Job Openings in a Young Growing Company, April 2017

Our client, is a young and growing organization with presence in the manufacturing, health & wellbeing, and not-for-profit sectors. They are seeking for qualified candidates who will share in their vision to tackle women empowerment, poverty alleviation, cultural, socio-economic ,health & 
wellbeing issues, to fill the following positions. These positions are for young and self-driven candidates

JOB TITLE: HEAD, SOCIAL WELFARE
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, recommend, implement and coordinate welfare programmes and activities, in line with the organization’s mission and vision.
• Develop, plan and implement fund-raising strategies for the department and the orphanage
• Provide direct service and support to beneficiaries, such as handling
• a referral for child advocacy issues, conducting a needs assessment, or
• resolving complaints.
• Develop and implement effective processes and procedures for requesting, tracking and providing welfare support.
• Facilitate beneficiary forums for feedback and communication, and
• organize other sensitization programmes
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive records and reports,
• Supervise and evaluate the work of staff and volunteers
• Develop individual support plans for the children in the orphanage
• Perform any other duties as may be required.

EDUCATION

• A good bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or other
• related courses.
• Vocational training in areas such as child care, education or
• counselling will be an advantage.

EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years of professional experience in an NGO, orphanage or any other social work.
• Previous experience in child care, old peoples home and related area will be an added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Good understanding of all aspects of social/child care.
• Strong passion for women, youth & child development.
• Organised, efficient and flexible
• Ability to work in a busy, fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Excellent communication (written and Oral) and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently and in a team Integrity
• Committed to achieving goals in a timely manner
• Ability to build a friendly but professional rapport with stakeholders
• Problem solving skills

JOB TITLE: GROUP FINANCE MANAGER
LOCATION: KWARA 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and
• reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• (GAAP)
• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare
• the annual budget in consultation with the CEO and directors.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met.
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise
• with the group internal auditor when and where necessary.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash
• management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and
• petty cash.
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general
• ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a
• timely and accurate manner.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that
• personnel and financial information is secure.
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Perform any other related duties that may be assigned.

EDUCATION

• Good university degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Management/Administration

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• ACA, ACCA, or related certifications

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 7 years’ work experience
• Minimum of 4 years’ work experience in a financial role
• Not-for-profit experience and reporting will be added advantage

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Knowledge of laws affecting NGOs or not-for profit organizations
• Advanced in the use of accounting software
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, IT solutions, Internet
• etc.
• Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Strong networking and interpersonal skills.
• Able to exercise diplomacy
• Commercially astute and able to effectively communicate complex
• financial data and information to managers with non-financial expertise.
• High attention to detail and accuracy

JOB TITLE: GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, recommend, communicate and implement effective human
• resources policies, procedures and manuals.
• Co-ordinate the recruitment, selection, orientation, retention and
• termination of staff at the entities and the group.
• Review, update and draft job descriptions and qualifications required
• for the staff of the group.
• Facilitate performance management and objective staff appraisals.
• Manage the provision of corporate trainings that address the needs of
• the staff and contributes to the effectiveness and efficiency of the
• group.
• Develop effective retention and succession strategies.
• Proactively monitor the operations of the organisation and provide
• appropriate advice on HR matters.
• Direct and oversee all administration related activities including
• security, maintenance, communications, office supplies and
• transportation.
• Establish and maintain organizational records, reports and employee
• files.
• Carry out any other responsibilities that may be required.

EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree in HR or related discipline

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (BUT NOT REQUIRED)

• Working in HR, in a not-for-profit environment
• A Master’s degree in related discipline
• CIPM, CIPD, SHRM etc.

EXPERIENCE

• 7-8 years of professional experience with at least 5 years of
• progressive, hands-on HR experience in manufacturing and services
• organizations.
• 3 years in administrative services roles;
• 3-5 years’ supervisory experience

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication and reporting skills
• Proven record of high level of confidentiality and excellent
• organization skills.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, IT solutions, Internet
• etc.
• Strong global and cultural awareness.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and multitasking ability
• Strong ethical standards

JOB TITLE: INTERNAL AUDITOR
LOCATION: KWARA
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare internal audit schedules and manage audits for all entities
• of the group.
• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management
• and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial
• reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and
• regulations.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate accounting documentation, previous
• reports, data, flowcharts etc.
• Reconciles documentation with actual inventory or assets to ascertain
• accuracy
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results.
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity,
• legality and goal achievement.
• Analyse audit results to identify loopholes and recommend methods for
• increasing profits, averting risks and decreasing unnecessary costs
• Manage the periodic inventory and budget audits against the standard
• financial requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors, to ensure efficient implementation
• of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
• Promote the adoption of best practice in internal control system.

EDUCATION

• A good bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION

• ICAN, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or related certifications

EXPERIENCE

• 7-10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years proven work
• experience as an internal or senior auditor

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Advanced computer skills, specifically, MS Office, accounting
• software and databases
• Ability to effectively communicate complex financial data and
• information to managers with non-financial expertise.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules
• and regulations
• Excellent documentation and record keeping skills
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement
• Excellent oral and written communication

NOTE: 
*CANDIDATES MUST RESIDE IN KWARA STATE (ILORIN AND ITS ENVIRONS).


HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to careers@psyntech.net.
The subject of the message should be the role being applied for. (e.g.
Group Finance Manager).


Deadline: 5th May, 2017