Job Openings at First Ally

Our company is looking for a Head, of Risk/ Internal Control to provide the leadership and direction required to analyse and assess the risk in the organization and design and implement strategies and processes which mitigate threats to the successful delivery of the organization’s corporate and business plans and desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an overall risk management process for the organization, which includes an analysis of the financial impact on the company when risks occur.
• Assessing risk by analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that can affect the organization.
• Evaluating risks by comparing the estimated risk against the given risk criteria with the aim of determining the significance of the risk.
• Establishing the level of risk the organization is willing to take and ensuring that adequate controls are in place.
• Deliver regular risk analysis reports to Executive Management with actionable plans for avoidance or prevention of possible threats at all levels.
• Creating and ensuring that business continuity plans are in place to limit risks.
• Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the organization.
• Training & mentoring direct reports
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the Group Managing Director

Skills / Competence Requirements

• Excellent understanding of the business
• Excellent client relationship development/management
• Risk Management
• Financial Markets Knowledge
• Analytical and Numerical skills
• Attention to details
• Communication and presentation skills
• Results/Action Orientation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Leadership / Supervisory
• Team building/conflict management
• Organization & coordination
• General managerial / administration
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer appreciation / data entry (word-processing/spreadsheet/graphics/powerpoints)

Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university. Qualified Accountant

Minimum of 7 years experience in the audit, risk/internal control function

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We seek a transaction officer for our BDC office in Abuja.

Responsibilities

• Handling all foreign exchange transactions, cash, cheques, and foreign currencies.
• Matching demand and supply of foreign exchange to maintain the required foreign exchange and deposits with the bank.
• Carrying out accurate forex exchange transactions settlement with all procedural formalities and documentation.
• Buying and selling, ensuring to upsell at all times.
• Providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with clients.
• Working to sales targets.
• Handling money transfers with approved Agents.
• Handling large amounts of cash.
• Dealing with all foreign exchange enquiries and ordering currency.
• Balancing and banking at the end of the day.
• Maintain proper records of all transactions.
• Preparing Daily reports.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in a similar role
• OND/HND Holder
• Ability to work with Little or no supervision.
• Must reside in Abuja.

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We seek a Corporate Finance Analyst responsible for all transactions in assigned mandates and to manage quality and consistent service delivery to clients.

Responsibilities

• Support deal origination with demonstrable effort in the preparation of proposals and presentations
• Analyze financial information to determine the financial needs of clients
• Follow up on new leads and referrals
• Assist in the regular dispatch of proposals
• Develop Capacity for industry research
• All other duties as may be assigned by the Head, Corporate Finance
• Ensure prompt response to client complaints
• Develop Capacity for industry research

Requirments

• Good research and analytical skills
• Excellent knowledge of valuation methods and financial modelling skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good knowledge of the financial market and other industries/sectors
• Ability to manage multiple tasks

Qualifications: BSc Accounting, Economics or similar degree

Minimum of 1- 3 years experience

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Our company is looking for a Fund Accountant who will be responsible for providing clients with accurate and timely accounting services in line with clients’ business needs.

Responsibilities

• Delivering accurate and timely production and delivery of reporting to clients by ensuring efficient and accurate trade processing, NAV review, Corporate Actions processing, security valuation, financial statements production, query handling and other ad hoc reporting for funds
• Ensuring that team members comply with regulatory policies, operating policies, procedures and guidelines in completion of Fund Accounting processes
• Ensuring service level agreements, memorandum and client delivery summaries are maintained
• Acting as a point of escalation for complex client issues

Skills / Competence Requirement

• Prior experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of fund operations, including valuation, accounting and payment procedures.
• Well versed in the MSOffice suite.
• Strong team player, organized and possess a high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualification: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree from a leading university. Qualified Accountant

Minimum of 5 years treasury experience in a bank or asset management company