Employment Opportunities at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc, 20th August 2019

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Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states). We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions. We are recruiting to fill the vacant positions below:   Job Title: Account Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Specialization: Accounting Job Description

• To ensure that all bank transactions records of IBEDC and corresponding banks are accurate and consistent with laid down treasury policies/procedures of the company

Responsibilities

• Facilitates IBEDC payments for all IBEDC’s obligations liaises with Accounts payable to ensure all approvals and entries are properly captured
• Monitors Cash / Cheque lodgments into IBEDC’s Bank Accounts
• Monitors daily cash balances and performs daily reconciliation of Bank Accounts
• Maintains day to day banking relationships and operations
• Assists in carrying out cash movements between Bank Accounts
• Liaises with Accounts Receivable Section on trade/sales returns reconciliation
• Reconciles all bank transactions and prepares periodic account reconciliation report

Competence Requirements

• Electricity Industry Knowledge
• Strong Negotiation skills
• Treasury and Cash Management
• Financial Planning/Budgeting & Forecasting
• Banking industry and operations Knowledge of bank tariffs and financial regulations
• Investment & Risk Management / Portfolio Management
• Financial Management Process knowledge
• Financial, Management, and Cost

Qualifications and Requirements Educational qualification:

• A first degree in Accounting, Finance or any related discipline

Desired Experience:

• At least 3+ years of professional experience in liquidity management or related finance field

      Job Title: Regional IT Support Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Description

• Plan and the deliver web applications across multiple platforms, create and maintain websites using standard HTML/CSS coding practice, Provide technical assistance to end-users.

Responsibilities

• Code new and existing projects using LAMP Stack/PHP code.
• Develop front-end web components using CSS, JavaScript, HTML5, node.js
• Customize platforms including Magento and/or WordPress.
• Follow agile methodologies and practices around the requirement analysis, design, and development.
• Sending form data to RESTful API's.
• Architect, create and program relational database like MS SQL, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Manage Win/Linux servers.
• Code using web technologies including PHP, Ajax, and MS .NET.
• Work with and building responsive UI Design with industry standard frameworks.
• Work in a team environment creating and supporting applications.

Functional Competence Requirements:

• Knowledge of basic computer hardware
• Experience with Microsoft based Desktop Operating Systems (Windows 7 and Windows 8
• Extensive application and infrastructure support experience
• Working knowledge of a range of diagnostic utilities/ Systems analysis
• Ability to troubleshoot/ research into a wide range of technology issues
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application
• Design of the overall architecture of web applications
• Implementation of a robust set of services and APIs to power the web application
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Familiarity with API Creation and RESTful services
• Proficient knowledge of backend programming using PHP/Python and MVC frameworks such as Laravel and Codeigniter.
• Proficient understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks, including jQuery
• Cross-browser compatibility, Web User Interface Design (UI), Security Principles, Object-Oriented Design, Web Services (REST/SOAP), Multimedia Content Development, API's

Qualifications and Requirements Educational Qualification:

• A Degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Mathematics or any closely related field is required.

Professional Qualification:

• Certifications in any Programming languages such as HTML5, JavaScript and PHP will be an added advantage

Desired Experience:

• At least 3+ years of experience in JavaScript, JQuery, HTML, HTML5, CSS, CSS3, Web Programming Skills

      Job Title: Regulatory Risk Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Description

• To organize, evaluate, analyze and monitor all regulatory & market risk to ensure overall improvement in market shortfalls due to disco challenges

Responsibilities

• Providing alerts and analysis to IBEDC on the impact of changes and defaults in the regulatory provisions and contractual framework.
• Regulatory & market risk identification, assessment and reporting to risk owners/stakeholders for proper action.
• Assist with Periodic internal tariff review, analysis and shortfall analysis, MYTO review and projections.
• Prepares regular industry reports on the state of the market for internal and external stakeholders (as defined by industry regulations or IBEDC’s management discretion)
• Assist in conducting special research falling out of regulatory provisions centered around loss reduction levels and deliver timely and relevant actionable feedback to improve performance

Competence Requirements

• Understanding of the business of IBEDC and related businesses in the electricity sector
• Understanding and knowledge of regulatory stipulations vis-à-vis rates, pricing MYTO and market reset
• Understanding of the laws and regulations governing the power industry
• Strong financial and business acumen - financial analysis and reporting skills
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications in preparation and analysis of data (eg Excel spreadsheet)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (business report writing)

Qualifications and Requirements Educational Qualification:

• A first degree in Social Sciences or any relevant field

Desired Experience:

• At least 2 years’ experience within the Utility industry or a closely related industry.

      Job Title: Materials Management Officer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Description

• To manage all aspects of materials flow and to maintain control over all goods inventories including all transactions, planning, scheduling, cost, warehousing request issues

Responsibilities

• Manages the receiving functions of the organization and oversees the storage of purchased equipment and materials in compliance established policies
• Maintains optimum inventory levels and ensures on-time deliveries to meet operational demands while minimizing carrying costs and premium transportation charges
• Directs write-off of obsolete and off-spec material and reduces aging materials to maintain a realistic valuation of goods-on-hand
•  Manages warehouses for stored equipment/materials, developing effective warehouse layouts to efficiently provide for the systematic accumulation of these materials until requested by various Business Units
• Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing security procedures and protocol
• Implements a defined store repairs and maintenance program that consistently provides a well-maintained retail facility from a safety, cosmetic and practicality perspective
•  Coordinates the procedures for valuing the year-end physical inventory

Functional Competence

• Proven experience in InventoryManagement - progressive experience in the management of materials
• Ability to use Inventory Management software tools/technology
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Strong financial management skills

Qualifications and Requirements Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration or any related discipline

Desired Experience:

• At least 3+ years’ experience in Supply Chain especially in Procurement/Inventory Management

      Job Title: Safety Engineer Location: Ibadan, Oyo Job Description

• To assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environment compliance in IBEDC

Responsibilities

• Assists in defining HSE quality management approach organisation-wide (procedures, standards, specifications, etc.)
• Monitors compliance with HSE policy:
  • Conducts HSE inspections, sampling, monitoring/tests, accident and incident investigations, to identify hazards and unsafe practices – reports findings and makes recommendations
  • Carries out periodic audits on HSE processes and procedures organization-wide
  • Carries out regular inspections on major projects and those with a potentially high-risk factor to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and ensure implementation of safe work practices
• Assists in the development and execution of annual quality assurance plans

Competence Requirements

• Utilities industry knowledge and applicable HSE policies across the industry
• Understanding of applicable HSE policies, laws and regulations
• Risk management (risks identification and mitigation)
• Ability to recognize and assess safety hazards, and develop abatement/control measures
• Practical knowledge of Environment management practices
• Knowledge of safety and health standards and regulations and liability issues
• Quality management/assurance
• Programme/project management skills
• Strong interpersonal and Relationship Management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications and Requirements Educational Qualification:

• A first degree in Safety, Environmental Science or any related discipline

Professional Qualification:

• Membership of any of the following occupation health & safety professional bodies or equivalent (or any other recognized HSE body) is an added advantage: The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON); Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP); Institute of Safety and Health Management (ISHM)
• PMP Certification or equivalent.

Desired Experience:

• At least 5 years experience in the HSE field within a relevant industry (Utilities, oil, and gas, telecommunications, etc.)

      How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply   Application Deadline 1st September, 2019.

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