We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Internal Audit Lead

Job Location: Benin City, Edo

Role Overview

• We are looking for an Internal Audit Lead to join our team and take responsibility for monitoring and reviewing the effectiveness of company’s internal control systems and corporate governance systems with a view to safeguarding the assets of the Company.
• It will be your responsibility to conduct assigned control reviews, audits, and investigation with a view to providing assurance to the Board and Senior Management that controls are in place, adequate and operating effectively to support the company in achieving its goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of departments/functional areas in accordance with timelines
• Conduct audit testing of potential risk areas and identify reportable issues
• To conduct any reviews or tasks requested by Management
• Provide assurance that controls are in place and are effective and adequate and make recommendations where necessary
• Conduct monthly reviews of the management account.
• Track resolution of all audit / control recommendations and ensure compliance within agreed timeline.
• Assist in developing strong Policies and Standard Operating Procedures
• Actively participates in the development of Internal Control/Audit policies
• Provide practical recommendations to management to minimize risk resulting from poor internal controls
• Continuous review of policies, processes, and procedures to match up to best practices
• Provide assurance that processes and procedures are complied with to avoid operational losses
• Ensure Policy/Procedure/Regulatory Compliance on transactions or reports initiated by various process owners.
• Create and improve homogenous Compliance Culture across all SBU’s/departments and ensure that it aligns with the control and business objectives of the company.
• Institute and enforce aggressive Revenue Assurance and Cost reduction Strategies/Tactics to ensure zero% income leakages
• Actively follow up on all open issues in the Internal Audit Report.
• Periodic review of system/product changes to ensure requisite approvals are in place.
• Conduct spot checks, stock take and other functions as may be assigned from time to time
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Head, Internal Audit and Management.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc. Degree
• Minimum of 6 years of experience performing Internal Control/Audit function
• Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Member of a recognized accounting professional body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA etc.)
• Associate or advanced Professional Student levels
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.
• Ability to liaise with individuals across a wide variety of operational, functional, and technical disciplines.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Ability to evaluate business processes, identify risks and evaluate controls.
• Advanced investigative and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Good interpersonal relationship
• Good project management skills.

Application Closing Date: 30th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and Cover Letter to: nhrecruiters@gmail.com using “Internal Audit Lead” as the subject of the mail.

2.) Senior Accountant

Job Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions.
• Senior Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures.
• A successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.
• The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants. Senior Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Provide technical support and advice on Management Accountant
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Plan, assign and review staff’s work
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Provide input into department’s goal setting process
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Financial Manager and Accounting Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements

• BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or senior accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills.

Application Closing Date: 29th May, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and Cover Letter to: nhrecruiters@gmail.com using “Senior Accountant” as the subject of the mail.

3.) Water Factory Production Manager

Job Location: Benin City, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• You will be expected as a water factory production manager to be able to identify and understand the scope of production, administration, and sales/marketing of the entire factory operations.
• As a manager you are responsible to ensure the scheduling of factory equipment for maintenance as needed, and regularly ensuring that all production meet regulatory standards and orders are completed in a timely manner.
• You should be able to enforce compliance with health and safety (HSE) regulations to prevent accidents and injuries at the factory.
• Finally, a water factory production manager must have a strong business intellect as well as excellent management, communication, and analytical skills among many other skills.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing innovative strategies to streamline factory operations.
• Manages the water treatment and distribution systems.
• Regulatory compliance, responding to regulatory actions, and ensuring completion of follow-up measures, as needed.
• Communicates with regulatory agencies.
• Ensuring that factory machinery is in good working order.
• Analyzing production data to identify and resolve any production issues.
• Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports related to the operation of water production facilities.
• Oversees the preparation of required documentation and permit applications.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures for compliance.
• Collaborating with quality control managers to establish and execute quality control processes.
• Reviews and analyzes water chemistry and production data before submission of reports to the State.
• Regularly inspecting finished products to determine whether they meet established quality standards.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Proven experience in a managerial or supervisory role within a factory.
• Certification in production and inventory management as well as quality control.
• Sound knowledge of industry-specific factory equipment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to multitask.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong business intellect.

Application Closing Date: 30th April, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed Resume and Cover Letter to: nhrecruiters@gmail.com using “Water Factory Production Manager” as the subject of the mail.