Topic: H

Our Client, a Group of Companies and a Business leader in communications has several vacant positions in Her HR, Admin and Account Department in its offices in Lagos and other upcountry branches in Nigeria

Position:	Business Manager- General:
Position Location	Lagos & Porthacourt
Position Expectation	He/ She is responsible for providing highest quality of business performance management using the knowledge of products, services, systems & procedures to make informed decisions and maintain profitable customer relationships
Roles and Responsibilities:	· Define and develop business plans for the Business Unit · Manage and monitor the implementation of all initiatives against the overall Business objective(s)
Education and other requirements:	· First degree in any discipline preferably in the Social Sciences · An MBA is desirable · 10 years work experience of which 3 – 4 years should have been in a service environment · 4 years of work experience should have been in a supervisory/ managerial role · Experience in managing complex processes and procedures · Good knowledge of preferred location and strong contact in Government will be an added advantage
Age Limit	· Candidate Should be between 40 – 45 years of age
Opening Date	18th August 2012
Closing Date	17th September
Position:	General Manager I
Position Location	Abuja & Porthacourt
Position Expectation	The General Manager is responsible for all activities conducted by the company. He/ She is required to manage all business Managers across other office locations .He Collaborates with business managers to define strategy and define high-level interaction.
Roles and Responsibilities:	· Provide leadership, direction, and oversight on strategic communications planning, media and public relations, issues management and internal communications · Develop strong cross functional relationship within the business units to ensure consistency and controlled release of information · Lead and management of relevant / key stakeholder including media and internal stakeholders. · Administer the affairs of the business in accordance with organizational policies · Responsible for the efficient day-to-day control of all business activities
Education and other requirements:	· A combination of the completion of a Masters Degree Theatre Arts, Filming / Communications and ten years of experience in a leadership role for a large division or company. · At least 10 years quality multi-faceted experience at local corporate /multinational organization(s) · 5 years in a high profile managerial position Others are: · Excellent people leadership, creative, and analytical skills · Ability to work with managerial team in a collaborative, dynamic environment · Strong knowledge of organizational structures · Ability to analyze organizational needs as well as customer needs and define strategies for meeting them · Excellent written (i.e., writing, editing, and proofing) and oral communication skills · Excellent skills with VISIO and MS Office suite · Strong client education skills · Executive-level presentation skills
Age Limit	· Candidate should be between 40 – 45 years old
Opening Date	10th September 2012
Closing Date	25th September 2012
Position:	Senior Manager HR
Position Location	Lagos
Position Expectation	Provide leadership and coordination of company Human Resource functions. Develop and implement corporate Human Resource strategy and programs.
Roles and Responsibilities:	§ Oversee company strategic recruitment and selection plan. § Coordinate company equal opportunity programs to achieve diversity goals. § Create company strategic training and organizational development plan to meet personal, professional, and organizational needs of company employees. § Oversee the design and development of compensation strategy and programs and ensure regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels.. § Oversee the administration of benefit programs to include: health, retirement and death. And Evaluate and recommend improvements to benefit programs. § Assign the coordination of the administration and negotiation of union contracts. § Evaluate procedures and technology solutions to improve human resources data management. § Oversee and recommend organizational structure and staffing levels to accomplish company goals and objectives. § Evaluate company culture and provide recommendations on changes to accomplish company goals and objectives. § Evaluate and recommend human resource outsourcing opportunities and identify potential vendors. § Develop and manage annual budgets for the division and perform periodic cost and productivity analyses. § Recommend and establish company policies and procedures. § Work with department managers and corporate staff to develop five year and ten year business plans for the company. § Establish and ensure implementation of short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Education and other requirements:	· Minimum of 14 years human resources experience · Must also have 7-10 years of progressive HR experience in a complex high growth environment. · Human Resource experience should include 5 years in a leadership role working closely with key senior level management and in depth experience in performance management, employee relations, investigations and strong knowledge of HR law and applications. · Should have a strong business sense and insight, along with proven, in-depth experience as a contributing member of an HR management team. · Must be proactive in developing and effectively introducing alternatives to current HR practices as appropriate. · Must have the capability, energy, experience, presence and outlook to quickly establish HR’s credibility with all HR partners. · Must demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects successfully. Proven ability to work with and influence individuals at all levels of the organization.
Age Limit	· Candidate Should be between 38 – 42 Years Old
Opening Date	1st September 2012
Closing Date	21st September 2012
Position:	Senior Manager- Operations and Organizational Development
Position Location	Lagos
Position Expectation	To provide a dedicated operational employee service and articulate the organizational structure, job design, career planning and successions planning strategies in line with business strategy as well as maintain & implement an organizational performance management and reward system that is aligned to business goals.
Roles and Responsibilities:	· Articulate optimal organizational design and supporting job profiling and vice versa · Lead and direct organization change management process in line with business needs/strategy · Design and facilitate the Group succession planning strategy. · Articulate and align the Group competency architecture to business strategy · Develop and modify company remuneration strategy, incentive programs and implementation model according to market remuneration conditions and industry benchmarking so that it will that motivate all employees, and reward those employees, teams, and organizational units whose performance exceeds expectations · Monitor market practice to ensure the Group maintains a competitive position to recruit and retain talented individuals, while embedding and improving reward and recognition policies that drive and reward high performance · Develop, implement and coordinate employee performance management systems · Lead efforts to articulate and revise, enforce and monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of HR management polices · Review complex personnel issues and problems and prepare equitable, promptly and timely recommendations for their resolutions and appropriate action · Oversee the administration and negotiation of contracts (property, medical, school, employment) and finalise completed agreements · Ensure the timely preparation of HR Operations reports · Assess areas requiring improvement in employee relations and staff management support in consultation with the HR Executive, managers and individual employees as may be required. · Develop a competent HR Operations service channel · Ensure availability and provision of accommodation for visitors. · Manage the recruitment, induction and deployment of staff from end to end · Respond to executives, managers, supervisors and employees concerning employee relations policies, practices and procedures
Education and other requirements:	· A good first degree preferably in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Administration etc. or other relevant field · 8 – 10 years operational and /or consulting experience within a reputable and structured business environment, preferably a multinational corporation 5 years experience in strategic management of human resources of an organization
Age Limit	· 35 – 40 years
Opening Date	5th September 2012
Closing Date	19th September 2012
Position:	HR Business Partner:
Position Location	Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja,
Position Expectation	To ensure that HR strategy is implemented in line with business plans and those HR policies, procedures and processes are understood and consistently implemented within respective business units providing a dedicated operational client service to human resource customers.
Roles and Responsibilities:	· Implement HR operational action plans aligned to the overall Group HR Strategy and business plan · Conduct Needs Analysis and implement appropriate solutions and interventions. · Implement HR systems, practices, policies and procedures · Provide services that minimize conflict, promote a healthy working environment and improve industrial & employee relations · Assist in the recruitment, placing, on-boarding and deployment process for new staff · Ensure each staff has the correct competencies and up to date job profile in order to meet business requirements · Manage staff retention and exit formalities § Assist in efforts to articulate & revise, enforce & monitor the adequacy and effectiveness of HR management polices · Review complex personnel issues and problems and prepare equitable, prompt and timely recommendations for their resolutions and appropriate action · Assess areas requiring improvement in employee relations and staff management support in consultation with the HR hierarchy, managers and individual employees as may be required § Respond to executives, managers, supervisors and employees alike concerning employee relations policies, practices and procedures · Provide advisory services to line management and supervisors with respect to performance management and recognition framework · Implementation and coordination of employee performance management and recognition system within the Group · Develop & maintain PMS and recognition programme plans and schedules · Spearhead the communication of PMS and recognition activities/initiatives, providing enlightenment to various stakeholders within the Group · Develop and present oral and written reports, presentations, and informal feedback to management and supervisors on PMS related issues
Education and other requirements:	· First degree in any discipline preferably in the Social Sciences · An MBA is desirable · At least 6 years work experience of preferably in a service environment · 2 years of work experience should have been in a supervisory role · Experience in managing complex processes and procedures
Age Limit	·
Opening Date	6th September 2012
Closing Date	27th September 2012
Position:	Senior Financial Accountant
Position Location	Lagos
Position Expectation	To oversee the management of the financial activities of group and its associated companies and funds, developing and implementing the company’s financial policies and strategies, and for ensuring the most effective and appropriate use of the company’s finance and funds. This Person reports to the Financial Controller
Roles and Responsibilities:	Roles and Responsibilities § Maintenance of accurate and timely financial accounting results and efficient controlled financial processes for the Group. § Month End Closing processes § Intercompany reconciliations § Payroll related reconciliations § VAT returns § Process improvement projects § Responsible for the preparation of monthly close entries for multiple General Ledgers § Prepare Statutory Accounts, Tax Returns and update Tax Stream § Cash Management for group companies as well as coordinate, organize and prepare internal / external cash, debt and equity transactions § Provide audit support and point of contact for external auditors during quarterly and year end audits § Prepare monthly bank and account analysis resolving any reconciling items § Reconcile Inter-business Accounts § Prepare Inter-business billing, monthly memo accounts and quarterly schedules § Prepare monthly legal entity forecasts, review with Accounts and business Managers and provide monthly analysis report of actual vs. forecast and budget § Reconcile and analyze key balance sheet and income statement accounts adhering to company policy § Review transactions for compliance with GAAP, SOX and Company policy § Key member of Finance Projects to improve process, systems
Education and other requirements:	· University graduate in Accounting with professional accounting designation (ICAN, CGA, CMA, CA) or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. · Higher educational level in accounting (accounting degree or post degree Accountancy qualification) · 10 years of related experience. · Several years experience in an accounting department in an international orientated organisation · Systems experience – SAP and strong Excel. · Supervisory experience and Experience in sales tax applications. Is required
Age Limit	· 35 – 42 Years
Opening Date	5th September 2012
Closing Date	26th September 2012
Position:	Company Accountant
Position Location	Lagos, Port Harcourt, Abuja
Position Expectation	To Manage eoversee the management of the financial activities of group and its associated companies and funds, developing and implementing the company’s financial policies and strategies, and for ensuring the most effective and appropriate use of the company’s finance and funds. This Person reports to the Financial Controller
Roles and Responsibilities:	· Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports. · Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. · Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures. · Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants. · Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness. · Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents. · Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control. · Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients. · Resolve accounting discrepancies. · Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems. · Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems. · Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits. · Other duties as assigned.
Education and other requirements:	§ 5-7 years of accounting experience and successful completion of ACA /ICAN exams. § 3 Years working experience post ICAN and 3 years experience in account management and Customer relations management § A first degree in Accounting or any related field · Possession of MBA qualification will be an added advantage · Analytical Skills · Flexibility in changing business requirements · Good interpersonal and communication skills · Teamwork and respectfulness · Ability to use Accounting sofwares ( Peach tree/ Sage) · Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. · Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications. · Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. · Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections. § Application support (includes support of Fraud Management Applications, HR Applications etc.) § Prompt response to and resolution of operational/ system queries, faults and service requests § Maintain high standard of integrity and company confidentiality
Age Limit	· Not more than 33 years old
Opening Date	5th September 2012
Closing Date	26th September 2012

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