Cardinal Stone – We are a non-bank financial institution, providing services in Financial Advisory, Capital Raising, Investment Management and Share Registration to a diverse base of investors and business owners with strong interest in Nigeria and the broader West African economic region.
We are registered by the Nigerian Securities & Exchange Commission to operate as an Issuing House, Fund Manager, Broker/Dealer and Registrar.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Principal Investments Associate – Real Estate

Location: Nigeria

Job Specification

Work with company management to define an appropriate real estate strategy in line with prevailing trends in the sector towards achieving desired corporate objectives
Actively seek real estate investment targets, and other potential opportunities in the sector towards executing agreed upon strategy
Drive the end-to-end appraisal of all potential real estate transactions, working with all parties as required (internal and external), to ensure alignment with investment objectives and to secure management and Board buy-in and approval as needed
Serve as primary custodian, working with all necessary parties (internal and external) to lead the end-to-end implementation of all real estate projects & initiatives under his/her control (asset appraisal, due diligence, legal close, team evaluation & selection, financial structuring, capital raising, construction oversight, marketing and sales, property management) in line with agreed upon investment objectives
Work closely with and report directly to the divisional head/hierarchy and the executive management team of CardinalStone on assigned projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned
Directly oversee the performance and development of analysts, interns and fellows working on divisional projects as required
Support other activities across the firm as required

Qualifications

Minimum of a Bachelors degree from a top tier university. Degree in related field such as Real Estate Management, Quantity Surveying etc. or Post-Graduate degree is an added advantage
Membership of relevant professional body
4-6 years working experience in the Lagos/Nigerian real estate industry; significant experience playing key roles as part of project team on identifiable commercial and/or residential real estate projects in Ikeja, VI, Ikoyi and Lekki axis of Lagos will be a significant plus

General Competencies
The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:

Sound analytical reasoning
Financial modelling
Real estate project evaluation, Design Economics and Cost planning
Project Planning, Reporting& Control
Ability to measure and interpret specifications and drawings
Excellent communication skills (verbal and in written)
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Attention to detail and highly organized

Job Title: Receptionist (Contract)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business and announce visitors to appropriate personnel
Answer all incoming telephone calls and forward calls to appropriate personnel or department
Take accurate messages when appropriate personnel are unavailable
Deal with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner
Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
Maintain a professional reception areaambiance at all times
Co-ordinate and route in-coming and out-going mails and deliveries
Maintain and route magazines and publications
Organize pool cars, conference and meeting room bookings
Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering
Track inventory of office consumables and stationeries
General administrative and clerical support

Qualifications

Minimum Second Class Upper Degree or HND Upper Credit from a reputable University or Polytechnic
Prior experience as a receptionist will be an added advantage

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Excellent command of the English language
Effective and efficient at problem solving
Attentive to detail and highly organized
Great communication skills (oral, written and listening)
Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Job Title: Internal Control

Location: Lagos

Job Specification

Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery of excellent internal audit services in alignment with the Firm’s strategy and key objectives
Review the accuracy of financial records, promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
Develop an internal control testing methodology
Examine procedures in existence to ensure that resources and assets of the Firm are safeguarded
Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
Coordinate the review of accounting records to ensure proper records are maintained
Review of financial statements as appropriate and liaise on regular basis with external auditors
Ensure contract price and prices of purchased items are reasonable

Qualifications

Minimum Second Class Upper Degree from a reputable University in Finance/Accounting Economics/Business Administration or any related field.
Must hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA).
Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC relevant professional experience in accounting or audit related functions with a Capital Markets Operator or Financial Institution.

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Superior analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
Excellent communication skills – able to succinctly express complex ideas (verbally and in writing)
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Attention to detail and highly organized
Efficient and goal oriented
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Job Title: Accountant Clerk

Ref No: 9052038
Department: Business Support Group
Location: Nigeria

Job Specification

Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
Processing and preparation of Dividend Payments
Management and overseeing of all Bank Accounts
Preparation of weekly Liquidity Report for management decision making
Processing of Insurance cover for company’s fleet and other assets
Liaising with our Banks.
Running and dispatching of urgent documents

Qualifications

OND in numeric studies

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Superior analytical reasoning and problem solving skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively.
Attention to detail and highly organized.
Efficient and goal oriented.

Job Title: Equities Trader

Ref No: 1587972
Department: Asset Management
Location: Nigeria

Job Specification

Execute trades on all floors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange.
Obtain the best prices possible for clients at the time of dealing.
Research information about the market and Provide appropriate investment advice to clients.
Liaise with Regulatory NSE and other for all forms of capital raising activities.
Review orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping,and compliance with regulations and regular Liaison with SEC, NSE and other regulators.
Effective Back-up for the Properitory Trader.
Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

Inducted into CIS.
Minimum Second Class Upper or equivalent qualification.
Minimum of 1 year stockbroking experience.
Sound knowledge and interpretation of financial ratios.

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

Good interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Attention to detail and highly organized.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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