Jobs at Sifax Group

Location: Apapa, Lagos

Description

• The Officer shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with the approved risk management framework, regulatory codes, policies and regulations
• He / She shall support the process for identifying, controlling, managing and reporting operational, regulatory and environmental risks at the seaport terminal and other designated locations.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in the development of compliance programme and monitoring checklists
• Identifying compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation
• Draft, review and disseminate policies and procedures related to compliance activities
• Ensuring that the operating licences/bonds of the Group are obtained and promptly renewed
• Maintaining and following up to ensure there is compliance with all internal policies as well as external regulatory requirements
• Sensitizing staff about company policies and latest regulations/processes
• Review procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Assessing company operations to determine compliance risk
• Conducting periodic spot checks to ensure compliance with the company’s laid down policies at different terminals
• And any other responsibility that may be assigned by the management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an LL.B Degree from a reputed university
• Strong knowledge of NIMASA, NPA and Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory requirements will be a strong added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ post qualification experience with previous working role as Risk Management or Compliance Officer,  preferably in the shipping & maritime Industry.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Good knowledge of Legal / Compliance process
• Advanced knowledge of contract review
• Must have a good understanding of company operations, commercial transactions and company secretarial
• Good report writing skills
• Good analytical and communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with complex problems, provide sound judgment and independent reasoning in situations where applicable precedence and laws may not exist.

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Description

• The role holder will be responsible for providing professional input to SIFAX Group strategic planning process, working with various cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate and analyze evolving strategic Business priorities, setting strategic objectives and goals, identifying instruments for their attainment as well as monitoring and evaluation of chosen strategy
• The role holder will be expected to provide professional input to the budgeting process by assisting in the distilling of strategic goals into annual business plans, write and present in a clear and insightful manner, and champion multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously
• The role places a premium on working collaboratively with cross functional teams, especially in compliance, audit, risk management and finance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the development of SIFAX Group long term-business strategy
• Conducting research and analysis of operational effectiveness, processes for each subsidiary
• Assessing market trends and competitors
• Supporting and guiding management decision-making processes
• Monitoring and proactively analysing, on an ongoing basis, internal and external events that affect the company, so as to provide ideas and intellectual leadership for both short-term tactics and long-term positioning and vision
• Participate in the preparation of SIFAX Group’s Annual, Half Year and End of Year reports
• Work together with the Internal Audit/Compliance/Risk Management department to define the  annual risk appetite
• Develop metrics/dashboards and other reporting tools to drive decision making
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your line Head.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
• Sound experience with at least 8 years as a Strategy and Business Planning professional, preferably in the consulting, maritime, logistics, oil & gas and  financial services industry
• Membership of a recognised professional body i.e. ICAN / ACCA is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting strategic business plans for use by the financial services industry and an expert understanding of financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis and related software
• Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends
• Clear understanding of trade development issues as they pertain to Africa and demonstrated skills in economic forecasting.
• Experience in presenting and selling ideas to Senior Management with strong presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of business planning practices
• Ability to interact with senior management team of various subsidiaries and business managers
• Strong knowledge and usage of Excel, Power point and various computer packages
• Ability to think out of the box
• Leadership & managerial skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Highly organised self-starter with demonstrated excellence in developing strategic plans
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standard of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, flexible, endurance and has a great willingness to travel.

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Job Description

• As Business Development Officer in SIFAX Group you are to identify business growth opportunities and develop strategies to increase company sales and client base
• The Business Development Officer responsibilities include identifying company products and services that are underperforming, developing an in-depth knowledge of company offerings, pricing, and policies, and improving existing sales and business proposals
• You should also ensure that the company is able to achieve revenue targets
• The job holder would be responsible for analyzing our customer base and current sales strategies and identifying opportunities to increase efficiency and profitability.
• Analyse the current and past budgets, expenses, sales revenues and product/service deficiencies in order to provide recommendations for business growth and problem resolution
• Research the market for identifying new business opportunities
• Respond to the client queries regarding the products/services in a timely fashion
• Develop business proposals for new and existing customers
• Prepare the annual marketing budget and track the expenses against the budget
• Develop in-depth knowledge about the business development practices, marketing activities, prospective clients and industry trends
• Maintain a knowledge repository of clients, referrals, RFPs, prospects and presentations
• Manage customer calls and appointments effectively for new opportunities
• Supervise the client relationship management database and utilize it to manage customer contacts and mailing lists
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your line Head.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics or related fields
• 3+ years’ experience working in a development role
• Maritime, logistics, consulting and financial service industry knowledge
• Capability of prioritizing and delegating responsibilities
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent eye for detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• A good grasp of numbers and the ability to write documents in a professional style
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to remain flexible and seek alternative options to problems
• Ability to think out of the box
• Leadership & managerial skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Highly organised self-starter with demonstrated excellence in developing strategic plans
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office Suit.

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Job Description

• The Budget Coordinator will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and analytical support to all subsidiaries in SIFAX Group
• Assists Business Development Manager and other management team with budget projects and coordinates the preparation of the annual budgets for the company
• He/she will assist all departments in the preparation of operating budgets and reviews budget requests
• May conduct training sessions for all departments on budget preparation
• Maintains and monitors subsidiaries budgets and budget systems throughout the year
• Prepares complex budget for use by management.
• Design effective budget models for departments and all subsidiaries
• Preparation of SIFAX Group annual budget review
• Analyse and presenting financial information (e.g revenues, expenditures) to ensure all operations are within budget
• Identify variances between actual and budgeted financial results at the end of each reporting period
• Ensure department managers meet budget submission deadlines
• Monitoring budgets in line with already approved budget SOP
• Compile and analyze accounting records and other data to determine the financial resources required to implement a program
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocation, and budget preparation
• Summarize budgets and submit recommendations for the approval or disapproval of funds requests
• Review operating budgets to analyze trends affecting budget needs
• Perform cost-benefit analyses to compare operating programs, review financial requests, or explore alternative financing methods
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your line Head.

Skills and Other Requirements

• Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
• Sound experience of at least 7 years as a Budget Coordinator, preferably in the Consulting, Maritime, logistics, oil & gas and  financial services industry
• Membership of a recognised professional body i.e. ICAN/ACCA is an added advantage
• Experience in presenting and selling ideas to Senior Management with strong presentation skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of Budget planning practices
• Ability to interact with senior Management Team of various subsidiaries and business managers
• Strong knowledge and usage of Excel, Power point and various computer packages
• Ability to think out of the box
• Leadership & managerial skills
• Project management skills
• Negotiation and persuasion skills
• Excellent interpersonal and people skills
• Highly organised self-starter with demonstrated excellence in developing strategic plans
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High standard of attention to detail.