Nigeria - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Manager - Water & Sanitation

Nigeria - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Manager - Water & Sanitation

Department:

West Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Location:

Lagos

Reference Number:

ADSP00126

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

We are looking for a Manager to manage complex Water & Sanitation Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) engagements for our clients to assist in improving business performance, realize competitive advantage from operations to drive both growth and profitability. This is achieved through CP&I deal origination and execution, project finance structuring, capital raising advisory, sales and operations planning, procurement strategy, contracting and project management and governance

Roles & Responsibilities

•Perform business development through active identification of leads, conversions of leads to expressions of interest, proposals and engagements
•Manage CP&I projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects per required standards
•Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
•Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes
•Identify and address client business needs through building, maintain and utilizing networks
•Manage risks within the standard PwC’s global policies and procedures
•Ensure engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and Work in Progress (WIP) management
•Establishing, monitoring, and controlling large scale capital projects, for individual projects as well as aggregated portfolios
•Identifying, organizing and analyzing extensive technical and financial data sets, with an acute attention to details
•Utilizing multiple technologies, e.g. project control tools, financial/ERP systems, statistics and risk packages
•Develop of new methodologies or innovative approaches to address client or PwC needs
•Act as trusted business advisor with clients through sharing knowledge technical expertise and business strategy skills
•Manage, coach, develop and mentor staff and project teams
•Participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, , Business, or related field
•Master’s degree (business/ /finance orientation)
•Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese will be an advantage


Job Experience:
•Minimum of 6 years’ experience in CP&I Consulting in a professional services environment and 2 years in a management role in Water & Sanitation CP&I projects
•Experience gained in a developed country and West Africa will be an added advantage
•Experience in Structuring, coordinating and executing all CP&I deal execution work streams including but not limited to:
oProject viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies and business plans
oProject finance structuring & capital raising advisory
oValue analysis / financial analysis
oProcurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
oProject management and governance
oEtc.
•Demonstrated expertise and a proven record of consistently selling successfully structuring and leading complex CP&I programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
•Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve business competitive advantage
•Experience in extensive knowledge of capital intensive industries including industry-leading practices for improving capital project performance and identifying and implementing process improvements that can help clients achieve business requirements
•Experience leading a diverse, cross-functional team in establishing, monitoring, and controlling large scale capital projects, for individual projects as well as aggregated portfolios
•Experience leading development of proposals that strategically articulate the value of service offerings to generate new projects
Experience in developing deliverables that effectively convey complex technical concepts, and present technical findings to senior client personnel
•Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
•Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
•Strong strategic thinking skills


Job Knowledge Requirements:
•Demonstrate industry knowledge and expertise in Water & Sanitation
•Working knowledge and understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls


Job Related Skills and Competencies:

•Flexibility in your approach to meeting goals as team manager
•Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and senior clients
•A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships
•A proactive approach to problem solving, delivering results and meet client expectations
•Strong IT Skills and technical depth
•Project management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects,
•Understand and live the PwC values
•Demonstrable creativity and innovation
•Presentation, communication and facilitation skills
•Adapting and responding to change 

Additional Information

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career, click on the link below to apply.
Apply at   

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/appproc/index.cfm?event=createSessionAfterSessionClear&ID=PJPFK026203F3VBQB796GLO0G&jobboard=0&nPTID=7188&bSessionClear=true
Shortlisting will begin immediately your application is received 

PwC Nigeria recruiting for Nigeria - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Senior Manager -Energy & Power

Nigeria - Capital Projects & Infrastructure Senior Manager -Energy & Power

Department:

West Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Location:

Lagos

Reference Number:

ADSP00115

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

We are looking for a Senior Manager to erve as the bridge between Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) Unit strategy implementation and management of assignments to help our clients in improving business performance, realize competitive advantage from operations to drive both growth and profitability. This is achieved through CP&I deal origination and execution, project finance structuring, capital raising advisory, sales and operations planning, procurement strategy, contracting and project management and governance

Roles & Responsibilities

•Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
•Engage successfully in complex and broad business issues through deep understanding of both the particular enterprise and industry specific issues
•Lead projects of high complexity through projects plans, economics, monitoring and evaluating risks, budgets and delivery of projects per required standards
•Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
•Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes
•Identify and address client business needs through building, maintain and utilizing networks
•Ensure engagement economics through efficient project management, billing, collection and Work in Progress (WIP)management
•Lead broad range quantitative and qualitative research, applying the full suite of both primary and secondary analytical approaches from operational benchmarking to strategic client relationships
•Participate actively in industry thought leadership initiatives
•Demonstrate knowledge of risk management policies and standards and ensure engagement delivery is in accordance with those standards
•Building good cross function relationships and supporting key internal roles Support leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the Capital Projects & Infrastructure solution set
•Lead, manage, coach, develop and mentor direct reports
•Strategically participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, , Business, or related field
Master’s degree (business/ /finance orientation)
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese will be an advantage


Job Experience:
•Minimum of 7 years’ experience in CP&I Consulting in a professional services environment and 2-3 years in a management role in Energy & Power CP&I projects
•Experience gained in a developed country and West Africa will be an added advantage
•Experience in Structuring, coordinating and executing all CP&I deal execution work streams including but not limited to:
oProject viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies and business plans
oProject finance structuring & capital raising advisory
oValue analysis / financial analysis
oProcurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
oProject management and governance
oEtc.
•Demonstrated expertise and a proven record of consistently selling successfully structuring and leading complex CP&I programs, including an extensive knowledge of people-related competencies
•Demonstrated application of market and industry trends in order to develop business initiatives and relationships that help achieve business competitive advantage
•Experience in extensive knowledge of capital intensive industries including industry-leading practices for improving capital project performance and identifying and implementing process improvements that can help clients achieve business requirements
•Experience leading a diverse, cross-functional team in establishing, monitoring, and controlling large scale capital projects, for individual projects as well as aggregated portfolios
•Experience leading development of proposals that strategically articulate the value of service offerings to generate new projects
Experience in developing deliverables that effectively convey complex technical concepts, and present technical findings to senior client personnel
•Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams
•Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
•Strong strategic thinking skills


Job Knowledge Requirements:
•Leader in CP&I Consulting
•Demonstrate industry knowledge and expertise in Energy & Power
•Expertise in compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls


Job Related Skills and Competencies:
•Excellent Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
•Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
•Strong negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
•Strong creativity and innovation skills
•Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and meet client expectations
•Ability to adapt and respond to change
•Lead and Supervise teams and team activities
•Decide and Initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
•Excellent Relationship and Networking skills - Proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
•Understand and live the PwC values
•Project Management skills - ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
•Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across the PwC network and across client environment

Additional Information

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career, click on the link below to apply.
Apply at 

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/appproc/index.cfm?event=createSessionAfterSessionClear&ID=PJPFK026203F3VBQB796GLO0G&jobboard=0&nPTID=7928&bSessionClear=true
Shortlisting will begin immediately your application is received 

PwC recruiting for Nigeria - Corporate Finance Assistant Consultant

Nigeria - Corporate Finance Assistant Consultant

Department:

West Market Area

Job type:

Experienced Hire

Closing date:

22-Nov-13

Location:

Lagos

Reference Number:

ADSP00119

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

We are looking for Assistant consultants to support the team in delivery of Corporate Finance projects in broad range of transactions including acquisitions, disposals, financing and private equity, tender tactics, financing structures and financial modelling and economic impact assessments

Roles & Responsibilities

Assist in delivery of Corporate Finance projects through data gathering and handling, business and financial analysis, market research, presentation and in project management tasks
Support the team in Corporate Finance proposals preparation, research and business development activities
Prepares concise, well written documents using appropriate business and technical language
Contribute to team activities on client engagement
Provide support in risk management procedures
Participate in the firm's activities 

Requirements

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, or related field


Job Experience:
At least 2 years’ experience in Corporate Finance or similar role
An understanding of financial analysis and modelling
Experience related to transactions and business valuations
Experience working in private-equity business
Experience working with complex technical concepts
Experience in building relations with clients and colleagues
Experience working in diverse teams


Job Knowledge Requirements:
Knowledge of one of the following industries – Financial Services, Government Agencies, Consumer products and Telecommunication , Energy and Mining
Understanding of compliance and risk review procedures, business processes and internal controls are desirable


Job Related Skills and Competencies:
Flexibility in your approach to working as part of a team
Strong IT Skills
Ability to multi-task simultaneous client engagements
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Demonstrable creativity and innovation
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities 

Additional Information

If you are confident that you fit the person and job profile and you are keen on growing your career, apply at

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/appproc/index.cfm?event=createSessionAfterSessionClear&ID=PJPFK026203F3VBQB796GLO0G&jobboard=0&nPTID=6989&bSessionClear=true

Shortlisting will begin immediately your application is received 

BAT Nigeria recruiting for Tax Manager

BATBAT

BAT Nigeria recruiting for tax manager
Job number	2858BR
Job title	Tax Manager
Location/City	Lagos
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	Job Purpose   To manage BATN group tax affairs across the country  To optimise the BATN group tax opportunities including strategies for business growth and expansion while ensuring compliance with tax regulations to prevent risks of default. Key Accountabilities  Business results Submission of Tax budgets for company plan and business reviews.  Tax disclosures in Financial Statements and Group reporting.  Review of all BATN group projects and contracts for compliance with all tax rules and regulations.  Tax parameters for company payroll and review of payroll tax reports to ensure accuracy.  Monthly tax statistics (contribution to government revenue) for social reports to stakeholders.  Prepare and file all monthly and annual tax liabilities of BATN group to 36 States and the federal tax authorities.  Keep abreast of   changes in all aspects of the laws and regulation of taxes in Nigeria, as it affects the business     Responsible for the management of tax records of BATN group.     Responsible for advising, setting and implementing tax strategies across the business and ensuring optimal capital efficiency.   Ensure BATN group employees' awareness of tax laws and regulatory changes as it affects their respective functions to ensure accuracy of tax accounting  Ensure timely payment of all taxes to the appropriate Tax Authorities to avoid sanctions.  Obtain high value tax related services at competitive fees from external Consultants.  Respond to enquiries across BAT group as it affects Nigerian taxation.  Ensure timeliness and accuracy of tax reporting, including internal forecast updates, Group reporting requirements, and annual budgeting exercises.  Ensure efficient reporting of fixed assets to optimise tax benefits  Minimise the present value of all tax payments without exposing the company to risks.  Ensure prompt resolution of queries and matters arising from the reviews and queries of Nigerian tax agencies.  Provide substantive defence for BATN group in investigation and tax audit instances.  Actively build the company’s reputation and relationship with the Tax Authorities to reduce friction.  Communicate developments and changes in tax rules to all employees to manage expectations.  Manage the withholding and Value Added tax affairs with all suppliers as they affect our contractual obligations.  Ensure maximum value obtained from good working relationships with PwC and other external advisors and supporters.  Identify tax-planning opportunities and appropriately develop and implement the operating strategies to expand the business.  Obtain early return on investment by accelerating capital expenditure claims of the companies.  Efficiently manage the effective tax rate of BATN group.      2. People Results Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage BAT’s reputation  Engage in cross-functional projects and activities to provide tax insights to other functions of the company  Develop and manage individual relationships with the Finance Leadership Team (FLT)  Provide coaching to colleagues within and outside the team to aid their development on tax matters  Develop relationships with individuals and teams to reinforce credibility in communication received and conveyed  Become the recognised point of contact for tax purposes by providing support to other functions.  Build and maintain trust of subordinates to serve as a conduit for bottom-up communication and feedback to management Relationships : Internal Internal Finance Director & unit Managers  Human Resources department Marketing department  Legal department   Payroll management   Project Managers across BATN group   Entire staff of BATN group on Personal Income Tax matters.  External FIRS Chairman and Directors   State Tax authorities Chief Executives and Chairmen   Tax Investigators and Tax Auditors from all the states and Federal authorities   Company suppliers and service providers   External tax Consultants   Industrial Training Fund authority   Social Insurance Trust Fund authority  Company Bankers on tax remittances and documentation
Essential requirements	Knowledge, Skills & Experience   Over 5 years experience as a tax specialist, preferably from a major accounting firm.  Knowledgeable on the local tax dynamics and understands the implications on company business objectives.  Innovative and influencing skills  Ability to translate and align taxation activities to the company vision  Fluency in English Language  Understands the company business environment and   risks  Chartered Tax Practitioner
Desirable requirements	The following requirements are also of importance Chartered Accountant  Good communication and presentation skills  Good peoples leadership skills  Good coaching skills  Good interpersonal skills  Good computer skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Working at BAT	British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company	British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)
Removal Date	18-Nov-2013 Apply at  https://krb-xjobs.brassring.com/TGWebHost/jobdetails.aspx?PartnerId=30015&SiteId=5134&Function=LinkQuery&LinkId=317&jobId=98234

PKF seeking audit manager

PKF Professional Services is a member firm of PKF International Limited, a network of legally independent firms providing multi-disciplinary audit assurance, accounting, taxation and business advisory services in 125 countries around the world, PKF is a member of the Forum of Firms- an organisation dedicated to consistent and high quality standards of financial reporting and audit practices worldwide. We are looking for EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS to join our team of highly qualified professionals.

We are recruiting for the position of:

Job Position: Manager ( Audit)
Location: Lagos

Requirement

• Good Bachelors Degree from a recognized University.
• Professionally Qualified:- ACA, ACCA, ACMA etc.
• Not less than 6 years post-qualification experience in a reputable Internationally Affiliated Accounting Firm.
• Computer literacy.
• Experience in banking, insurance and other financial institutions will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.

Application Closing Date
12th November, 2013

How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to:careers@pkf-ng.com

NLNG recruiting

Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas is recruiting graduate trainees:

Graduate Trainee code:
GT/2013/001

LOCATION : PORT HARCOURT (INTELS)

The Job: Graduate Trainee

Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a university
degree obtained at a minimum of Second
Class (Upper Division) in any of the
following disciplines:

Engineering
Sciences
Social
Sciences
Arts
Law
Business/Management Sciences

In addition candidates must
Have obtained either their NYSC
discharge certificate or exemption
certificate.

Not be over 28years old as at the date
of this advert.

Application Deadline: 22nd November, 2013

To apply, go to:

https://sws.nlng.com/e-recruitment/openings/Default.aspx

standard chartered bank seeks associate director

Job description

To profitably manage the African Debt Capital Markets business, including the origination, syndication and execution of all fixed income transactions.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Primary Responsibility - To develop / evaluate the pan-African Debt Capital Markets business – both for international (G3) currencies as well as for select local African currencies. To drive the business within the Bank’s directed strategy and to continue to drive the business forward striving for sustainable competitive advantage and profitability.
To establish SCB as a “name” player in the African debt markets and up-tier SCB’s market presence.
To effectively manage all aspects of the Debt Capital Markets business for the dedicated African geographies , reporting to Head of Capital Markets, Africa in Johannesburg.
To be responsible for Origination, Syndication and Execution of all Fixed Income transactions (including documentation, due diligence, legal liaison, regulatory, etc.) and maintaining a professional marketing standard in all printed/written communication to clients
To manage the DCM (Syndication and Origination) team, in Country.
To work effectively and as a team with both Fixed Income Sales and Trading teams.
To work effectively with other DCM teams in other countries.
To work with Syndications group, Project- and Leveraged Finance as well as FIG Solutions group in developing opportunities and cross selling.
To liaise and work with C&IB (is that Corporate & Investment Bank – not sure if that is applicable?) teams in-country including education of RMs on Structured Fixed Income Products
To liaise and work with the rest of Global Markets (locally as well as in the key centres).
To be responsible for all deal flow, representation at Pipeline and Underwriting committee.
To work effectively with the Derivatives- and Structuring team on derivative transactions in conjunction with fixed income transactions and/or Structured deals.
Responsible for people management and to be involved in the personal development of any direct reports through effective Mentoring, Training and Motivating.
Responsible for Budgeting and Costs.
Drive new product migration and implementation (securitization/tax and interest rate driven structures)
Money Laundering Prevention
Ensure money laundering prevention requirements and procedures are communicated to unit staff in Global Markets
Ensure the procedure of suspicious transactions monitoring within Global Markets
Report any issues related to money laundering prevention arising within the unit to Business MLPO and unit head
Vet and assist in the investigation of suspicious transaction reports originating
Communicate with Relationship Manager (RM) on money laundering requirements and suspicious transactions

Compliance Representative
Assist Unit Head and Business Compliance Coordinator in cultivating a compliance culture; Assist unit managers in embedding timely and effective controls in procedures or Key Control Standards, forming part of the Group Operational Risk framework;
Conduct compliance risk-related tests on the business unit concerned, based on risk scores, by using the Group Operational Risk tool;
Coordinate in/review the unit's periodic operational risk and compliance returns; and
Participate in follow-up actions on compliance breaches of the Business Unit concerned.

Responsible for undertaking the business monitoring and testing (i.e. checking the records, reviewing the transactions) and reporting findings, exceptions and results from such monitoring / testing activities

Qualifications & Skills

The professionals are graduates/or graduate quality with substantial banking experience likely to include positions in one or more of credit/marketing/trade finance. Requirements include:

•Credit and Trade Finance
•Specialist knowledge of syndication techniques and legal documentation
•Customer marketing and negotiation skills
•Extensive SCB contact in UK and internationally
•Market contact and competition
•Awareness to international political and economic developments and impact on potential deals
•Bank policy vis a vis country risk
•Communication and interpersonal skills
•Team approach

Diversity & Inclusion

Standard Chartered is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that a work environment which embraces diversity will enable us to get the best out of the broadest spectrum of people to sustain strong business performance and competitive advantage. By building an inclusive culture, each employee can develop a sense of belonging, and have the opportunity to maximise their personal potential.

Apply on SCB website