Job Vacancies at AVON HMO

BACKGROUND

We are looking for a Finance Manager, with Excellent organizational and analytical skills. Responsibilities will include financial planning and profitability of the business, as well as elements of day-to-day financial operations. He or she will produce financial reports and develop strategies based on financial research and guide senior executives in making sound business decisions in the short and long term. The Finance Manager will be expected to meet deadlines, targets and present key information when required.

The successful applicant will be required to continually update and enhance the accounting and reporting processes of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Reporting on budgetary variances
• Cashflow Forecasting
• Maintaining and improving the reporting capabilities within the system
• Completing and submitting all statutory returns, including Tax, Pension & VAT returns
• Managing, reporting and reconciling all intercompany costs
• Preparing and reporting of key KPI’s for the business
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to the company
• Research and analyse financial reports and market trends
• Provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Present financial reports to stakeholders and executives in formal meetings
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation.
• Year-end audit preparation

KEY REQUIREMENTS

 

• B.SC in Accounts or related field
• ACCA / ACA
• Master’s Degree in Accounts or equivalent an advantage
• Proven experience in finance management
• Five years post qualification experience
• Member of Chartered Institute of Taxation (CITN) is an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE etc.)
• Analytical skills

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

 

• Hands-on experience in preparing company accounts
• Confident oral presentation and communication skills to influence, persuade, negotiate, motivate and agree on commitments with colleagues in a high-pressure environment
• Approachable and able to coach and assist colleagues with accounting problems/issues
• Numerate and articulate in handling statistics and interpreting information for communication to all levels within the business
• Flexible, well organised with lots of initiative, energy and personal motivation
• Results-oriented and determined in resolving issues and achieving objectives
• Significant experience of conflict resolution and dealing with sensitive issues
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data
• Ability to stick to time constraints

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BACKGROUND

Avon HMO is looking for an experienced and passionate Application System Specialist who will drive the provision of product solutions for specific business needs. The role requires the job holder to manage the entire process of building applications, from the design process, to creating, testing, and rolling out the application.

The right person has an excellent knowledge of at least one programming language. They must be familiar with a variety of operating systems and platforms, as well as an analytical mindset and a keen eye for detail.

He/she provides leadership and expertise in systems architecture, analyzing business requirements, developing application integration and/or initiatives, and presents logical solutions by planning, assigning, and directing software design, development, and implementation.

He/she ensures integrity and validity of data in various integrated systems supporting the mission of the company.

He/she oversees software purchase, development, integration, and testing activities. Responsible for feasibility studies, time and cost estimates and the establishment and implementation of new or revised applications system and programs. 

He/she will ensure that applications are designed and deployed to adhere to relevant IT Governance Policies and ensure availability and stability of the various platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish foundational application development practices and procedures including technical standards, software-coding standards, tools, and platforms standards.
• Establish, continually improve, and undertake any processes for development, testing, release management, code management, creating and maintaining technical specifications, and other key processes related to software development and integration.
• Create system documentation/playbook, participate as a reviewer and contributor in requirements, design, and code reviews.
• Proactively identify business and technology needs, improvements, possible risks, and failure points.
• Analyze current and future state processes to define system/technology/business requirements and upgrades.
• Work with the business and development teams to develop and implement solutions.
• Provide relevant technical expertise and non-technical support throughout project lifecycle.
• Develop and manage relationships with the Business (internal customers) and assist to define their overall business requirements.
• Manage version, operation, maintenance, and upgrade of applications.
• Provide leadership in developing and maintaining data integrity and validity for various applications. Reviews and analyzes existing applications programs and programs in development to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of those programs; reviews requests for program changes required to meet needs of the business owners required by the addition of new programs and changes in legislation.
• Coordinate with IT Governance to ensure that application development and support work follows best practices, internal standards, policies, and developed pragmatically.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• BSc. / BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Computer Information Systems (MBA is an advantage)
• Proven 2-3 years (or more) experience as an Application Systems Developer/Analyst, Business Analyst, Information System Analyst, or similar role.
• Ability to program using either or both Front and Back-end programming technologies (Angular, React, JavaScript, C++ or Java) will give an advantage.
• Proven knowledge of Agile methodology with minimum of CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) certification will give an advantage.
• Creativity and passion for problem solving.
• Analytical mind and strong quantitative skills; proven experience in market analysis
• Advanced communication skills (Presentation & Writing skills) 
• Excellent people and management skills to interact with staff, colleagues, cross-functional teams and third parties. Team player! 
• Keen eye for detail

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BACKGROUND

We are looking for a highly analytical, fast learning and dynamic Risk Analyst to join our team.

You will be responsible for analysing data to identify enterprise risks, emerging fraud trends and developing strategies to mitigate these trends. Working closely with other departments you will implement these strategies, using a combination of developed proprietary and industry tools.

In addition, you will support the enhancement of the existing Risk Management Framework of the company, engaging with stakeholders and offering support and guidance as needed. The effectiveness and successful implementations of your recommendations will help to strengthen and safeguard the company’s financial performance, its business continuity as well as the safety and security of all its assets.

This role offers an accelerated career growth path into senior management for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse data to better understand potential risks, concerns and outcomes of decisions
• Aggregate data from multiple sources to provide a comprehensive assessment
• Identify the need, initiate and complete extensive research, analyse data and build financial models to evaluate business decisions.
• Create reports, summaries, presentations and process documents to display results
• Collaborate with other team members to effectively analyze and present data
• Develop systems and processes for gathering and storing data for future analytic projects
• Conduct research into potential clients and understand the risks of accepting each one
• Identify economic and financial trends that may present a risk to the company
• Monitor internal and external data points that may affect the risk level of a decision

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• One to five years of experience as an analyst in a similar company or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio and other analysis programs
• Knowledge of Excel modelling, VBA or SQL/Data Concepts are essential
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to independently solve problems with data
• Quantitative and analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to understand new analytical concepts
• Basic knowledge of programming languages, such as SQL and Python
• Presentation skills, including public speaking and presentation creation using PowerPoint or a similar program
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and meet daily deadlines for projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to inform managers and other stakeholders of results
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs at the same time to complete work
• 3 years minimum of relevant experience in Financial Risk Management

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BACKGROUND

We are looking for a dynamic Digital Marketing Officer with robust experience, to develop, implement, track and optimize our digital marketing campaigns across all digital channels. He/she will be responsible for managing campaigns that promote our company’s brand and its products and services to digital audiences and deliver on our growth objectives.

Across all digital channels and media, you will collaborate with internal and external resources to plan campaigns, analyze metrics, identify trends and optimize all these to increase brand awareness, promote products, build traffic on the company website, acquire new customers, generate product interest among prospects and create high product visibility among distinct audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, support, and implement effective online marketing campaigns working with in-house and external resources; adhering closely to deadlines and to budget
• Ensure effective use of marketing spend across developed campaigns – Search Ads, Display Ads, email marketing, social media marketing, Pay-per-click (PPC), affiliate marketing, and mobile marketing – including app-based, in-game, location-based and SMS marketing campaigns
• Forecast marketing campaign growth; measure and report performance of all digital marketing campaigns, and assess against pre-set goals (ROI and KPIs)
• Identify trends and insights, and optimize spend and performance based on the insights
• Evaluate the needs of the consumer market and comprehend how and where to acquire knowledge about consumer trends and demands.
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies; innovate and present new marketing platforms and strategies
• Evaluate emerging technologies. Provide thought leadership and perspective for adoption where appropriate
• Keep abreast of new social media sites, web technologies, and digital marketing trends; implement these new technologies in developing campaigns and update current campaigns to include new information
• Utilize analytical ability to evaluate end-to-end customer experience across multiple channels and customer touchpoints
• Develop and implement SEO and PPC strategies, driving traffic to company website pages
• Collaborate with internal teams to create landing pages and optimize user experience
• Collaborate with agencies and other vendor partners; manage third party graphic designers, web designers, and videographers to create unique and engaging content
• Conduct regular testing of user journeys and quality assure all-new campaign setups
• Create reports for Senior Management on a monthly basis on performance
• Ensuring all advertising meets applicable compliance guidelines, including content and age verification rules
• Performs other duties as assigned

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• BSc/MSc degree in marketing or a related field
• Proven working experience and track record in digital marketing
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing SEO/SEM, marketing database, email, social media and/or display advertising campaigns
• Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising digital campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
• Experience in optimizing landing pages and user funnels
• Experience with A/B and multivariate experiments
• Solid knowledge of website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, NetInsight, Omniture, WebTrends)
• Working knowledge of ad serving tools (e.g., DART, Atlas)
• Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development and constraints

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Nimble business mind with a focus on developing creative solutions
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in online marketing and measurement
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to engage easily with external stakeholders and represent Avon Healthcare at a high level
• Passion for technology and the ability to quickly learn new concepts and ideas

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BACKGROUND

The Senior Social Media Officer will oversee the delivery of high-impact social content and campaigns that demonstrate our compelling stories, inform our audiences and serve to grow the reputation of Avon HMO. You will build publishing plans and calendars to syndicate a wide array of content across multiple platforms, approving and scripting social copy and owning tone of voice for the accounts as well as ensuring all content is optimized fully to reach the right audiences on the most appropriate platforms.

This role requires a determined social media enthusiast who will deliver strategic, proactive and reactive social content to ensure effective engagement of audiences to meet our brand objectives.

The ideal candidate should have excellent multitasking skills to handle all of our social media accounts in a cohesive way.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly motivated, creative and dedicated to producing high-quality work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design social media strategies to achieve marketing targets
• Research, write, edit, schedule, and publish original and engaging content
• Administer all company social media accounts ensuring up-to-date content
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure content is informative and appealing
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product development teams to create social ‘buzz’ regarding new product launches
• Develop product and industry knowledge to be able to contribute confidently to online conversations and questions
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on web traffic and ROI
• Monitor SEO and user engagement and suggest content optimization
• Communicate with industry professionals via social media to create a strong network
• Train internal teams to integrate and maintain a cohesive social media strategy
• Stay up-to-date with new digital technologies and social media best practices
• Performs other duties as assigned

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• BSc in Marketing or relevant field
• 2 years minimum proven work experience as a Social media strategist or Social media manager
• Hands-on experience in using social media for brand awareness
• Understanding of SEO and web traffic metrics
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An ability to identify target audience preferences and build content to meet them

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Creative and innovative thinker
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to work quickly and accurately to a high standard with a ‘right first-time’ approach
• An understanding and awareness of the challenges of social media marketing
• Enjoys working and supporting a team with the initiative to work as an individual at all times
• Approachable, possessing an open and friendly personality
• Excellent organisational skills