Job Opportunities at Intersect Consortium

Job Description

• We are looking for a Legal Officer/Service manager to provide expert legal services, oversee legal aspects of our diverse industries and handle managerial responsibilities.

Legal Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various MOUs, Contracts, nondisclosures and tender documents.
• Handle statutory filings, and regulatory submissions and liaise with the Accounts department on tax compliance requirements.
• Ensure activities and transactions of organizations in the Consortium comply with corporate laws and regulations.
• Provide accurate, timely and high-quality legal advice to the Management of Intersect Consortium and Companies within the consortium on a full range of legal and challenging operational issues.
• Review all contracts or any other documentation to which the company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of senior management.
• Instil and foster a culture of legal compliance & risk management best practices across the consortium.
• Advocate for Ethics and Compliance across all levels and build relationships with external legal advisors/counsels within the space.
• Identify, manage and mitigate legal risks by presenting clear recommendations and developing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Fully understand the Nigeria National Mental Health Act and ensure organizations in the group are fully compliant with all provisions that apply to it.
• Stay abreast with changes to legislation (laws & regulations) that directly affect our businesses and specific industry, interpret, evaluate their impact, and develop Intersect’s positions on such changes.
• Providing legal advice and guidance on a wide array of matters including privacy, medical staff issues, HIPAA, Data Protection, claims/litigation management as well as hospital operations issues such as informed consent and corporate governance.
• Handle matters such as patents, copyright, trademark law, licensing, distribution, and trade secret projects.
• Where needed, work with outside counsel and other external resources on ongoing cases and or for quality work product, value, and efficiency.
• Preserve and store all corporate records, agreements, legal documents and case folders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by MD/CEO.

Service Development:

• Ensure all committees hold meetings as when scheduled. Receive copies of minutes from committee secretaries and file (soft copies). Flag up action points needed for attention to the MD.
• Head the Corporate Unit to ensure that the Consortium and Organizations in the consortium have a strong corporate outlook.
• Work with relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing a Vision, Mission, Strategic Objectives and operational direction for each Organization in the consortium.
• Works towards the achievement of the Organization's strategic objectives, working to balance short-term results with long-term sustainability.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate affairs which includes defining strategic communications and aligning external communications across the business.
• Contribute to establishing clear and consistent management practices across Intersect Consortium to ensure an effective and cohesive management team.
• Fully understand the internal processes of all clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Monitor deliverables by all Departmental leads that report to the office of the MD/CEO.
• Ensure that relevant reports from departments are sent to the MD’s Office on time.
• Hold regular meetings with departmental heads who report to the office of the MD/CEO.
• Ensure changes to timelines for departmental deliverables are properly communicated.Work with relevant stakeholders in developing and implementing a Vision, Mission, Strategic Objectives and operational direction for each Organization in the consortium.
• Works towards the achievement of the Organization's strategic objectives, working to balance short-term results with long-term sustainability.
• Be responsible for the day-to-day management of corporate affairs which includes defining strategic communications and aligning external communications across the business.
• Contribute to establishing clear and consistent management practices across Intersect Consortium to ensure an effective and cohesive management team.
• Fully understand the internal processes of all clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Monitor deliverables by all Departmental leads that report to the office of the MD/CEO.
• Ensure that relevant reports from departments are sent to the MD’s Office on time.
• Hold regular meetings with departmental heads who report to the office of the MD/CEO.
• Ensure changes to timelines for departmental deliverables are properly communicated.
• Provide a bridge for smooth communication between the MD/CEO’s Office and internal departments.
• Send Monthly reminders of specific activities, communication from the desk of the MD on various matters, and organizational updates to relevant staff / Organizations

Qualification & Experience

• A First Degree in Law. LL.M, or other Master’s degree would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years post-graduation experience in healthcare and business law.
• Previous managerial and leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the constitution, legal terminology, regulations and Nigerian court system
• Experience in a fast-paced, large non-profit or public or private sector organization supporting an executive-level individual or team.
• Good policy development and management capabilities.
• Ability to communicate legal topics, issues and risks in terms that non-legal team members can understand.

Skills & Abilities:

• Significant Project Management experience on behalf of senior executives.
• Superior research, analytical, planning, organizational skills, and detail orientation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, and competing priorities while adhering to deadlines.
• Able to communicate effectively and with exceptional writing.
• Ability to work independently, exercise mature professional judgment, and use discretion.
• Comfortable in a team-oriented environment based on open, transparent, continual Communication, information sharing and inclusive decision-making.
• Must demonstrate utmost integrity; respect for confidential information.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.
• Ability to act as a resource for other staff.

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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy.
• Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions
• Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy Services to management
• Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.
• Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.
• Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.
• Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.
• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.
• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
• Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
• Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.
• Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of M.Sc in Accounting
• First Degree must be in Accounting
• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
• Minimum of 4- 5 years’ core experience in accounting/management account
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software.