Job Vacancies @ Sahara Group - 3 Positions (Nigeria)

Rivers & Lagos, Nigeria Posted 2 years ago Posted on Accounting / Audit / Finance, Information Technology / ICT, Project Management

Sahara Group is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Treasury Manager
2.) Oracle Database Administrator
3.) Project Officer

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Treasury Manager

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

Manage liquidity and cash flow ensuring business needs are met in a cost effective and prudent manner.
Manage and oversee funds requests, transfers and payment processing and relationship management.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Establish processes and frameworks for managing liquidity and risk.
- Implement liquidity and risk management processes and frameworks as defined by Sahara Group Treasury.
- Develop and implement strategies to meet short, medium and long term financing needs ensuring alignment with the organisation’s goals and objectives.
- Recommend strategies for raising necessary funds to facilitate the realisation of operational and corporate objectives.
- Track the deviations from MYTO approved accounts position, evaluate the reasons, take corrective actions as appropriate and update the Chief Finance Officer on exceptions
- Ensure judicious management of organization’s liquidity to meet all likely contingencies within established risk limits.
- Preparation of cash forecasts and manage cash flows/cycles ensuring availability of adequate funds to meet daily operational requirements.
- Oversee the validation of all supplier and vendor payments and ensure that all requests for payment are supported with valid supporting documents in line with organization’s financial policies.
- Disbursement of cash ensuring compliance with defined policies and procedures. • Recommend strategies for raising necessary funds to facilitate the realisation of FIPL’s operational and corporate objectives.
- Coordinate all foreign exchange dealings for FIPL.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with key bankers and investors.
- Participate/ provide inputs in the review of FIPL’s bankers ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Take responsibility for general payments reconciliation and control procedures.
- Notify supplier when payment instruments are ready for collection or funds are transferred.
- Review the preparation, processing and tracking of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, receipt of goods and services, capturing of invoices, reconciliation statements for supplier accounts and payment requests
- Ensure the preparation and rendition of tax returns and retention of all relevant tax records
- Ensure accurate computation and accounting for taxes ensure prompt settlement of liabilities
- Compute accurately and file all federal, state, local, sales, and other tax returns including relevant reports to ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations
- Oversee the tax payments at designated banks and obtain necessary receipts and other documents required for tax filing
- Extract, collate and document relevant supports and proof of remittances for tax investigation
- Seek innovative ways for the business to benefit from tax relief and other similar advantages
- Assist with all tax-related research and interpretation of tax legislations and provisions

Keep abreast of changes and updates in macroeconomic policies and advice the Chief Finance Officer on the implications for the business.
Approve expenditures as defined in the approved manual of authority
Prepare the unit’s budget inputs and contribute in the preparation of the budget firm-wide.
Design and develop a unit plan those details how the unit will deliver on organizational requirements
Coach, mentor and conduct performance appraisal for subordinates on a timely basis
Conduct performance review of subordinates.
Prepare periodic report for the attention of the Chief Finance Officer.
Approve expenditure within the limits of approval
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chief Finance Officer.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Professional accounting/ finance certification, (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA, etc.)
Minimum of (10) years relevant experience with at least three (3) in a managerial role

Your Personal Attributes:

Intrinsically motivated
Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
Top-notch networking and negotiation skills
Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
Conscientious in approach to work
Customer-centric and good leadership skills
Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the power industry.
In-depth knowledge of trends and developments in global accounting and finance practice.
Advanced financial and accounting knowledge, including understanding of finance best practices and IFRS/ international accounting and financial reporting standards.
Experience in strategic financial planning and analysis.
Working knowledge of the Multi-Year Tariff Order, cost assumptions, returns on investments etc.
Very sound business acumen – financial and commercial knowledge.
Good understanding of foreign exchange operations and associated regulations.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Good leadership and people management skills, including the ability to manage multiple/ complex teams effectively.
Excellent negotiation skills and influencing skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
High ethical standards and integrity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

2.) Oracle Database Administrator

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site)
Job type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

To act as the database administrator in the Oracle Team.
The position will give the incumbent invaluable experience in business systems, oracle implementation and all modules involved.

What you’ll Do

Perform daily system maintenance on Oracle E-Business suite.
Manage user access within Oracle ERP
Work with vendors, developers, and technical support personnel to implement and support Programs or interfaces
Applying Oracle recommended patches to production environment through the change process
Identify, support, and resolve Oracle application functional and technical issues and work with the team to resolve these issues in the least possible time.
Performing daily database health check and performance tuning.
Provide technical support to the technical reports developer.
Ensuring high availability of Oracle E-Business suite services.
Work as an integral part of the “in-house Development and Support” technical team for Sahara
Support users with emphasis on functionality enhancements
Must act as System Administrator for the Group and ensure proper documentation is in place.

Requirements

University Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or any other course.
Oracle certified Professional (OCP) will be an Added Advantage
3-5 years cognate working experience (POST NYSC) in a similar role within a corporate organization.
Capacity to work in a fast paced, team-oriented office and field/site environment.
Must have good organisational, time management and communication skills.
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Visio), PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.

Your Personal Attributes:

Intrinsically motivated;
Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
Top-notch networking and negotiation skills
Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
Conscientious in approach to work
Customer-centric and good leadership skills
Must have relevant experience involving Oracle ERP implementation and support
Should have good Oracle EBS Experience in OAF, ADF
Good knowledge in SQL/PLSQL, Workflow configuration.
Relevant experience in R12 EBS modules GL, AP, AR, FA, INV, SSHR, HRMS & Payroll
Good knowledge of Oracle forms and reports
Good knowledge of Unix/Linux Shell scripting
Good Knowledge of Oracle backup and disaster recovery concepts
Ability to perform Oracle database and system health checks
Good knowledge of Oracle workflow and approval management engine
Good knowledge of Java programming language.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3.) Project Officer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site)
Job type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

To optimize and provide exemplary business support whilst adding value to the Sahara Power’s projects, general business operations and feedback to stakeholders.
This also involves growing and promoting strategic business relationships both internally and externally.

What you’ll do

Data analysis and preparation of documentation and correspondence in line with quality and organisational requirements to support information flow and escalate and redirect issues as required, to ensure the provision of accurate and timely reporting.
Regular update and database maintenance of business stakeholders and effectively manage the company’s repository of current relevant legislation, policies, procedures, guidelines and business records to ensure all information is accessible and stored correctly.
Support the department to effectively track performance/activities on various ongoing projects and report metrics to guide decision making and follow up. This requires effective collaboration across other functions in SPG, to ensure activities are tracked to provide day-to-day management and oversight of SPG/OPCO projects.
Assist with report writing including planning and preparing professional presentations, proposals for green and brown field projects, management feedback and internal knowledge & information sharing.

Requirements

Must have 1-3 years of cognate working experience (Post-NYSC) in a similar role/ relevant field.
Capacity to work in a fast paced, team-oriented office and field/site environment.
Must have good organisational, time management and communication skills.
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects, Visio), PowerBI, Tableau, Google Analytics.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with various levels of management, staff, and clients.
Good knowledge of power sector, including the legal and policy frameworks governing utility distribution in Nigeria.
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to build trust amongst other team members.

Your Personal Attributes:

Intrinsically motivated;
Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
Top-notch networking and negotiation skills
Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
Conscientious in approach to work
Customer-centric and good leadership skills
Support the project team to maintain and develop strategic relationships across departments to foster continuous business support and collaborative efforts.
Organize meetings (external, internal, intercompany and other stakeholder meetings).
Undertake any other duties commensurate with this position, as designated by the Line Manager.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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