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Job ID: SMC/1117/BDA
Job Description
Reporting to Business Development Manager, Marketing Manager and Commercial Director, your responsibilities will include the following;

• Identifying and exploring all sources of potential tender notices/framework agreements/accreditation opportunities and preferred provider schemes, including tenders.
• Preparing contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Contributing to the submission of high quality tenders, pre-qualification documents, framework agreements, presentations and any other supporting information by writing and editing text in accordance with deadlines and requirements.
• Ensuring the BD/Marketing team are presented with any opportunities of potential interest to the organization, in-line with specified deadlines.
• Submitting expressions of interest as required.
• Maintaining accurate lists of all upcoming, recently submitted, not pursued and unsuccessful tenders.
• Attending tender briefings, conferences and training events as required, ensuring the relevant information is summarized and fed back effectively.
• Assisting the BD/Marketing team in ensuring that all requests for information/action are responded to in a professional, proactive and timely manner.
• Collating and arranging information and resources in the development of a new and up-to-date bid library.
• Assisting the BD/Marketing team in ensuring that all information held on the systems for the purpose of tendering activities is kept accurate and up-to-date.
• Prospecting potential clients and converting them into increased business opportunities.
• Presenting new products and services to improve existing relationships.
• Recognizing opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
• Submitting and ensuring data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
• Attending industry functions, including conferences and association events, and contributing information and feedback on upcoming market trends.
• Arranging business meetings with prospective clients.
• Interpreting data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports

Requirements
A suitable candidate must:

• Be degree qualified
• Have project management skills/qualifications (e.g. Prince 2, PMP)
• Be able to write high quality tender submissions
• Have experience in putting together a viable budget for new businesses
• Have strong knowledge of government laws and its implications in tendering for new business, including service redesign
• Be able to lead and motivate a project team to get the best out of individuals for the benefit of a tender/proposal
• Have a strong understanding of the Oil Industry

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ID: SMC/1117/FAM

Job Summary

• Finance Manager will be responsible for the Finance & Accounting, Internal Control and Investor Management as well as maintaining good Accounting systems and structures in the Organization.

Job Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include the following;

• Develop annual plans and budgets for the Finance department to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.
• Update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization.
• Work with the MD on possible investment portfolios where funds can be channeled to.
• Manage software accounting system and ensures the business runs smoothly and profitably.
• Prepare monthly financials as well as monthly management reports for senior management.
• Compute the Return on Investments as well as Regular Fund Statements to Investors.
• Maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations and planning.
• Ensures effective management of the organization’s financial resources, and compliance with annual budgets.
• Manage relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organizations, external auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
• Ensure prompt administration of monthly payrolls, staff allowances and benefits, tax remittance, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees.
• Represents the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc.
• Works with the team to ensure the preparation and communication of timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reports for investors, lending institutions and the Board of Directors on a periodic and /or ad-hoc basis.
• Supervise issuance and preparation of invoices and receipts to ensure compliance with agreed standards and deadline.
• Provide periodic report to Audit Committee on Audit Plan and on Internal Audit assignments investigations.
• Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, and prompt reconciliation of all accounts.
• Supervise and coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual internal audit plans /programs and endure adherence to plans.
• Lead audits/special reviews of operations and assessment of business risk and provide recommendations for strengthening existing internal controls.
• Investigate specific cases of fraud, defalcations and other malpractices and make appropriate recommendation to prevent future re –occurrence.
• Liaise with external auditor and other business units on timely audit of the company financial accounts.
• Perform pre and post payment audit of salaries, major purchases and other transactions involving cash flow to ensure they are properly authorized and approved with supporting documents.

Requirements
A suitable candidate must:

• Have a good knowledge of SAGE
• Have B.Sc. in Accounting & Finance or equivalent
• Have M.Sc./MBA, ACCA or equivalent
• Have excellent knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures
• Have excellent knowledge of accounting systems/software and practices
• Be proficient in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting
• Be vast in investment planning and portfolio management
• Have strong project management skills
• Have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Have excellent presentation and communications skills
• Experience in a Marine Services Company will be an added advantage