company’s debt recovery procedures.
    • Plan, organize and manage own workload to ensure contribution to company’s monthly financial reporting process is achieved in timely and accurate manner.
    • Assist with end of year and ends of month preparation procedure
    • Prepare invoices in line with contracts/ Purchase Order
    • Perform other related duties as many be assigned by the Finance Manager
    Qualifications
    Education Qualification:
    • BSc in Accounting from a recognized institution
    Experience:
    • Minimum of one (1) year experience in similar position.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@consollimited.com using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

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