Jobs at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
 
Main Function
 
    To be part of the team managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To provide general counsel to the company and conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more  generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is  needed.
 
Role Responsibilities
 
    To provide general counsel to the company in all dealings with clients
    To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
    To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
    To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual’s current case
    To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
    To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
    Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
    To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
    Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
    There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time.
 
Project Management:
 
    Directly involved in the creation and execution of project work plans  and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
 
Idea Generation:
 
    Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualised
 
 Skills/Physical Competencies
 
    Capable legal researcher
    Good writing skills
    Good negotiation skills
    Good communication and analytical skills
    A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
 
Behavioral Qualities:
 
    Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
    Continual self- development
    Goal and quality oriented
 
Other Specifications:
 
    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
    Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

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Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
 
Main Function
 
    To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and  policy teams, where extra help is needed.
 
Role Responsibilities
 
    To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
    To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
    To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual's current case
    To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
    To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
    Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
    To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
    Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
    There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to  carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time
 
Project Management:
 
    Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
    Idea Generation
    Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP's vision is actualized
 
Skills/Physical Competencies
 
    Capable legal researcher
    Good writing skills
    Good negotiation skills
    Good communication and analytical skills
    A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
 
Behavioral Qualities:
 
    Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
    Continual self- development
    Goal and quality oriented
 
Other Specifications:
 
    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
    Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

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Reports to: Associate Partner

Core Purpose Of The Job

    The Officer, Finance/Accounts is responsible for maintaining Corporate Financial, Accounting, Administrative and Personnel Services in order to meet organisational requirements and support general operations.

Key Performance Areas
Core, Essential Responsibilities/ Output Of Position (KPA’s)

Role and Task Complexities

    Assist with preparation of the budget
    Implement financial policies and procedures
    Establish and maintain cash controls
    Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
    Monitor cash reserves and investments
    Prepare and reconcile bank statements
    Establish and maintain supplier accounts
    Processes supplier invoices
    Maintain the purchase order system
    Ensure data is entered into the system
    Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerised accounting system
    Prepare income statements
    Prepare balance sheets
    Prepare monthly financial statements
    Prepare quarterly reports and report on variances
    Assist with the annual audit
    Maintain the computerised accounting system
    Maintain financial files and records
    Negotiates with stakeholders to achieve the best overall results.
    Review clients’ projects and offer professional and technical consultation.
    Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and delivers
    Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and delivers
    Re-engineer and implement existing processes to reflect company’s objectives
    Proactively identify and eliminate financial inefficiencies within units and company at large industry standards

Minimum Requirement

Education:

    A minimum of B.Sc. in any Financial related discipline
    An M.Sc. is an added advantage

Experience:

    At least 3 years cognate experience in Corporate Finance

Training:

    A member of any Financial Professional body is an asset

Competences:
Knowledge:

    Must have great knowledge of Public Sector Finance
    Must have good knowledge Management Consulting

Skills/physical Competencies:

    Supervisory skills
    Team building
    Accounting and bookkeeping skills
    Analytical and problem solving skills
    Decision making skills
    Effective verbal and listening communications skills
    Effective written communications skills
    Ability to communicate effectively in English
    Computer skills including the ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programmes at a highly proficient level
    Stress management skills
    Time management skills

Behavioural Qualities:

    Interpersonal Skills
    Well detailed and Organised
    Very proactive

Other Specifications:

    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
    Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

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Reports to: Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division

Main Function

    Manage and deliver external and internal training, development activities in accordance with organisational requirements. Contribute to the strategic direction and development of training within the Company.

Role Responsibility

    Administration of Training Programmes
    Developing training and other cross-cutting proposals for various projects
    Developing detailed implementation framework for various projects
    Conducting in-depth research for organisational and client needs
    Managing various assigned projects in the division
    Manage tasks and schedule of divisions interns
    Manage designated projects and clients
    Develop training modules for clients and coordinate designated trainings
    Designing and coordinating effective induction programs for new DCP employees
    Sending weekly and other periodic reports to supervisor
    Amending and revising training programs as necessary in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment for DCP and other clients
    Perform other duties as assigned

Idea Generation:

    Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualised

Requirements
Skills/Physical Competencies:

    Research skills
    Project management skills
    Presentation skills
    Analytical skills
    Transferable skills

Behavioral Qualities:

    Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
    Continual self and subordinate development
    Goal and quality oriented

Experience:

    6-8 years cognate experience

Qualification:

    A good degree in Social Sciences or Humanities
    A Master's Degree is highly recommended

Other Specifications:

    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
    Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.