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Candidate will be responsible to solve client issues in an effective and timely manner as prescribed Service Level Agreement (SLA).  The ideal candidate will help provide the support for the specific highly technical and intricate functions and perform a range of system administration tasks as well as upgrade and migration tasks. The candidate must have the ability to work on IBM Power servers, Storages and Switches.

Responsibilities

• Provides support on standard systems, investigating, analyzing, and resolving problems on selected network components.
• Makes recommendations on development of innovative and cost-effective solutions to problems of clients.
• Forecasts, models, and utilizes advanced analytical tools.
• Identifies opportunities for process and procedure enhancements to drive efficiency and customer service levels.
• Provides analysis, implementation, maintenance and support of a majority of enterprise-wide networking systems.
• Monitors and evaluates network systems tracking performance and problems recommending and implementing solutions and improvements.
• Develops, updates and audits network documentation.
• Recommends improvements and assists in the development of technical standards.
• Identifies, diagnoses, and resolves more complex problems affecting network performance.
• Schedules and coordinates installation and maintenance of standard software / hardware on the network and ensures compatibility of all communications and computer hardware / software.

Requirements

• 3-5 years cognate experience as an IBM AIX Technical Support Personnel
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field like computer engineering, electrical engineering, or computer science, or in any other relevant field.
• IBM AIX and Storage certifications is a plus
• Excellent understanding of IBM Servers and storage environment is needed.

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To be successful as a Group Sales Manager , you should be persuasive and knowledgeable of industry regulations. Ultimately, an outstanding Group Sales Manager should have a strong work ethic and demonstrate exceptional communication, negotiation, and customer service skills at all times. You should be able to meet with the C class decision makers in organisation and close big ticket deals with ease.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and sustaining long-lasting relationships with customers.
• Calling potential customers to explain company products and encourage purchases.
• Answering customers' questions and escalating complex issues to the relevant departments as needed.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company products.
• Maintaining an accurate record of all sales, scheduled customer appointments, and customer complaints.
• Collaborating with the marketing department to ensure that the company is reaching its target audience.
• Informing product developers of possible product improvements and changes to ensure that company products meet current market needs.
• Preparing cost-benefit analyses for prospective and existing customers to determine the most suitable purchase options.
• Breaking into new markets and closing big business deals
• Analyzing competitors' products to determine product features, benefits, shortfalls, and market success.

Requirements:

• Do you have a MBA or Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, marketing, or related field?
• Do you have 7years + relevant experience in an organization with subsidiaries?
• Proven sales experience and target over $2M within a year
• Sound knowledge of sales strategies and industry regulations.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent negotiation and consultative sales skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.

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Candidate will be responsible for providing professional expertise in real estate management and managing the complete real estate portfolio of the firm, which entails periodic inspections, follow up and preparation of reports. The Real Estate Manager will promote sales through advertising, marketing all real estate properties and providing other incidental support in the firm.

Primary responsibilities:

• Maintain property rentals, conduct regular inspections, and prepare reports.
• Perform comparative market analysis to estimate property’s value
• Maintain and update listings of available properties for sale, management and inspection.
• Advertise and market all real property to possible buyers through social media, newsletter and word of mouth.
• Follow-up with leads to increase sales
• Nurture relationships that connect with our clients to generate more sales
• Hold buyer and seller consultations to find out their real estate investment needs, and follow up and follow through.
• Supervise repairs and renovation when need be.
• Conduct open houses to promote agency listings.
• Oversee the entire process from property listing to closing to ensure a quick and seamless transaction.
• Attract prospective clients to promote new business.
• Have local knowledge of the community and market conditions to answer questions about potential homes, similar properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
• Manage Client’s requests for properties either for sale or rent (exhaust internal options first, before resorting to estate agents and affiliate marketers).
• Prepare draft, necessary paperwork to facilitate sale and lease of real estate (offer letter, leases, reports, KYCs, etc.) for ultimate approval by lawyers.
• Develop networks and cooperate with estate agents, affiliate marketers and digital marketers to drive sales.
• Promote sales through advertisements, open houses and online listing services.
• Research and propose relevant trainings, seminars at least quarterly to ensure continuous development in respect of real estate markets and best practices.
• Design cost effective business processes and service delivery procedures that are in line with the ultimate goal of driving sales.
• Reach out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine updated service requirements.

Desired Qualities:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Estate Management, Business Administration or related 
• 5years plus of real estate experience with diversified portfolios
• Experience in real estate management experience is required
• In-depth knowledge and experience with construction and building processes, and facility management
• Technology driven
• High work standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation and networking skills
• Must be able to show good organizational and time management skills
• Must be committed to a process of continual improvement.

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The Senior Legal Associate will meet with clients to ascertain their needs and choosing the most appropriate course of action. To be successful as a Senior Legal Associate, you should demonstrate outstanding research skills and exhibit at least some familiarity with all subspecialties of their field and will utilize this knowledge to successfully conclude cases, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance advisory services
• Real Estate Advisory, Consultation and Documentation
• Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals.
• Intellectual Property Protection
• Evaluating, designing and implementing risk management strategies for clients which include corporate due diligence.
• Business Advisory
• Advising on the wide spectrum of commercial law activities including competition, intellectual property, company formation, MSME support, local market entry, business structuring etc.
• Building and managing client relationships on a day-to-day basis

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Law and 5+ years post call with cognate experience in a law firm or legal practice
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
• Commercial awareness and acumen
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to details.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Initiative and proactivity
• Strong work ethics and high work standards
• Committed to a process of continual improvement.

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The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruitment, training, performance, culture, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain
• compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

Required Skills/Abilities

• 7+ years of experience in human resource management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• CIPM, SPHRi, SHRM or other similar certifications is required
• Thorough knowledge of labour-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Talent management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

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The Financial Analyst will be responsible for forecasting future revenue and expenditures to help determine budgets for upcoming projects. The Financial Analyst will research and report on financial information, as well as monitoring financial movements within the market.

Responsibilities:

• Deal Sourcing: Develop and monitor information flow and track correspondence with potential external project partners and stakeholders.
• Research: Conduct all desktop and market research on Africa’s healthcare infrastructure landscape including opportunities, competition, and industry trends.
• Project development/Responding to RFP’s: Develop and update Concept Notes and Project Proposals with value-adding propositions
• Financial Modelling: Develop financial models and other relevant transactions analysis to determine project viability.
• Venture Capital: Source viable Healthtech and fintech start-ups for investment opportunity and support the Venture Capital team with founder engagements, preparation of information memorandums, conducting due diligence, and communication with members of the company's venture capital investor collective.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking & Finance or Economics.
• 3-5 years of proven experience in a similar role in investment banking or with an advisory arm/unit of any of the four largest accounting firms is preferred.
• ACA/MBA/FMVA/CFA/FMI are an advantage
• Experience preparing project documentation
• Financial modelling experience (highly skilled)
• Project finance experience
• Corporate finance experience
• Corporate advisory experience
• Venture capital experience (supervisory)
• Portfolio and treasury management (supervisory)

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The Accountant will be responsible for auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience with bookkeeping and a flair for spotting numerical mistakes. Ultimately, the Accountant will provide the company with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring the company is compliant with all tax regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the preparation of monthly and annual financial statement (Statement of Financial Position, Income statement and cash flow) in accordance with the IFRS standards
• Responsible for preparation of Budget and ensure strict compliance with the budgetary
• Responsible for raising and Posting of Journals in the ERP system and ensure correctness, accuracy and completeness of all postings
• Manage all activities relating to month end and yearly closing of financials
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements.
• Maintain the Company's system of accounts and keep books and records on all company transactions and assets while ensuring that accounting procedures and corporate policies are adhered to and in compliance with IFRS standards.
• Managing Cash flows and Treasury operations including management of bank accounts and bank relationships.
• Ensure financial compliance with all local laws and regulations, policies and procedures, through strong oversight and active engagement with the leadership team, including oversight of the end to end accounting processes.
• Coordinate the Statutory and Corporate Annual Audit so that all audit disclosures are in line with IFRS requirements.
• Follow up on Internal/External Audit issues, providing necessary resolutions in line with the corporate policies and relevant standard
• Generate Invoices and monitor customers account for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Recording and processing of financial transactions relating to procurement and suppliers
• Reconcile Bank Accounts and Prepare Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Prepare audit schedules and addressed all audit queries from Internal auditors, external auditors and tax authorities
• Prepare forecast and financial modelling to advise management periodically
• Disbursement of Petty Cash upon approval
• Manage receipt, storage and issuing of Inventories
• Generate Invoices and monitoring of account receivable records

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• 5+ proven experience as an Accountant preferably in an Energy company.
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field and certification (ICAN, ACA) is a plus
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills

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In this role, you will also be collaborating with key internal & external stakeholders to ensure adherence to company policies and processes in line with industry and best practices, driving and implementing digital technology transformation initiatives across the company.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in the continual review and update of the company’s risk policies, compliance policies, guidelines, and practices, in line with changes in the company’s business priorities.
• Assist in the implementation of risk management policies, compliance policies, periodic risk reviews / and monitoring of organization-wide risk portfolio.
• Conduct daily reviews of transactions as well as periodic process reviews to ensure compliance with internal controls.
• Monitor and track compliance with Turnaround Time and Service Level Agreements and escalate non-compliance to the Chief Risk Officer.
• Monitor and prepare periodic reports on the status of risks and the effectiveness of existing controls.
• Assist departments in developing/updating their risk register, key risk indicator, and risk and control self-assessment templates as well as tracking them for onward reports to the management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Banking & Finance or Economics.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a business or Finance.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Good understanding of investment markets and instruments.
• Ability to detect fraud.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoints, Visio etc.).
• Good knowledge of back-office operations including but not limited to Trading operations, Fund accounting etc.
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of general accounting operations and specific requirements for investment management companies such as IFRS 9.
• Good understanding of Nigerian capital markets regulatory standards and environment (SEC, NSE etc.).
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively, balancing multiple deliverables efficiently
• Strong attention to detail and open-minded (Exacting attention to detail, picking up on the details that others miss).
• Ability to engage and work collaboratively with colleagues, and multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to bring innovations to operations.
• Highly organized, self-starter with the ability to manage projects with limited oversight.
• Intellectually curious.
• A strong focus on excellence.
• Self-driven and goal oriented.
• A thirst for knowledge and learning.