Ongoing Recruitment at Strategic Workforce Solutions, 15th October, 2019

Strategic Workforce Solutions is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director, Micro Finance Bank

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for overseeing the business operations and provide strategic leadership by developing strategic plans and company policies and driving organizational success.
  • Analyzes risk information from both internal and external data sources to update understanding of risk exposures and trends.
  • Develop and direct the implementation of policies and procedures to ensure that the company complies with all health and safety and other statutory regulations.
  • Foster and maintain a corporate culture within RLKMFB that embodies high integrity and values.
  • Ensure that the organization follows best practices for internal control and risk management.
  • Operates in a fiscally responsible manner within agreed budget parameters.
  • Ensure sound financial recording /reporting.
  • Ensure that RLKMFB meets the targets set forth in the business plan and annual budget. Supervise all heads of department to achieve efficient, productive and profitable loan and deposit portfolio growth in line with corporate strategy.
  • Lead the identification of target market segments and develop strategies for growth.
  • Ensure the bank delivers on its short and long term strategic road map.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Capacity utilization
  • Customer complaints
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Customer Retention
  • Customer Penetration
  • Asset Quality
  • Capital Adequacy
  • Assets under management
  • Loan loss.

Requirements

  • First degree in Finance, Business or other related discipline
  • MBA or M.Sc. in related
  • Professional certification e.g. ACA, ACCA, ICAN, CIMA etc.
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Proven experience with a reputable banking organization in business management, strategy implementation and project/ change management roles.
  • Experience in credit administration, trade finance processes and back office operation.
  • Able to promote advocacy role within the MFB Association.
  • Possesses business management, writing and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of MFB methodologies, corporate governance procedures and standards.
  • Strong financial acumen
  • Planning and forecasting.

 

Job Title: Group Head, Legal

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities
Overseeing all legal affairs across the various companies:

  • Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction and evaluating them according to established goals.

Legal Advisory/Contractual Agreements/Litigation Related Matters:

  • Prepare and review of simple letters and contracts on behalf of the Company;
  • Liaise with company lawyers in the drafting of contracts, review of contracts and preparation of court case files

Regulatory & Compliance Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the company fills out and submits all its legal paperwork
  • Carry out SON Products registrations of the Company’s products;
  • Keep records of and notify all business Units of the progress of Type Approval Registrations and SON Product registrations;

Company Secretary:

  • Taking of meeting minutes and preparation of reports to management
  • Maintain a good record of contracts, MOUs and Legal documents

Other Responsibilities:

  • Manage the legal budget to get the most services for the least money
  • Maintenance of proper documentation, compliance checklists and regular tracking of records, approvals and related transactions

Requirements

  • B.L Degree from the Nigeria Law School
  • Minimum of LLB and LL.M degree from a reputable university
  • Member of Nigerian Bar Association
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Exposure to reviewing Term Sheets, Business Agreements, Due Diligence research and Regulatory Compliance Job
  • Strong understanding of Business/Market Risk & Compliance
  • Ability to review Legal / Compliance documents and assess in qualitative/quantitative terms the business impact or risk mitigation needs
  • To be well versed with Law of Contracts, Property Laws, Land Laws, Commercial Laws and Corporate Laws

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Process turnaround and general performance against Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
  • Level of adherence to mandatory reporting requirements (quality of reporting & completion deadlines)
  • Availability of up–to-date and comprehensive information on each legal document
  • Ease of access to company legal records
  • Quality and effectiveness of day-to-day professional advice and other support provided
  • Effectiveness of project administration on legal assignments and projects
  • Quality and comprehensiveness of legal information/data
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Total cost of services (inside and outside)
  • Legal spend as percentage of revenue
  • Percentage of cases solved/resolved successfully

 

Job Title: Group Head, Finance

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • The Group Head, Finance will be responsible for ensuring timely provision of relevant and reliable financial information to the various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction.
  • The successful candidate will also ensure adequate control systems and processes are in place to secure the assets of the organization and efficiently implement the financial policies/procedures of the Organization in line with generally accepted accounting policies.
  • Monitor compliance with the Organization cost management practices, credit management policies and procedures.
  • Monitor the maintenance of fixed assets inventory/register and performance of Annual budget.
  • Review and endorse capital expenditure requisition for all units within the Organization.
  • Oversee preparation of comprehensive, proactive and timely financial and management information, including tax, cash flow and statutory accounts.
  • Provide direction for the proper management reporting on the performance of the Organization.
  • Design and monitor implementation of systems and controls to ensure compliance with tax and other financial regulatory provisions.
  • Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the finance function. Work with Human Resources employees to secure candidates who will be an asset to the finance department
  • Establish and implement a training program for new Finance Employees.

Requirements

  • First Degree or its equivalent in a numerate discipline (Accounting, Finance, Statistics etc.).
  • MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA, ICAN or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage.
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Proven work experience as a Head of Finance, Director of Finance or similar role.
  • Knowledge of Finance methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
  • Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
  • Good knowledge of global financial markets, financial accounting, and information management.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Accurately forecasts annual, quarterly and monthly revenue streams
  • Business growth and development
  • Account payable turnover
  • Account receivable turnover
  • Inventory turnover
  • Net profit margin
  • Gross profit margin
  • Finance error report
  • Payment error rate
  • Budget variance
  • Budget creation circle time
  • Expenses Management
  • Inter Audit cycle time
  • Accounting cost
  • Cumulative Annual Growth Rate (CAGR).

Job Title: Group Head, Internal Audit

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • The Group Head, Internal Audit is essentially a policeman or watchdog of the various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction. .
  • Basis responsibilities are to develop policies and procedures, ensure their implementation and monitor compliance with zero tolerance to fraud.
  • In essence, the Group Head Audit performs evaluations and make recommendations for improved controls.
  • Overall management and coordination of the Audit Team across the various companies.
  • Audit Manpower Development and Training.
  • Quality Assurance and internal Control implementation.
  • Conduct regular compliance checks to ensure compliance with company policies & other regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure all revenue/income earned are recorded in the appropriate books of accounts & checking Presentation in the financial statement.
  • Engage in follow up audit to ensure effectiveness of financial controls, policies and procedures.
  • Report to the Audit Committee, the GMD/CEO and the Chairman of Board regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
  • Design and implement an effective internal audit plan to review businesses activities around the operations of the Companies and ensures timely reporting for management decision making.
  • Evaluate the adequacy of the company’s internal control framework in addressing risks and accomplishing the company’s goals and objectives and make recommendations.

Requirements

  • First degree or its equivalent in a Numerate discipline (Accounting, Finance, Statistics etc.).
  • MBA/M.Sc. degree in Finance or Accounting.
  • Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, ICAN etc.
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Proficiency in the use of accounting software and Microsoft suite.
  • Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
  • Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
  • Systems Audit experience is a plus
  • Experience working in Banking/Financial sector is an added advantage
  • Communication & Presentation, Good report writing skills
  • Comprehensive, clear, and constructive audit and fraud reports
  • Displays awareness of the need for confidentially in sensitive matters.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Complete sufficient audit work to provide an opinion on the key risk areas identified for the Organization
  • Percentage of audits completed by the target date and plan (from scoping meeting to issue of draft report)
  • Percentage of Audit Plan Completed
  • Percentage of Neglected Compliance Issues
  • Opinion of External Auditor
  • Audit manpower Performance Improvements after training
  • Internal audit recommendations which are implemented
  • Length of time to resolve Audit findings
  • Regrettable lost or turnover monthly
  • Incidents of missing/wrongly filed accounts document/statements.

 

Job Title: Group Head, Enterprise ement

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • The Group Head Enterprise Risk Management is responsible for developing, maintaining, managing and executing a comprehensive process for identifying, accessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks that may impact on the performance of the various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction.
  • Analyzes risk information from both internal and external data sources to update understanding of risk exposures and trends.
  • Collaborate with Internal Audit on the creation of Insurance to influence appropriate insurance coverage.
  • Also to ensure that risks are identified and considered in the development of strategic vision, and proactively managed to balance both the risk and rewards of business.
  • Continuously improves ongoing, consistent and robust ERM practices to identify, prioritize, assess, mitigate, monitor and report on the risks and opportunities across the Companies;
  • Develop effective relationships with various levels of management across the companies to build and maintain risk management ownership and accountability;
  • Support top-down risk assessments and collaborates with bottom-up functional risk assessment owners to ensure well-informed enterprise risk assessment results.
  • Compile report to top Management indicating the impact possible risk on Company’s profile and develop daily key risk indicators.
  • Create contingency plans to manage crises.
  • Evaluate existing policies and procedures to find weaknesses
  • Evaluate employee’s risk awareness and train them when necessary

Requirements

  • First degree Risk Management or other related courses in Social Science
  • MBA or M.Sc. in Risk Management
  • Relevant professional qualifications from a recognized Enterprise Risk Management professional body (e.g. Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals Nigeria – AERMP and Risk Management Association of Nigeria –RIMAN)
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Experience with excellent reporting, risk assessment, documentation, implementation and/or design of internal controls.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to navigate effectively in a matrixed, global environment including working effectively at all levels in the organization and across the various companies;
  • Possesses high energy level, intellectual curiosity, innovation mindset, and strong work ethic with a commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic and changing environment;
  • Proven experience as a risk management, risk control and thinking out-of-the-box personnel;

Key Performance Indicators:

  • # of systematic risks identified
  • % of process areas involved in risk assessment
  • % of key risk monitored
  • % of key risk mitigated
  • # of risk awareness and training conducted for staff.
  • Effectiveness of the risk management practices that are controlling material risks
  • External funds under management
  • Level of inherent risk
  • Long-term debt
  • Net profit growth
  • New business profit
  • Operating profit on long-term investments
  • Profit diversification
  • Return on equity

 

Job Title: Group Head, IT

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • Overseeing all technology operations across various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction and evaluating them according to established goals
  • Devising and establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of strategies set by upper management
  • Analyzing the business requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs
  • To create and maintain Information Technology with Organisation needs and in keeping up with current best practice for the youth sector in the IT Field.
  • To ensure Information technology and management are in-line with agreed strategy and policy. To ensure that policy and strategy is in compliance with government legislation and standards in those countries in which the organization is registered and / or operates.
  • To manage the further development and implementation of organization current projects. Specifically to manage:
  • The development plans for ongoing integration, upkeep and improvement of IT systems;
  • To organize and implement servicing and support of all Organization IT systems to agreed service level standards.
  • To develop, implement plans, to research, analyse and present material relating to the Organization’s impact and approach that positions the Organization as a global leader within the sector.

Requirements

  • First Degree in Information Systems Management or relevant field;
  • MBA, M.Sc. or M.Th. Computer Science/Information Technology.
  • Professional Certification: CPN, ITAN, NIG, CPRN and IMIS
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Proven experience as IT Group Head or similar role
  • Experience in analysis, implementation and evaluation of IT systems and their specifications.
  • Sound understanding of computer systems (hardware/software), networks etc.
  • Experience in controlling information technology budget
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills
  • Resourceful, highly innovative, highly attentive to detail, good sense of judgment and driven by a desire to make improvements.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Information management projects are delivered on time and meet their objectives
  • Information Systems and collected data are perceived by stakeholders to enhance the work of the organization.
  • Delivery of operational plans to time and within budget, supported by appropriate IT systems.
  • Backup and Disaster recovery techniques
  • Data loss prevention
  • Project delivered on budget
  • Average Handle time for projects
  • Server Downtime
  • Server Up time
  • Mean Time to Repair (facing, responding and repairing a problem
  • Quality Assurance on project
  • Project delivery time

 

Job Title: Group Head, Corporate Services

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • To coordinate, direct and supervise all the activities of the Human Resources across various companies: Agro & Telecomm, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction.
  • Facilitate plans focused on hiring, developing, motivating and retaining the best talents within the organization. Drive Performance Management system, Company Mission, Policies, Procedures and Processes, Employee Handbook, Key Performance Indicators, Core, essential responsibilities/outputs of the position (KPI’s)
  • Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of all HR functions and activities across various companies.
  • Oversee and champion the articulation and development of the HR strategy and ensure it aligns with the corporate strategies, business goals and objectives
  • Champion the formulation and effective implementation of recruitment strategies and plans to identify, hire and retain the best talent to meet manpower needs
  • Coordinate the process of deduction and remitting the statutory deductions from Employees (PAYE, Pension, etc.)Anticipate social and demographic changes that are likely to have an impact on recruitment and staffing and mitigate them
  • Prepare comprehensive reports to the GMD/CEO and Chairman of Board
  • Provide support to the GMD/CEO and Chairman of Board on issues relating to personnel policy (pay, welfare, etc.)
  • Review and update the Organisational diagram when there are changes in the organization’s structure
  • Update the job descriptions for all jobs in the company as instructed by Management
  • Participate in the formulation and implementation of effective Performance Management System that would help sustain a performance driven culture
  • Ensure that the company’s Employee Handbook is up to date and reflects the company’s human capital strategy
  • Coordinate the recruitment of new employees across the various companies.

Requirements

  • B.Sc in relevant field
  • MBA/M.Sc in Social science or relevant field.
  • Professional qualifications: CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, PHR etc.
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in multicultural environment with diverse staff.
  • Knowledge of Local, State and Federal employment regulations.
  • Possesses strong communication, leadership and writing skills.
  • Good emotional intelligence skills.

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Incidents of hiring the wrong personnel for a job role Per hire
  • The time interval between when a recruitment request is made and when the employee resumes
  • Incidents of error in the amount paid or not paid to staff members
  • Regrettable Staff turnover
  • Time delivered vs. Agreed Timelines Monthly
  • Completion of the Performing Contract exercise in line with the agreed timelines
  • Completion of the Performing Evaluation process in line with the agreed timelines
  • Performance Improvements after training intervention
  • Incidents of missing/wrongly filed document.

 

Job Title: Group Head, Business Development

Location: Abuja

Key Responsibilities

  • The Group Head Business Development is responsible for driving awareness and revenue growth across the various companies: Agro & Telecoms, Oil & Gas, Mortgage Bank, Capital Project & Equipment Management, Aluminum roofing sheets, Microfinance Bank, Haulage and Transportation and Real Estate Construction.
  • Marketing and Business development and provide constant feedback to the Management team.
  • Identify sales leads, pitch goods or services to new clients. Maintain a good working relationship.
  • Ensuring companies growth objectives are attained, articulate new business development opportunities and identifying, building and managing relationships with existing partners/clients attempt to increase their current spend in line with corporate goals.
  • Increasing the value of current customers, attracting new ones
  • Plan, oversee, Identify, evaluate and develop new business and markets opportunities, initiatives and feasibility reports supporting growth based on intelligence.
  • Responsible for developing business with key clients across different sectors with significant potential to become a major contributor to the growth and profitability of the various companies.

Requirements

  • First degree or its equivalent in a Business Discipline (Business Administration, Marketing etc.).
  • MBA or MPA in Business Administration, Marketing
  • Professional certification, e.g. ISMMN, CIM, ICSP, NIM, ICAN,
  • Minimum of 12 years work experience of which 6 should be in a senior management position.
  • Possesses ability to translate company’s business goal into profit.
  • Highly innovative and experience in controlling various projects and clients.
  • Good knowledge of business methodologies, global business market, local and federal business regulatory.
  • Excellent leadership, communication and writing skills.

Key Performance Indicator:

  • Return on investment (ROI) of brand
  • Conceptualize and arrange marketing material including gifts, press releases, communication, etc.
  • Effectively execute local marketing strategy and participate in marketing activities provided by superiors to attract new leads and develop business relationships
  • Coordination with a sales representative.
  • Follow up with existing customers to generate sales.
  • Generate leads, call prospective customers and schedule appointments for sales representatives.
  • Total cost of customer acquisition
  • Percentage of sales/Revenue growth
  • Number of new clients
  • Number of new business initiatives
  • Number of retained clients

Deadline: 31st October, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: swscareers2@gmail.com using the “Job Title” as subject of the email.