Current Job Vacancies in a Specialist Life Assurance Company in Nigeria, 16th August 2019

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PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) - Our client is a widely recognised Specialist Life Assurance Company in Nigeria, serving thousands of customers with bespoke insurance products tailored for each phase of their lives. The company is aimed at improving the quality of life of clients by providing prompt and quality insurance service delivery. They offer a range of insurance products such as annuity, investment plans, group life plans and much more. We are recruiting on behalf of our client to fill the positions below:       Job Title: Risk & Compliance Officer Reference Number: 130-PEO00905 Location: Lagos Job type: Permanent Department: People & Change Nigeria Roles & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the Controller (CRO) Risk & Compliance.
• This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the business activity of the Company are carried out within a regulatory framework.
• Prove compliance support to various departments by collecting and coordinating internal compliance data with auditors.
• Provide administrative support by implementing systems, procedures, and policies; completing projects in support of compliance auditors within the Organisation in line with the Company’s Policy.

Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Perform risk assessments to understand the level, significance and scope of risk.
• Keep to date with, and understand, relevant laws and regulations
• Monitor compliance with laws, regulations and internal policies
• Ensure that Risk and Compliance findings are recorded and follow up with Management to rectify identified issues
• Educate employees on internal policies, laws and regulations; as well as the impact to the Company if these are not complied with.
• Investigate irregularities and non-compliance issues
• Report back to business functions on current risk and compliance performance.
• Highlight or escalate areas of concern
• Contribute to robust and effective compliance and controls with the Company
• Review marketing materials, presentations and websites to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Assist in the gathering of internal information in response to regulatory requests.
• Collate quarterly /yearly ERM reports
• Report and analyse identified risks
• Keep, update and report on risk register
• Coordinate and Compile Statutory Returns timely.
• Compile weekly report for Management meetings.
• Liaise with Risk Champions weekly and reporting on risk identified.
• Collaborate with other departments to create a culture of compliance.

Qualification & Experience Qualification:

• An advanced degree in Finance or an MBA strongly preferred
• HND or B.Sc in Actuarial Science, Economics and relevant professional qualifications e.g. Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years cumulative relevant experience
• Experience in the Insurance Industry an added advantage

Requirements Skills & Competencies:

• Result Orientation/ Drive for results
• Teamwork
• Conflict and/or negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Numerical/Arithmetical Ability
• Strategic thinking

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Compliance Officer
• Risk assessment capability
• Ability to interpret risk
• Excellent Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with industry practices and professional standards
• Good knowledge of legal requirements and Control (AML)

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply       Job Title: Head, Business Development Reference Number: 130-PEO00902 Location: Lagos Department: People & Change Nigeria Job type: Permanent Roles & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the MD/CEO.
• This individual will be responsible for managing the organisations business development, ensuring consistent and rapid growth in sales across all channels.
• In addition, he/she will build market position by locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.

Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Continually develop the Company’s brand and building increasing awareness in the market place
• Develop and manage relationships with potential clients, influencers and key stakeholders
• Screen potential business deals by analysing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.
• Protect the organisation's value by keeping information confidential.
• Oversee the day to day management of the business development team.
• Devise strategies for driving sales growth across the business.
• Analyse existing approaches to the development of business and make changes where appropriate.
• Set targets for new business development for the business development managers and executives.
• Implement new business initiatives across the new business and sales teams.
• Work closely with members of the team to generate new businesses
• Identify sales opportunities as a result of market changes.
• Set up meetings with prospective customers to sell the company’s products and services.
• Implement sales incentives to drive sales performance within the team.
• Act as a key contact for large accounts.
• Form strategic partnerships with other companies to leverage their existing network.
• Set tough but achievable revenue targets for the business development managers.
• Negotiate sales contracts with customers and ensure product profitability.
• Work with the marketing team to devise marketing materials and tools to support new business teams.
• Monitor customer satisfaction with existing clients to ensure service delivery.

Qualification & Experience Qualification:

• An advanced Degree in Marketing or an MBA or MPA strongly preferred
• HND or B.Sc. in Marketing and relevant professional qualifications

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years cumulative relevant experience with at least 10 years in Marketing.
• Experience in the Insurance Industry an added advantage.

Requirements Skills & Competencies:

• Result Orientation/ Drive for results
• Teamwork
• Conflict and/or negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Numerical/Arithmetical Ability
• Strategic thinking

Knowledge Requirements:

• Previous experience working in a senior business development role for a similar company.
• Proven track record of generating new business and achieving revenue growth.
• Natural leader and motivator of sales and business development teams.
• Ambitious and target focused with a drive to succeed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skill at all levels
• Demonstrable influencing skills
• Strong negotiating skills in marketing
• Excellent leadership and managerial skills
• Able to deal with varied tasks and to work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
• Able to work effectively and responsibly without close supervision
• Capable of agile thinking to provide fast, accurate answers to questions
• Able to lead a team and be a member of a leadership team
• Experience in use of computer software applications.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply         Job Title: Financial Reporting Manager Reference Number: 130-PEO00904 Location: Lagos Job type: Permanent Department: People & Change Nigeria Roles & Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be reporting to the ED, Finance/HR/Admin
• This individual will be responsible for managing the entire financial reporting process within the company or organisation. He will supervise the finance department in order to ensure effective financial reporting and compliance with all financial regulations and procedures.

Other responsibilities are as follows:

• Oversee the operations of the Finance department, including the design of an organisational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiaries, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for the Company’s subsidiaries and parent Company
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Coordinate the preparation of the Company’s annual accounts
• Design and recommend measures by which the performance of company will be measured
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Provide an efficient management cost report system
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Provide financial analyses for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Responsible for the filing of monthly, quarterly and annual returns to all regulatory bodies
• Research on technical accounting issues for compliance

Qualification & Experience Qualification:

• An advanced degree in Finance or an MBA strongly preferred
• HND or B.Sc in Accounts, Economics or Business Administration and relevant professional qualifications e.g. ICAN

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years cumulative relevant experience with at least six (6) years in Financial Reporting
• Experience in the Insurance Industry an added advantage

Requirements Skills & Competencies:

• Result Orientation/ Drive for results
• Teamwork
• Conflict and/or negotiation skills
• Customer focus
• Attention to detail
• Decision making
• Good communication skills (Verbal & Written)
• Numerical/Arithmetical Ability
• Strategic thinking

Knowledge Requirements:

• Proven track record of working in a Financial Service and working as a Financial Reporting Manager
• Accounting experience
• Strong understanding of Securities and Exchange Commission’s reporting principles
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage large sets of data
• Ability to work in a fast –paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity
• Ability to execute and follow- through to completion and documentation

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply         Job Title: Executive Director, Technical Reference Number: 130-PEO00978 Location: Lagos Job type: Permanent Department: People & Change Nigeria Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepares, administers and manages the departmental budget on an annual basis. As well as analysing and identifying future budgetary requirements required to achieve organisational targets
• Maintains checklist of daily operations of all equipment and advises divisional heads on the proper use of equipment to avoid breakdown and reduce repair costs.
• Monitors maintenance and operating costs to ensure they are within the limits of the budgets
• Analyses business needs and liaises with the relevant consultant or external party on issues that are beyond the expertise of the in-house technicians
• Liaises with procurement for the purchase of needed technical equipment
• Performs installation of machinery and equipment at the various business locations
• Establishes procedures and practice standards for carrying out technical maintenance activities in the business
• Engages with relevant internal colleagues, establishes and implements documentation standards, procedures and tools for Technical services
• Establishes and implements measures to monitor and report delays or variances in inbound/outbound deliveries to the appropriate parties
• Reviews periodic reports on all Technical services related transactions
• Oversees and monitors operational and service performance against targets and reports to management at agreed intervals
• Develops and oversees the implementation of the asset management system, including the establishment of an effective and efficient operations unit
• Restructures Technology services when needed
• Provides vision, direction and leadership to IT resources and structures.
• Accountable for Facilities
• Develops and maintains the strategic annual asset management plans and aligning with the departmental strategy and budget
• Develops and maintains asset registers
• Manages cost and ensures that departments work within assigned operations budget
• Designs and supports better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organisational planning.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any related discipline
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years technical post-graduation experience, with at least seven (7) years as a senior management staff
• Relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage
• Experience in the Insurance Industry is also an added advantage.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply         Job Title: Deputy Head of Agency Operations Reference Number: 130-PEO00979 Location: Nigeria Job type: Permanent Department: People & Change Nigeria Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensures employees compliance with policies that promote the company strategy, culture, mission and vision
• Provides advice to Company Management regarding Corporate Services and implementation of agreed management decisions
• Contributes to organisational leadership and strategic planning
• Identifies and eliminates errors and gaps in the application of appropriate controls to Company’s business processes
• Leads and participates actively in interdepartmental working groups as required
• Evaluates the performance of the Department against stated objectives, developing performance measures and ensuring feedback to staff on the department’s performance in meeting targets and objectives
• Communicates process improvement strategies to employees
• Plans, organizes and leads teams for internal initiatives and ensures accountability
• Seeks to ensure the development of effective working relationships between the department and others across the Company
• Reviews and improves approaches for communication, visibility, and reporting for clients
• Improves client strategic approach and relationship growth approach
• Assists in hiring process for new talent
• Provides strong direction and leadership, ensuring clear strategic objectives are in place to guide the work of the department
• Supports the implementation and facilitation of relevant workshops and training courses
• Promotes a strong team culture
• Analyses industry trends, competitive threats, expansion opportunities and internal performance across all units
• Monitors the progress of the Company and its competition to ensure that all goals and benchmarks are met, as well as re-evaluating and adjusting them as needed
• Ensures the development, monitoring and management of department budget
• Contributes to the development and implementation of administrative, financial and operational procedural statements and guidelines for use by staff in the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of first Degree in any relevant discipline
• MBA or Masters in any Business related discipline
• Professional membership in the Insurance industry is required
• Project management certification is an added advantage
• Minimum of ten (10) years cognate experience in the industry, out of which five (5) years must have been spent at a senior management level.

Additional Information:

• This role demands a resourceful and highly organized individual with demonstrated capacity to simplify complex issues and recommend solutions and policy changes.
• The individual must have a comprehensive grasp of integrated agency workflows and operations, along with training in project management programs, tools and methodologies.
• The role calls for a highly analytical and strategic thinker, one who is able to pay critical attention to detail.
• The role also calls for good leadership, networking/ social skills, confident disposition, written and verbal communication skills, in-depth knowledge of the company’s activities, industry and competition.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply     Application Deadline  13th September, 2019.

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