Great Vacancy at IBM Corporation

International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation, with headquarters in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

We are recruiting for the below position:

JOB TITLE: TELECOMMUNICATION BUSINESS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
JOB ID: GTS-0536397 

JOB DESCRIPTION
Consulting to other Business Units on Billing and Customer care applications
Ensure solutions at all times meet business current and further needs and conforms to IBM standards.
Management and Implementation of Billing and Customer care solutions.
Ensuring that business critical Billing system and other related Billing applications are 99.99% available continuously.
Design, manage and maintain Business Continuity Planning, Disaster Recovery Planning, Capacity planning and procedures for responsible systems/applications.
Ensure systems and data integrity at all times.
Work with functional staff to ensure quality and expectations for standards are met
Advise management on technological developments in Billing and any other relevant trends.
Implementation support for Billing and Customer Care Systems
Serve as a central point of contact for Billing and Customer Care applications in IT.
Ensure System and applications are compliant with IT policies and standards.
Ensure reporting are accurate and timely
Ensure that Billing and Customer care Systems are developed to Standards required for business effectiveness and agility.
Ensure all these Applications and Billing solutions are documented (processes, policies & procedures) and updated at all times.
Ensure all these Applications and billing solutions are alert, dynamic as regards Business requirements.
Optimal use and re-use of IT Investment/minimizing duplication

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree
At least 2 years experience in SDLC and Application Support
At least 2 years experience in ITIL and Microsoft Office
At least 2 years experience in Reporting and Project Management
English: Fluent

PREFERRED
Information Technology.
At least 3 years experience in SDLC and Application Support
At least 3 years experience in ITIL and Microsoft Office
At least 3 years experience in Reporting and Project Management

DUE DATE: 6th December, 2012

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Great Vacancy at PWC (A Multinational Firm)

SENIOR CONSULTANT/MANAGER - FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING (ADVISORY)

JOB SUMMARY  & PURPOSE   

To support the growth of  Finance and Accounting Practice Group through opportunity assessment and productive development of new clients and portfolio of new projects as well as ensure effectiveness in engagement delivery and practice

LOCATION: Lagos

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS   

Reports to: Senior Manager (and in some instances a Partner)

JOB DESCRIPTION

THE ROLE

Engages in business development initiatives that will involve identifying appropriate opportunities for the firm and preparing proposals that are consistent with the firm standards

Manages a portfolio of Finance & Accounting engagements. This will involve planning forassignments, managing the execution of projects profitably and maintaining effective client communication and adhering to assignment delivery requirements. For the assigned portfolios, manage the related net investment in clients to ensure that it is within the set targets.

Manages a team of employees on each assignment and will be expected to motivate, inspire and appraise team members.

Undertakes practice management responsibilities within the firm and participate in counseling and mentoring of less experienced staff.

Contributes to the development of annual plans and budgets for the Finance and Accounting solution set to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.

Makes recommendations to the firm on the formulation of strategic, long-term business plans for F & A. 

Develops and manages relationships with relevant internal and external bodies / contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, standard –setting bodies, clients etc.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONS    

Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration  or related field

Masters in Business Administration.      

ACA, ACCA.     

7 years work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a reputable organisation with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Strong accounting technical skills

Strong knowledge of both local (SAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

Highly skilled in corporate finance methodologies, financial risk management, forecasting and control

Good business vision, commercial and technical awareness. 

Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures

Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices

Good negotiation skills.

Interpersonal and people management skills.

Excellent leadership and team building/supervisory skills.

Strong analytical and decision making skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills.

Strong reporting writing and presentation skills.

Strong project management skills.

Proficiency in the use of financial spreadsheet applications.

Ability to work within tight schedules and timelines.

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Intuitiveness and attention to detail 

OTHERS   

Comfortable at dealing effectively with senior management and other managers/staff.

Must be self motivated, able to work independently and willing to “ roll-up their sleeves” to get the job done

Must be a team player.

Must be an experienced individual with a sound knowledge of finance and accounting who is also ready to broaden their skills.

Must be willing to travel.

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http://pwcac.easycruit.com/intranet/nigeria/index.html

Great Vacancy at TSHIP

FINANCE AND ADMIN SPECarT

LOCATION: Sokoto Type: Full time Posted on 11 Apr-2012 

JOB OPENING ID   41

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

FINANCE

•Review/approve vouchers/cheques to ensure proper allocation before submission to the Supervisor and the COP or DCOP.

•Submit timely requisitions of funds to JSI home office to ensure uninterrupted flow of funds to implement programme activities.

•Provide advice in the preparation of technical programme budgets and ensure that tracking ofprogramme expenses takes place accordingly.

•Assist the DF&SS in the preparation of monthly and ad hoc financial, budget, payroll or accounting reports.

•Oversees closing of the monthly accounts and ensure they send by 10th of each month.

•Review the Zonal Offices’ monthly accounts before processing in QuickBooks. 

•Approve all Petty Cash vouchers for processing. 

•Prepare the payroll summary sheet and employees pay slips.

•Preparing all salaries deductions including payroll tax, advances, social security…etc.

•Review time sheets and update the employee leave section.

•Ensuring cost-effectiveness, efficiency and accountability throughout the life of the project;

ADMINISTRATION

•Manage Finance and Administration staff and systems to ensure conformity to TSHIP and USAID policies and procedures and to ensure quality control

•Oversees all procurement activities including procurement plans, invitations for tenders, pro-forma invoices, supplier selection and purchase orders and ensure that all procedures are being followed. Review and take appropriate action on weekly reports regarding outstanding purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Review vendors’ and all other contracts before they are signed

•Oversees the TSHIP vehicle fleet. Review and take appropriate action on monthly vehicle use.

•Oversees the totality of TSHIPS assets including their repair, maintenance and replacement.

•Oversees travel and transportation. www.nigerianbestforum.com

•Provide administrative assistance to program staff.

•Oversees, track and control all local contracts signed by TSHIP (house and office leases, consultant contracts, maintenance contracts, water and electricity, etc.)

•Serve as a permanent member of the procurement committee.

•Other duties as assigned by superiors within the capacity of his/her field of profession.

SKILL SET   

•Working knowledge of office management.

•Ability to work with and manage a multi-disciplinary team.

•Extensive financial, management and personnel experience. 

•Experience in cross-cultural work environments

•Excellent team-working and team-building skills

•Ability to prioritize and multitasking of varied objectives and duties.

•Ability to work independent with minimal supervision and no maintain flexibility in working hours

WORK EXPERIENCE: 7 years

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http://tshipnigeria.org/index.php/current-vacancies

Great Vacancy at Microsoft Nigeria

Microsoft invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Premier Field Engineering (PFE) Manager – Nigeria.

Our opportunities are broader than you might think. You could find yourself working on software applications and services for consumers, gamers, developers, businesses or governments. Or you might focus on hardware products ranging from gaming consoles to PC keyboards and mice. With so many choices, the opportunities to achieve your potential couldn’t get much better.

JOB TITLE: PFE MANAGER – NIGERIA

JOB CATEGORY: Customer Service & Support

LOCATION: Nigeria, Lagos

JOB ID: 790096

DIVISION: Services & Support

RESPONSIBILITIES

Premier Field Engineering is a global team that delivers world class support earning customer confidence, trust and loyalty by improving customer health through the optimization and successful implementation of Microsoft technologies. Premier Field Engineering Managers drive the successful oversight of the support delivery business and its resources within the Services Practice

The PFE Manager is responsible for four areas of the support business including:

Operational Excellence

Delivery Excellence

Business Management

People Management

Their value is in developing and maintaining high performing teams that deliver quality services in a profitable way.

Key initiatives for this role include:

Customer Health Index initiative

Workforce Planning

Growth and Innovation surrounding the PFE catalog of services

Continued focus on Customer Satisfaction

Team Readiness & development according to role readiness roadmap with emphasis on customer health

Successful execution in this role will require focus in the job function areas outlined above. Within Microsoft this position has direct impact at the regional level via front line management of Premier Field Engineers affecting both employee and customer satisfaction. PFE Managers will have 15-20 direct reports on average. Those direct reports are Premier Field Engineers which come from the Support Delivery Discipline (IC2-5). Supervision responsibilities do includeperformance review management, mentoring, career development skill/task assessments.

SOME OF THE KEY DECISION MAKING FOR THIS ROLE INCLUDES:

Hiring, performance evaluation ratings and commitment setting.

Using key performance indicators, this position will make many business decisions affecting Regional specific CPH/CPM for Dedicated and Transactional Engineers.

Participating in escalations that include decision making on behalf of the services organization could require additional Premier management escalation.

This role is responsible for support program rollout and may be asked to participate in strategy or design work related to the service support organization.

Performance Review Process. 

RoleGuide - task & skill assessment, target learning roadmaps.

Premier Service Support Delivery Management Process

Escalation Response Management

Customer Satisfaction Survey Process

Enterprise Service Support Delivery Core Data Reporting

Other internal organizations this role will interact with include:

Enterprise Partner Group (EPG) Field Sales roles including Management, Premier Support roles including Management, and Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) including Management with the purpose of cross team collaboration on behalf of shared customers.

Customer Support Services (CSS) organization responsible for the delivery of support services and Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) including Management for the purpose of ensuring quality support delivery and incident escalations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A minimum of 2 years or more experience in front line management in an enterprise support environment

3+ years experience in business and process management

Solid experience in regards to design and management of a high performing datacenter is a must.

Experience with negotiation and implementation of customer SLA and OLA is a requirement

Working knowledge and experience in teaming with MS Partners. 

Experience with working with virtual and remote multi-cultural teams

Value proposition level understanding of Microsoft products and services

Prior account planning and delivery experience preferable in a service environment

Proven record for delivery business results and customer satisfaction.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20th April, 2012

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https://careers.microsoft.com/jobdetails.aspx?ss=&pg=0&so=&rw=1&jid=77862&jlang=EN

Great Vacancy at Sokoto cement

CEMENT COMPANY OF NORTHERN NIGERIA PLC (RC3111)

Cement Company of Northern Nigeria Plc (CCNN) is a public company engaged in the manufacture and sale of Portland cement. Its factory is located at Kalambaina Road, on the outskirts of Sokoto town. An opening exists for an experienced and qualified candidate to fill-in a position in our Legal Department.

POSITION: ASSISTANT MANAGER, LEGAL

QUALIFICATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

- First degree in Law (LLB, B.L)

- Minimum of Six (6) years post call experience preferably in the areas of corporate practice duties

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Reporting to the MD/CE

- Offer legal advice and liaise with the external solicitors;

- Drafting and vetting of legal documents;

- Ensuring that corporate disclosures are completed and dissemination of regulatory news to the stock market;

- Work with company secretary and others departmental directors to ensure that regulatory reporting is correct and does not lead to errors resulting in offences under various acts;

- Ensure compliance with statutory filling requirements; 

- Arrange and manage the process of calling and holding annual general or special meetings;

- Documentation of formal decisions made by shareholders, BOD and management

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

- Good knowledge of the legal framework (corporate and commercial law)

- Adequate relationship management and networking skills

- Ability to exhibit confidentiality in information handling

- Proven integrity and sound ethics. 

- Sufficient attention to details

- Well developed interpersonal skills

- Excellent business writing and communication skills

- Proficiency in Micrsoft Office Suites

- Fluent in Hausa Language

METHOD OF APPLICATION

All applicants should forward their CV/Resume to muhammed.faringani@sokotocement.com on before Friday 5th, April 2012