Sovereign Investment Authority Nigeria Jobs for Internal Audit, Human Resources & Financial Control

The NSIA is set up to receive, manage and invest in a diversified portfolio of medium and long term
revenue of the Federal Government, State Government, Federal Capital Territory, Local Government and Area Councils, in preparation for the eventual depletion of Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources, as well as the development of critical infrastructure in Nigeria that will attract and support foreign investment, economic diversification, growth and job creation.

Driven by a private sector philosophy in outlook and orientation, the NSIA adopts global best practices in its operational systems, processes and procedures, and values the competencies, talents and diversity of its employees. Amongst other strengths, the NSIA has assembled an exceptional team, with a broad diversity of educational and professional experiences, who share a common passion to achieve NSIA’s statutory mandate.

As part of ongoing initiatives to strengthen its operations and enhance its capacity to achieve its mandate, the NSIA seeks to recruit exceptional, result-oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Job Title: Officer – Internal Audit
The position holder will assist in the internal audit functions of the NSIA in line with global best practices. He/She will work with the Head of Internal Audit in coordinating Authority-wide control and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

    Carry out planned assignments in line with internal auditing standards and international best practice
    Assist in planning and performing financial, operational and compliance audits for all business units of the Authority
    Conduct pre-payment audit checks.
    Effectively track and manage the closure of all audit (Internal & External) issues
    Undertake investigations and report on findings as required
    Provide support. advice and guidance to the Authority regarding all areas of operations
    Innovative use of available resources to achieve set targets

Educational Qualification

    A good first degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting or any Finance-related discipline from a reputable institution.
    Professional qualification is desirable (ACIB, CIMA, CISA, CFA, ICAN, ACCA)
    A minimum of 3 years financial services audit experience
    Experience in a reputable audit firm is an advantage.
    Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism. integrity and ethical values
    Attention to details with high degree of accuracy
    Excellent decision making and problem solving skills
    Strong people skills and ability to manage people
    Excellent report writing and oral communication skills
    Resilience and Tenacity
    Good knowledge of

    Internal audit methodologies
    Risk management methodologies
    Corporate governance procedures
    Accounting standards
    Auditing guidelines
    Process engineering

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward application and CV to the email audit@rhizomeng.com

Job Title:  Officer – Human Resources
The position holder will be required to provide relevant support in the various human resource functions. He/She will work with the Head, HR to realize the current and future human capital development propositions of the Authority.

Key Responsibilities

    Manages the Human Resources Information System in use and ensure the integrity of data
    Manage and update HR portal.
    Oversee the administration of payroll
    Manage staff compensation and benefits, entitlements administration process
    Assist in Implementing policies in relation to the core HR areas
    Ensure all staff statutory payments are remitted to relevant regulatory bodies
    Manage staff records relating to leave, medicals and general administration
    Assist in the Implementation of the Authority’s performance management framework.

Educational Qualification

    First degree or equivalent in social sciences or any relevant field.
    Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
    Working knowledge of Human Resource Management software
    Good knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment legislation.
    Applicable understanding of NSIA’s mandate.
    Ability to think holistically and appreciate the impact of various policies, practices and solutions on HR.
    Strong knowledge and understanding of Human Resource Management practices and principles
    Strong negotiations skills and employee relations experience
    Excellent communications skills

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward application and CV to the email hrm@rhizomeng.com

Job Title: Officer – Financial Control

The position holder will be in charge of providing accounting support to the finance function by ensuring accuracy, completeness and integrity of financial data.

Key Responsibilities

    Compile and analyse financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger
    accounts and ensure correctness in booking transactions and coding
    Manage the Authority’s fixed asset schedule in line with applicable standards
    Support monthly management account, statements of comprehensive income and financial position preparation
    Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments and depreciation calculation
    Assist in yearly budget preparation
    Support the year end audit analysis; preparation of financial statement and quarterly review process
    Processing of all transactions (payables, receivables etc.), and maintain a complete and accurate
    record of all accounting transactions
    Execution of treasury activities including bank accounts management, bank reconciliations,
    Funds receipts, Disbursements etc.
    Remittance of all statutory deductions to the relevant bodies (pension, withholding tax payment, PAYE etc.)     .

Educational Qualification

    A good first degree in Accounting, Finance or related courses and a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is required
    Minimum of four (4) years relevant experience.
    Good understanding of accounting principles.
    Sound knowledge of spreadsheets and accounting software
    Good financial and accounting knowledge, including good appreciation of International Financial
    Reporting Standards (IFRS).     . .
    Appreciable understanding of NSIA’s mandate.
    Demonstrated commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity.
    Strong interpersonal skills.
    Attention to detail.
    Ability to multi task and function effectively under pressure.
    Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward application and CV to the email finance@rhizomeng.com

Deadline: July 22nd, 2014


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