Vacancies: Research and Development Manager, Finance Manager
Our client is a financial sector development organization, funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID), and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; with a focus on promoting financial inclusion in Nigeria. As a result of the successful growth of its organization, our client is seeking professionals and subject matter specialists to fill the positions below:
Position: Research and Development Manager (Ref: M01)
The role ensures clarity and relevance of initiatives by making available credible information on market developments and imperatives in the Nigerian financial sector for use by internal and external stakeholders.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develops and implements research strategies in line with the organisation’s operational
- Manages research projects and market research firms
- Designs qualitative and quantitative methodologies for conducting research financial sector issues
- Prepares engagement contracts and service level agreements tor research partners and consultants
- Prepares assessment reports of research partners/ consultants
- Issues terms of reference for various requests for proposals
- Analyses and presents research findings
Education and Experience
- Applicant should have a Post Graduate degree (M.sc, Ph.D) degree in Statistics, Economics, International Development or related field
- Minimum of 8 years work experience, of which 5 years must have been in conducting research
- Familiarity with Banking, Microfinance and access to finance issues will be an advantage.
Position: Finance Manager (Ref: M02)
- The role ensures the successful management of the finance and accounting operation.
- Formulates and implements financial policies and processes in compliance with accepted accounting practices and applicable statutes.
- Develops the organisation’s annual plans, budgets and financial performance metrics
- Develops and updates financial guidelines
- Assists in the development and maintenance of sound financial controls in the organization
- Prepares comprehensive and timely financial and information including tax, cash flow and statutory accounts for the organization
- Maintains on-going liasison with relevant external bodies/contracts e.g regulatory organizations, auditors, solicitors, donors, grantees, banks, etc
- Prepares budget variance reports.
Skills and Competencies
- Good at working under time pressure and able to solve complex financial problems.
The person must be self-motivated, diligent, and must demonstrate strong analytical skills, leadership and the ability to communicate effectively. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential. In addition, competence in the use of Tally 9 accounting software is required.
Education and Experience
- Applicant must have first degree in Accounting , Finance or Economics with a professional certificate ACA
- Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, of which 2 years must have been in audit
- Work experience in the big 4 auditing firms/exposure to international accounting best practice is an advantage.
Method of Application
If you meet the requirements above, please forward your cover letter and resume electronically to clientrecruit@ng.pwc.com, quoting the relevant reference code for the position applied for at the top right-hand corner. In addition, the subject of your email should be the reference code and job role.
Applications close on 23rd June, 2011. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
