SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER -Spiropoulos, Adiele, Okpara & Co (Chartered Accountants)

JOB SUMMARY

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent. Membership of any Accountancy Body recognised by IFAC. Minimum of 10 years progressive audit experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Spiropoulos, Adiele, Okpara & Co (Chartered Accountants), the Nigerian Affiliate Firm of Grant Thornton International (GTI) is a Professional Services Firm in the areas of Assurance, Tax and Business Advisory Services. We are presently undergoing a restructuring process which has thrown up the following vacant positions in the Firm.

Position Description

The Senior Audit Manager is to assist the firm to review its current policies and procedures, audit methodology and audit working paper documentation, and implement the necessary changes to ensure compliance with ISQCI and GTls policies, procedures and methodology.

Major Responsibilities

Review firms existing policies and procedures.

Document policies and procedures, consistent with ISQCI, in a firm policies and procedures manual.

Ensure compliance with revised policies and procedures.

Review existing audit methodology and working paper documentation.

Implement procedures to ensure compliance with ISA’s.

Be involved in the strategic planning of the firm.

To actively manage the audit team, including day to day management, performance reviews and their personal development.

Research and analyse annual financial statements, to ensure IFRS compliance.

Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff, at all levels, to perform audit services.

Attend professional development and training on a regular basis.

Qualifications

 The successful candidate will be a highly experienced professional in all aspects of accounting, and auditing, with professional skills in management and business development. He or she will report to the Head of Assurance Department. Finally, the candidate will have a demonstrated track record of process improvement and possess excellent interpersonal, communication and operational skills.

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent

Membership of any Accountancy Body recognised by IFAC

Minimum of 10 years progressive audit experience

Professional skills - practice management and business development

People attributes - strong people manager

Strong technical skills, with proficiency in IFRS

Ability to supervise and lead projects

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities

Strong computer skills

Ability to travel to remote office sites

Remuneration

Remuneration which is very attractive will be in line with industry standards.

Method of Application

Interested applicants should send their applications, addressed to the Staff Partner, by e-mail to pnorizu@sao-ng.com oroiokpechi@sao-ng.com not later than July 19, 2011

Any application not submitted  at the closing date will not be considered.

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Federal Medical Centre Keffi Nassarawa Job Vacancies

Federal Medical Centre Keffi Nassarawa invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill these positions: Assistant Director - Administration / Head of Administration, Chief Accountant / Head of Finance and Accounts.
Federal Medical Centre Keffi Nassarawa invitesapplications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the positions below:

1.) Assistant Director, Administration/Head of Administration
Responsibilities:
Successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Heading the administrative Department of the hospital
• Serve as Secretary to the Hospital’s Governing Board
• Assisting in the formulation, Execution and review of policies
• And any other duties that may be assigned

Requirements for the Post:

• Candidates must possess a Degree or its equivalent in any field of social Sciences/Humanities and Membership of the Institute of Health Services Administration of Nigeria (IHSAN), a masters Degree/Post Graduate qualification in related field would be an added advantage
• Candidates must have 15 years cognate working experience preferably in related Tertiary) Health Institution.
• Candidates must be proficient in ICT
• Candidates must exhibit evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership.

2.)  Chief Accountant/Head of Finance and Accounts
Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Financial Regulations and the Accounting code by all staff under his/her control and supervision.
• Ensure adequate supervision of the disbursement of funds and proper monitoring and accounting for revenue.
• Advertising the Accounting Officer on all Financial Matters.
• Maintain proper accounting records such as books of accounts, main and subsidiary ledgers.
• Ensuring Prompt rendition of all return e.g. coolidated Accounts (Monthly transcripts), Bank reconciliation Statements, Revenue and Expenditure returns, etc.
• Compiling and defending of the budget proposals and ensuring effective budget control
• And any other duties that may be assigned

Requirement for the post

• Candidates must posses a degree in Accounting or related discipline. A master Degree/Post Graduate qualification in relevant are would be an added advantage.
• Candidates must pass the Final certificate of any of the following professional bodies ICAN, ANAN, and/or ACCA.
• Candidates must have 10 years cognate working experience preferably in a related Tertiary Health Institution.
• Candidates must be proficient in ICT.

Application Deadline
25th July, 2011
Method of Application

Applicants are requested to attach to their application 10 typed copies of their curriculum vitae giving detailed in the following order

(i) Full name

(ii) Date and Place of birth

(iii) Dates and place of Birth

(iv) State of Origin/LGA

(v) Nationality

(vi) Marital Status

(vii) Educational Institutions attended with dates

(viii) Academic/Professional qualifications obtained with dates

(ix) Previous employments and posts held with dates

(x) Present employment, status and salary

(xi) A state of he/her vision for the Hospital.

(xii) Names and address of three (3) Referees who are to forwarded confidential Report on the applicants directly to the Office of the Medical Director/CE such Referees should be able to attest to the candidates claims of Academic and managerial Capabilities as well as their character.

Invited candidates must be able to support every claim with documentary evidence, (where applicable and bring originals of all their credential to the interview. All applicants are to submit in sealed envelopes marked Assistant Director, Administration and/or Chief Accountant at the top left hand corner of the envelop to reach the office of the:

Medical Director/CE

Federal Medical Centre, Keffi

P.M.B 004,

Nasarawa State

Not later than 25th July, 2011

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Siemens Nigeria Recruits Commercial Officer

Siemens Nigeria is a leading OEM in the global Energy sector. As a reputable, international company our aim is to recruit staff with the right mix of technical and professional experience. Due to expansion our project activities in Nigeria, we are currently in need of experience and motivated candidates to fill the vacant position.

Job Position: Commercial Officer

Function Area: Controlling

Key task

• Planning, controlling, reporting on business level (fully)
• Responsible to perform all types of financial analysis, review and forecasts (fully)
• Month/quarter/year end closings for overall business (fully)
• Financial reports (profit/loss statement of financial position, cash flow (fully)
• Monitoring and controlling of center (fully).
• Information management support and advice for management, ongoing analysis of business figures to recommend adequate action and provide information (fully)
• Budget planning and controlling. Investment planning, business target agreement
• People management: within functional area selected, deploy and develop employees under relevant company policies, aligns all members toward team excellent in order to ensure long-term company success with motivated high caliber employees

Key Knowledge

• Finance, Accounting, Planning And Controlling, Ms Office, Communication skills (English), Presentation skill, General Leadership Skills, General Management skills

Experience

• Professional experience 3-5 years

Capabilities

• Impact communication skills, networking skills
• Guide; motivation and inspiration, coaching and mentoring, team skills

Qualifications

• BSc/HND Accounting/Finance related course, experience in business administration is essential
• Professional accounting qualification / MBA would be an added advantage

Application Deadline
20th June, 2011

Method of Application
Application letter with resume containing present contact telephone number and e-mail address should be processed online not later than 20th June 2011 to: recruitment.ng@siemens.com

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Finance & Administrative Officer Vacancies at University Research Co. LLC

University Research Co. LLC. is recruiting to fill the position of Finance & Administrative Officer.

Position Title: Finance and Administrative Officer

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Job Summary
The Finance and Administration Officer (FAO) will design, implement and supervise adherence to financial policy, budgets and internal control measures for the Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) project in Nigeria. This position will oversee the overall administrative and financial management function, produce timely financial reports, lead the preparation of budgets, and ensure compliance with USAID and URC regulations regarding accounting, auditing and financial management requirements. In addition, the FAO will be responsible for the in-country accounting procedures at all levels of the project: headquarters, provincial/area, and division.  He will ensure transparent financial transactions are allocable, allowable, and reasonable.

Job Description

1. Financial Duties

• The FAO will ensure the production of the financial reports such as the field reports, timesheets, expenditures reports and travel expense statements for staff and consultants
• The FAO will monitor the project budget as well as help with the establishment and running of an accounting system
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of monthly projection to URC/Bethesda-Home Office as well as the timely submission of all Financial reports and billings including the Financial field report (project must adhere to USAID/URC regulations)
• Ensure proper expenditure tracking and work to develop program appropriate expenditure tracking systems in line with budgets and project activities
• Assist with the development of financial policies including travel and per diem, procurement and commodity management policies that comply with USAID/URC and federal Government of Nigeria regulations

Administrative Duties

• The FAO needs to ensure that the office is organized (e.g, clean officer environment,  respond to all business inquires, handle procurement of goods and services).
• Ensure proper staff recruitment and selction
• Develop travel processes and procedures that adhere to the overall URC HCI travel policy.
• Coordinate all travel, including ensureing proper authorization, bookings, car log and driver logs
• Maintain a proper log of all incoming and out going correspondence as well as central filing systems that includes reports, correspondence, contracts etc…

Notice: The present job description can be adjusted to meet the needs of URS/HCI (including the possibility of traveling to assist the QI Advisor with OVC activities).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor level degree in business administration , finance, enconomy or 5 years of related work experience
• 1-2 years experience with USAID or other government-funded project administration management, supervision activity requires
• Excellent financial management, systems development and writing skills
• Experience with QuickBooks accounting software highly preferred
• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Track record of being able to work successfully in a team environment.

Application Deadline
June 17th 2011

Method of Application
For immediate consideration, please send your resume and cover letter to: hrnigeria@urc-chs.com
Please note: Application are required in English.
Due to the large number of inquiries we receive, only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.
URC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

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Fresh & Experienced Job Vacancies at HealthPlus Nigeria Limited (14 positions)

 HealthPlus Limited is Nigeria’s first Integrative (Retail Chain) Pharmacy, with a mission to help people achieve Optimum health and Vitality. Recently, the company established a sister company, CasaBella international limited, the exclusive distributor of Revlon cosmetics and Toilets in Nigeria.

The Group requires the services of exceptional and highly motivated professionals to fill the following vacancies in Lagos:

1.)  Account Officers

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To provide support in ensuring the effective and efficient running of the finance and accounts departments and ensure timely reporting.

Role Profile:

• Accounting graduate with minimum of 2 years relevant working experience.
• Must possess sound accounting knowledge and computer skills.
• Reports to the Accountant

2.)  Enumerators

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• Responsible for periodic stock taking of company stock and assets according to Standard Operating Procedures.

Role Profile:

• Minimum of OND Accounting, Statistics or related discipline with minimum of 1 year experience.
• Must be good with figures and possess sound computer skills.
• Reports to the Head, Internal Audit

3.)  Sales Manager

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objectives:

• To develop sales strategies for penetrating the market in order to ensure attainment of company sales goals and profitability
• Manage the Sales Representatives/ territory management
• Manage Customer/Business Accounts
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on trade terms
• Ensure sales goals/targets are achieved

Role Profile:

• A good degree
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in wholesale or retail of toiletries
• Must possess strategic perspective, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, ability to use own initiative, IT skills with proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages and excellent communication skills
• Must have the ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Reports to the Business Manager

4.)  Sales Representatives

Job Locations: Lagos Island and Mainland

Overall Objectives:

• Responsible for all sales activities relating to sale of healthcare products and toiletries in assigned territories

Role Profile:

• A good degree, 1-2 years experience in the industry is an advantage.
• Must have the ability to persuade and influence others.
• Must have the ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to drive a car and have a valid driver’s license.
• Reports to the Sales Manager

5.)  Marketing & Branding Coordinator

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objectives:

• To promote HealthPlus brand and products and increase the company’s market share.
• To design and execute marketing strategies for all ranges of products, to reach customers and communicate brand message.
• To design and execute schedule for promotion of the company in all the branches and their environs.
• To utilize sales report from branches to analyze customer buying behaviour and develop recommendations for achieving business objectives.

Role Profile:

• A Graduate of Marketing, Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in an advertising agency and brand management is an advantage. Must have graphics design skills. Must be proactive and have good interpersonal skills. Reports to the Managing Director.

6.)  Assistant Purchasing Manager

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To support the purchasing functions of sourcing, procuring and timely delivery of stock items at competitive rates in line with recognised quality standards.

Role Profile:

• A good degree, experience in a similar role is an advantage.
• Must demonstrate good negotiation and communication skills.
• Must have integrity with excellent working records.
• Must have good IT skills.
• Reports to the Purchasing Manager

7.)  Processing Officers

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To process stock and get them ready to be despatched to branches.

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an OND with at least 1 year working experience.
• Must be good with figures and possess sound computer skills.
• Reports to the Assistant Purchasing Manager

8.)  Office Assistants

Job Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To support in the processing of products to be despatched to branches

Role Profile:

• Minimum of SSCE
• Must be meticulous with attention to detail
• Reports to the Processing Officer

9.)  Healthcare Assistants

Locations: Palms Lekki, Ikeja - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To assist in the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services at the Pharmacy

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an OND
• Excellent customer service skills
• Reports to the Pharmacy Manager

10.)  Receptionist

Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To ensure smooth running of the front office

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an OND certificate in Office Management, Secretarial Studies, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reports to the Admin Officer

11.)   Beauty Advisor

Location: Ikeja - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To assist in the efficient and effective delivery of health and beauty services at the pharmacy

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an OND
• Excellent customer service skills
• Interest in Beauty and Make-up
• Willingness to learn

12.)  Weekend Only Beauty Advisor

Job Location: CasaBella Palms - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To provide beauty and grooming advice and assist customers with selection of products

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an OND
• Excellent customer service skills
• Interest in Beauty and Make-up
• Willingness to learn
• Head Gear tying skill is an advantage
• Reports to the Beauty Shop Manager

13.)  Drivers

Job Location: Lekki  - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To transport staff and products safely to required destinations and ensure vehicles are in good working conditions.
• Must be familiar with major Lagos Island and mainland routes.
• Must have an understanding of all traffic rules.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s license.

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an S.S.C.E. with three years defensive driving experience in a reputable organization.
• Ability to drive a six-wheel vehicle is an advantage.

14.)   Porters

Location: Lekki - Lagos

Overall Objective:

• To assist with lifting of products from stores to Processing Departments and loading unto and off vehicles

Role Profile:

• Minimum of an Primary School Leaving Certificate
• Must be fit, able bodied and well built

Application Deadline
26th April, 2011
 
Method of Application
Interested applicants should send an application letter with detailed CV and relevant copies of credentials by e-mail, to: humanresources@healthplus.com.ng
OR take in person to:

The Human Resource Manager
HealthPlus Limited,
No. 4, Emma Abimbola Cole Road, Off Itedo Road,
Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.
Tel: 08191350067, 012793886, 017400720.

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