Jobs at Deloitte West & Central Africa

Deloitte West & Central Africa is looking to recruit 4 experienced professionals to join our team. Akintola Williams Deloitte, Nigeria's leading professional services firm, is the headquarters of Deloitte for the region and are looking for senior finance, IT and HR specialists to take on key roles in the firm.


1 Title: FINANCE MANAGER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA – FinR001
Description
The Finance Manager will work directly with the Director of Finance to analyze monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports in order to ensure financial information has been recorded correctly and applies accounting principles to analyze financial information and to prepare financial reports.
The responsibilities and duties of this position include but are not limited to:
• Performs complex financial analysis and reporting in order to monitor finances associated with business operations in the Cluster.
• Responsible for various financial functions such as budgeting, forecasting, analysis and coordination of finance matters.
• Leads the preparation and monitoring of budgets.
• Performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as revenue analysis, expenditure analysis and variance analysis.
• Collects and reviews financial data from various offices in the Cluster.
• Creates, maintains, and updates financial databases and generates various financial reports, as required.
• Maintains appropriate financial and accounting records and documentation.
• Supports Director, Finance in managing, tracking, monitoring, and reporting financial data, as requested.
• Identifies problems and works to resolve them as well as to prevent future problems.
• Remains familiar with Deloitte global returns and GreatSoft system.
• Performs additional duties as assigned reporting directly to the Director of Finance.
Requirements
• The Finance Manager is to have a strong working knowledge of financial and accounting Systems and budgeting in a professional firm environment.
• A First Degree in Accounting or equivalent in Finance and related professional qualification is required.
• Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience with a background working within both professional firm and corporate systems.
• Candidates must have expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GreatSoft, Oracle and other accounting systems/programs.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines and returns is essential.


2 Title: SENIOR ACCOUNT OFFICER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA – FinR002
Description
• The Senior Account Officer will report directly the Finance Manager and be responsible for the Branch office function.
• The successful candidate will ensure that fee notes are raised and settled promptly, vendors are paid timely, best practices are in place for the collection/ vendor payment process; and reporting of receipts/payments, is timely and accurate.
• The Senior Account Officer will oversee a team of 4-5 staff;
• Support technology improvements and manage process redesign initiatives.
• The responsibilities and duties this position include, are not limited to
• Maintain the oversight and reporting requirement of branch offices
• Prepare and/or assist with the development of financial documents,
processing and budget execution by branch offices.
• Provide analytical support for specific programs with respect to budget formulation, execution, and reporting. .
• Assist with collecting, tracking, verifying, and reporting on receipts,
payments, commitments and obligations.
• Record and maintain financial transactions and documents in various financial and document management system including providing analytical support to the budget decision-making support process and performing financial analysis and account reconciliation
Requirements
• The qualified candidate must have a first degree in Accounting or Finance,
• 7+ years of professional experience,
• 3+ years of management experience, knowledge of internal controls
• An expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, GreatSoft, Oracle and other accounting systems/ programs.
This role is for a proactive problem solver with the ability to give and receive accurate and difficult feedback to subordinates, managers, and peers. Experience with ProSoft general ledger is a plus.


3 Title: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA – HRM001
Description
The Human Resource Manager will work directly with the HR Partner to manage and oversee the Human Resource Department of the firm. Specifically, the roles and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: core HR activities such as recruitment and selection, compensation and benefits, competency mapping, performance management, employee relations and labour relations.
Requirements
• The Human Resource Manager must be knowledgeable in Nigerian labour laws and guidelines.
• A Bachelor degree in any of the social science .related discipline is necessary, membership of ClPM or any other recognized resources association and a master's degree, preferably in HR, are all compulsory for this position.
• Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience and a thorough experience in a successful professional services firm will be an added advantage.
• Candidates must have expert knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Human Manager and other relevant HR applications.


4 Title: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) MANAGER
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Code: WECA -ITM001
Description
The IT Manager will report directly to the Director for Technology Services.
The successful candidate will review current solution performance, identify and implement sustainable improvements, provide and use performance measurement information that will allow accurate and relevant measurement of service quality for users, deliver regular quality capacity and performance reporting, maintain service continuity documentation and provide excellent communication to users.
Requirements
To be suitable for this role, you will need:
An understanding and demonstrable experience of IT service management and delivery.
Suitable experience and a proven track record in technology and process.
Knowledge and experience of ITIL best practices.
The IT Manager is to have a strong working knowledge of systems within a professional services organisation.
A first degree in Computer Science or equivalent in Technology and related professional qualification are required and candidates
Must have 10-15 years of IT experience, project management experience and demonstrate a strong interest in IT strategy, IT planning, value management sourcing or IT transformation.
The ability to meet tight deadlines and returns is essential


This role is for a proactive problem solver with the ability to give and receive accurate and difficult feedback to subordinates, managers and peers. Certification in ITIL IS a plus.


Method of Application
To apply for these positions, please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] , stating the reference number of the position you applied for. Note that only applicants who are to be invited for interviews shall be notified.


Closing Date: 28th January, 2010.