SAHARA GROUP OIL AND GAS NIGERIA RECRUITMENT FOR GRADUATE TRAINEES

Job Title Graduate Accounting and Audit Program (GAAP)
Operating Company Sahara Group Ltd
Job Location Lagos
Publish Date 2/24/2011
Expiry Date 3/4/2011

Job Description Role Statement:

Over the course of 6 months participants on the “GAAP” Programme, you will work on a number of different financial projects within several of our operating companies of the Sahara Group.
The programme will be focused on standard internal accounting procedures and your ability to analyze financial documents efficiently. During the course of the programme various other projects will be carried out in teams to test how well individuals work in a team.

All successful applicants will receive both coaching and supervision to ensure you get to know and understand the core fields and activities of the Sahara Group while realizing your strengths and areas for improvement.

After successfully completion of the 6 months programme, you will begin your first position, for example as a Financial Accounting Analyst, within the trading division or either working in an analytical position within the internal Audit division for the group. The possibilities are limitless!!!
A project or position overseas is also a possibility.

The goal of this “GAAP” programme is to train you as a high-value individual in an International Energy Environment. A Management position is possible in time, depending on the qualities you show. In other words, it’s all in your hands…

Throughout this 6 month programme, you will be supervised by a Career Officer from our Talent Management Unit.
Additional Information • University degree (B.Sc./B.A) minimum 2nd class lower division in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance – Part Qualification ( ACA, ACCA, CFA)
• Other University degrees apart from mentioned above must have completed their professional qualification – ACA, ACCA or CFA
• Completed NYSC
• 0-2 years relevant post-NYSC experience
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel (Word, Power Point)
• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices for Business Analysis
• Experience with accounting packages ( Oracle, SAP, Peachtree, Simple accounting e.t.c)
• Ability to multi-task with regular interruptions
• Planning analysis/ problem solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Maximum of 27 years by December 2011

How to apply
Go to: http://careers.sahara-group.com or Click here to Apply for Job
Follow these instructions
From User type, select – GMP
Then from GMP Category, select – GAAP/GMP 2
Click Find
You will find the job profile attached
Kindly note that only ONLINE APPLICATIONS will be processed!

GMP – Graduate Management Programme, for recent graduates.
Processed Users – For experienced candidates.
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