Career Opportunities at Deloitte Nigeria

Reference Number: INV002

Job Details

• The MD/CEO role is for a subsidiary company of the conglomerate and Investment Company with corporate office in the heart of Lagos. Our Client is one of  Nigeria’s leading Real Estate firms offering services in Property Development and Management for over five decades with impressive portfolio of historical Real Estate landmarks in Nigeria and also currently expanding its portfolio of new property development across the country.

Job Summary

• To oversee the development and efficient implementation of corporate strategies that drive significant revenue growth and improve profitability of the company. The individual would also ensure efficient management of existing properties of the company.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Board of Directors and the Conglomerate’s Group Managing Director
• Responsible for overseeing the development and efficient implementation of corporate strategies that drive significant revenue growth and improved profitability of the company via project development and acquisition, improved optimisation of assets, joint ventures etc.
• Ensures the efficient management of existing properties of the company by growing the company’s business through setting of strategic priorities, direction, implementing the corporate vision, mission and ensures the achievement of the short and long term goals of the Company and the Group
• Prepares and presents critical corporate performance updates (financial, strategic, development, legal, etc.) to the Company Board and relevant company and Group stakeholders
• Leads the accomplishment of financial objectives; rent collection; payment of bills; rental rates; calculating overhead costs, depreciation, taxes, forecasting requirements; preparing annual budget and 5-year Strategic Plans; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions etc.
• Provides strategic direction on proper maintenance of properties, security, resolving complaints and enforcement of occupancy rules, inspecting vacant units and completing repairs, planning renovations, contracting with services providers etc.
• Responsible for compliance with regulatory requirements, occupancy policies and service management etc.
• Coordinates management on strategic planning, competitors, market trends and regulations as well as benchmarking performance and strategic plans within the wider Real Estate and Construction sector
• Manages existing Subsidiaries and Joint Venture SPVs to deliver on costs, quality, timeline and sustained profitability
• Ensures adequate management of company staff
• Maintains relationship with the Board of Directors and external stakeholders.

Required Qualification

• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in property development/real estate/facility management environment with at least eight (8) years at Management/Leadership level.
• Candidates' state of origin should be within the South - West zone
• A Bachelor's degree in Estate Management, Architecture, Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• MBA will be an added advantage
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, ability to multitask with proven project management capabilities
• Professional Certification in facilities management/architecture/estate management etc.
• Good working knowledge of entire real estate value chain (technical, commercial, regulatory processes/health and safety etc.)
• Proven ability to successfully manage diverse team of technical, facility officers, vendors and contractors.

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Reference Number: INV001

Job Details

• Treasury and Investment role is for the Conglomerate/ Investment Company based in South West. Our client has been in existence for over four decades with very impressive diverse investment portfolio.

Job Summary

• To manage the Group’s treasury operations and ensure optimal performance of its investment portfolios. The individual would be responsible for financial appraisal, due diligence and capital raising for new investments, towards the development and achievement of the Group’s strategic goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manages all cash management functions including cash concentration, wires, account funding
• Oversees cash management and ensure adequate liquidity for working capital needs and invest short term excess cash
• Manages inter-company cash including inert-company lending, dividends and capital injections
• Establishes and maintains short term credit availability, including revolving credit agreements and commercial paper programmes, to provide liquidity for the Group
• Coordinates direct cash management for the Group including forecasting, collection, disbursement, investment of excess funds, short term borrowing and interest rate management
• Facilitates Group’s relationships with commercial banks financial institutions, payment service providers and lenders
• Negotiates bank and service fees. Implements new technologies, products and services to improve cash cycles and simplify company operations
• Supports leasing analysis and pricing
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
• Develops and monitors treasury operational policies
• Coordinates and oversees activities of investment managers, investment advisors, custodians to ensure optimal management of plan assets
• Participates in matters relating to pension plan accounting, funding, actuarial valuations, governance and other corporate issues related to investments of the Group
• Support long term capital markets activities including public debt financings
• Proposes prudent treasury risk exposure limits and strategies for minimizing risks
• Appraises the viability of investments in financial derivatives based on in-depth understanding of its dynamics
• Serves as technical resource/expert on financial instruments usage and investments
• Defines strategy for creating and managing financial assets & liabilities for the Group
• Determines optimum mix of assets and liabilities to be held by the Group at any point in time
• Determines rate of return and cost of capital for the Group’s asset/ liability products
• Evaluates financial instruments and negotiate best rates on investments without running undue risk to the Group
• Evaluates the Group’s funding exposures and risks; identifying, measuring, and controlling the Group’s asset-liability matching (maturities, foreign exchange (FX) and interest rates)
• Understands the market sentiments and take advantage of market trends and information to predict future market behaviour
• Utilises knowledge of financial instruments to propose funding/ investment strategies as required
• Quantifies and hedge against direct and indirect non-traded market risk and other liquidity risks
• Understands global and international trends in cost of capital and its effect on the local economy.

Required Qualification

• Minimum of ten (10) years relevant management experience, with at least three (3) years at senior management level
• Candidates' state of origin should be within the South - West zone
• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting and other related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution.  A post graduate Degree in related disciplines will be an added advantage
• Relevant professional qualification / membership, e.g. ACA, CFA, Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers
• Excellent understanding of Fund Management, Capital and Money Market Operations, etc.
• A proven track record in managing a mixed asset investment portfolio and securing financing for new business ventures
• Prior experience with Banking institutions and debt capital market / documentation will be an added advantage