Job Vacancies at FITC Nigeria

 Summary
Our Client is a Management Development Institution in a non-for-profit environment providing training, research and consulting services. It aspires to be a leader in the provision of cutting-edge professional services. In view of its reinvigorated efforts to providing premium thought leadership services to exceed the growing demands of its stakeholders, our client seeks to fill the position of Head, Research.

Full Description
The Head Research will provide strategic leadership for the Research Function, anchor all research activities to determine their sectoral and macro-economic impact and develop papers and publications on topical issues. Review policies and initiatives affecting sectors and wider economy.
Develop papers to further the Institution’s thought leadership and advocacy role.
Oversee the collation, review, editing and final production of research findings and other departmental publications.

Technical Requirements

• Experience in research, policy review and development, economics, analysis of macro-economic trends, market intelligence analysis, data analysis, research paper/publication development, sector analysis, facilitation, stakeholder collaboration and engagement, research paper writing, proposal writing and business development
• Educational Qualifications
• Doctorate degree; a second degree in social sciences and 10-15years cognate experience.
• Certification and Professional membership of any relevant body e.g. Nigeria Economic Society is added advantage; proficiency in the use of applicable research applications and methodologies.

Behavioural Requirements
Academic and research inclined, strategic orientation, business acumen, leadership, excellent communication skills (written and verbal), strong interpersonal skills to engage peers, senior management team and external stakeholders; proven ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

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 Summary
Our Client is a major card and e-payment service provider with footprints in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. It leads innovation in electronic payments, with major businesses in switching, processing, acquiring and payment infrastructure and aspires to dominate the African Market. Due to ongoing transformation to dominate the African market, vacancy exist to fill the Group Head, IT position

Full Description

The Group Head IT must be business-oriented and will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for the Group’s Technology Function in the development and delivery of value-driven technology solutions to support the Group Operations. Will Champion the effective use of and allocation of innovative IT systems in the Group by identifying opportunities IT can be utilised to increase productivity and efficiency across departments and business units.

Technical Requirements
Enterprise architecture, software design, disaster recovery, information security, business continuity, quality assurance and testing, operations and technical support, network and systems administration, IT systems maintenance, deployment and upgrade.

Educational Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should possess a First degree in IT or related course; minimum of 15 years’ experience of which 5 must have been at senior management position.
• Experience in e-payment suites/infrastructure, information security vulnerabilities, software development, and managing IT Function preferably of an e-commerce environment.
• In-depth understanding of the industry is required. Experience in innovative technology systems, including web and mobile enabled applications is essential.

Behavioural Requirements
Be a dynamic and innovative business-driven IT leader; exceptionally self-motivated; strong interpersonal skills to engage peers, senior management team and external stakeholders; excellent communication skills as well as proven ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment

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Full Description    
The Group Head Finance & Accounts will oversee the General Accounting and Financial Reporting functions for the Group.

Ensure all financial reporting are in compliance with set policies, CBN, IFRS and other financial regulatory standards.

Technical Requirements    
Experience in financial accounting and reporting, risk management, corporate finance, investment management, treasury, budgeting, financial control, financial analysis and forecasting, compliance and financial modelling. In-depth understanding of statutory requirements, IFRS, accounting principles, laws and best practices is required.

Educational Qualifications    
First degree in Accounting or related discipline; minimum of 15 years’ relevant experience preferably in professional accounting firms or financial or manufacturing companies; Accounting professional certification - ACA /ACCA/ CFA or CPA is required..

Behavioural Requirements    
Strategic orientation, leadership skills; integrity; honesty; excellent communication skills, thorough understanding of business principles and practices; strong interpersonal skills to engage peers, senior management team and external stakeholders; proven ability to motivate in a team-oriented and collaborative environment