Grid Consulting Nigeria Vacancy for Management Trainees and Accountants
GRID Consulting Limited is a multi-disciplinary consulting firm majoring in business reviews, research, planning and implementation of ‘change’ processes and systems in commerce, industry, government and non-profit organisations. Today the firm, together with its various associates - local and foreign, enjoys a clientele list that spans a cross-section of major achievers within the Nigerian economy.
Fervent on offering tailored services in public and private sectors, our inputs directly support sustainable long-term economic and human development reforms. We work with conglomerates, state and national governments, major international development partners, including the civil society to deliver our solutions.
Continued growth has invented the need for the recruitment of a number of Accountants to work within GRID as follows:
Financial Management Consulting Trainees (2)
This trainee position is exclusively for accountants who are interested in consulting, expressly in the field of developing and strengthening financial management systems. This role will involve understudying our senior consultants as they improve, simplify and implement accounting systems as required by the client. The trainees will influence this process, and eventually lead missions into the field. As much of this work is done at grassroots level, these positions will require substantial travel around the country.
Qualification
The ideal candidate for this position would be a finalist or recently qualified professional accountant with at least 3 years experience in core accounting practice as well as 1-2 years hands-on experience in audit. Substantive knowledge or experience in the use of computerised accounting packages will be an added benefit. We need self-motivated individuals with an analytical mind, strong communication skills and a keen willingness to learn.
Chief Accountant
This position will have overall responsibility for all internal accounting functions of GRID. Managing a team of six, the chief accountant will report to the managing director and will have the primary responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the accounting department including accounts payable/receivable, planning/forecasting, a substantial payroll, and the generation of management accounting reports. S/he will also continually monitor and report on the company’s financial management systems as well as on all financial-related activities of the company.
Qualification
The model candidate should be a professionally qualified accountant with a minimum of 10 years professional experience in an accounts producing function. At least 5 of these years must have been spent in a management role with responsibility for overseeing the functions of other accounting staff. Strong knowledge of using computerized accounting packages is vital; as is the ability to compile, present and defend management and final accounts. In addition we require a good communicator with a proven track record of setting up accounting systems and strong Excel skills.
Accountants Supervisor
This task is for a partly qualified accountant with a strong basic and practical understanding of accounting principles, who wishes to develop and progress their accounting experience. He/She will provide diverse support within the accounts department, but at a senior level.
Qualification
We are in search of someone with a minimum of 4years of accounting experience - post NYSC, who has developed important accounts processing experience during that time. He/She must posses good interaction skills. A self-starter and quick learner who is able to explain compound things simply and provide a reasoned argument when necessary. Previous related work experience with a good knowledge of Excel and strong IT skills are also required
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
The positions will be based in Ikoyi Lagos, and will be subject to a probationary period of six months. Our stipend rates are very competitive.
APPLICATION
Interested candidates should submit a letter of suitability setting out what skills & experience they would bring to GRID Consulting, their reasons for applying & comprehensive CVs together with contact addresses, & telephone numbers all in electronic form. Applications must be received by 16th of July 2010.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on the 31st of July with a view to the successful candidate starting work soonest, thereafter. Deadline for application is July 16th, 2010.
All applications should be forwarded to jobs@gridconsulting.net
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