Database Administrator at FINCA International

Job Purpose:
FINCA is recruiting for motivated and hands-on Database Administrator who thrives in dynamic environments to be part of the pioneer team for FINCA’s regulated microfinance bank start-up in Owerri, Nigeria. The Database Administrator is responsible for database administration and general support for the core banking system and related interfaces (particularly those which support technology-driven financial transactions) as well as general system support.

Essential Duties:

• Act as first line support for all database- and application-related matters including management of application parameters and maintenances
• Monitor performance of databases and applications and ensure achievement of set objectives against performance standards.
• Document and maintain all operational procedures and standards related to databases and application
• Identify, log, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve database, applications or systems issues
• Implement security standards for all databases and applications (access controls, segregation of duties, usage and exception monitoring)
• Ensure successful start-of-day (SOD) and end-of-day (EOD) processing
• Ensure that business processes are well-supported by database and application designs, optimizing or introducing new solutions or application fixes as required.  Includes:
• Identification of needs and definition of requirements.
• Project management, business case development, and analysis in the design stage of system implementations.
• Defining and documenting end-to-end user acceptance test case scenarios
• Ensuring all application modifications are in line with change management processes

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years in an Information Technology/Information Systems position with a reputable financial services organisation or related institution.
• At least 2 years of experience with FLEXCUBE retail database administration
• At least 2 years of experience in applications support, ideally with applications related to financial services
• First Degree or HND in computer science or related field preferred
• Oracle database certification highly desirable
• Microsoft or related professional certification is an added advantage
• MSCA SQL certification an added advantage

Candidate Profile:

• Willingness to relocate self to Owerri, Nigeria
• Strong fit to FINCA’s desired corporate culture & committed to  furthering FINCA’s mission and vision;
• Understands the needs of a start-up, with willingness and ability to perform duties beyond the scope of work;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, create effective systems and meet tangible business goals from an unstructured, dynamic and empowering environment;
• Proven integrity;
• Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills;
• Strong technical orientation;
• Ability to work well in a diverse team environment
• Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines
• Ability to anticipate problems and proactively takes measures to control or minimise them.
• Understands the scope of own authority and knows when to highlight issues and seek authorisation or advice.