Sunday, October 17, 2010

NAIJA LATEST JOBS: MTN JOB OPENINGS ; MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGER

NAIJA LATEST JOBS: MTN JOB OPENINGS ; MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGER: "JOB TITLE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGER DEPARTMENT: FINANCE LOCATION: LAGOSJOB DESCRIPTION:ROLE COMPLEXITY: Interact with financial report..."

MTN JOB OPENINGS ; Distributor Incentives Analyst

Job TitleDistributor Incentives Analyst
Department:Sales and Distribution
Location: Lagos
Job Description: 
  • Maintain, update and review a commission utilization database for all credit distributors to ensure a timely offset of utilized commissions.
  • Reporting on Trade Partner sales activities and Trade Partner commission position for profitability
  • Interprete, analyze and design templates for processing Trade Partners’ commissions and other incentives based on subsisting Discount Annexure.
  • Liaise with BI-EDW team for documentation and maintenance of a comprehensive data base of MSISDNs qualifying for special commissions and incentives and carry out necessary reconciliation
  • Analyze and validate reports from BI-EDW to ensure data integrity for completeness and accuracy
  • Partake in all projects and business modeling to put in place a system for enhancing and generating reports for all commissions and other incentives
  • Design report specifications for new commission approval and template for processing corporate client’s commissions and other incentives
  • Analyze Trade Partner commission trend performance in line with the projection and advise the regions
  • Relationship management and resolution of distributors’ queries relating to commissions and other incentives
  • Reporting functions including trend analysis and effective discount analysis etc.
  • Reconcile and validate all monthly ongoing revenue service commission (ORSC) payable
  • Analyze and propose accounting treatment including accruals for all Trade Partners’ commissions and other incentives
  • Participate in all business intelligence (BI) projects to put in place a system for generating reports for all commissions and incentives.
  • Analyze and provide over and under accrual reports for commissions and other incentives on a monthly basis
  • Maintain an updated reconciliation report of accruals/ actual payment posted in the general ledger.
  • Market intelligence gathering to monitor the trade partners compliance and behaviours
  • Collate, check and analyze regional reports data on trade partners performance
  • Review and Analyze commission/incentive across the telecoms industry
Job Conditions:Standard MTN working conditions May work extended hours
Reporting To:Sales Analysis and Reporting Manager
Required Skills:
  • 4 years working experience in a commercial environment
  • Data mining and analysis experience
  • Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft power point, ACL and other data processing tools 
Employment Status : Permanent
Qualification: First degree or equivalent in Accounting/Banking and Finance

This vacancy expires on 10/20/2010

MTN JOB OPENINGS ; MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGER

JOB TITLE: MANAGEMENT INFORMATION MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: FINANCE
LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ROLE COMPLEXITY:
Interact with financial reporting, revenue management, marketing, business operations, commercial & legal, IS, technology partners, network group and other stakeholders within MTN, to review business performances and communicate same to management.
Interact with global analysts and marketing department on competitive intelligence information to facilitate efficient benchmarking of the MTN business.
TASK COMPLEXITY:
Ensure prompt delivery of the MIR to the MANCOM.
Ensure effective use of available software & databases for data extraction and analysis
Monitor to ensure integrity of information collected, stored, shared or reported
Plan, coordinate, review and perform a variety of complex data analysis (cutting across the entire business)
SUPERVISORY / LEADERSHIP / MANAGERIAL COMPLEXITY
Enforce compliance with all deadlines and reporting requirements.
Direct team members in overcoming work related obstacles.
Transfer skills to team members through coaching, mentoring, etc.
Facilitate effective succession and career plan in the unit in line with MTN policies & procedures
Plan and conduct meetings with subordinates to ensure members of the team receive feedback regularly on work done.
Facilitate objective performance appraisal of subordinates with the view to identifying training needs and performance improvement action plans
Act as first line identification of non-compliance with existing policies and KPIs, errors in reports received and taking of corrective actions
JOB CONDITIONS:
Normal MTN working environment conditions Extended work hours. Constant pressure (deadlines, creativities, etc.)
REPORTING TO:
Senior Manager, Business Analysis & Planning
REQUIRED SKILLS:
8 years work experience including
3 – 4 years experience from a globally recognised consulting firm
Financial and management information analysis and reporting, preferably within the telecommunications industry
2 years in a supervisory/ managerial role
Business Analysis, Financial modeling and planning will be an added advantage
EMPLOYMENT STATUS : Permanent
Qualification:
B.Sc. or HND Accounting or Management sciences or any other numerate area of study (2nd class upper preferred) ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, (Associate Membership only)
This vacancy expires on 10/19/2010

Saturday, October 16, 2010

World Bank Jobs in Nigeria: Accounting Assistant

The World Bank, the leading multilateral institution in global economics development, is seeking applications for the position of an Accounting Assistant. This is a local position based in the Bank’s office in Abuja, Nigeria
Job Title: Accounting Assistant
The Accounting Assistant will be a member of the World Bank’s Resource Management team recruited locally.
The incumbent In this position works under the guidance of senior team members, on detailed issues, using accuracy and attention to details in order to meet the country office’s need for timely processing and reporting of day-to-day RM work program. Uses woddng knowledge of daily Bank procedures to ensure day-to-day RM work program is completed effectively and efficiently, working as needed with others in the team or in other Bank units.
Responsibilities 
The Accounting Assistant will be responsible for
Financial Accounting: 
• Processes accurately and promptly all accounting transactions, including payroll, operating expenses, procurement, travel, consultant payments vendor payments, charge backs and other office running expenses. Processes transactions in the Asset Management module for office and residence inventories;
• Maintains accounts reconciled at any given point in firm: Regularly reviews the open item accounts and resolves any outtanding items; keeps relevant documents and invoices systematically to fully support the acconms;
• Performs bank account reconciliation and reviews cash now and replenishment needs.
• Interacts with clients both inside and outside the Bank, e.g., staff consultants, vendors, etc., to effect timely payments and resolve accounting related issues;
• Assists in planning and monitoring budget and expenses linked to country office work program;
• Provides references to Bank’s financial and administrative policies and procedures in administrative expense related subject areas;
Financial Accounting Reporting:
• Maintains consistency in the application of accounting rules and procedures, including safeguarding of cash and checks;
• maintains and administers the petty cash in the Country office
• processes the monthly phone bills and provides advice on reasonableness, including reconciliation.
• Reviews general ledger accounts regularly to ensure accurate postings;
• Monitors operating expenses and highlights potential issues;
• Reviews documentation for travel statements of expenses;
• Periodically reviews exception reports and takes remedial actions (such as missing time, SOE exceptions, above average consultant and vendor expenses, overtime, open purchase orders and commitments, excessive travel advances etc.);
• Ensures compliance with institutional and regional policies and guidelines;
• Generates a variety of standard and customized financial/accounting reports,;
• Reviews;, follows up and resolves issues noted in accounting scorecard and other quality assurance reports issued by Head Quarter Accounting Department;
• Follows up on audit COSO recommendations which relate to the accounting and Resource Management functions.
Qualification
Academic Training and Experience: A relevant degree (e.g. Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics).
Minimum of 3 years experience in a relevant field (e.g Accounting or Finance) Preference will be given to candidates’ with 5 or more years of cognate experience.
Communication and Team Skill High level of personal and professional integrity with strong analytical skills and ability to function well in a multi-cultural environment. Result-oriented personality with proven problem-solving skills. Strong communication skill with ability to prepare, present and discuss findings in written and oral form. Effective skills as an interlocutor in handling and facilitating client and inter-unit business relationships. Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment
Language Skills: Proficiency in English Language is required.
Method of Application: 
For the full job description and selection criteria, qualified candidates are requested to submit the electronic application by visiting World Bank Site. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
The closing date for receipt of your application is end of day October 26, 2010.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Qualified male and female candidates of diverse background (gender, religious, ethnic) are encouraged to apply.

WorleyParsons Recruiting: Associate Engineer

Associate Engineer – Instrumentation

Position Summary

Study and exhibit understanding of company policies, basic discipline principles and work practices.

Learn and understand discipline and P&IDs standard symbols, basic Instrumentation Principles, applicable discipline codes & standards in engineering design to perform engineering specific tasks under supervision of senior team members.

Ensure work assigned is completed satisfactorily, within scope, schedule and budgeting constraints, in fulfilment of project objectives, defined by the Quality Assurance System

Understand the importance of accuracy & consistency in design documentation, and familiarize with the Enterprise Management Systems.

Develop interpersonal skills and familiarize with the company structure to know whom to approach to obtain the information required to accomplish the work. Assist senior personnel to promote and maintain standards & procedures to improve discipline group working practices

Observe personal safe working practices and understand the importance of HSE in design with an awareness of Corporate Occupational Health & Safety Procedures

Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

Understanding of purpose and intent of design documentation. Able to originate and check consistency of such documents under supervision including Equipment Layouts, Instrument Indexes, MTO and I/O Lists, Cable Schedules, Datasheets, Instruments and P&ID Standard Symbols and Cover Sheets

Knowledge of corporate policy, basic Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, Communications, Controls, Systems and Computer Engineering Principles with exposure to Industry Codes and Standards

Basic field experience in Offshore / Onshore Oil and Gas Field / Plant Environment

Other Skills

Industry Specific Experience: 1-2 years post qualification experience

Education Qualifications, Accreditation,Training: Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electrical / Electronics or Computer Engineering OR Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Physics and Distinctions in GCE O Level in English, Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and/or Further/ Additional Mathematics

Click here to apply online

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Diageo (Guinness) Nigeria Vacancy for Laboratory Technician (Benin City) – OND/ HND

Diageo was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc.[9] The creation was driven by the two executives Anthony Greener and Philip Yea at Guinness plus George Bull and John McGrath of Grand Metropolitan.
Diageo is a global alcoholic beverages company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world’s largest producer of spirits and a major producer of beer and wine. Its brands include Smirnoff (the world’s largest-selling vodka), Johnnie Walker (the world’s largest-selling whisky), José Cuervo (the world’s largest-selling tequila), Baileys (the world’s largest-selling liqueur) and Guinness (the world’s largest-selling stout). It also owns 34 per cent of Moët Hennessy, which owns brands including Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Hennessy. It sells its products in approximately 180 countries and has offices in 80 countries.
Diageo is the parent company of Guinness Nigeria PLC
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Level: L7
Reports To: Laboratory Technologist
Context/Scope:
The Brewery operations are focused on the three sites, – Ogba, Benin and Aba, and all sites have quality functions within their structure.
Dimensions:
Financial
  • Reports to the budget holder for the quality function within each site as appropriate.
  • Market Complexity
  • Work across our business with support from Brand Technical Centre in UK to deliver high quality product to our consumers
Leadership Responsibilities
Carry out designated analyses promptly and accurately in line with Guinness Nigeria PLC work procedure and ensure results are well-documented on-line (PRODAC), notebooks and on-line Kalamazoo and results sent to user dept promptly.
Purpose of Role:
  • To ensure bench work quality control determination are carried out in accordance with Guinness Nigeria PLC quality procedures and specifications for the attainment of high quality products.
  • Principal Accountabilities:
  • Determination and reporting of analytical parameters, as appropriate and as specified. Working within guidelines to ensure that results are repeatable and aligned to other laboratories on an interchange basis.
  • Working with the appropriate parts of the supply function (as required) to assist them in delivering products of the highest quality in terms of content and presentation.
  • Acting as a member of the Quality team, and displaying the behaviours expected of a strong team player.
Barriers to Success in Role:
As the business will rely on the quality of the output from the individual to make business decisions around the quality of its components and products, lack of a very responsible attitude to work will be a hindrance to the individual. Similarly, a low boredom threshold will be a problem.
Lack of required speed to respond to changes posed by new analytical methods and equipment as periodically advised by BTC will grossly affect the company’s desire to employ WCM practices and procedures in all her operations.
Qualifications and Experience/Skills Required:
  • OND or HND in Physical, Chemical or Biological sciences.
  • On the job experience, having worked for at least 2 years in a brewing / FMCG laboratory environment.
  • Result oriented.
  • Very good communication skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
Flexible working options:
Brewery based
Click here to Apply for Job 

Virgin Holidays Recruiting Service Rep - v-room

Virgin Holidays
Job Details

Permanent Contract
 
37.5 hours per week
 
Based in Crawley, West Sussex
 
Competitive Salary Plus Excellent Benefits
 
Closing Date 18 October 2010


Role Purpose

  • To promote repeat business by providing a prompt, courteous, timely, friendly, effective and approachable level of excellent service to all guests at all times within the v-room
  • To perform a variety of sales, service & support duties as well as ensuring that assigned sales & revenue targets are met on a daily/weekly basis


Responsibilities

Meet and Greet
  • Meet and greet customers on arrival at the v-room to provide a high level of service
Customer service
  • Assist Virgin customers in the event of flight disruption or delay
  • Resolving customer queries or complaints at the airport to reduce post departure complaints
  • Provide assistance to customer’s who have special requirements i.e. disability
  • Up selling where appropriate to generate additional revenue
  • To deal with all queries regarding existing bookings, including re-optioning, upgrading any element of booking, general enquiries
  • Greeting area to be kept clean and tidy and ensure the entrance is inviting for customers
Relationships
  • Assist and support Virgin Atlantic to provide the highest level of service to Virgin Holidays customer’s at all times
  • Continue to build relationships with Virgin Atlantic airport staff and ‘work together’
  • In the event of a delay or flight disruption, liaise with U.K. or Overseas hotels to secure hotel accommodation
Training
  • To complete training courses when required to ensure the above procedures are met and maintained
  • To complete training courses relevant to role to improve skills and to continually improve
Product Knowledge
  • Service details- upgrades, destinations, excursions, tours, shows etc
  • Attend and participate in sales and customer service meetings and product/skills training sessions
  • Familiarize self with every new edition brochure including your flight destinations
  • Familiarize self with all new product offerings & hotels and learn any new resulting operational procedures


Requirements


  • Proven experience in using ATOP competently/previous ticketing experience is desirable
  • Demonstrated ability to using Shares and galileo
  • Demonstrate excellent product knowledge, including airport operations, hotels and attractions. Previous ticketing experience is desirable
  • Proven face to face Customer Service experience
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels
  • Flexible attitude towards shift work which may change according to our flying programme
  • Approachable and well presented
  • Ability to make a decision in a pressured and/or stressful environment
  • Confident and ability to work alone or in a small team
  • Dealing with children (talks, play, listen)
  • Ability to adhere to all company policies, procedures and guidelines


Please note you will be redirected to the business website to complete your application.
Apply

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Stallion Group Vacancy for Personal Assistant

Stallion founded in 1969, is a leading business conglomerate with well entrenched business presence in West African countries, having achieved position of market leadership on diversified business lines. The Organization has a highly specialized infrastructure across the region with a perfected in house expertise in conducting viable business activities in these complex markets.
The group is well capitalized and is a privately held business enterprise.

Job Title: Personal Assistant
Requires the services of a female Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive.

Requirements
Good education and computer literacy is mandatory.
Secretarial training will be an added advantage.

Send your response to hrnigeria@stalliongroup.com