Current Job Placements at Growth in Value Alliance (GVA) Partners

Job Summary

• Manage technical operations and projects for the deployment and delivery of VAS products and services
• Responsible for the provision of reliable IT infrastructure to guarantee high output levels from all teams.

Role and Responsibilities
Operations and Management:

• Deploy new products and services on the VAS platform based on the service description, flow and business rules.
• Integrate VAS platforms with MNOs including SMS Gateway, USSDC, SDP, OTA, Billing etc.
• Ensure 99.999% availability of VAS and IT services and platforms.
• Carry out acceptance tests for newly deployed Vas platforms and solutions.
• Have a full understanding of VAS protocols including SMPP, USSDI&II, , HTTP, SS7, M3UA, Sigtran, Web service, IP and others (SNMP).
• Integrate the Company's products/services in the clients environment.
• Develop technical specifications for applications that meet business requirements.
• Perform readiness tests on newly implemented VAS systems and products to validate features, capacity and functions.
• Keep abreast of new developments and technology trends in VAS, telecommunication and networking.
• Manage the company's IT infrastructure: email services, internet access, Antivirus etc.
• Develop desktop, mobile and web applications, scripts for automated operational activities, etc.
• Generate periodic reports including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reports, activity reports, etc.
• Ensure internal collaboration and communication with other functional teams to meet customer needs and operational efficiency within the Company.
• Preparation/Analysis of Logs (Shortcodes, content downloads etc.)
• Setup, Maintain and Monitor Network and Third Party VPN & SMPP Connections
• Liaise with technical teams of telecommunication networks on behalf of clients to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain Web and Mobile Applications
• Develop and maintain code for monitoring of all business service provisions as well as internal applications (7 above)
• Administration and Management of all internal and external servers and systems, network devices and connections.
• Planning/Implementation of systems/network checklists.
• Administer company's wired and wireless local area networks.
• Plan and Implement backup strategy for internal and remote systems
• Identify and implement any necessary changes or upgrades.
• Monitor server/network performance and availability to meet Service Level Agreement commitments.
• Perform other assigned duties as delegated by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years working experience in technical within the VAS, Telecommunication or ICT industry
• Completed NYSC
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/ Electronic Engineering/ Technology related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Operating system environments: Linux/UNIX
• Windows Server Operating systems & Active Directory administration and management.
• Servers and Data Backup
• Databases: Database Administration (Oracle/MySQL)
• Networking
• Programming(PHP, Shell Scripting, SCXML and Java)
• Business Intelligence (optional)
• Documentation
• Research and Writing
• Use of CRM
• Use of Microsoft Office suite
• Interpersonal skills
• Resource Management
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills

Personal Characteristics:

• A self-starter with high attention to detail
• Great team work and collaborative spirit
• Proven ability to make an impact internally and externally
• Analytical minded
• Ability to engage and drive others to deliver targets
• Exhibit high energy levels and drive
• Ability to easily adapt to changing work environment
• Exhibit Professionalism at all times

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Job Summary

• Maintain an up to date record of all Receivables and Payables from MNOs, Clients and Vendors.
• Responsible for the preparing and maintaining all Company’s financial reports.

Role and Responsibilities
Operations and Management:

• Prepare and Reconcile Logs and Invoices with the MNOs.
• Maintain all statutory payments and receipts including WHT, Revenue Payments, Access fees etc
• Prepare and Issue invoices to MNOs, Clients etc.
• Prepare and submit revenue reports to Clients, Content Providers etc.
• Prepare the Company’s Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Financial Reports including Budget, Sales Report, Bank Transactions, Financial Statements, etc.
• Prepare the Company’s monthly budget including salary budget, monthly purchases etc.
• Disburse petty cash as needed keeping records of all expenses.
• Comply and maintain all federal, state and local government financial requirements including Tax Clearance, NSITF, Pension, ITF etc.
• Liaise with the Company’s Auditors to maintain an up to date yearly Audited Accounts and Tax Clearance.
• Document and file all processes relating to the role.
• Maintain and file both soft and hard copy of all accounting coupons, vouchers etc.
• Collaborate and communicate with other functional teams to meet client’s needs and operational efficiency within the Company.
• Keep abreast of new developments and trends of Government regulations and requirements in the Accounting field.
• Analyze and recommend financial options and actions to Management.
• Perform other assigned duties as delegated by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years working experience preferably within the VAS, Telecommunication or ICT industry
• Completed NYSC
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Chartered Accountant preferable
• Knowledge of working with accounting software-QuickBooks

Preferred Skills:

• Documentation
• Research and Writing
• Use of Microsoft Office suite
• Interpersonal skills
• Resource Management
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills

Personal Characteristics:

• A self-starter with high attention to detail
• Great team work and collaborative spirit
• Proven ability to make an impact internally and externally
• Analytical minded
• Ability to engage and drive others to deliver targets
• Exhibit high energy levels and drive
• Ability to easily adapt to changing work environment
• Exhibit Professionalism at all times

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Job Summary

• Manage technical operations and projects for the deployment and delivery of VAS products and services
• Responsible for the provision of reliable IT infrastructure to guarantee high output levels from all teams.

Role and Responsibilities
Operations and Management:

• Develop a robust IT strategy based on the Company’s goals and business needs.
• Manage deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all VAS and IT systems with scalable options for future expansions.
• Deploy new products and services on the VAS platform based on the service description, flow and business rules.
• Liaise with the operational and marketing teams on scoping, design, customization and commissioning of solutions based on customer requirements.
• Responsible for the integration of VAS platforms with MNOs including SMSC, SMS Gateway, MMSC, USSDC, MSC, SDP, OTA, Billing etc.
• Ensure 99.999% availability of VAS and IT services and platforms.
• Develop test cases and carry out acceptance tests for newly deployed Vas platforms and solutions.
• Have a full understanding of VAS protocols including SMPP, USSDI&II, MM7, HTTP, SS7, M3UA, Sigtran, diameter, Web service, IP and others (SNMP).
• Deploy and integrate the Company’s products/services in the client’s environment.
• Develop tender specifications, technical and commercial evaluation (requirements gathering, RFQ issuance, vendor evaluation, procurement) and implementation.
• Build strong relationships with clients’ technical teams and facilitate client workshops and meetings.
• Design and deploy technical processes and policies to guarantee shorter response/resolution time and high performance standards.
• Perform readiness tests on newly implemented VAS systems and products to validate features, capacity and functions.
• Maintain a trouble ticketing process for complaints resolution.
• Keep abreast of new developments and technology trends in VAS, telecommunication and networking.
• Maintain the change management process for all deployments, enhancements, upgrades and modifications to the products and platforms.
• Develop and maintain all technical documentation including network architecture, inter-connectivity, IP infrastructure, redundancy etc.
• Design and implement a data protection plan to include security, backup and restore of all forms of data across all systems.
• Manage the company’s IT infrastructure: email services, internet access, Antivirus etc.
• Develop desktop, mobile and web applications, scripts for automated operational activities, etc.

Management and Reporting:

• Attend customer meetings with other teams to collate requirements and provide clarifications, where required.
• Assist in responses to request for proposals, request for quotation, bids etc.
• Generate periodic reports including daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly performance reports, activity reports, service adoption, revenue, capacity, network, etc.
• Ensure internal collaboration and communication with other functional teams to meet customer needs and operational efficiency within the Company.
• Perform other assigned duties as delegated by management from time to time.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Completed NYSC
• Certificate Management Programs (e.g. ITIL) [optional]
• Post Graduate Degree, MA/MBA/M.Sc [optional]
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in technical within the VAS, Telecommunication or ICT industry
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory/managerial level.

Preferred Skills:

• Operating system environments: Linux/UNIX
• Windows Server Operating systems & Active Directory administration and management.
• Servers and Data Backup
• Databases: Database Administration (Oracle/MySQL)
• Networking
• Programming(PHP, Shell Scripting, SCXML and Java)
• Business Intelligence (optional)
• Documentation
• Research and Writing
• Use of CRM
• Use of Microsoft Office suite
• Interpersonal skills
• Resource Management
• Attention to detail
• Excellent Communication skills
• Personal Characteristics
• A self-starter with high attention to detail
• Great team work and collaborative spirit
• Proven ability to make an impact internally and externally
• Analytical minded
• Ability to engage and drive others to deliver targets
• Exhibit high energy levels and drive
• Ability to easily adapt to changing work environment
• Exhibit Professionalism at all times