Sunday, March 22, 2015
Shehu Shagari dies..........
Alhaji Shehu Usman Shagari, Second Republic president is dead. He was 90. Shagari, who celebrated his birthday on February 25, with all the former heads of states in Sokoto barely a month ago, died this afternoon
Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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Sunday, March 15, 2015
Yoruba Obas giving money to support government reelection bid
The March 28 presidential election has made some traditional rulers in the South-West geopolitical zone millions of naira richer, SUNDAY PUNCH has learnt.
Findings show that this change of fortunes was brought about by President Goodluck Jonathan’s quest for the support of the traditional rulers, and their subjects, for his re-election bid.
Jonathan, the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, has virtually relocated to the South-West since the Independent National Electoral Commission postponed the general election. The President has traversed the geopolitical zone holding series of meetings with traditional rulers, groups and individuals.
Analysts have said South-West voters might determine the outcome of the election. As a result, the All Progressives Congress and the PDP are making strenuous efforts to win the votes of the region.
SUNDAY PUNCH learnt that the President and his team doled out various amounts of money in dollars to monarchs during his recent visits to the region. It was, however, gathered that a few of the traditional rulers and chiefs turned down the money.
Competent sources disclosed to our correspondents that a handful of Obas received as high as $250,000 each, while the least paid were traditional rulers of small towns who were given $10,000 each.
Sources say the sum of money given to each traditional ruler was determined by a set of criteria which ranged from status and class — whether first-class, second-class, or mere traditional chief — to the popularity and perceived political clout of the monarch.
The traditional ruler of a prominent South-West ancient city which the President visited is said to have been given $250,000 (N50m) while other traditional chiefs were given $10, 000 (N2.2m).
A prominent Yoruba lawyer, who spoke to SUNDAY PUNCH in confidence, confirmed each of the paramount rulers received about $250,000 (about N50m). He, however, added that some of the senior Obas were expected to share the largesse with their subordinate Obas and chiefs.
He said, “We learnt that the Yoruba Obas in the highest category got $250,000, a part of which will go to the lower Obas. Ironically, a son of one of the prominent Obas is contesting on the platform of the opposition, APC. Interestingly, when the President visited the palace, the father dressed the son with the same attire as the others.”
On February 21, President Jonathan after inaugurating the Olorunsogo Power Plant 2, at Papalanto in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, held a private meeting with some prominent traditional rulers in the state.
At the meeting were the Akarigbo of Remoland and Chairman of the Ogun State Traditional Council, Oba Michael Sonariwo; Alake and the Paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo; Olowu of Owu, Oba Adegboyega Dosunmu; Olu of Itori, Oba Fatai Akamo; Oniro of Iro, Oba Adebari; Olu of Owode-Egba, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo; and other traditional rulers, mostly from the Ogun Central Senatorial District. The Awujale and paramount ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona; and Olu of Ilaro, the paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Kehinde Olugbenle were absent.
President Jonathan returned to Ogun State on Thursday and paid a private visit to the Awujale in his palace at Ijebu Ode.
Also three weeks ago, the President was in Oyo State where he visited the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, and the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade, separately in their respective palaces.
On March 7, the President visited the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuwade in Ile-Ife, Osun State to seek the support of the monarch and his colleagues for his re-election.
Apart from the Ooni, the Orangun of Oke-Ile, Oba Adedokun Abolarin; the Owamiran of Esa Oke, Oba Oba Adeyemi Adeniran; the Olufi of Gbongan, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi; Alowa of Ilowa, Oba Bukola Ali; the Olojudo of Ido Osun, Oba Adeen Aderemi; and monarchs from the entire Ile-Ife region were at the palace to receive the President.
The President, thereafter, proceeded to Ilesa where he also met with the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland, Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, another paramount ruler. Traditional rulers from Ijesaland were also present at the Owa’s palace to receive the President.
In Ekiti State, a similar scenario played out. President Jonathan met Ekiti monarchs when he visited the state for the PDP campaign in January, it was learnt on Friday. About 50 traditional rulers were present at the meeting and the President took time to shake hands with all of them.
A source within the PDP told our correspondent that traditional rulers categorised as ‘mere traditional chiefs’ were given $10,000 each by the President’s aides. The monetary gift, it was gathered, was given to “appreciate the presence of the traditional rulers and solicit their support for the President’s re-election.”
Similarly, a source in the palace of a prominent traditional ruler in one of the South-West states said, “It is true that the President gave out money to the kings. But it was not a huge sum as speculated. Thus, the kings should not be seen as being bought over. Our kings are men of good standing in the public. Their consciences are not for sale and could not have been bought.”
The windfall from the President was not limited to traditional rulers alone as groups and individuals also benefitted hugely from it.
The groups, which included market women, students, professional and ethnic groups, SUNDAY PUNCH learnt, made between $5,000 and $100,000 in Lagos. All the groups that visited Jonathan at the State House, Marina, went home richer. The largesse however caused rancour among some of the groups as members accused their leaders of short-changing them.
A member of a popular Yoruba group that visited Jonathan in Lagos said his group received the sum of $50,000. Pleading anonymity, he said, “We were given $50,000 when we finished meeting the President but to my surprise, our leader gave me only $500. A lot of us are not happy with what he did.”
The Secretary, Board of Trustees, National Council of Traditional Rulers in Nigeria, Oba Adedapo Aderemi, however, told one of our correspondents on the telephone that he knew nothing about the President’s largesse.
Aderemi, who is the Olojudo of Ido Osun in Osun State, said the monarchs did not collect any bribe, neither were they offered.
He said, “I do not know anything about the bribe. The President invited us and we went to meet him. Jonathan is our son just like Buhari is our son. As the number one citizen of the country, Jonathan invited us and we honoured the invitation.
“There is none of us who is hungry. Obas in Nigeria are not hungry as far as I know.”
Similarly, the Chairman, Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Onitaji of Itaji, Oba Adamo Babalola, said they (kings) did not receive money from Jonathan at any time.
He said, “I’m not aware. Nothing of such happened to my knowledge. If that happened, I was not part of it.”
In the same vein, the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers said it did not benefit from Jonathan’s cash gift.
A member of the council, the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, said the allegation was an effort to drag the traditional council into politics and tarnish its image.
“This kind of rumour should be stopped. We are not politicians and we should not be dragged into this kind of politics.
“You have a duty to stop this kind of rumours and protect the integrity of the traditional institution,” he said.
On his part, Oba Kayode Olisa, Oba Ajowa Akoko, said he was not at the meeting where President Jonathan met with the traditional rulers in the state.
According to him, he had travelled out of the state and was unable to meet the appointment.
Asked if anything was sent to him afterwards, he said, “I am not aware if anything was given; only those who attended will be able to confirm what happened.”
Efforts by SUNDAY PUNCH to get the Presidency’s reaction did not yield any positive result on Saturday, as calls made to the telephone line of the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, did not connect.
http://www.punchng.com/news/jonathan-rains-dollars-on-south-west-obas/
Friday, March 6, 2015
Tax specialist needed at ABB
ABB Nigeria Limited is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 150,000 people.
ABBNG Limited is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Tax Specialist
Contract Type: Regular/Permanent
Location: Lagos
Job Function: Taxes
Job Description
As a Tax Specialist, you will be part of the Supporting Functions in ABB Nigeria based in Lagos.
Tasks
As a Tax Specialist your tasks will be as follows:
Involvement in negotiations/dealings nationally in a multitude of complex Tax Matters (including Tax Audits, Transfer Pricing for Goods and Services, Contracting Business, M&A, Intra-group Arrangements, Tax accounting and Reporting, HR Taxes, VAT, Financing and local based tax matters etc.)
Memberships in cross-functional Project Teams / SteeCo
Heading country tax function
Actively facilitating knowledge sharing
Defining, implementing and following-through on new policy settings
Identifying tax planning opportunities and risks of non-compliance by proposing measures
Obtaining support from peers, Cluster and Global Tax Functional Team and Country Management and implementing the measures
Requirements
Ideally you'll hold Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Commerce with a minimum 5 years of experience in Taxing field
Fluency in both spoken & written English language is a must.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
apply at
http://new.abb.com/careers/job-advertisement/details/56159845/tax-specialist-lagos
For enquiries
If you require any further information about the position, please contact us on: careers@ng.abb.com
Thursday, March 5, 2015
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Rivers state Governor Rotimi Ameachi turns to hair dresser
Yes seriously Governor of Rivers state Rotimi Ameachi became an hair dresser as he campaigned from door to door for the APC party....
To all the men look for another governor who can do haircuts
To all the ladies line up for your hairstyle
Very soon maybe we will hear another governor has become a farmer.....
Oando recruiting for Project manager
Oando recruiting for project manager
Job Description JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager is responsible for managing OGP’s natural gas pipeline and facility projects. The incumbent leads the design and execution of natural gas pipeline and facilities construction projects; using the standard build process including evaluation of alternatives, scoping/cost forecasting, project plan development, design, construction, commissioning and project completion, as appropriate. The job holder is expected to effectively influence and manage the direction and implementation of projects safely by supervising the project teams (internal and contract personnel)
In addition, he/she will use project management expertise to manage and control multiple projects within scope, budget, and schedule as well as make effective use of standardized tools and processes while working to improve standardized approaches within OGP.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Accountable for accomplishing the project objectives within budget and on schedule.
• Clear understanding and application of relevant technical codes and standards (ANSI, ASME, API, DNV ISO etc.) for all engineering deliverables
• Prepares and manages project schedules, incorporating and analysing input from the project team, including permitting, design, land acquisition, gas control, operations, material acquisition, contractual obligations, etc.
• Updates and maintains schedule data to ensure project consistency and optimization.
• Creates and maintains formal communication plan to team members and management.
• Ensures contractors provide resource loaded schedules at determined intervals to make sure project is being completed on time and within budget.
• Manages project team(s) efforts to determine scope of work and takes lead in securing necessary funding.
• Effectively manages and reports in a timely manner changes in expectations, scope, company risk, timeline and/or project budgets.
• Maintains a high level of focus on health, safety and environment. Ensuring safety within all project work.
• Insures the project teams provide the appropriate project documentations.
• Ability to accurately forecast and secure both company and contractor resources. Balances level of resources required with cost effective completion of projects..
• Responsible for assuring effective communication regarding project progress and significant issues with project sponsor, operations and program management personnel.
• Proactively identifies and addresses safety issues as they arise throughout a project from scoping to commissioning.
• Manages, coordinates, and monitors work progress of individual team resources. Adjusts schedules/workloads/resource requirements as needed to accomplish objectives while meeting overriding company requirements.
• Works with contractor to determine best use of contractor resources
• Regularly keep management informed of problems, issues, and status of on-going projects
• Conducts after-action-review of completed projects and shares information with relevant departments as appropriate
• Complies with all regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. Assures appropriate documents have been secured and retained in a timely fashion to manage company risk.
• Represents the Company at external functions relating to projects.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Delivery of Projects on Time, Schedule and Cost.
• Proactive and early warning updates on issues that may threaten project completion.
• Time taken to deliver completed project against agreed delivery schedule
• Total cost of project against agreed cost
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors’ degree in relevant Engineering field (min. 2.2).
• Project Management Institute (PMI) qualifications or similar desirable.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in project planning, scheduling and management.
• Exposure to cost engineering, planning and contracts administration.
• Experience in infrastructure design/construction, or heavy engineering operations preferred.
• Generally a combination of at least 3 or more years of project management and/or specific technical experience with designs, construction methodologies and maintenance of gas facilities and pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple stakeholders and prioritize requests.
• Understanding of ERP systems, or similar work management systems.
• Well-developed computer literacy specifically including: MS Office suite, MS Project (Gantt charts).
• Good organizational skills.
• Formal project management training required.
• Basic knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and cable or assembly design principles.
• Demonstrated history in effectively managing self to deliver agreed deadlines.
• Working knowledge of database use/management, cost control software desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective project leadership in terms of setting project plans and expectations and then having both self and team members execute to the plan.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
• Oil & Gas and Power Industry Dynamics
• Gas Plant & Pipeline, and/or Power Operations
• Networking
• Business Performance Monitoring
• Creativity & Innovation
• Organisation/Administration
• Relationship Management
• Leadership/Supervisory
• Political Savvy
• Team playing
• Oral & Written Communication
• Ability to develop and work with project plans and schedules including associated cost profiles
• Knowledge of the marketplace and impact of same on project execution strategies
• Understanding of project reporting requirements of various stakeholders and ability to generate same
• Understanding of the company’s Opportunity Realisation Process
• Working knowledge of company-adopted project management methodologies and systems
• Understanding of project risks and ability to develop strategies for their management
• Demonstrated ability to influence individuals to accomplish objectives without direct reporting relationships.
• Proven track record of managing critical path issues to successful project completion.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to serve as mentor/coach in developing project lead skills in others.
• Ability to lead program level initiatives or company strategic focused initiatives.
• Knowledge of the economic implications of project decisions.
Job Class Engineering & Technology Science
Location Lagos
Removal Date 11-Mar-2015
Apply at
https://sjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?jobId=219240&PartnerId=26057&SiteId=5425&type=mail&JobReqLang=1&recordstart=1&JobSiteId=5425&JobSiteInfo=197391_5425&gqid=133
Deloitte recruiting for senior associate
Deloitte recruiting for senior associate
Educational Qualifications
Minimum of a 2.1 Bachelor's degree
Recognized professional accounting qualification (ICAN/CPA/ACCA)
Minimum of 4+ years audit relevant work experience with a reputable professional service firm
Ability to travel 100% required
Candidates must demonstrate high intellectual ability, strong analytical skills, high energy and professional integrity. A flexible, team oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills will excel.
Job requirements
Assisting with solving client problems in functional area
Providing audit, accounting and related advisory services to public and private clients in energy and resources sector
Strong commitment to client services
Excellent communication skills, prioritization and organization skills and proven ability to interact with clients and staff of various levels
Effective time management skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
Experience in the financial services industry sector is an asset but not required.
Acting as a lead member of an engagement team, whilst performing all aspects of the engagement, including:
o Planning,
o Fieldwork,
o Research on audit and accounting issues,
o Reviewing financial statements and disclosures,
o Coordinating and clearing all levels of review
Apply at
http://jobs.deloitte.com/ng/lagos/advisory/jobid7141311-audit-senior-energy-and-resources-jobs
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
PwC Nigeria Recruiting for Assitant consultant (accounting and finance)
Finance and Accounting (Advisory) - Assistant Consultant
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Department:Advisory
Closing date:08-Mar-15
Location:F.C.T. Abuja
Reference Number:125-NIG00076
The Company
PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.
Job Summary & Purpose
To ensure effectiveness in engagement delivery and practice management through the application of technical know-how and general project management expertise required to engage and satisfy client needs.
Job Description
• Provides team leadership on small-to-medium size projects involving the coaching & development, motivation and support in staff appraisal
• Maintains sound client relationships
• Communicate relationships to appropriate partners or leaders
• Provides technical guidance in applying PwC’s finance and accounting methodology in all engagements
• Monitors costs against budgets, prepares and follows-up ob bill collections
• Provides honest and timely feedback to staff
• Prepares high quality reports
• Participates in business development initiatives that will involve identifying appropriate opportunities for the firm
• Assists in the preparation of proposals that are consistent with the firm standards
Requirements/Academic Qualification
• Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration or related field
ACA, ACCA.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a reputable organisation.
Key Skills and competencies
• Strong accounting technical skills
• Strong knowledge of both local (SAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Skilled in corporate finance methodologies, financial risk management, forecasting and control
• Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices
• Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent team building skills.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reporting writing and presentation skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of financial spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work within tight schedules and timelines.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple engagements and tasks.
• Intuitiveness and attention to detail
• Comfortable at dealing effectively with senior management and managers/staff.
• Must be self motivated, able to work independently and willing to “roll-up their sleeves” to get the job done.
• Must be an individual with a sound knowledge of finance and accounting who is also ready to broaden their skills in other solution sets.
• Must be willing to travel.
Location
F.C.T., Abuja
Apply at
https://pwc_africa.recruitmentplatform.com/nigeria-careers-site/UK/details.html?nPostingID=2188&nPostingTargetID=36785&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=PRSFK026203F3VBQB796GLOPS&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=nigeriacareerssite
PwC Nigeria recruiting for Assistant Executive - Human Capital (Internal Firm Services)
Assistant Executive - Human Capital (Internal Firm Services)
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Department:Internal Firm Services
Job type: Permanent
Closing date:12-Mar-15
Location:Lagos
Reference Number:125-NIG00021
The Company
To provide comprehensive HR administration and support to the HC team. The candidate will work closely with the HC line Managers and other employees to ensure high quality HR service is delivered to the business.
Roles & Responsibilities
To provide HR support to the Human Capital unit in the following areas:
Recruitment and Selection:
• Work closely with the HC Executives and Manager to support recruitment campaigns for individual roles.
• Update recruitment website.
• Manage the recruitment inbox and respond to candidates in a timely manner.
• Co-ordinate assessments and interviews with candidates.
• Ensure recruitment trackers are maintained.
On-boarding Service:
• Schedule joiners for medical examination.
• Upload joiners' information onto the relevant systems.
• Ensure that all documentation is present and completed.
Leave Administration:
• Manage the leave system.
Employee Relations:
• Registering of joiners, communicating inclusions and hospital changes to Health Management Organisation as well as, processing payment of medical premiums.
• Ensure that Staff are aware of the policies and procedures.
Others:
• Regular update of headcount status on firm’s internal communication system.
• Maintain staff and general filing system.
• Other duties that maybe assigned.
Requirements
• Degree in related field with not less than Second Class Upper division with at least 6 credits in one (1) sitting.
• CIPM/CIPD will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year HR Generalist Experience.
• A desire to work in a fast-paced Human Capital unit.
• Ability to build effective relationships with Management and employees in all levels of the firm.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to stay calm when faced with difficult situation.
• Strong knowledge of both local and international employment law and HR best practice.
• Excellent people management skills, approachable.
• Excellent team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Intuitiveness and attention to details.
Apply on https://pwc_africa.recruitmentplatform.com/nigeria-careers-site/UK/details.html?nPostingID=2188&nPostingTargetID=36785&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=1&ID=PRSFK026203F3VBQB796GLOPS&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=nigeriacareerssite
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Internal audit manager position
A leading provider of telecommunication products and services with head office in Lagos requires the services of qualified and experienced individuals to fill the position below:
Job Title: Internal Audit Manager
Location: Ogun State
Requirements
Good B.Sc/HND in Finance or a related discipline.
A professional qualification.
7 years or more experience in Internal Audit and Control in a related industry.
Application Closing Date
3rd March, 2015.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's as an attachment to: helixrecruits@yahoo.com
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Sunday, September 21, 2014
intercontinental hotel recruiting for accountant position
Job Description - Financial Accountant - InterContinental Lagos (LAG000125)
Job Description
Financial Accountant - InterContinental Lagos (Job Number: LAG000125)
Description
What is your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU!
We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos. (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos).
InterContinental Lagos is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travellers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 19 storey hotel offers uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline. InterContinental Lagos comprises of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is the perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveller there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offers exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.
We are currently recruiting our Financial Accountant
As the Financial Accountant, you will report directly to the Deputy Director of Finance & Business Support. Responsibilities include assisting in the management of day-to-day operations and assignments of Accounting staff, plan and organize work, communicate goals, and schedule/assign work and managing revenues received and dispersed including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, audit, General Ledger reporting, and cash handling functions for the hotel. You will prepare financial analysis of hotel operations including variance explanation and make recommendations to ensure the achievement of business goals and assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts and reporting.
Qualifications
Local Hire Only
A degree in Accounting/Business/Finance and 3+ years in hotel accounting or audit with experience in a Managerial role
ACA , ACCA qualification preferred.
Good understanding of the local business and operation environments and markets
Service minded and ability to involve and support operations
Business savvy and good people skills
Visionary & strategic thinker and ability to convert this to action
Apply at
http://ihg.taleo.net/careersection/all/jobdetail.ftl?lang=EN&job=LAG000125
qatar airways recruiting for finance manager
In this role you will manage the finance function for Nigeria in line with Qatar Airways policies and internal accounting procedures. You will co-ordinate on financial and business matters at the station as well as delivering monthly reports to various business units.
Your key accountabilities include: Correct monthly closing as per HQ target dates; identifying reasons for variances and controlling cost by proper follow up; ensuring receivables are collected on time and payables are paid timely with no penalties. Additionally you will ensure that all contracts are negotiated with the best possible terms, assets are controlled and all exposures are insured and that funds are effectively managed as per corporate directives. You will develop annual budgets, and resolve exceptions to internal and external audits as well as ensuring the timely closing of all audits. Compliance with tax and local regulations is essential to this role as is costing and evaluation of local projects.
About You:
To be successful in this role you must be a finance/accounting graduate from a good university and hold a professional qualification such as CA/CPA/ACCA/CIMA/ICWA or MBA (Finance). You will have a minimum of 10 years airline experience with 2 years in a similar capacity. You will possess user level experience in any ERP, good working experience on spreadsheets and strong experience in expenditure or revenue accounting. You will have strong knowledge of financial accounts, contracts and local laws and regulations like VAT, tax, payroll etc. Additionally the ability to deliver on tight time bound reporting is essential. You will demonstrate strong analytical skills and sound judgement as well as excellent leadership, teamwork and communication skills.
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV
2. Passport-size photograph
3. Education Certificate
4. Passport Copy
5. CV
6. NOC
Apply at
http://careers.qatarairways.com/qatarairways/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=82749
Thursday, September 4, 2014
NLNG recruiting
NLNG recruiting for the following positions
1. Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
2.Consultant Anaethetist
3.Shipping assurance & Emergency response coordinator
4.Senior fleet trainer and auditor
5.Senior quality assurance officer
6.quality assurance officer
7.senior terminal assurance
8.Assistant project engineer
Apply at the careers/job application portal section of www.nlng.com
Application deadline 18 September 2014
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
GE recruiting for the post of senior accountant
Job Number 1983824
Business GE Global Growth Organization
Business Segment Global Growth Organization - Africa
About Us GE is an advanced technology, services and capital company with the scale, resources and expertise to take on the world's toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in the areas of energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, we're committed to leadership, integrity, partnership and human progress.
GE businesses ranging from Aviation, Capital, Oil & Gas, Energy Management, Power and Water, Healthcare, Transportation and Home & Business Solutions have operations on the African continent. Major locations include Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. Over 1300 employees are working in the region, creating local partnerships and providing solutions & services that supports Africa's infrastructure and sustainable growth. We are also dedicated to knowledge transfer, whether it is providing technical expertise to customers by hosting customer summits, to developing young local talent through unique programs such as the Early Career Development Program in Nigeria.
Posted Position Title Senior Accountant - GE FZE
Career Level Experienced
Function Finance
Function Segment Controllership
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available Nigeria
City Lagos
Postal Code N/A
Relocation Expenses No
Role Summary/Purpose As the Lead Accountant you will be responsible for monitoring and managing accuracy of accounting entries for the GE Free Zone Enterprise located in Calabar. Ensuring that entries are timely, and compliant. Will provide support to more junior team members by clarifying accounting requirements, mitigating risks, and supporting customers on system changes.
Essential Responsibilities • Review journal Entries and work of more junior accountants for accuracy with GAAP • Ensure the accuracy of the organization's financial results by recognizing and preventing misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of information • Perform monthly balance sheet analyses and cash forecasts • Assess processes and evaluate/ensure compliance and controls associated with account reconciliations • Develop and maintain relationships with GE Controllers and other stakeholders in order to implement process improvements • Interface with auditors regarding account reconciliations and control processes • Identify new accounting standards applicable to the business and develop appropriate implementation strategy • Special projects as needed to enhance business compliance and controllership
Qualifications/Requirements • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance
• 5 years experience in an accounting or finance role
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria
Desired Characteristics • Certified Public Accountant or Master's of Business Administration (MBA) is preferred • Demonstrated financial analysis skills • Experience in solving complex problems • Experience with driving process improvements • Ability to deal effectively with changing priorities in a diverse organization • Self-starter/team player • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
Apply at
https://xjobs.brassring.com/tgwebhost/jobdetails.aspx?partnerid=54&siteid=5346&jobid=1184897
EnY Recruiting for HR Director
HR Director - NIG00013
Nigeria
Job purpose
Link strategic goals and decisions with people goals. Make sure all HR policies are followed throughout the company. Make sure HR services are provided timely and effectively to the internal clients.
Day to day responsibilities
Liaise w/ Head of Departments and Staff Partners to plan HR processes based on company and department strategy and goals (resourcing & recruiting strategy, resourcing budget & planning, learning & development strategy, learning budget & planning, compensation & benefits strategy & planning).
Co-ordinate the promotions and salary increase process. Makes sure all evaluation criteria are taken into account and final decisions are fully justified. Make sure Performance appraisal is linked with final promotion and salary increase decisions.
Make sure all labour law company obligations are followed.
Make sure all HR policies (Recruiting, Performance management, Learning & Development) are followed throughout the company.
In cooperation with the Office Manager, make sure Health & Safety and Administration processes are followed throughout the company.
Contribute to maintaining a positive working climate and environment. Encourage and support company people surveys. Facilitate focus group discussions and monitors action planning.
Co-operate with Staff Partners to resolve people issues.
Set goals (annual and long-term) for the HR department following the regional HR and company goals. Identify improvement opportunities in HR functions following business and company needs and initiates implementation.
Develop HR team members through active counselling, identification of learning opportunities and involvement in projects
Experience
Minimum 10 years relevant working experience
Skills
Organizational skills
Collaborative skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Additional qualifications (certifications and/or licences if applicable)
Degree in Business administration, Psychology, Economics or a related discipline
Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management is desired
Fluency in English
IT literate
Apply at
https://tas-ey.taleo.net/careersection/gexp01/jobdetail.ftl?job=NIG00013&lang=en&src=JB-10200
IFRS -Senior Manager position in EnY
An interesting, yet challenging opportunity exists as a Senior Manager in our Financial Accounting and Advisory Services sub service line. The ideal candidate will be responsible for IFRS technical solutions. This will include the identification and resolution of all technical issues arising. This will require the individual to stay abreast of IFRS related trends in Nigeria
Qualifications and Experience Required
Minimum of 8 years’ experience;
Must be Chartered;
Proven IFRS knowledge and experience;
Experience on the application of IFRS standards
Skills and Competencies Required
Motivated and outgoing
Good project management skills
Excellent report writing skills
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong communication skills
Coaching skills
Apply at
https://tas-ey.taleo.net/careersection/gexp01/jobdetail.ftl
Ernest and Young (EY) recruiting for Performance Improvement Senior Manager - People & Organization - NIG00011
Performance Improvement Senior Manager - People & Organization - NIG00011
Nigeria
Job purpose
As Performance Improvement Senior Manager - People & Organization, you'll build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and develop a portfolio of business by focusing on high impact opportunities. You'll lead presentations and proposals for moderately complex projects - or for elements of highly complex projects - and provide subject matter insight to bids and proposals.
Drawing on your skills and experience, you'll create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership. In addition, you'll package overall project findings into clear, concise, high-quality work products. Acting as a subject matter resource on one or more services, you'll leverage knowledge and experience to shape Ernst & Young's services to meet client problems.
By driving improvements in business processes, you'll serve as a role model for quality & risk management and confirm that project teams understand and comply with Ernst & Young's Q&RM guidelines. As a respected senior professional, you'll communicate effectively with Ernst & Young engagement partners and managers and work to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams. You'll also help key staff to build sustainable competencies.
Client responsibilities
Participate in and, as required, lead People & Organization engagements
Manage financial aspects of client engagements and communicate significant issues, fees, and estimates-to-complete to partners and clients
Help partners and directors generate new business opportunities and build client networks and relationships
Understand all Ernst & Young service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients
Build strong internal relationships within Ernst & Young Advisory Services and with other services across the organization
People responsibilities
Develop people through effectively supervising, coaching, and mentoring all levels of staff
Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback for all levels of staff
Contribute to people-related initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training People & Organization professionals
Maintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of all levels of staff
Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures and communicate these to all levels of staff
Technical skills requirements
Demonstrate mastery of key concepts and principles related to organization design, manpower planning and optimization, performance management systems, rewards and recognition frameworks, people capability assessment and development and change management. Show an ability to apply these consistently in engagement settings
You'll have knowledge and experience of a number of the following areas:
Organization design
Analyzing strategic intent of the organization
Mapping role accountabilities
Developing organizational structural options
Job design
Job evaluation
Manpower planning
Performance and rewards
Performance management system and measures design
Balanced scorecard design and implementation
Compensation strategy and structure design
Long-term and short-term incentive scheme design including ESOPs and variable pay
Leadership capability development
Competency modeling
Multi-stakeholder feedback
Assessment and development centers
Individual development planning and monitoring
Succession planning
Coaching and mentoring
Change management
Change management strategy
Change readiness assessment
Communication plan
Experience in leading engagements/ projects in the following areas will be valued:
Human resource strategy
Visioning
HR scorecard
HR outsourcing
HR service delivery
Human resource transformation
HR diagnostic and audit
HR policies and processes design
Driving employee engagement
HR transaction advice
HR pre-merger due diligence
HR post-merger integration
You'll have knowledge and experience in one or more of Ernst & Young's priority industry sectors:
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Oil and Gas
Consumer Products
Additional requirements
Demonstrated track record with a blue chip consulting organization
Demonstrated experience in business development
Strong academic record including a degree
Recognized contribution to thought leadership through journals/ media/ professional bodies, etc.
Professional qualification in Human Resources or equivalent
Apply at
https://tas-ey.taleo.net/careersection/gexp01/jobdetail.ftl
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Etisalat recruiting for Manager financial planning and budget
Job Title Manager.Employee and Expatriate Relations
Location Lagos,NG
Function
Job Summary
Implement Etisalat expatriate administration policies to ensure well-being of secondee and expatriate staff and their seamless integration into Etisalat and Nigerian work environment.
Principal Functions
Provide input in the development and update of Etisalat expatriate administration policies and procedures.
Coordinate the development and update of employee related policies to ensure seamless integration of expatriate staff into Etisalat work environment.
Assist with the drafting of Etisalat secondee contracts for expatriate staffs.
Manage relationship with immigration authorities and other government agencies and parastatals e.g. the Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Keep abreast of beneficial international and local best practices on employee and expatriate administration and recommend updates to expatriates policies as required.
Coach, supervise and direct the activities of subordinates.
Administer contracts to expatriate staffs and liaise with Etisalat UAE to resolve any issues that may affect the secondees assigned to Nigeria.
Supervise the processing of visas and residence permits for expatriates and secondees, ensuring conformity with Etisalat policies and Nigerian Immigration laws and requirements.
Liaise with Training manager to coordinate the induction of expatriate staffs.
Ensure all expatriates are registered on the medical services provided to them and assist in resolving any issue that may come up regarding medicals.
Participate in the evaluation and selection of Health Management Organisations and other healthcare providers for Etisalat.
Manage activities related to staff health awareness and enlightenment programs.
Ensure adequate and accurate documentation for new hires including opening of new personnel files, issuing of ID cards, and completion of relevant forms.
Conduct exit interviews for resigning staff and document findings for management information use.
Monitor staff turnover rate and recommend action points to retain talents in Etisalat.
Liaise with administration and facilities to ensure timely provision of accommodation, vehicles and other facilities to expatriate staff.
Provide adequate information and direction to ensure proper management of expatriate ward's schooling arrangements.
Ensure expatriates grievances and performance issues are resolved in line with established policies and procedures.
Advice expatriates on all HR initiatives and their impact on expatriate welfare.
Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit.
Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the Chief Human Resources Officer
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Educational Requirements
First degree in from a recognised university.
Experience,Skills & Competencies
Six (6) to Eight (8) years work experience with at least three (3) years at supervisory level
Exit Management
Employee and Industrial Relations
Communication
Problem Solving
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus
Location Lagos,NG
Function
Job Summary
Manage and control the annual Business Plan, Budget and Forecast processes. Ensure that these are fully integrated with the financial planning processes, organisational strategic plan and operational goals.
Principal Functions
Manage and improve the preparation of short, medium and long term business plans
Manage the alignment of the annual budget and strategic plan
Develop and update business cases for Etisalat Strategic acquisitions/joint ventures
Manage and update Etisalat - EMTSH funding schedule
Lead special projects, financial modelling and analysis
Work as an integral part of automating the Etisalat revenue and cost plans
Responsible for preparing monthly finance operating committee reports
Assist the Head, Financial Planning and budgeting in preparing productivity analysis for supporting departments
Liaise with finance support team to prepare annual operating budget, cost reports and rolling forecasts.
Prepare reports on increasing operating costs for management's attention.
Manage the planner grids and bottoms up financial planning process
Responsible for the quality of the financial data processed by adhering to performance disciplines systems controls and appropriate sign off points for all financial planning support processes
Flag misalignment within departmental plans and ensure synergy across the various departments by working closely with them to ensure the business plan is well aligned
Provide leadership and guidance to team members and manage direct report's performance to achieve overall team objective
Assist with the review, analysis and projection of annual and midyear divisional projects
Carry out other assignments as directed by Head, Budget and Financial Planning
Educational Requirements
First Degree in a relevant discipline from a recognised university
Relevant post graduate/ professional qualification (CIMA, CFA, ACCA, ICAN, etc)
An MBA will be an advantage
Experience,Skills & Competencies
Six (6) to Eight (8) years relevant work experience with at least three years in a supervisory role
Good Financial Modelling and Excel Skills
Strong analytical and research skills
Good understanding of the Telecoms environment
Good interpersonal and presentation skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Budgeting
Strategic Planning & Development
Industry Knowledge
Advanced Modelling
Analytical Thinking
Business Writing and Communication
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus
apply at etisalat website
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