Cardinal Stone Graduate recruitment, March 2015

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Principal Investments Associate - Real Estate

Location: Nigeria

Job Specification

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

Job Title: Receptionist (Contract)

Location: Nigeria

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

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

Job Title: Internal Control

Location: Lagos

Job Specification

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

Qualifications

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

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

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

Job Title: Accountant Clerk

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

Job Specification

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

Qualifications

• OND in numeric studies

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

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

Job Title: Equities Trader

Ref No: 1587972
Department: Asset Management
Location: Nigeria

Job Specification

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

Qualifications

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

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

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

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

Please Note: You are required to include a cover letter as the first page of your CV

Application Deadline 30th March, 2015