Job Opportunities at StreSERT Services Limited

Vacancy: Head of Finance (NGO)

Organisational Background

Our client is a civic organization that applies technology to intersect citizen engagement with institutional improvement, to facilitate societal change. A pioneer in the field of social advocacy melded with technology, our client uses an array of tech tools to simplify

the budget and matters of public spending for citizens, with the primary aim of raising standard of transparency and accountability in government.

Job purpose

The Head of Finance is a member of the executive management team with a leadership role in the organization’s financial decision-making.

S/he manages all aspects of financial risk; develops and implements financial systems; manages relationships with donors on all finance-related matters; ensures compliance with regulatory and donor requirements; and ensures the sustained financial health of the organization.

Key working relationships

Key working relationships will include Directors, Principal Leads, program teams, finance teams, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, and donors.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Planning and Analysis

Serve as a key member of the executive management team and participate in organizational decisions that contribute to the implementation of its strategic vision and sustainability.

Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization with respect to organizational goals, budgets, and forecasts, and provide analysis as required.

Create yearly financial objectives with the executive team that aligns with the organization's strategies and current and projected grant portfolio.

Develop annual revenue projections and organizational budget, and monitor and make recommendations for adjustments throughout the year.

Oversee investment of private funds to maximize returns at an acceptable risk level.

Contributes strategically to grant proposal writing on finance-related aspects.

Accounting and Financial Management

Ensure the effective and transparent use of financial resources in compliance with BudgIT’s and donor policies and procedures.

Manage overall financial operations to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance with regulatory and donor requirements

Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

Oversee and maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies and financial institutions.

Provide standard accounting reports, including general ledger files, account and bank reconciliations, program costs, grant reporting, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

Coordinate audits with independent auditors and regulatory agencies.

Enhance and implement financial systems, procedures, and tools.

Technical Leadership:

Provide leadership and mentoring to members of the Finance Department to build a world-class financial system.

Participates in top-level strategic planning sessions, while providing assistance to program leads and executive management in the development of annual budgets.

Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance-related field.

ACA or ACCA qualification is compulsory.

At least a total of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, which must include supervisory experience.

3 years NGO-related experience in the Finance department with a reputable non-governmental organization or donor agency is an added advantage.

Hands-on knowledge and experience with accounting software, especially Quickbooks.

Experience working on private and multilateral donor funds and large budgets.

Work-based skills:

Essential:

• Excellent organizational, analytical, and supervisory skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.,
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Mature and professional demeanor with a strong executive presence.
• Ability to collaborate and interface with stakeholders at various levels.
• Self-starter who can work with their own initiative with limited supervision.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in building or enhancing NGOs financial management capacity.
• Strong awareness of national issues.

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Job Overview

This is a graduate trainee opportunity to join a leading and trusted Japanese pharmaceutical brand in Lagos.

The role will afford shortlisted applicants the opportunity to be trained as Brand Executives with the aim of identifying, mapping and classifying potential locations (health institutions, gyms, schools), while building contacts and critical relationship with key businesses, clients and prospects.

Deliverables

• Events: Increase brand awareness and credibility through medical events
• Promotions: Conduct promotional activities and be responsible for promo materials
• Check product availability and visibility, handle consumer complaint and collect consumer insights
• Engage in one-on-one promotions at various locations
• Identify and propose potential locations (sports/health) and initiatives to help build the Otsuka brand

Required Skills and Experience

• Driving experience with a valid driver’s license is a must-have
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal forms.

Education

• Fresh graduates with background in Social Sciences, Biological Sciences and Art Sciences

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Job Overview

This is a graduate trainee opportunity to join a leading and trusted Japanese pharmaceutical brand in Lagos.

The role will afford shortlisted applicants the opportunity to be trained as Trainee Sales Executives who will be responsible for selling products and services in the Lagos business sector, including developing existing customer relationships and finding new customers. These trainees will also work closely with customers, acting as an all-round business consultant to identify how they can make the businesses of these customers more profitable.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers
• Visiting potential customers for new business
• Making accurate, rapid cost calculations
• Providing customers with quotations
• Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
• Gathering market and customer information
• Providing feedback on future buying trends
• Liaising with suppliers to check on the progress of existing orders
• Checking quantities of goods on display and in stock
• Recording sales and order information and sending copies to the sales office
• Identifying and proposing potential sales locations (sports/health) and initiatives to help drive the sales of Otsuka’s products

Required Skills and Experience

• Driving experience with a valid driver’s license is a must-have
• Excellent communicator in written and verbal forms.
• 0-3 years’ experience

Education

• Fresh graduates with background in Marketing, Business Administration, etc.

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Our client, a reputable Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is looking to fill the role of Head HR/Admin

Location: Abuja

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Management

• Recommend and implement approved HR strategies, plans, budgets to support the attainment of corporate goals including the management of budgets and resources.
• Drive the adoption of sound and best-fit HR practices; develop and implement supporting HR policies and procedures.
• Facilitate culture definition, articulation and communication; deploy appropriate practices and policies to ensure the appropriate culture is imbibed and entrenched within the Agency.
• Lead the design and implementation of the frameworks and programs for talent acquisition and management, organizational development, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, performance management etc. towards optimizing workforce performance and strengthening employee value proposition.
• Provide professional advice and insights to management and staff on people management practices and decisions.
• Track and monitor HR performance in line with defined goals and metrics; deploy appropriate interventions where necessary.
• Collaborate across functions for effective business partnering
• Present quarterly management reports or as required by the Executive Secretary

General Administration

• Supervise general administration including logistics and fleet management; facilitate and ensure the provision of high-quality services.
• Control and manage the deployment and use of assets as approved by Management
• Monitor and ensure timely maintenance of the Agency’s facility and assets, adherence to safety standards and applicable compliance requirements.
• Advice management on present and future requirements in line with strategic intent
• Recommend and implement approved policies and procedures to support service delivery
• Manage vendors and service providers; undertake negotiations and contract management and ensure delivery in line with agreement.

Requirements

• Min of B.Sc. in human resources or similar field
• Min of 8 years of Proven experience in as Head HR/Admin
• HR certification is a must.
• Excellent telephone, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of labor laws and practices.
• The ability to keep sensitive information confidential.
• Must be approachable and helpful.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Good ethical judgment.

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An Agric supply and manufacturing company is in search of an Executive Director to oversee one of its key divisions responsible for the production of livestock finished feeds, concentrates and premixes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategy direction for the company’s divisions and communicate the same to COOs, CFO and all senior management
• Ensure understanding and alignment with strategy among top and middle management with a communication plan to the whole company
• Oversee employees and ensure that projects and short and long-term initiatives align with company culture.
• Ensure efficient daily production with minimization of all-cause downtime
• Determine appropriate costing and selling price strategy to third party clients and inter-division
• Provide growth projections along with feasibility studies considering internal (farm divisions) and external (poultry farms, distributors, millers, competition) factors
• Ensure efficient capacity utilization of all production assets
• Ensure systems are in place for quality assurance, GMP, occupational safety and environmental protection are in place
• Monitor external experiences and feedback to improve customer experience, preserve the company image and avoid legal exposure
• Assess the budget needs of the organization and create financial reports for stakeholders to review.
• Provide valuable insights and communication of the same to the board of directors for decision making and awareness purposes
• Ensure company wide corporate initiatives are complied with such as but not limited to; data protection and privacy, business process digitization and automation, gift receiving, corporate governance, etc.
• Act as a mentor to company leadership.
• Create successful fundraising for organizational as well as community-wide goals.
• Actively communicate with employees they oversee to motivate them and understand their various perspectives.
• Create, maintain, and improve employer brand processes and image.
• Conducting research and implementing new initiatives to reduce cost, increase revenue, improve company image, promote safety, improving customer service and providing competitive products
• Ensuring that company’s assets and resources are well maintained and available for productive use at all times

Tools the candidate would be provided with:

• Company vehicle and driver
• Laptop, virtual communication and internet resources
• Corporate SIM, Business Cards, Email
• Business Operation Resources: Microsoft Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams, Office, Peoples account & Microsoft Dynamics business essentials accounting package
• Accommodation

Required Skills

The areas that you should consider to create a comprehensive picture of the ideal executive director skills set are the following:

• Hard skills: Financial planning and administration, key account management, Budgeting and accounting, grains procurement, manufacturing and quality management, sales force management
• Soft skills: Public speaking, advanced communication, good command of MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS teams.  Leadership and human resource management. Bi-lingual, Attention to detail & strong written and communication skills.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree. MBA and other advanced specialized degrees would be an added advantage
• Experience: 12+ years post graduate experience in agribusiness, manufacturing, finance, management, human resource management. Poultry and feed milling industry experience preferred