Jobs at Sigma Consulting Group

Location: Marina, Lagos

Industry: Finance/Investment

Salary: 450,000 – 500,000 Net

Experience: 4-7 years 

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

Portfolio Management and Fund Administration; Economic and Securities Research; Corporate Finance; Financial Advisory and Transactions Services

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management and Fund Administration;
• Provide Financial planning services to varied clientele;
• Conduct economic (macro and micro) and investment research, both locally and internationally across different asset classes;
• Report on the investment performance of all asset classes as well as activities.
• Manage various portfolios with the aim of maximizing investment returns
• Ensure portfolio acceptable levels of risk align with set objectives
• Maintain industry/sector information, analysis and data;
• Manage and review the firm’s trading activities;
• Develop strategic and tactical views on the financial markets;
• Educate team on current and forward-looking financial conditions.
• Develop and manage proprietary accounts; and
• Build and manage relationships with Clients.
• Conduct in-depth research and valuations of companies – listed and unlisted including financial statement analysis; 
• Preparing feasibility/investment reports on business opportunities (including highlighting key transaction risks) from both a debt and equity funding perspective to enable Management to make investment decisions; 

Skills:

• Excellent Analytical Skills and inquisitive with a strong desire to learn;
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills;
• Adhere to strict ethical standards in the gathering and dissemination of information including the use of such information in investment decision-making;
• Exhibit willingness to study extensively to gather information; desire to constantly and progressively improve the knowledge base and a strong propensity for personal development;
• Excellent numeracy and business writing skills;
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take responsibility for quality and accuracy of output;
• Ability to develop and work with other members of the team;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; and
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualification

• Minimum of a B.Sc in any numeracy-related course (i.e., Commercial, Sciences or Engineering) from a reputable university;
• MSc or MBA is an added advantage;
• A strong and proven interest in Finance, Investments and the business world;
• Finance related Professional qualifications are required (ACA, ACCA, CFA); 
• Not more than 35 years.
• 4-7 years relevant work experience;

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Job responsibilities:

Overall Key Responsibilities:

• Take on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects the company and provide strategic financial input to senior management.
• To oversee the overall financial management process and play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of our firm.
• To contribute to the development of the financial and operational strategy, KPIs, and the ongoing development and monitoring of the financial system.
• To assess financial risks and opportunities, setting and tracking financial goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Execute the financial strategy and drive the financial planning process of the company
• Reviews financials via financial scorecard monthly (done a minimum once a month)
• Understands any variances and their causes (both good and bad) and creates any plans necessary to handle adjustments
• Reviews receivables and addresses any aging issues
• Deciding on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Manage financial controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure full transparency over the financial performance of the company
• Effectively and clearly communicate potential risks in a timely manner
• Propose action plans to ensure that annual financial objectives are achieved
• Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.
• Review the annual and monthly budgets and monitors adherence to budget through monthly performance reviews
• Prepare accurate and reliable cashflow forecasting reports and manage the cash position
• Prepare a cashflow projection for the company and manage the cash position
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Ensure that all statutory deductions and tax returns are filed on time
• Review bank statements, processing bank deposits and all associated finance entries

Skills and Attributes

• Financial / commercial management exposure
• Strong financial and accounting background
• Experience with corporate governance.
• Proven negotiation skills.
•  Our ideal candidate must be ready to grow into a CFO role.

Qualification: 

• BSc/MBA and a Professional Qualification. ACCA/ICAN, or its equivalent, will be an added advantage.
• Desired Age: Below 45 years
• Reporting to: CEO

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Responsibilities

• Assisting the development manager with all aspects of software design and coding.
• Attending and contributing to company development meetings.
• Writing and maintaining code.
• Working on minor bug fixes.
• Monitoring the technical performance of internal systems.
• Responding to requests from the development team.
• Gathering information from consumers about program functionality.
• Writing reports.
• Conducting development tests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with 4 years work experience.
• Knowledge of basic coding languages including C++, HTML5, and JavaScript.
• Basic programming experience.
• Knowledge of databases and operating systems.
• Good working knowledge of email systems and Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to learn new software and technologies quickly.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team environment.
• Detail-oriented.