EXCITING JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NIGERIA SOVERIGN INVESTMENT AUTHORITY (NSIA)

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 brad 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, NSIA seeks to recruit exceptional, result oriented and suitably qualified professionals to fill the following positions:

Position: 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:

·         Manage the Human Resource information system in use and ensure the integrity of data.

·         Manage and update HR portal.

·         Oversee the administration of payroll

·         Manage staff compensations 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 Qualifications:

·         First degree or equivalent in Social Sciences or any relevant field.

Knowledge, skill and experience

·         Minimum of three (3) years relevant experience

·         Working knowledge of Human Resource Management software

·         Good knowledge of Nigerian Labour and employment Legislation

·         Appreciable 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 communication skills

Position: 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 assignment in line with internal auditing standards and international best practices.

·         Assist in planning and performing financial, operational and compliance audits for all business units of the Authority.

·         Conduct pre-payment audit checks

·         Effective track and manage the closure of all audit (Internal and 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 Qualifications:

·         A good first degree or its equivalent in Accounting or any Financial related discipline from a reputable Institution

·         Professional qualification is desirable (ACIB, CIMA, CISA, CFA, ICAN, ACCA)

Knowledge, skill and experience

·         Minimum of three (3) Financial services audit experience

·         Experience in a reputable audit firm is an advantage

·         Provide 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, Processing Engineering.

Position: OFFICER, FINANCIAL CONTROL

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

Key Responsibilities:

·         Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger.

·         Account 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 recordof all accounting transactions

·         Execution of treasury activities including bank account management, bank reconciliations, funds receipts, disbursements etc.

·         Remittance of all statutory reductions to the relevant bodies (pension, withholding tax payment, PAYE etc.)

Educational Qualifications:

·         A good first degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related courses

·         Professional qualification is desirable (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)

Knowledge, skill and experience

·         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

·         Demonstrate commitment to ethical standards and high level of integrity

·         Strong interpersonal skills

·         Attention to details

·         Ability to multi-task and function effectively under pressure.

·         Proficient in the use of office productivity tools

Job Location: Abuja

Method of Application:

Please forward suitability statement (application) and CV to:

Officer, Human Resources- hrm@rhizomeng.com

Officer, Internal Audit- audit@rhizomeng.com

Officer, Financial Control – finance@rhizomeng.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, 17^th July, 2014.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

source: Daily Trust newspapers