Job Vacancy Title: Graduate Accounting and Audit Program (GAAP)
job vacancyLevel: officer
Group: Sahara group
Line Manager: Human resources

Job Role Statement:

Over the course of 6 months participants on the “GAAP” Programme, you will work on a number of different financial projects within several of our operating companies of the Sahara Group.
The programme will be focused on standard internal accounting procedures and your ability to analyze financial documents efficiently. During the course of the programme various other projects will be carried out in teams to test how well individuals work in a team.

All successful applicants will receive both coaching and supervision to ensure you get to know and understand the core fields and activities of the Sahara Group while realizing your strengths and areas for improvement.

After successfully completion of the 6 months programme, you will begin your first position, for example as a Financial Accounting Analyst, within the trading division or either working in an analytical position within the internal Audit division for the group. The possibilities are limitless!!!

A project or position overseas is also a possibility.

The goal of this “GAAP” programme is to train you as a high-value individual in an International Energy Environment. A Management position is possible in time, depending on the qualities you show. In other words, it’s all in your hands…

Throughout this 6 month programme, you will be supervised by a Career Officer from our Talent Management Unit.

Knowledge/Skills:

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on Excel (Word, Power Point)
Knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices for Business Analysis
Experience with accounting packages ( Oracle, SAP, Peachtree, Simple accounting e.t.c)
Ability to multi-task with regular interruptions
Planning analysis/ problem solving
Attention to detail and accuracy


Minimum Qualification / Experience:

University degree (B.Sc./B.A) minimum 2nd class lower division in Accounting, Economics, Banking & Finance - Part Qualification ( ACA, ACCA, CFA)
Other University degrees apart from mentioned above must have completed their professional qualification – ACA, ACCA or CFA
Completed NYSC
0-2 years relevant post-NYSC experience
Maximum of 26 years by December 2013


Personality Traits:

Must have charisma, poise & finesse
Must be confident
Must be able to take initiative
Must be hardworking and one who thinks “out of the box”
Must be a strong communicator with ability to connect with people at all levels
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial & dynamic environment
Must be reliable, organized and detail-oriented
Must be ambitious with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Self motivated, team player with a proactive approach to work


Working Relationships

Board of Directors
Group Heads/Heads of Departments
Human Resources
All staff

Job vacancy deadline : Deadline 2013-09-24

click the link to apply http://www.nairacity..com/2013/09/graduate-accounting-and-audit-program.html

or login to sahara group website :

Who has gotten a message for test and interview on monday? Any ideas of how it is

Hey!got d test last nite.is it possible to reschedule the date

I really don't knw,guess u'll av to call them or sth..u have an idea what the test is all about?

Pls,can u pls describe how to get to the venue from iyana-ipaja.

Not too familiar with iyana ipaja,but if you can get to oshodi,u can take ajah and drop at lekki phase 1 then frm lekki,just take a shuttle to the place,what time is urs?

11:00 am..

Alright...all the best

Thanks....what time is yours

Mine is for 3.30...pls let me knw how urs go when you are done

I will

Thanks and how did the test go

The test comprises of accounting and auditing questions,30 in all for 20 mins. They just picked randomly from both.Different questns for different sets.We started ours 40mins late.

Alright,thanks a lot..appreciate

+ did u also do the interview today

No,cos everyone has to write the test b4 interviews,bt we were told we will get mails dis week. God help us

Please are they still sending mails o, I have not gotten any mail yet. Pls replies

Don't know if they are still sending,just did mine today

Success mail dropping..who has idea of the interview

@Anixie did you receive a success msg?

Yeah,I did today

Hello House,
passed the GAAP test, am scheduled for an interview on Wednesday, any1 with me, any one with ideas on ow the interview would be...pls reply urgent...thanks

Also got a success msg n scheduled for wednesday 11:00 am for interview.

BJ88: Also got a success msg n scheduled for wednesday 11:00 am for interview.

Please dyu av an idea wot the interview wud be abt, wot n wot to prepare for, my interview is 2pm on wednesday

Let's try and keep dis thread alive by contributing to d success of us all

interviews on point!God help us

Please what sort of questions was asked in the interview.thank you

BJ88: interviews on point!God help us

Pls tell us wot kinda questions dt were asked

did the interview abt 20mins ago. questions r from ur cv and why u wanna work wit dem instead of other accounting firms. Just be confident and smile while u speak. its a 5 man panel: 3 ladies n 2 guys. look at them straight in d eye o! dts d sahara spirit. wish u d best

BJ88: did the interview abt 20mins ago. questions r from ur cv and why u wanna work wit dem instead of other accounting firms. Just be confident and smile while u speak. its a 5 man panel: 3 ladies n 2 guys. look at them straight in d eye o! dts d sahara spirit. wish u d best

Cool. Wish u d best. Do u knoe if it was same for the gmtp guys?