Jobs at Talents and Skills Africa

Our Client, a leading E-Commerce, Retail, and Distribution company in the ICT industry is seeking to employ a qualified and experienced IT BUSINESS MANAGER.

Job Brief:
 The job holder is responsible for managing and overseeing overall systems infrastructure, applications and network to support the tactical and strategic business goals and objectives.

The jobholder will also ensure the streamlined operation of the IT department is in line with business goals; provide direction and support for all systems and the daily operational activities of the IT department; work closely with business decision makers across the organization to identify, recommend, develop, implement and support effective technology solutions for all parts of the organization; define and implement IT policies and procedures and ensure sound practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the IT Department in operational and strategic planning and budgeting, including fostering innovation, planning projects, organization and resource allocation
• Diagnose and ascertain technology requirements; make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and systems
• Direct research and other analysis to support IT planning; direct research on potential technology solutions
• Develop business cases and undertake cost-benefit analyses to justify or support IT spending and initiatives.
• Evaluate and propose technological solutions relevant to the business; ensure that technologies deployed and enhancements to infrastructure and business applications align with business goals
• Provide expert advice on relevant technology tools and best practices
• Provide suggestions for enhancing IT value and performance.
• Negotiate, administer and manage vendor and consultant contracts and service agreements with in conjunction with Procurement and other relevant business units
• Manage vendors and service providers, and ensure all products and services are delivered according to agreements and specifications
• Develop and implement all robust IT policies and procedures; ensure organization-wide adherence to established policies and procedures
• Identify, assess and manage information technology risks; ensure security of data, information and systems
• Ensure no less than satisfactory audits.
• Manage all aspects of the IT Department including the budget, financial purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
• Manage the delivery or provision of a complete range of Information Technology Services covering networks, telecommunications, systems and devices, ERP etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Computer Science or Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
• Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 7 years progressive IT experience with at least 3 years in supervisory and management positions in an IT department
• Strong project management experience
• Relevant information technology qualifications/certifications.
• Demonstrated broad ICT & business knowledge; database management, business application configuration; IT support knowledge and skills.
• Information Technology Management
• Strategic Planning & Management.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should send visit www.talentsandskills.net and send cv to info@talentsandskills.net copying hr@talentsandskills.net with the subject stated above.

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Our Client, a leading E-Commerce, Retail, and Distribution company in the ICT industry is seeking to employ a qualified and experienced HEAD, INTERNAL AUDIT

Job Brief:

The job holder is responsible for the Organization’s strategic risk-based internal Audit plan and managing the Internal Audit function in accordance with the Business goals & Objectives. Also responsible for planning and conducting operational, financial and compliance audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and organizational risk

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the audit process and make any necessary recommendations to change policies, implement new systems and ensure strict compliance.
• Execute Internal Auditing process within the company activities.
• Provide audit report and make recommendations where necessary
• Maintain a report systems.
• Develop audit program to implement and review existing audit program to meet new established structures in the company.
• Suggests action to correct system or process weaknesses and lack of internal control.
• Check efficiency and knowledge of procedures’ in the company’s service delivery and activities.
• Design and implement control mechanisms across the business.
• Monitor compliance/adherence to company’s policy and assists in evaluation of system’s control.
• Detect and Prevent fraud with the sole aim of safeguarding the company’s assets.
• Identifies internal control gaps in business procedures, processes or systems and initiates appropriate remedial action.

Core Internal Audit Functions

Audit duties cut across the following units:

Accounts & Finance Dept:

• Conduct check and verification of payable and receivable accounts to ensure improving/complying  with established policies and procedures
• Conduct prepayment audit review of payment vouchers and supporting documents
• Conduct post-payment audit on bank/cash operations and verify payments to third parties
• Participate in audit follow up review, special audits, loss and fraud investigations
• Support Account in  the following arrears:
• Review of Management Account/Company’s Annual Report
• Review Annual Budget
• Bank Reconciliations
• Ensure compliance to relevant  tax laws (local & international)  and professional standards (books of account and financial statements)

Inventory/ Operations:

• Support in providing quality control checks on products
• Accurate documentation of stock and inventory
• Systematic and thorough details to vetting of supply invoices.
• Effect Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly Product and Sales Audit as applicable.
• Prepares audit report (weekly/monthly/quarterly/Yearly) for management.

Internal Control Functions:

• Actual inventory audit of branches, stores and warehouses. Submit reports monthly
• Stocktaking across all branches
• Do audit trail of all transactions on ERP BUSY and make necessary reports
• Checking to ensure products are properly priced to avoid revenue leakages (random checking of sales orders and other relevant documents)
• Weekly reconciliation of products/ inventory across all the branches
• Providing a positive control environment
• Identifying potential risk areas
• Implementing timely corrective actions
  Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Executive Management.

     Non-Essential Functions:

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Knowledge of Accounting and Finance Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
• Planning and Time Management
• Effective Communication and Leadership skills
• Critical Thinking and Analysis
• Tenacity and Ethics

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting & Finance or other closely related field.
• Certified Internal Audit (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
• 10-12 years’ experience in Auditing or Accounting; 7 years in a Management role

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified candidates should visit www.talentsandskills.net and send CVs to hr@talentsandskills.net copying info@talentsandskills.net wih the subject stated above.

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Our Client, a world leader in the delivery of tailored constructive solutions for virtually any type of constructive project, combining high-quality products expert technical support, customer service and innovation with global presence in United states, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Nigeria is seeking to Employ an TECHNICAL SALES EXECUTIVE.

JOB PURPOSE:

The candidate will promote and sell company products by demonstrating the advanced technical functions of the product as well as its uses and benefits.

JOB DESCRIPTION;

• Maintain and grow our business with our existing major accounts
• Management of new sales leads, including qualification, response, recording and follow up with the objective of securing purchase orders. Working with teammate to coordinate outcomes
• Report to Head of Sales, and work with her/him to maximize growth
• Assist external Technical Sales Executive in making appointments and meeting the Sales Team targets
• Send quotations, pursuing these to purchase orders
• Liaise with technical colleagues and our Order Fulfillment Team to respond to customer queries
• Use and maintain our CRM system (Microsoft Dynamics CRM)
• Meet with customers and prospects who visit our Technology Centre, and occasional site visits
• Maximize the opportunities from our existing customer base
• Prospect for new customers within key target growth areas
• Take part in monthly sales meetings
• Negotiate pricing within predetermined parameters as agreed with the Head of Sales
• Report on competitive activity and recommend actions were deemed necessary

JOB REQUIREMENT

• 3 years proven track record in a successful business-to-business sales environment, preferably to manufacturers
•  Must have a science qualification, preferably H.N.D Level as a minimum.
•  Professional demeanor and attitude, outgoing and friendly
• Organized, focused, sales-driven
•  Excellent telephone manner

HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidate should visit www.talentsandskills.net and send cv to info@talentsandskills.net and copy hr@talentsandskills.net using above stated subject.