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Our client is a young & growing Microfinance Bank. The bank is positioning it’s operations for better efficiency, improved coordination and ultimately, profitability. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organizational structure:

Job Title Managing Director/CEO
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Ibadan
Department/Division: Executive
Reports to: Board of Directors
Salary: Highly Competitive


JOB SUMMARY:

The CEO will assume overall managerial accountability for the services and staff of the company. He will implement and ensure the attainment of the bank’s strategic goals and objectives and with the chair, enable the Board to fulfill its governance function. He will also give direction and leadership toward the achievement of the Bank's philosophy, mission and strategy as well as oversee all operational, financial and legal affairs of the Bank.

SPECIFIC DUTIES
1. Organizational Management
• Plans, formulates, and recommends for the approval of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee operational policies and programs that will further the vision and mission of the company.

2. Operation of the Administrative Office:
• Directs and coordinates approved programs, projects, and major activities of the staff.
• Obtains maximum utilization of the staff by clearly defining duties, establishing performance standards, conducting performance reviews, and recommending competitive salary structure.

3. Product Development
• Review current products, including structure, pricing and risk levels.
• Analyze and evaluate potential for new product offerings

4. Public Relations
• Oversee relations with the member associations, CBN and other financial establishments.
• Appoint staff members to represent the company in external business functions and meetings
• Maintains effective relationships with other organizations, both public and private, and sees that the goals and objectives of the company is in accordance with the policies of the CBN.

5. Financial Management
• Provide recommendations regarding effective utilization of long and short term debt, including refinancing and purchasing/sales.

6. Staff Administration
• Ensure that all staff members receive appropriate training to perform their jobs effectively. Revise staff job descriptions when necessary to increase efficiency and achievement of the organization’s goals, with input from staff and other appropriate resources.

PERSONALITY SYNOPSIS:
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities effectively
• Highly articulate, ability to work independently, assertive and persistent to solve problems and get results.

SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced knowledge of Microfinance policies and practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, regional, and local agencies, community leaders/Union heads, and the general public.
• Budget development and oversight experience
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounts, Business Management or related field
• A minimum of seven years of experience in business management, planning and financial oversight in a reputable financial institution
• Strong background and work experience administering/ leading the functional activities of a Microfinance Bank.
• Advanced Professional membership or an MBA will be an added advantage

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (SCEO 001) as the subject of the mail to:
yomi@thestrategos.com and mariam.esiaba@thestrategos.com NOT LATER THAN Friday, 22nd of May 2009

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, one of the MOST STABLE AND PROMOISING Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is look to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

]ob Title Business Development Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Lagos
Department/Division: Credit and Marketing
Reports to: Head, Credit and Marketing

Core functions for this position are:

• Analyze and evaluate potential for new product and program offerings.
• Review of current products, including structure, pricing and risk levels.
• Prepare new product plans, business cases and market opportunity analysis.
• Identify profitable branch locations.
• Research and identify new customer segments.
• Develop tools and implement metrics and benchmarks to analyze product success and provide reports to management

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar field.
• Must have at least 2 years financial experience.
• Professional Accreditation or a Master's degree in marketing or business will be an added advantage.

Person Specifications
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas, research the new ideas, and evaluate them objectively from a market and financial standpoint.
• Ability to position and differentiate products for maximum profitability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multitask.

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (IGM 001) as the subject of the mail to:

recruitment@thestrategos.com

NOT LATER THAN friday, the 17th of April, 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary: Highly Competitive

Recruiting Consultants: www.thestrategos.com

The Strategos Company is a consultancy with offerings in Human Performance, Strategy and Customer Relationship Management. Our entire strategy revolves around enabling our clients deliver continuing shareholder value. We work with our clients to define and revalidate their business strategy, optimize brand positioning, design and improve business processes and strategically position them for business success.

As an independent business support & advisory firm we recognize that the employees of a company are as important as the company. Our entire strategy revolves around enabling our clients deliver continuing shareholder value.

In our bid to continually exceed our clients’ expectations, we are looking to fill the following positions within our firm:

CONSULTANT 1 – TSC 005

Purpose:

To enable clients achieve strategic and operational goals by the provision of a fully integrated and effective human resources service and by the development and co-ordination of comprehensive Training, Development and Learning Programmes.

Core functions for this position are:

Recruitment
• Meet with clients/prospects to identify/discuss recruitment needs & advice accordingly
• Research & develop functional job profiles/description for various positions in client organisations
• Design & place adverts
• Organise & conduct interviews
• Screen & assess job-seeker profiles in database & email responses
• Follow through the entire recruitment & selection process for client organisations.

Training
• Meet with clients/prospects to identify/discuss training needs
• Research & develop training content to meet client needs
• Facilitate selected training sessions for clients

Compensation
• Design & development of benefit & rewards systems for clients
• Carry out compensation surveys in various industries for clients

Change Management
• Create & implement innovative strategies for clients’ businesses
• Plan & facilitate strategy sessions & company retreats for clients
• Business plan writing, including market research and feasibility studies

Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in human resource management or related discipline
2. Minimum 3 years Human Resource/Management consulting experience
3. Masters or Professional membership of a Personnel Management Institute will be a further advantage
Person Specifications
1. Excellent writing & verbal communication skills
2. Proven research ability
3. Ideal candidate MUST be Male and not older than 30 years of age.
4. An analytical mind with a keen eye for details
5. Excellent presentation skills

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY [/b]qualified candidates need apply, and [b]PLEASE quote the reference number (TSC 005) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to yomi@thestrategos.com NOT LATER THAN WEDNESDAY 27th FEBRUARY, 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client is a group of companies with interests in Microfinance, Money Lending and Mortgage businesses. The company is trying to position the operations of its Money Lending outfit in Lagos office for better efficiency, improved coordination and ultimately, profitability. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organisation structure:

Job Title                                       Internal Auditor
Job Type:                                     Full-Time
Location:                                     Lagos
Department/Division:             Finance
Reports to:                                  Head, Group Strategy & Business Development

Internal Control/Audit Manager
Core functions include:
•   Conducts audits to verify accuracy of records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures
•   Implement Zero Tolerance Policy
•   Prevention and detection of fraud and error, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting records
•   Compiles and reports to the board, audit findings and recommendations for modifications and improvements to systems and procedures
•   Collaborates with other departments (for example, Risk Management, Marketing, Finance and accounts, and so on) to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
•   Administers internal control policies and ensuring that staff actions are in line within those practices as stated in the policy.
•   Ensure company wide adherence with all regulatory, financial and core operational and administrative requirements

Qualification and Experience:
•   First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
•   Professional qualification from ICAN, ACCA or CIBN 
•   A Masters degree will be an added advantage
•   3-5 years experience in Audit function

Person Specification:
•   Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
•   Knowledge of credit principles.
•   Demonstrated leadership ability

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (SED 002) as the subject of the mail to:
jobs@seedvestgroup.com

NOT LATER THAN Wednesday, 18th of February, 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, one of Nigeria's leading solutions integrators providing a comprehensive range of enterprise-wide, information and communication products and services is desirous of manning its operations with capable and experienced professionals to enable it attain its vision of becoming Africa's foremost global ICT Company and subsequently attaining overwhelming market dominance. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organisational structure:

Job Type: Contract
Duration: 3-months
Location: Lagos
Department/Division: Information Technology
Reports to: Head of IT

NOTE: All candidates applying for any of this position must possess all the required skills as stated below.

Support Engineer –SEN 001
Purpose of the Job
• Provide technical support to Computers and related systems
• Technical fault analysis and troubleshooting.
• Monitoring and verification of service processes – i.e. Backups, patch distribution
• Providing technical support to a wide range of users – internal and external;
• Assemble workstation and server hardware
• Install and configure workstation software
• Monitoring network security and alerts;
• Coordinate and deploy corporate IT projects as required.
• Managing network IP addresses;
• Supporting desktop applications;
• Assist in testing, implementation and troubleshooting of server systems
• Support end-users on Ms Office, Win 2K/XP, Outlook, Lotus Notes and VPN remote access.
• Resolve hardware / software issues on desktop / laptop PC, network printer.
• Administer and maintain server and LAN network equipment to ensure high availability and high performance of the systems.
• Track and deploy Windows patch and update to maintain baseline of IT security standard and policies.
• Handle IT training, provide necessary guidance to end user and manage user request.
• Maintain and update technical support document, IT report and policy.

Qualification:
• Good degree in Computer Engineering or similar field.
• MUST be Cisco Certified.
• At least 2 years technical experience.

Required Knowledge and other Experience:
• Good Experience in administration and implementation of Windows 2003 Servers / Active Directory and MS Exchange 2003 server.
• Good knowledge in installation, maintenance, administration of LAN / WAN infrastructures, such like TCP/IP networking, MPLS/DSL connectivity and Cisco equipment.
• Experience with Wireless equipment is an added advantage.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number (SEN 001) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to moji@resourcery.com NOT LATER THAN Tuesday, 20th January, 2009.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Are you a Support Engineer?
Are you Cisco certified?
Possess relative experience?
Are you searching for a job or want to change your job?

Good News!!!!!
Send your CV to mojia@resourcery.com

Our client is a group of companies with interests in Microfinance, Money Lending and Mortgage businesses. The company is trying to position the operations of its Money Lending outfit in Lagos office for better efficiency, improved coordination and ultimately, profitability. To achieve this, the company is looking to fill the under-listed position within its organisation structure:

]ob Title                                     Business Development Manager
Job Type:                                    Full-Time
Location:                                     Lagos
Department/Division:             Group Strategy & Business Development
Reports to:                                  Head, Group Strategy & Business Development

Core functions for this position are:

• Analyze and evaluate potential for new product and program offerings.
• Review of current products, including structure, pricing and risk levels.
• Prepare new product plans, business cases and market opportunity analysis.
• Identify profitable branch locations.
• Research and identify new customer segments.
• Develop tools and implement metrics and benchmarks to analyze product success and provide reports to management

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or similar field.
• Must have at least 2 years financial experience.
• Professional Accreditation or a Master's degree in marketing or business will be an added advantage.

Person Specifications
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to conceptualize new ideas, research the new ideas, and evaluate them objectively from a market and financial standpoint.
• Ability to position and differentiate products for maximum profitability.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multitask.

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (SDV 001) as the subject of the mail to:
yomi@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Tuesday, the 6th of January, 2009
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary: Highly Competitive

Recruiting Consultants: www.thestrategos.com

Have you just concluded your final exams and waiting for service? Are you a Corper presently serving in Lagos? Are you running a part-time academic program or are you about to serve out your 6-month or 1-year Industrial Attachment?

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking to employ motivated and self-driven individuals into its fold:

The preferred candidates MUST possess any of the following:
Bachelor’s Degree, HND or OND in any field
If still a student, must have an I.T letter from the school or department
Sound knowledge of customer management and relations ability
Smart and confident with a warm amiable personality
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic Computer skills.

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number, (GPM 001) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application. Any candidates that have completed the National Youth Service Scheme SHOULD NOT apply. Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to:
interns@thestrategos.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Salary: Competitive.

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLEASE NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage. This applies to all underlisted positions

RENUMERATION: Highly competitive and tied to expertis

Head, Credit & Risk Management – MFB 001

Core functions for this position are:
• Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
• Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
• Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
• Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.

Qualifications
• Bsc/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in a financial institution
• 4 years loan administration & Business Development experience
• Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)

Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• A keen eye for details
• Between 30 - 40 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MFB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Business Development- MGT 005
Core functions for this position are:

• Develop cutting edge marketing strategies
• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for organization
• Presenting the organization to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
• Will have individual responsibility for new business
• Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
• Ensuring the organisation remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Qualifications
• A degree in Business Administration
• MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
• Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 005) as the subject of the mail to:

recruitment@thestrategos.com on or before Monday, 1st of December, 2008

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Have you just concluded your final exams and waiting for service? Are you a Corper presently serving in Lagos? Are you running a part-time academic program or are you about to serve out your 6-month or 1-yearIndustrial Attachemnt ?

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLEASE NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage.

The preferred candidates MUST posses:

[list]
[li]Bachelor’s Degree or HND in any field
Sound knowledge of customer management and relations ability
Smart and confident with a warm amiable personality
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic Computer skills. [/li]
[li][/li]
[/list]


PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number, (GPM 001) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application. Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to:

interns@thestrategos.com 

NOT LATER THAN MONDAY, 1st of December, 2008.

Only shortliasted candidates will be contacted.

Salary: Competitive.

Our client, a newly established architectural company in Lagos with the goal of being a reference point for architecture & construction industry in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the company is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

BUILDING TECHNICIAN - ARC 001
Core Functions for this position are:
• To prepare designs, working drawings, schedules and specifications to interpret and satisfy the clients' needs.
• To ensure that all proposed building projects comply with Building Regulations, Fire Precautions and Statutory Requirements.
• To liaise with other Project Team members in order to produce building designs and specifications and to maintain a pro active role in the realization of the project.
• To keep abreast of new trends and developments in the broad field of Nigerian and African market demands for building requirements, innovations, components and techniques as they apply to Company products and procedures.
• To operate within Company systems and guidelines and comply with budgetary controls
Qualifications
• Bsc Architecture
• Professional qualifications or Masters would be an added advantage
• At least 5 - 10 years experience in building architecture
• Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
• Previous administrative experience, with well developed time management skills and the ability to successfully manage a high volume of routine tasks to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com


SITE ARCHITECTS/ CLERK OF WORKS - ARC 002
Core Functions for this position are:
• Supervise construction projects
• Monitoring the progress and quality of works, enforcing the construction specification
• Ensuring that all necessary contract and other regulations and administration procedures are initiated so that approved works may become adopted and maintainable upon completion
• Maintain records and assist with the preparation and monitoring of financial and administrative control of work
• Approving works of Contractor/Sub-contractor for inclusion in scheme
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly reports as required on progress and resources used, in particular recording non-compliance with works and specifications, which may lead to additional works and claims
• Site diary including photographic records
• Record of works progress
• Monitoring and maintaining records of additional works
• Monitoring and maintaining records of labour and plant
Qualifications
 Bsc Architecture or related discipline
 Minimum 5 years experience in site/building architecture
 Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
 Excellent organizational skills
 Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
 Must have an understanding of the complex processes of design and construction
 Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure
 Site experience on multiple projects is of more importance than design capability
 Ability to deliver to tight schedule

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 002) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com





ARCHITECTS - ARC 003
Core Functions for this position are:
• Preparing and presenting design proposals to the client;
• Making use of design and project management, specifically software packages such as Auto Cad and Sketch Up
• Advising the client on the practicality of their project.
• Adhering strictly to financial budgets and deadlines.
• Producing detailed drawings from which costing are made.
• Work closely with other professionals, including engineers and surveyors, to make sure that their buildings meet the necessary standard & specifications
• Develop groups of buildings in area regeneration projects, design alterations to existing buildings, and advise on the restoration and conservation of old properties.
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale.
• Proffering solutions and solving problems that might occur during building;
• Design structures that satisfy their clients' needs while conforming to the laws and regulations of the areas in which the structures will be built
Qualifications
 Bsc Architecture
 At least 3 - 5 years experience in building architecture
 Must possess ample site experience
 Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
 Excellent organizational skills
 Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
 Must have an understanding of the complex processes of design and construction
 Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure
 Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and able to deal effectively with a wide range of people

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 003) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com

Our client, a newly established architectural company in Lagos with the goal of being a reference point for architecture & construction industry in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the company is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

BUILDING TECHNICIAN - ARC 001
Core Functions for this position are:
• To prepare designs, working drawings, schedules and specifications to interpret and satisfy the clients' needs.
• To ensure that all proposed building projects comply with Building Regulations, Fire Precautions and Statutory Requirements.
• To liaise with other Project Team members in order to produce building designs and specifications and to maintain a pro active role in the realization of the project.
• To keep abreast of new trends and developments in the broad field of Nigerian and African market demands for building requirements, innovations, components and techniques as they apply to Company products and procedures.
• To operate within Company systems and guidelines and comply with budgetary controls
Qualifications
• Bsc Architecture
• Professional qualifications or Masters would be an added advantage
• At least 5 - 10 years experience in building architecture
• Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
• Previous administrative experience, with well developed time management skills and the ability to successfully manage a high volume of routine tasks to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com


SITE ARCHITECTS/ CLERK OF WORKS - ARC 002
Core Functions for this position are:
• Supervise construction projects
• Monitoring the progress and quality of works, enforcing the construction specification
• Ensuring that all necessary contract and other regulations and administration procedures are initiated so that approved works may become adopted and maintainable upon completion
• Maintain records and assist with the preparation and monitoring of financial and administrative control of work
• Approving works of Contractor/Sub-contractor for inclusion in scheme
• Produce daily, weekly, monthly reports as required on progress and resources used, in particular recording non-compliance with works and specifications, which may lead to additional works and claims
• Site diary including photographic records
• Record of works progress
• Monitoring and maintaining records of additional works
• Monitoring and maintaining records of labour and plant
Qualifications
 Bsc Architecture or related discipline
 Minimum 5 years experience in site/building architecture
 Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
 Excellent organizational skills
 Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
 Must have an understanding of the complex processes of design and construction
 Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure
 Site experience on multiple projects is of more importance than design capability
 Ability to deliver to tight schedule

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 002) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com





ARCHITECTS - ARC 003
Core Functions for this position are:
• Preparing and presenting design proposals to the client;
• Making use of design and project management, specifically software packages such as Auto Cad and Sketch Up
• Advising the client on the practicality of their project.
• Adhering strictly to financial budgets and deadlines.
• Producing detailed drawings from which costing are made.
• Work closely with other professionals, including engineers and surveyors, to make sure that their buildings meet the necessary standard & specifications
• Develop groups of buildings in area regeneration projects, design alterations to existing buildings, and advise on the restoration and conservation of old properties.
• Making site visits to check on progress and ensuring that the project is running within the agreed timescale.
• Proffering solutions and solving problems that might occur during building;
• Design structures that satisfy their clients' needs while conforming to the laws and regulations of the areas in which the structures will be built
Qualifications
 Bsc Architecture
 At least 3 - 5 years experience in building architecture
 Must possess ample site experience
 Proficient usage of CAD
Person Specifications
 Excellent organizational skills
 Excellent IT skills, plus proficiency in using Microsoft Office, the Internet etc.
 Must have an understanding of the complex processes of design and construction
 Attention to detail, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure
 Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and able to deal effectively with a wide range of people

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ARC 003) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com

HEAD, CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Reference- Mor 001

Qualification
• BSc / HND preferably in finance, accounting or Statistics.
• ACA / Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) or other equivalent post graduate/ professional degree an added advantage.
• Relevant post-graduation training/qualification in credit required.
Work Experience
• Minimum of 6-7 years experience in credit & risk management gained from retail financial institutions with at least 4 years direct experience at managerial level.
• Experience in managing retail, small business and personal lending.
• Knowledge of loan product development particularly microfinance related products.
• Experience in under-writing credit, developing processes and managing large credit portfolio.
• Experience in developing and managing enterprise wide credit and risk management policies and all ensuring enforcement.
Core Competences
• High degree of computer literacy and logical capabilities.
• Strong financial analysis and excellent loan underwriting skills.
• Good communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under extreme pressure and deliver quantitative and qualitative targets.
• Excellent leadership, managerial and team building skills.
• Commitment to company's development mission.
• Sound knowledge of laws and regulations governing operations of financial institutions.
• Sound knowledge of commercial banking practices, regulatory, risk and compliance issues.
Age
Must be below 40 years old.
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number (MRG 001) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application.
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLEASE NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage. This applies to all underlisted positions

RENUMERATION: Highly competitive and tied to expertis

Head, Credit & Risk Management – MFB 001

Core functions for this position are:
•   Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
•   Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
•   Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
•   Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
•   Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.

Qualifications
•   Bsc/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
•   A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
•   A Masters degree will be an added advantage
•   8-10 years experience in a financial institution
•   4 years loan administration & Business Development experience
•   Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)

Person Specifications
•   Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
•   A keen eye for details
•   Between 30 - 40 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MFB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Business Development-    MGT 005
Core functions for this position are:

•   Develop cutting edge marketing strategies
•   Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for organization
•   Presenting the organization to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
•   Will have individual responsibility for new business
•   Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
•   Ensuring the organisation remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Qualifications
•   A degree in Business Administration
•   MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
•   Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
•   Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
•   Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
•   Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
•   A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
•   Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
•   Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 005) as the subject of the mail to:

recruitment@thestrategos.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Are you a Corper presently serving in Lagos?

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLEASE NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage.

The preferred candidates MUST posses:

[list]
[li]Bachelor’s Degree or HND in any field
Sound knowledge of customer management and relations ability
Smart and confident with a warm amiable personality
Ability to persuade and influence others.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Ability to communicate information and ideas effectively.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Basic Computer skills. [/li]
[li][/li]
[/list]

PLEASE NOTE:
ONLY qualified candidates need apply, and PLEASE quote the reference number, (GPM 001) as the subject of the mail when sending in your application. Qualified persons who are interested should forward an updated resume to:

interns@thestrategos.com

NOT LATER THAN MONDAY 13th OCTOBER, 2008.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ACCONTANT VACANCY -ACCF 001



Our client is an oil servicing consultancy firm with an immediate opening for a detail-oriented Accounting officer to work in their ever growing financial department.



JOB DESCRIPTION
Plan, organize and execute professional-level accounting work in connection with the maintenance of financial records and monitoring of all grants consistent with audit requirements; perform a wide variety of functions involved in the maintenance of financial records and other company Services; participate in the development, modification and maintenance of company, or grant budgets; assist in the preparation of related budgetary records and reports; perform reconciliations, and produce special reports; and perform related work as required.

SCOPE
The Accountant ensures accounting system compliance with generally accepted accounting principles for auditing purposes; ensures compliance policies and regulations; and is involved in the financial aspects of accounting, budget, payroll, purchasing and financial aid. Prepares for and assists
With annual audits; resolves budget and accounting discrepancies.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Prepare profit and loss statements and monthly closing and cost accounting reports.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions.
• Establish, maintain, and coordinate the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures.
• Analyze and review budgets and expenditures for local, state, federal, and private funding, contracts, and grants.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents.
• Analyze revenue and expenditure trends and recommend appropriate budget levels, and ensure expenditure control.
• Explain billing invoices and accounting policies to staff, vendors and clients.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Recommend, develop and maintain financial data bases, computer software systems and manual filing systems.
• Supervise the input and handling of financial data and reports for the company's automated financial systems.
• Interact with internal and external auditors in completing audits.
• Other duties as assigned


REQUIREMENTS
• A Bachelor’s Degree /HND in Accounting
• Minimum 3 years cognate experience.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc) would be an advantage


PERSON SPECIFICATION
• Must be a Female
• Knowledge of computerized accounting packages is highly desirable.
• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, etc) would be an advantage
• Must have at least 4years of experience in oil & gas or manufacturing industry.
• Proven ability to demonstrate high level of professionalism, integrity and ethical values with financial and administrative reporting experience.
• Ability Plan, organize, and perform professional level budget and accounting duties; apply accounting and auditing principles and procedures in the work performed
• Good understanding of financial practices and principles with excellent decision making and analytical skills.
• Must be computer literate

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (ACCF 001) as the subject of the mail to:

recruitment@thestrategos.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location:                         LAGOS
Employee Type:               Full-Time Employee
Industry:                          Information Technology
Reports to:                      CEO
Job Type:                         Junior Level
Experience:                     1 to 3 years


Our client is an IT consultancy Firm with an immediate opening for an energetic, detail-oriented Web / Graphic
Designer to create original and innovative websites for our customers. They are currently looking for a hybrid designer, someone who understands the traditional graphic arts but also has a passion for web design. As part of a small and dynamic team, this is an excellent opportunity to learn and grow in a fast-paced atmosphere.

The Candidate will assist in designing, laying out, building, developing and executing unique website designs, new product designs, email marketing designs and internal marketing projects that support and its customers’ business strategies and marketing needs. We are seeking an enthusiastic web designer with excellent design and written communication skills and strong attention to detail

In this position, you will consult with the CEO to produce new web designs for our clients, build solidly designed, friendly websites in Dreamweaver, and add interactive features using Macromedia Flash. You will work with the CEO on both internal marketing campaigns and client-based marketing.


JUNIOR WEB AND GRAPHIC DEVELOPER  -WSB 001
Core functions
• Work with CEO to create Website design for diverse clients.
• Creatively convey message with graphics, typography and interactivity, that complements the existing marketing materials
• Develop online marketing pieces in the form of email template designs for our various clients.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, as well as the discipline to work independently with deadlines.
• Stay abreast of new software applications and design techniques in the industry.

SKILLS SUMMARY
• Proficiency in Flash on the Macintosh platform.
• A Bsc/HND in computer Science and comparable work experience is necessary.
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication, organizational and problem solving skills, thorough attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate should posses eexperience of working with printers, and other vendors.
• Experience in designing for print, such as marketing material development for promotional work.
• Experience with the design of interactive Flash slideshows, or artistic pieces designed in Flash.
• Talent for motion graphics/animation
• Familiarity with latest browser-based technologies and server-side technologies and frame works (AJAX, Flash. etc.) including corresponding and server-side technologies.
• Good knowledge of XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash technology, SQL Servers, page design and layout principles, and other programming tools and enhance technologies.
• Proven knowledge of portal development, web standards and search engine optimization.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (WBS 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JUNIOR WEB DEVELOPER – WSB 002
Core functions include:
• Support the administration and maintenance of company web application.
• Perform quality control testing of new web application features.
• Develop reports and enhancements.
• Assists in the design, coding, and testing of technical solutions.
• Understands standard systems development lifecycle processes and applies our methodology effectively on client engagements.
• Applies knowledge of industry trends and developments to improve service to our clients
• Provide general database support as needed

Qualification and Experience:
 OND/HND Computer Science or any of its equivalent
 2+ years MS SQL Server development / administration
 6+ months ASP.NET web development.
 Ability to write T-SQL statements and stored procedures.
 Report writing experience (Crystal, SSRS, Business Objects, and MS Access).
 C#/MS SQL Server Reporting Services experience desired.
 Work independently, as a project leader, and as part of a team.
 Schedule time and resources effectively.
 Strong interpersonal skills to deliver excellent customer service and to train staff.
 Able to problem-solve and find creative solutions to problems using available resources.
 Manage multiple projects at different stages in a deadline-driven environment


Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (WSB 002) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JUNIOR ACCOUNT OFFICER – WSB 003
Core functions include:
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements.
• Inputs and handles financial data and reports for the company's computerised financial systems.
• Analyses cost center and chart of account structures
• Maintains the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.

Qualification and Experience:
• B.s.c/HND in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation from ICAN, ACCA.
• At least three years recent experience of organisational accounting, including book-keeping and reconciliation, maintaining accurate budget projection, producing comprehensive financial reports

Person Specification:
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.
• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy,
• Ability to write clear reports


Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (WSB 003) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is look to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLS NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage. This applies to all underlisted positions

REGIONAL MANAGER
Core Functions for this position are:
 Manages the loan portfolio
 Makes and services a variety of large and often complex loans to customers within defined market.
 Provide leadership and direction to a team of Area Managers in the assigned region.
 Responsible for growing branch business sales and revenue growth in assigned region
 Supervises subordinate officers and support personnel.
 Functions as a financial advisor regarding the full array of bank products and services that will meet client needs within the region
 Ensure compliance with operations, credit and human resource policies and procedures

Qualifications
 Bachelor's Degree in a business related field
 MBA would be an added advantage
 9-10 years experience in a sales management/supervisory capacity in a financial institution
 Thorough knowledge of loan documentation (including legal aspects of loan transactions), policy and regulations

Person Specifications
 Excellent understanding of credit underwriting and complex accounting issues
 Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written reports and presentations
 Leadership ability and team building skills; ability to manage mid-level professionals
 Extensive knowledge of sales management techniques and concepts relating to commercial lending
 Demonstrated capacity to sell within the financial services industry

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 007) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head, Credit & Risk Management – MFB 001
Core functions for this position are:
• Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
• Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
• Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
• Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.

Qualifications
• Bsc/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in a financial institution
• 4 years loan administration & Business Development experience
• Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)

Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• A keen eye for details
• Between 33 - 40 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MFB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LEGAL MANAGER – MGT 004
Core Functions for this position are:
 Manages the activities of the legal staff.
 Assists upper management in providing legal advice and counsel on handling litigation and other legal matters involving the company.
 Assists in developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal requirements.
 Drafts, reviews, or revises various company documents.
 Participates in complex legal projects
 Providing general corporate governance advice to all of the company's business units.
 Handling any other responsibility reasonably assigned by the Legal Director as and when necessary

Qualifications
• A Law degree from a reputable institution.
• Must have finished Law School.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
• Good knowledge of company secretariat
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels & good presentation skills
• Highly organized working practices with exceptional attention to detail

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 006) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Business Development
Core functions for this position are:
• Develop cutting edge marketing strategies
• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for organization
• Presenting the organization to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
• Will have individual responsibility for new business
• Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
• Ensuring the organisation remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients
Qualifications
• A degree in Business Administration
• MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution
Person Specifications
• Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 005) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Banking Operations Officer – RMF 001
Core functions for this position are:
• Oversee day-to-day running of the Operations department of the branch.
• Have oversight functions on all tellers/cashiers to ensure that transactions are posted accurately.
• Exercise dual control over branch vault; responsible for keeping vault within approved limits.
• Responsible for the integrity and correctness of transactions processed within the branch.
• Act as number one Customer Service Officer, ensuring that all customer needs are adequately attended to.
Qualifications
• A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Banking/Finance or related discipline.
• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years banking experience in a similar position.

Person Specifications
• Numeracy and mathematical ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound administrative and supervisory skills
• Age 35-40 years.

Remuneration
VERY attractive and tied to expertise.

Our client, one of the biggest and most competitive Microfinance banks in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is looking to expand its operations. To ensure an even more aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is seeking the expertise of astute professionals to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

PLS NOTE: A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage. This applies to all underlisted positions

REGIONAL MANAGER
Core Functions for this position are:
 Manages the loan portfolio
 Makes and services a variety of large and often complex loans to customers within defined market.
 Provide leadership and direction to a team of Area Managers in the assigned region.
 Responsible for growing branch business sales and revenue growth in assigned region
 Supervises subordinate officers and support personnel.
 Functions as a financial advisor regarding the full array of bank products and services that will meet client needs within the region
 Ensure compliance with operations, credit and human resource policies and procedures

Qualifications
 Bachelor's Degree in a business related field
 MBA would be an added advantage
 9-10 years experience in a sales management/supervisory capacity in a financial institution
 Thorough knowledge of loan documentation (including legal aspects of loan transactions), policy and regulations

Person Specifications
 Excellent understanding of credit underwriting and complex accounting issues
 Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and deliver persuasive oral and written reports and presentations
 Leadership ability and team building skills; ability to manage mid-level professionals
 Extensive knowledge of sales management techniques and concepts relating to commercial lending
 Demonstrated capacity to sell within the financial services industry

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 007) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head, Credit & Risk Management – MFB 001
Core functions for this position are:
• Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
• Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
• Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
• Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.

Qualifications
• Bsc/HND in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• A professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 8-10 years experience in a financial institution
• 4 years loan administration & Business Development experience
• Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)

Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• A keen eye for details
• Between 33 - 40 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MFB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

LEGAL MANAGER – MGT 004
Core Functions for this position are:
 Manages the activities of the legal staff.
 Assists upper management in providing legal advice and counsel on handling litigation and other legal matters involving the company.
 Assists in developing and modifying policies and procedures to conform to legal requirements.
 Drafts, reviews, or revises various company documents.
 Participates in complex legal projects
 Providing general corporate governance advice to all of the company's business units.
 Handling any other responsibility reasonably assigned by the Legal Director as and when necessary


Qualifications
• A Law degree from a reputable institution.
• Must have finished Law School.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
• Good knowledge of company secretariat
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels & good presentation skills
• Highly organized working practices with exceptional attention to detail

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 006) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Business Development
Core functions for this position are:
• Develop cutting edge marketing strategies
• Develop new business relationships, generate and negotiate new income for organization
• Presenting the organization to potential clients through direct communication in face to face meetings, telephone calls and emails
• Will have individual responsibility for new business
• Responding to tenders and requests for information in a timely manner
• Ensuring the organisation remains proactive and responsive to prospective clients

Qualifications
• A degree in Business Administration
• MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
• Confident negotiator and ability to ‘close the deal’
• Capable of hands on problem-solving, with ability to generate ideas and solutions
• A positive and determined approach to researching and analysing new business opportunities
• Ability to cope with competing demands and to prioritise tasks
• Strong communication skills in all forms including written, oral, email, telephone, and presentation

Qualified candidates should send their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 005) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Banking Operations Officer – RMF 001
Core functions for this position are:
• Oversee day-to-day running of the Operations department of the branch.
• Have oversight functions on all tellers/cashiers to ensure that transactions are posted accurately.
• Exercise dual control over branch vault; responsible for keeping vault within approved limits.
• Responsible for the integrity and correctness of transactions processed within the branch.
• Act as number one Customer Service Officer, ensuring that all customer needs are adequately attended to.

Qualifications
• A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Banking/Finance or related discipline.
• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN) 
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years banking experience in a similar position.

Person Specifications
• Numeracy and mathematical ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound administrative and supervisory skills
• Age 35-40 years.

Remuneration
VERY attractive and tied to expertise.

Our client, a recently licensed Microfinance Bank in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:
Note: For all positions, these four specifications apply:
• A sound understanding of the Nigerian Microfinance banking sector would be a distinct advantage
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must have experience from a viable financial institution
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft word, excel and access.
Head, Risk Management
Core functions for this position are:
• Manage the Bank’s credit portfolio.
• Design, implement and review bank’s credit policies in line with best practice in Microfinance.
• Proper assessment of credit requests, detailing appropriateness of loan size, purpose and tenor.
• Manage and ensure prompt repayment of loans disbursed to Bank’s clients.
• Monitor loan performance, generate reports and keep delinquencies within acceptable limits set by the Bank.
Qualification and Experience:
• A first degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years experience in credit and risk related role
• Knowledge of Microfinance credit operations & Portfolio-At-Risk (PAR)
Person Specifications:
• A keen eye for details
• Advanced knowledge and proven problem-solving ability
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 001) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Risk Management officer
Core functions include:
• Work with the head of risk management to ensure a system is in place whichidentifies and analyses all risks involved in the entire loan process
• Develop risk prevention and retention strategies
• Check for irregularities in transactions, unauthorized commitments, expired files.
• Review loan processing applications, monthly follow up, filing documents, evaluation of financing products.
• Analyse new product development and forecast profitability
• Identify risk levels of individuals, groups and all intending borrowers
• Ensure correspondence between amounts loaned out and customer’s loan repayment capacity
• Prepare memos to Head risk management branch for irregularities including low product patronage, overdue installments, Bad Debt returns etc.
Qualification and Experience:
• A degree in Business Administration
• MBA from a reputable institution will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 3 years credit administration experience
Person Specification:
• Good analytical and forecasting abilities
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 002) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Head Finance and Accounts
Core functions include:
• Manage the company’s cash and stock, and ensuring that access to cash is optimally invested
• Monitor bank’s investment portfolio and report threatening changes in value
• Ensure correspondence between cost of funds and interest charged on loans
• Monitor Interest rate changes.
• Act as one of the cheque signatories
• Advise on the financial implications of the organisation's strategic plans
• Ensuring equipment and assets are adequately maintained and insured
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities
Qualification and Experience:
• B.Sc./HND in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation from ICAN or ACCA.
• At least five years experience in corporate account/finance management
Person Specification:
• The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• Good independent judgement
• Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
• ability to analyse and absorb information
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 003) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



Account officer
Core functions include:
• Prepares, verifies, and controls the entering of journal entries to the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly balance sheet and profit-and-loss statements.
• Inputs and handles financial data and reports for the company's computerised financial systems.
• Analyses cost center and chart of account structures
• Maintains the company's system of accounts and keeps books and records on all company transactions and assets.
Qualification and Experience:
• B.s.c/HND in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation from ICAN, ACCA.
• At least three years recent experience of organisational accounting, including book-keeping and reconciliation, maintaining accurate budget projection, producing comprehensive financial reports;

Person Specification:
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems.
• Ability to perform a volume of numerical detail work with speed and accuracy,
• Ability to write clear reports
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 004) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Internal Control/Audit Manager
Core functions include:
• Conducts audits to verify accuracy of records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures
• Implement Zero Tolerance Policy
• Prevention and detection of fraud and error, ensuring accuracy and completeness of accounting records
• Compiles and reports to the board, audit findings and recommendations for modifications and improvements to systems and procedures
• Collaborates with other departments (for example, Risk Management, Marketing, Finance and accounts, and so on) to direct compliance issues to appropriate channels for investigation and resolution.
• Administers internal control policies and ensuring that staff actions are in line within those practices as stated in the policy.
• Ensure company wide adherence with all regulatory, financial and core operational and administrative requirements
Qualification and Experience:
• First degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• Professional qualification from ICAN, ACCA or CIBN
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 3-5 years experience in Audit function
Person Specification:
• Knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting audits
• Knowledge of credit principles.
• Demonstrated leadership ability
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 005) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HEAD, CREDIT & MARKETING
Core functions for this position are:
• Lead the development of the strategic marketing and planning process.
• Advice and support managers in developing their unit strategies.
• Achieve planning and budget targets set and ensure cost effective department.
• Provide operational co-ordination and integration of the different credit marketing functions.
• Lead multi-disciplinary new credit marketing initiatives as necessary.
• Manage, monitor and appraise all reporting managers through planned objective setting and targets.
• Support all reporting managers by providing mentoring, coaching, advice and ensuring effective personal development

Qualification:
• A degree in marketing or any of its equivalent
• Masters or professional qualification in Marketing or Business management would be an added advantage
• Three (4) years experience of marketing in a senior position including formulation of strategy and planning
• Experience of budgetary preparation and control
Person specification:
• Excellent understanding of key marketing principles
• Good negotiation skills with sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and make appropriate strategic decisions.
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 006) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


Loan Officers
Core functions include:
• Market company products to individuals and promote other services that may meet customers' needs.
• Meet with applicants to obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
• Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans
• Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information
• Performs file maintenance for adjustments to member accounts for recalculation of payments or interest rates.
• Review and update credit and loan files.

Qualification and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree/HND or its equivalent in Accounting /Banking and Finance/ Marketing or related fields.
• Professional Certification from CIMN/NIM or similar body desirable.
• At least 2 years sales or marketing experience preferably in a financial institution.
Person Specification:
• A professional commitment to the job and a desire to help
• Ability and willingness to get along well with others of various social levels
• Self-confident, honest and open

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 007) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CASHIER
Core functions for this position are:
• Performs daily cash reconciliations and prepares cash for deposit.
• Maintains a detailed system of cash records.
• Processes account receivable transactions for various accounts.
• Balances, reconciles and reimburses company’s accounts.
• May check the calculations of other cashiers
• Processes interdepartmental transfers.
• May handle cash registers.
• Processes credit transactions
Qualification and Experience:
• OND/HND Accounting or any of its equivalent
• Professional certification would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience in a similar role
Person specification:
• Sound numerical & figure-saving ability
• Attention to details, and the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy even when under pressure
Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 008) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HEAD MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM
Core functions include:
• To simplify and standardize record keeping system and assist in the implementation of data processing over systems or equipment;
• To advise on policies related to the information management system, with due consideration of its long-term benefit;
• To assist management in implementing approved recommendations by preparing or revising instructions and procedural manuals and instructing staff in new work methods and procedures;
• To provide data processing services and specialized assistance in the use of applications and technological development;
• To design and maintain web-based applications and databases of the bank;
• To evaluate and develop an Integrated Management Information System for the bank, composed of the following modules: Human Resources Development Management System, Project Management System, Financial and Accounting Management System, Customer Relationship Management System

Qualification and Experience
• Bsc/HND in Information Technology, Information Management or similar/equivalent discipline
• Professional certification would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years experience in IT role

Person Specification:
• Good functional understanding of standard business processes
• Excellent managerial and technical leadership skills and ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority.
• Conceptual and strategic business analytical capacity to understand information system and business operational issues
• Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (OMB 009) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN Thursday, 28th of August, 2008
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, a well established Microfinance Bank in Nigeria (with operational bases in Port Harcourt) is seeking to expand its operations and is seeking to employ capable hands to man positions in the growing branch network. The following positions need to be filled immediately:

Head of Operations – RMF 001
Core functions for this position are:
• Oversee day-to-day running of the Operations department of the branch.
• Have oversight functions on all tellers/cashiers to ensure that transactions are posted accurately.
• Exercise dual control over branch vault; responsible for keeping vault within approved limits.
• Responsible for the integrity and correctness of transactions processed within the branch.
• Act as number one Customer Service Officer, ensuring that all customer needs are adequately attended to.
Qualifications
• A Bachelors degree in Accounting/Banking/Finance or related discipline.
• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years banking experience in a similar position.
Person Specifications
• A keen eye for details
• Numeracy and mathematical ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sound administrative and supervisory skills
• Age 35-40 years.


Internal Auditor – RMF 002
Core functions for this position are:
• Plan, organise and carry out the internal audit function to verify accuracy of records, compliance with standards, policies and procedures.
• Compile audit findings and make recommendations for modifications and improvements to systems and procedures.
• Review audit policies and programs as well as monitor management's response and implementation.
• Coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern.
• Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
Qualifications
• A first degree in Accounting, Banking & Finance or related discipline.
• A profession qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIBN)
• A Masters degree will be an added advantage
• 5 years experience in a similar role
• Experience in business analysis function preferably in a financial institution.
Person Specifications
• A keen eye for details
• Numeracy and mathematical ability
• Excellent communication skills.
• Age 35-40 years.
Qualified candidates should forward their resumes, quoting the reference numbers (RMF 001 OR RMF 002) to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN ONE WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT.
Note that applicants MUST be ordinarily resident in Port Harcourt OR be willing to relocate.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!

Are you a fresh graduate? Are u currently serving in Lagos? Or are you certain you will be posted to Lagos for the August 2008 NYSC batch? Are you running a part-time academic program or are you about to serve out your 6-month or 1-year Industrial Attachment ?

A Microfinance Bank is in need of your services. If you fit into any of the above categories, please send your detailed resume to interns@thestrategos.com

Also note that this opening is not for candidates that have completed their National Youth Service Programme.

ONLY applicants who fit into these categories will be contacted

Thanks

Our client, a recently licensed Microfinance Bank in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

Legal Officer – MGT 004
Core Functions for this position are:
• Interact with and help to maintain the relationship with the company’s relevant regulatory body, carrying out the registration of company’s agreements and the maintenance of the database of registration certificates
• Advising the Legal and Compliance Director and other senior executives on corporate governance matters on a day-to-day basis.
• Providing general corporate governance advice to all of the company's business units.
• Providing strategic leadership to the corporate secretarial function ensuring good corporate governance becomes culturally embedded.
• Handling any other responsibility reasonably assigned by the Legal Director as and when necessary

Qualifications
• A Law degree from a reputable institution.
• Must have finished Law School.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a similar role
• Must have relevant experience from a viable financial institution

Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels & good presentation skills
• Highly organized working practices with exceptional attention to detail
• Not older than 38 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 004) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN 1 WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT (July 25, 2008).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Strategos Company is a management consultancy with offerings in Human Performance, Strategy and Customer Relationship Management (www.thestrategos.com). Our clients spread across various sectors of the Nigerian economy.
In our bid to continually exceed our clients’ expectations, we are looking to fill the following positions within our firm:

Senior Business Analyst – TSC 001
Core functions for this position are:
Recruitment
• Meet with clients/prospects to identify/discuss recruitment needs & advice accordingly
• Research & develop functional job profiles/description for various positions in client organisations
• Design & place adverts
• Organise & conduct interviews
• Screen & assess job-seeker profiles in database & email responses
• Follow through the entire recruitment & selection process for client organisations.
Training
• Meet with clients/prospects to identify/discuss training needs
• Research & develop training content to meet client needs
• Facilitate selected training sessions for clients
Compensation
• Design & development of benefit & rewards systems for clients
• Carry out compensation surveys in various industries for clients
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in human resource management or related discipline
2. Minimum 1 year human resource consulting experience
3. Professional membership of a Personnel Management Institute will be a further advantage
Person Specifications
1. Excellent writing & verbal communication skills
2. Proven research ability
3. Ideal candidate MUST NOT BE older than 28 years of age.
4. An analytical mind with a keen eye for details
5. Excellent presentation skills



Consultant 1 – TSC 002
Core functions for this position are
• Create & implement innovative strategies for clients’ businesses
• Plan & facilitate strategy sessions & company retreats for clients
• Business plan writing, including market research, feasibility studies and financial modelling.
• Implementing change management & organisational transformation
Qualifications:
1. Bachelors degree in any social science discipline
2. Minimum 2 years consulting experience in a similar role
3. A Professional certification or 2nd degree will be a further advantage
Person Specifications
1. Excellent writing & verbal communication skills
2. Proven research ability
3. Ideal candidate MUST NOT BE older than 30 years of age.
4. An analytical mind with a keen eye for details
5. Excellent presentation skills

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (TSC 001 or TSC 002) as the subject of the mail to:
career@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN 1 WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT (July 28, 2008).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client, a recently licensed Microfinance Bank in Nigeria with the goal of being a reference point for Microfinance Banking Services in the country is about to commence operations. To ensure a smooth and aggressive take off of operations, the Bank is looking to fill the following positions within its organisation structure:

Legal Officer – MGT 004

Core Functions for this position are:
• Interact with and help to maintain the relationship with the company’s relevant regulatory body, carrying out the registration of company’s agreements and the maintenance of the database of registration certificates
• Advising the Legal and Compliance Director and other senior executives on corporate governance matters on a day-to-day basis.
• Providing general corporate governance advice to all of the company's business units.
• Providing strategic leadership to the corporate secretarial function ensuring good corporate governance becomes culturally embedded.
• Handling any other responsibility reasonably assigned by the Legal Director as and when necessary

Qualifications
• A Law degree from a reputable institution.
• Must have finished Law School.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience in a similar role.
Person Specifications
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Good inter-personal skills, ability to liaise with people at all levels & good presentation skills
• Highly organized working practices with exceptional attention to detail
• Not older than 38 years of age.

Qualified candidates are invited to send in their application & detailed resume, quoting the Reference (MGT 004) as the subject of the mail to:
recruitment@thestrategos.com
NOT LATER THAN 1 WEEK FROM THE DATE OF THIS ADVERT (July 23, 2008).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.