| Jobs Vacancies, Every Day! // via fulltextrssfeed.com | New Career Opportunities at ABT Associates Nigeria | | In 1965, Clark Abt expressed a single, noble goal-to create a world free of war and poverty. The visionary set to work establishing Abt Associates. Over the next half century, the company became known as a bold, innovative and effective agent of social change, committed to improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. Today, Abt Associates continues to be a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators Senior Finance & Contract Manager Essential Job Responsibilities / Percentage of Time: Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Directly manages and oversees the financial management, accounting and procurement team of the PATHS2 project (Abuja accountant(s), cashier(s) and procurement specialist(s))
- Indirectly manages and oversees the financial management, accounting and procurement team of the PATHS2 state offices in Enugu and Lagos to ensure consistency in PATHS2 financial management and accounting procedures and implementation.
- Oversee adherence to programme Standard Operating Procedures and manage compliance procedures.
- Oversee project procurement efforts that comply with Abt's policies and the programme's Standard Operating Procedures and ensure value for money.
- Support efforts to develop month-by-month activity work plans and budgets with SMT and technical teams.
- Develop and maintain system to track local accruals and obligations, including subcontractors, vendors, and consultants.
- Provides training to field staff on project financial procedures as well as building skill-levels of project staff in the area of finance and budgeting.
- Responsible for oversight, preparation, and submission of integrated financial reports for the entire PATHS2 operation in Nigeria for both client reporting and Government of Nigeria reporting requirements.
- Serves as the primary point of contact for all major project banking transactions; reviews monthly bank reconciliation for submission with the monthly Remote Office Voucher (ROV).
- Responsible for oversight, preparation, and submission of the Remote Office Voucher (ROV) to Abt International Accounting department in the US, including all receipts invoices field expense reports, reimbursements, both electronically and in original form with full complete accurate original documentation of all field-based costs.
- Prepares budgets, including the review and finalization of projects' monthly cash flow projections from each of the state office and prepares monthly wire transfer requests to ensure that the project maintains adequate funds for all technical operations. The Senior Finance Manager also confirms receipt of all Abt cash transfers and monitors availability of funds in Petty Cash accounts to support all field based operations.
- Monitors and strictly enforces travel advances, issuing and reimbursement procedures for all local staff and expats.
- Reviews and approves all check requests and documentation
- Responsible for the management and control of petty cash payments, controls and procedures, including preparation and certification of the monthly cash count.
- Assists in internal and external audits
- Creates and maintains financial reporting and tracking systems providing data measurements on financial performance of project and project activities.
- Prepares budgets and revenue plans for project programming and corporate reporting.
- Serves as project's contact with client on finance issues. Assist the NPM and the DNPM with negotiations with client on contract issues and actions and follow up on client requests and concerns.
- Develops and implements accounting and reporting systems for project expenditures, and provides guidance and training to project staff and partners on financial procedures
- Leads procurement efforts for the project, selection and negotiation with vendors, and management of subcontractors on project. Ensures value for money in all procurement actions
- Reviews purchase orders/purchase requisitions to ensure terns and conditions are met and value for money in vendor selection
- Reviews and tracks the completeness and accuracy of all vendor and consultant invoices, bills and other financial claims made against the PATHS2 project in the normal course of business.
- Regularly reviews and assesses field financial procedures and reports any discrepancies or changes. Enforces strict adherence to the PATHS2 project's authority matrix
- Implement financial and administrative policies and procedures that meet project needs and corporate and client requirements.
- Oversees field staff payroll preparation and controls. Prepares and/or supervises the accurate, consistent and regular monthly calculation and payment of PAYE and other payroll taxes deductions
Preferred Skills / Prerequisites: - Bachelor's Degree (required) or Master's Degree (desirable), in Accounting, Finance, Business, Management, or other relevant field.
- 12 years of relevant professional experience in project management, contract administration, financial management, and/or program operations.
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Five or more years of international project management experience, preferably in West Africa.
- Experience with DFID is a plus.
- Experience in Nigeria is a plus.
- Experience in project implementation.
- Excellent writing, computer, management and organizational skills.
- Successful track record as financial manager.
- Experience successfully managing sizable staff.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills, initiative, and good judgment.
- Ability to anticipate and solve problems.
- Ability to independently plan and execute complex tasks while addressing daily management details and remaining organized and focused on long-term deadlines and strategy.
Administrative Assistant 6 / Logistics Assistant Key Roles and Responsibilities - Composes and types routine correspondence.
- Prepares routine reports.
- Enters financial information into databases.
- Makes travel arrangements for staff.
- Orders and maintains office supplies and equipment.
- Maintains filing systems.
- Serves as receptionist.
- Responds to client or Area Office requests for information.
- Assists with conference/meeting logistics.
Minimum Qualifications - (2+) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.
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| Career Opportunity at May & Baker Nigeria Plc | | May & Baker Nigeria Plc - We are committed to applying our resources and science to improve the quality of life. We provide quality and affordable medicines, food and beverages to those who need them. We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Reporting to the Warehouse Officer, the incumbent will be required to effectively manage and control Company stocks to ensure zero loss. Also, he/she would be expected to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of stock and generate reports as required. Applicants must not be more than 32 years old and possess a National Diploma in Social Sciences with at least four (4) years relevant experience. Candidates must be self-disciplined, methodical and thorough in approach with ability to work cordially within a team to achieve results. Relevant Professional Certification would be an added advantage and Computer literacy is a pre-requisite. Method of Application Interested candidates should upload their CV within one (1) week from the date of this publication on our websitewww.may-baker.com via the careers link or send your CV to careers@may-baker.com |
| New Opportunity at Microsoft Corporation | | Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports and sells computer software, consumer electronics and personal computers and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, Microsoft Office office suite, and Internet Explorer web browser. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox game consoles and the Microsoft Surface tablet lineup. It is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues. It is also one of the world's most valuable companies. If you are passionate about service delivery, and like to work with the sharpest tools in technology and the brightest minds in business, we'd like to hear from you at Microsoft Services. We rely on the talent and original thinking of all kinds of personalities - and we pride ourselves on creating an environment where people can do what they do best. Nobody does technology quite like us. We've developed an unrivalled portfolio of software, services and devices that help businesses do business - bigger, better, faster and smarter. Whatever our customers' objectives - be it improving end-user experience, business evolution, increased security or saving time and money - our Technical Account Managers are equipped with the resources, passion and commercial insight to help achieve them. We work with all kinds of organizations, from the big beasts of business and small-yet-savvy start-ups to giant government departments. What they all have in common, however, is the need to make the most of our innovative technologies. Which is where you come in. We're looking for people who can inspire confidence and build robust working relationships with our customers; aligning our services and solutions to their business challenges and increasing the value of our partnership. People who can work collaboratively across Microsoft to makes things happen, embrace responsibility and thrive on taking the initiative. You love the challenge of bringing clarity and vision where there is uncertainty too - acting as a catalyst for change both with your team and your clients. A natural problem solver, you take pressure in your stride, accept feedback and know how to manage expectations. We pride ourselves on becoming trusted advisors to our customers. This means you'll get to know their businesses, objectives, challenges and needs inside out. You'll work with organizations of all sizes and levels of technological maturity; helping them make the most of our ever-evolving range of technological tools - whether it's our established enterprise software products or our exciting new services and devices such as Azure, Office 365, Surface or Windows Phone 8. Adding value, driving service improvement and delivering results will all be down to you; so building robust relationships and taking a creative, proactive and collaborative approach will be key. This is a unique opportunity to increase your career currency. Touching on all parts of our business - and working alongside a wide range of colleagues - will give you an invaluable overview of everything that we do. And this will open up all kinds of doors for the future. Sound judgment, customer focus and the ability to work in a performance-driven environment are all essential. So if you know your way around technology - and have the entrepreneurial approach and commercial acumen that will make a world of difference to our customers - your future starts here. Method of Application |
| New Job at The U.S. Consulate General | | The U.S. Consulate General, Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position United States Mission Nigeria
Vacancy Announcement
No. 2015-085 Date: November 2, 2015 Ref: A52963
Subject: AUTO MECHANIC
Location: LAGOS - GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE (GSO)
Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATESOPEN TO: All Interested Candidates POSITION TITLE: Auto Mechanic, FSN-05/FP-09* OPENING DATE: November 2, 2015
CLOSING DATE: November 17, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 48 hours/week
SALARY: OR - Ordinarily Resident-N 3,736,693.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary) Position Grade: FSN-05
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan. NOR - Not Ordinarily Resident - AEFM-US$32,498.00, EFM-U$27,982.00, Starting Salary) p.a. Position Grade: FP-09* NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION (COM) AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE ASSIGNED OFFICIALLY TO POST. The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Auto Mechanic in the General Service office (GSO). BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
The incumbent repairs light, heavy and armored gasoline and diesel powered motor vehicles and forklifts. Examines vehicles to determine problems, carries out needed repairs, and performs safety checks and periodic maintenance. Responsible for knowing and adhering to shop safety procedures. Reports to the maintenance foreman any repairs not specified on the service work order. Performs repairs of car air-conditioning parts and filing of the appropriate gas into the system. To obtain a copy of this announcement please visit our Mission websites at:http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/hr_office.html POSITION REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will not be considered. - Completion of Secondary School education is required.
- Vocation training in Automotive Mechanic work is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years general auto mechanic experience mainly in the area of servicing, overhauls, and repairs of engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, car air- conditioning and electrical components of American motor vehicles (General Motors Chevrolet Suburban and cars, Ford, and Chrysler Motor vehicles) is required.
- Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking/Writing/Reading in English is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
- Ability to diagnose, service, repair, and overhaul engines, transmissions, brakes, steering, car air-conditioning and electrical components of General Motors Chevrolet Suburban and cars, Ford, and Chrysler Motor vehicles is requried.
- Must have a valid Nigerian driver's license to operate light vehicles and trucks.
Method of Application Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered: - Application for US Federal Employment (DS-174); or a current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information as a DS-174; plus,
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation such as degrees or diplomas earned and NYSC Certificates/exemptions or awards.
- A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
- Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB. Please submit attachments in PDF and Word formats, not pictures.
- E-mails received without the appropriate subject line and incomplete applications will not be considered.
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| Job Positions at Adron Homes & Properties Limited | | A leading Pan-African Real Estate Development Company with offices on the Mainland and Island is in urgent need of: Accountant Job description - Shall ensure Timely and accurate reporting of monthly management accounts, investigating variances, correcting errors where necessary and providing explanations on departures from budget.
- Monitor all Balance Sheet reconciliations ensuring completion and adequate record
- keeping by all team members responsible.Co-ordinate daily, weekly and monthly cash flows, ensuring all information is collated and up to date, monitoring of accuracy and liaising with Group Financial Controller on requirement
- of funds required.
- Contribute to the development of management information provided internally and externally.
- Ensure that financial records are maintained in line with Company's Financial Regulations and Standing Orders, and comply with current legislation.
- Ensure that all work is in line with company policies and procedures. Ensuring that all calculations are linked to supporting workings and appropriate source of information.
- Shall report directly to Group Financial Controller.
QUALIFICATIONS - Must have B.Sc or HND in Accountancy from a reputable higher institution (ICAN, ACCA will be added advantage)
- 3 years post NYSC experience preferable in a real estate firm.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm.
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints.
- Willingness to meet the requirements of the position, accepting a wide variety of assignments as called upon.
Business Development Officers/Business officers Qualifications: - B.Sc, OND and HND in marketing or related fields.
Method of Application Qualified and Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae in person to No. 72A/72B Adeyemi Akapo Street, Omole Phase 1, Lagos or Plot 2034, Amuwo Odofin Festac Link Road, Festac, Lagos within two weeks of this Publication. You can send it to tola.alonge@adronhomesproperties.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. |
| Ongoing Recruitment at Benson Idahosa University | | Benson Idahosa University is a private University in Nigeria licensed by the Federal Government in February 2002. The Vision of the university flows from the divine mandate of raising academics, professionals and entrepreneurs committed to changing Nigeria fir the better. Applications from suitably qualified candidates with the track records of achievements are invited for the Teaching position below:
Lecturers I Basic Qualifications - A Ph.D and three years experience in teaching or research in a university or a comparable professional institution is required for appointment to the post of Lecturer I or Research Fellow I.
- Scholarly publications will enhance the prospects of a candidate.
Spiritual Leadership: - Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
- Must be monogamous with a stable home.
- Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright
Conditions of Service
Similar to conditions of service in Nigerian Universities. However, a special incentive is attached to this position for enhanced performance to achieve the purpose of the appointment. Professors Basic Qualifications - A Ph.D and at least ten years of teaching, research or professional experience in a University, or professional institution.
- Ability to initiates develop and supervise research projects and some administrative experience are also required.
- Scholarly publications in reputable journals and hooks issued by reputable publishers, as well as some experience in working with interdisciplinary groups will be an added advantage.
Spiritual Leadership: - Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
- Must be monogamous with a stable home.
- Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright
Conditions of Service
Similar to conditions of service in Nigerian Universities. However, a special incentive is attached to this position for enhanced performance to achieve the purpose of the appointment. Associate Professors Basic Qualifications - A Ph.D and at least eight years of teaching, research in a university or comparable professional institution.
- Ability to initiate, develop and supervise research projects and some administrative experience are also required.
- Scholarly publications in reputable journals and books issued by reputable publishers as well as experience in working with interdisciplinary groups will be an added advantage.
Spiritual Leadership: - Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
- Must be monogamous with a stable home.
- Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright
Conditions of Service
Similar to conditions of service in Nigerian Universities. However, a special incentive is attached to this position for enhanced performance to achieve the purpose of the appointment. Senior Lecturers Basic Qualifications - Ph.D and at least five years of teaching, research and or professional experience in a University, or a comparable professional institution is required.
- Ability to initiate and develop research projects and some scholarly publications, experience in directing academic group discussions and interdisciplinary group activities, are also essential.
Spiritual Leadership: - Be a person with strong spiritual (Christian) testimony.
- Must be monogamous with a stable home.
- Be of high integrity, honest, forthright and upright
Conditions of Service
Similar to conditions of service in Nigerian Universities. However, a special incentive is attached to this position for enhanced performance to achieve the purpose of the appointment. Method of Application Interested and qualified candidates who meet the conditions above should submit 15 copies of their applications and comprehensive current Curriculum Vitae duly signed and dated.The Curriculum Vitae must include: - The Candidate's name in full
- Place and date of birth
- State of origin
- Home address
- Contact address (including e-mail and telephone number)
- Marital Status
- Number and ages of children (if any)
- Nationality
- Institutions attended with dates
- Academic qualifications
- Administrative experience with dates/membership of professional bodies
- Present employment, indicating present status and salary
- Names and address of three of three referees (one of which must be the Pastor of your church)
Candidates must request their referees to forward references on them in a sealed envelope marked "Referee Report" with the name of the candidates underneath directed to the Registrar. Such referee should be able to attest to the candidate's claim to higher academic and managerial capabilities as well as the candidate's moral uprightness.Applications with copies of the Curriculum Vitae should be addressed and forwarded to: The Registrar,
Benson Idahosa University,
P.M.B. 1100,
Ugiokhuen Road,
Off Ugbor Road,
GRA-Benin City,
Edo State.Note: Late application will not be entertained. Only the applications of shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Deadline: 18 November, 2015 |
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