Jobs at Smart Partners

Job Summary

• We are seeking to employ a dynamic, experienced, and highly collaborative leader. We seek visionary, inspirational, and strategic leaders to drive impact and growth. Successful candidates will be outstanding communicators and coalition-builders, knowledgeable about business, finance, and health, with the standing, respect, and authenticity to influence and partner with corporations, influencers, and donors.
• They must be eager to contribute to positive societal changes in Nigeria. Project management capabilities are essential, along with the ability to inspire trust, confidence, and collaboration across a diverse community of stakeholders. They will be passionate advocates, catalysts, and change agents, building and driving a small, high-performing team, towards quality execution and financial sustainability.
• Outstanding interpersonal, public speaking and communication skills are also key. The positions are based in Lagos, requiring domestic and international travel.

Major Responsibilities
Financial Control:

• Manage all finance and accounting operations.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Keep up to date with finance and accounting standards and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow and ensure quality control over financial transactions.
• Manage compliance with state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Risk evaluation and management:

• Analyze financial data for improvement opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to finance policies and update these as appropriate.
• Monitor and strengthen internal financial controls.
• Maintain company accounts, ledgers, and records.
• Oversee all company accounts and investments.

Admin and tech support:

• Troubleshooting issues with tech systems.
• Conduct general administrative duties such as travel arrangements, bookings, event planning, office arrangements, etc.
• Maintain and monitor computer networks and systems.
• Manage support functions including drivers, security, receptionists, etc.

Human Resource:

• Resolve issues between management and employees.
• Handle complaints and whistle-blower reports.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to company policies by staff.
• Provide advice to managers on improvement policies (equal employment opportunities, sexual harassment awareness, employee advocation, etc.
• Oversee the recruitment and hiring process of new staff.
• Monitor employee training in conjunction with the partnerships and memberships department.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Participate in employee performance evaluations and maintain employee records.
• Develop the organization’s manpower and capacity development plans.

Qualifications & Attributes Required

• A chartered/certified accountant with strong organizational abilities
• Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership and project management experience, knowledge of the Nigerian health sector, and high-level IT skills, especially MS Word, PowerPoint & MS Excel.
• An internal perspective and strong networks are essential; good knowledge of the Nigerian political economy is ideal.
• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling
• Experience with overseeing the preparation of financial statements
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures especially IFRS
• Strong analytical skills
• High level of integrity
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven experience in conflict resolution/mediation
• Able to effectively handle sensitive issues
• Prior experience in monitoring or enforcing corporate governance in an organization
• Prior experience in performance evaluation
• Displays charisma and a high level of personal comportment
• An ability to effectively stand up to authority

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Summary

• We are looking for an HR Manager to manage the Human Resources department who will take ownership of all HR matters across the company from recruitment to performance reviews, wage reviews, disciplinary action, learning and development, and will help connect executives with employees, build an employer brand, improve employee engagement, and build strategic talent resources plans.

Responsibilities

• Promotes and implements human resource values and manages HR operations.
• Collaborating with executive team members to determine and prioritize business strategies.
• Oversee, refine, and execute employee standards and procedures, using and improving HR's existing and recommended systems and processes.
• Review, design, and execute improvements of organizational structure, find knowledge and skills gaps, and address them.
• Instigate recruitment processes and fill required roles within a specific timeframe.
• Develop corporate plans for a variety of HR matters such as compensation, benefits, health and safety, expenses, vacation, and other personnel packages.
• Implementing strategies to develop and retain employees.
• Devise strategies for performance evaluation, staffing, training and development, etc.
• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention; and resolve all employee concerns.
• Monitor adherence to internal policies, and legal standards; anticipate and resolve litigation risks.
• Support departments in the development and delivery of strategic HR plans to fit with the overall business direction.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise HR activities by scheduling management conferences with employees, training managers to coach and discipline employees, and counseling employees and supervisors.
• Report to senior management by analyzing data and using HR metrics.
• Oversee Company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture
• Ensuring team members thrive and organizational outcomes are met.
• Collaborate with the CEO in driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs.
• Translate strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement
• organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning.
• Design and implement business strategies, plans, and procedures; and maintain control of diverse business operations.
• Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting.
• Adhere to company, government, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary.
• Research, benchmark, analyze data, and make recommendations where and when required.
• In charge of creating systems and processes to streamline operations within the organization.
• Serve as liaison between staff, executives, senior leaders, and CEO, regarding company climate, employee well-being, project updates, proposals, and planning.
• Oversee daily office operations through collaboration with senior management and department leaders, performing an array of administrative tasks from managing calendars, generating correspondence, maintaining hard copy and electronic files, planning and coordinating annual corporate meetings, and scheduling routine facility maintenance.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR, handling inquiries and developing action plans to address them, and assisting with the preparation and dissemination of communications.
• Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
• Plan and manage all company events.
• Ensure all company assets are well maintained and in working order.
• Write and submit reports to the Managing Director and senior management in all matters of importance.
• Perform all other tasks incidental to the job role.

Qualifications

• B.Sc Human Resources from a reputable institution or any other
  related field.
• Professional certification in HR is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience.
• Proven experience as Head of HR, or relevant role.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, Communications, Operations, Strategies, Marketing, etc.
• Knowledge of labor laws and regulations.
• Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
• Experience in educating and coaching staff.
• Experience in conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
• Experience in following and maintaining workplace privacy.
• Ability to give presentations.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and other HR software.