Tuesday 24 December 2013

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (ANALYST, BUSINESS FINANCE)

Job Description
Support the CB Business Finance Manager, WA and Nigeria to be the right partner to the CB business in the cluster;
Provide Senior Consumer Banking management with frequent, complete, accurate, timely and valid information as to the performance of the Consumer Banking business on a monthly basis
Liaise with the business in preparing a comprehensive budget and forecasts;
Ensure there is a robust performance management platform to drive the right balance of growth within CB
Build on key team coherence to deliver on Business Support performance objectives.

Contribute to the operational risk management of the unit by undertaking a periodic self-assessment on key controls to assess the proper functioning and adequacy of existing controls
Assisting in coordination, facilitation and promotion of understanding of operational risk and in implementation and management of OR within the Unit
    
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Business Partnering:
Participate in preparation of launch of new products to ensure the financial aspects, in particular accounting and pricing, are appropriately considered;
Liaise with CB in preparing annual financial budget and monthly forecasts to ensure they are in line with the strategic direction of the business.
Management of business P&L & Control of financial processes (costs/revenue recognition and management, and cost/benefit analysis).
Analysis of business performance against forecast and budget and highlighting variances on a monthly basis.
Providing in-depth analysis of product and segment profitability along with analysis of new product proposals.
Analyses the product mix against corporate guidelines (e.g.RIWAC, Cost/Income Ratio)
Monitoring the costs of the Consumer Banking business.
Control and monitor operating expenses, capital expenditure, project investments against set targets
Identify and highlight to the business the key areas of operational efficiency and measures to be taken to resolve these.

MIS Reporting:
Liaise with Management Reporting Unit to accurately report the Consumer Bank monthly performance at both product and customer segment levels and ensure they are submitted within ARO and Group deadlines.

Developing and implementing comprehensive financial reporting documents for the Value

Centre General Managers.
Preparing CBs monthly profit and loss projection on a weekly basis
Running monthly natural balances in error positions for investigation.
Investigating unusual movement in the monthly P&L trend
Support CB Business Finance Manager, West Africa, to prepare, generate and analyse regional performance results in a timely manner.
Cost Monitoring, Analyzing and Reporting
Review Monthly Cost report and commentaries.
Review / circulate Cost centre reports and attend to queries there from.
Actively review and assist in planning business costs to ensure value for money and a lean cost base
Frequently analyze business performance in relation to budget, other SCB countries and competitors
Actively review and assist in planning business costs to ensure value for money and a lean cost base

Cost Forecasting & Management
Ensure adequate and proper budgeting for CBF, HOCB & Other CB HO departments.
Ensure cost is kept within approved budgets for these departments.
Provide reasonable forecasting, and valid reasons if different from budget.
    
Qualifications & Skills
Minimum of a 2nd class degree in finance/economics and professional qualification - CA, CIMA, ACCA, CFA, etc.
A broad appreciation of banking practice and management techniques.
A good knowledge of Group and local banking accounting procedures and requirements.
Ability to analyze, evaluate and communicate clearly and logically both in writing and orally.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
An eye for detail and accuracy with a strong analytical capability
Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Group Accounting Policy & IFRS Acctounting
High level of computer literacy is required. Proficiency in Power Point Presentation required.

In compliance with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Act of 2004, all applicants should ensure that they have completed the mandatory NYSC programme. A discharge certificate will be required as evidence of completion of the programme. Where an exemption has been granted, a certificate of exemption will also be required. 

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STANDARD CHARTERED BANK (RELATIONSHIP MANAGER)

Job description
•Overall responsibility for OCC activities in the team / Business Area.
•The Relationship Manager would be responsible for Origination and would work closely as a team with the Credit Analyst and Client Coverage Manager in deepening relationships and driving revenue growth.
•The Relationship Manager is overall responsible for post deal account maintenance and managing the risk associated with the portfolio. He has an overview on Client Coverage Manager who holds direct responsibility for post transactional activities and the Credit Analysts for credit related activities.

Key Roles & Responsibilities
Origination
Identify prospect and convert in line with Bank’s appetite.
Ensure quality of the sales pitch and lead them with the clients. Also review the Term sheets before delivering to clients.
Work with CA and obtain all pre-deal clearances.
Effectively use CRM for managing a healthy pipeline and also a record of client calls and discussions.
Oversee CCM to ensure smooth on-boarding of client after thorough completion of documentation and other processes.
Senior client calling and briefing on a regular basis for account maintenance and deal negotiation. Also engage senior internal stakeholders for marketing, credit and any other pertinent issues.
Actively drive cross sell of full range of WB products and capture entire client value chain

Client on-boarding & deal execution
Work closely with CA, product partners, GAM/FAM and analyze a) wallet size b) determine appropriateness of the product and c) work out a comprehensive account plan.
Successfully negotiate and close out pricing and other deal dynamics with client
Oversee the quality & turnaround of credit proposal and ensure faster delivery. Work with CA for resolving Credit queries.
Oversee the CCM to ensure all documentation and security creation are completed on time to ensure smooth execution of transaction.
Liaising with Legal/external counsel/CRC in preparation and execution of non standard complex transactions along with product partners.
Work with CDD team to ensure proper completion of eCDDs.

Account Management & portfolio quality
Along with the product partner, push for line utilization of complex and structured transactions. Oversee the CCM in ensuring high utilization of regular WC facilities.
Review Failed Trade status, EAR, ASTAR CCRT, etc with the CA to ensure discipline and quality in portfolio
Review the excess/past due situation with CCM to ensure they are regularized and also facilitate approvals wherever required.
Review and monitor the client profitability to ensure there are no revenue leakages.
Attend various internal or external sales/ non sales meetings like EAR, CAT, MTM calls, Portfolio Review Meeting and convene the consortium meetings where we are the lead bank.
Maintain record of Confidentiality Agreement (Sales Team Leader to maintain file & copies will also be held by signatories to the agreement)
Overall responsible and accountable for the credit quality of the assigned/acquired portfolio.

Qualifications & Skills
•Minimum of a 2nd Class degree in a relevant course.
•Strong sales and relationship management skills
•Good Communication and Interpersonal skills.
•Strong leadership and managerial skills

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Tuesday 10 December 2013

BOWEN UNIVERSITY NEW VACANCIES

Bowen University is a licensed private institution owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention. Established in July 2001, the University is committed to adding a distinctly moral dimension and Godly values to tertiary education in Nigeria. 
It is a fully residential institution, consequently, it is mandatory for the officer to be resident within the University Staff Quarters on campus. The University hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the post of BURSAR.

SCHOOL BURSAR

JOB DETAILS
The Bursar is the Chief Finance Officer of the University and is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day financial control and financial management of the University. He/She is a member of the University Management and from time to time provides expert advice on issues of investments, revenue generation, as well as disbursement of funds.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A good Bachelors degree and must be a Chartered Accountant with a recognized professional qualification such as ACA, ACMA, ACCA or ANAN etc, with at least 15 years post qualification. at least three of which must be at the level of Deputy Bursar or equivalent position in a University or similar institution and shall be between the ages of 50 and 60 years. The candidate must be ICT (Information and Communication Technology) compliant.

TENURE
The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years.

SALARY
Bowen University runs a unique remuneration package, which is similar to what obtains in other tertiary institutions.

TO APPLY
Candidates are required to submit 20 type-written copies of their applications, credentials and Curriculum Vitae, giving information in the following format:

Full names with surname in capitals
Date of birth, town and state of origin
Nationality
Religion and denomination
Current postal address including GSM telephone number and E-mail address
Permanent home town address
Marital status
Names and ages of children
Institutions attended with dates
Academic qualifications
List of publications in details (if any)
Working experience
Present employment, status, salary and employer
Extra curricular activities
Names and addresses of 3 referees, 2 of whom must be authorities in candidate's professional field and who should forward reports directly to the Registrar, Bowen University under confidential cover.

Applications are to be forwarded to:
The Registrar/Secretary to Council,
Bowen University,
P.M.B. 284, Iwo,
Osun State,
Nigeria,

Not later than six (6) weeks from the date of this publication.

DUE DATE: 16 January, 2014

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC (SUPPORT SALES MANAGER)

Description:     
Job Purpose:
To ensure growth and profitability of the business achieved by sales reps in the team.

Principal Accountabilities:
• Set-up and follow up Sales Reps performance through weekly meeting
• Adapt/optimize visit-roadmaps (installers’ portfolio/ sales rep, segmentation of installers, frequency of visits and content (weekly brief, monthly commercial focus…)
• Build individual action plans for the Sales Reps
• Train Sales Rep on field and monitor compliance with sales processes
• Accompany Sales Reps to visit key customers
• Supervise organisation of trainings for Installers.
• Set-up and follow up sales rep performance
• Adapt/optimize visits roadmap (installers portfolio/ sales rep…) & content (weekly brief, monthly commercial focus…)
• Ensure ambitious target setting & monitor closely for performance.
• Coach the Field Sales force for performance per the set targets and build a winning spirit within team.
• Ensure streamlined implementation of the customer strategy at POS in order to further build market share.
• Prepare and lead the Sales Team Meetings with focus on results vs. targets set.
• Identify & implement actions for closing possible results gaps in the concerned POS when they occur.
• Define guidelines for coverage planning.
• Follow up of field budgets versus incremental sales per representative.
• Build excellent relationships with the regional/local responsible manager of the concerned customers.
• Gather and provide competitive information to headquarters on a regular and continuous basis.
• Evaluate sales reps on personal performance and contribution based on facts and observable data.

Qualifications :     
Education & Experience:
• A good University degree
BSc. Electrical engineering or technical degree
• Approximately 5-7 years relevant experience

Knowledge
Preferably prior field service experience.
Preferably with some building industry experience
Knowledge of electrical sector
Retail business knowledge
People / sales force management
Experience with Customer relationship management tools.

Skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written – fluent English).
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrate good self control whilst working under pressure.
• Good self organizational and motivational skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics.
• Customer Management and Selling Essentials
• Implementing the Customer / Channel.
• Implementing the Customer / Channel plan.
• Developing Customer Relationships.
• Developing the Customer Development Infrastructure and Organisation.
• Business Strategy and Formulation.
• Business Planning and Implementation.
• Project Management.
• Change Management.
• Negotiation.

E-mail:    sumbo.fagbemi@schneider-electric.com 

HUMAN CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTS (BOOK KEEPER)

Description:     
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments
• Completing VAT returns
• Preparing invoices for the Inland Revenue
• Reconcile bank statements
• Preparing cash flow statements
• Maintains bookkeeping records
• Dealing with financial paperwork and filing
• Maintains historical records by filing documents.
• Prepares financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing reports; advising management on needed actions
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:     
• OND/HND in Accounting
• 2-3 years’ experience book keeping experience
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

E-mail:    recruitment@hcdclimited.com 

ARC GOUP LIMITED (MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN)

Description:     
We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical / Electrical Technician to work for our customers at site based in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Our customer provides rental of high pressure air compressors, steam generators and specialist equipment. Their main markets are well testing, rig maintenance, gas transfer and LNG.

Description
• Carry out the maintenance, service, repair and modification to all company assets.
• Fault finding on mechanical equipment and testing electrical equipment
• Ensure the correct and safe use of all tools supplied by the company
• Under the guidance of the workshop manager, work to keep the depots backlog at the figure set by the company, whilst not jeopardising quality.
• Maintain the workshop and yard in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• All equipment booked out on relevant paperwork
• Job cards completed detailing all elements of job completed, for example, amount of time undertaken on the job
• Knowledge of diesel mechanics

Qualifications :     
Profile:
The successful candidate will:
• Be flexibility in their working hours
• Have knowledge of compressed air and steam equipment essential
• Training of mechanical and electrical is essential
• Be able to work under pressure
• English speaking and reading is essential

This position is on a temporary basis which is on-going the contract duration is currently unknown. This position will be based on a self-employed sub-contracting basis.

Pay:
£12.00 per hour Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm + overtime available at £18 per hour

E-mail :  Lorraine.stallard@arcgroup.co.uk 

CUSTOMER SERVICE/LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR VACANCIES

Customer Service/Logistics Supervisor     
Location :     Lagos     
Country :     Nigeria
Company :     FJAJobs Associates Limited
Requirements:
• Receive and attend to customers
• Track orders and delivery
• Assist in local marketing and sales
• Manage pick up centers in area
• Manage promotions and advertisements in local area
• Maintain sales activity records and prepare sales reports
• Communicate customer requests to management
• Participate in marketing and sales events
• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by manager

Qualifications :     
• Minimum of 5 years work experience managing staff
• Conversant with e-commerce
• Possess online buying experience and be familiar with USA and UK sites
• Excellent communication skills
• Target driven and proactive

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV to irenefjajobs@gmail.com, using the job title as subject of the email