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1. Oando Nigeria Plc is recruiting for the position of a Entry level and Mid-level Corporate Finance Analyst.  Job Title: Corporate Finance Analyst Department: Finance Functional Area: Focus on fund raising, mergers and acquisitions for Oando group and entity based projects and financing needs. Responsibilities: Responsible for the preparation of financial analyses and data for Corporate Finance (CF) initiatives and transactions. Serve as focal point on all CF analyses and financial models with guidance from CF Managers; Assist CF Managers in executing corporate finance led mandates and managing key relationships internally and externally; Assist the various divisions in the preparation, and periodic updates of budgets and forecasts, and in collating, and interpreting results for Group leadership purposes;  Monitor key financial performance indicators of various divisions based on approved forecasts; Actively manage various databases and applications including comparable companies and related transactions databases, treasury, cashflow and liquidity reports, etc.; Conduct financial statement analysis of target companies and comparable companies; Help prepare detailed memoranda and presentations on the Company and its divisions; Conduct research, and where necessary, due diligence with regards to potential buyers/investors / takeover targets for potential M&A activities; Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the Company; and Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively. Specifications and Required Competencies: Successful candidates will have at least an undergraduate degree from a leading university, with a major in finance, accounting or economics; Candidates must have 0 - 4 years work experience Candidates will possess minimum academic qualifications of 2nd Class Upper (2.1) from a Nigeria / U.K. based or equivalent institution, OR 3.5 GPA from a U.S. based or equivalent institution; Candidates will be analytically sound, possess strong attention to details and excellent quantitative and verbal skills; Candidates will be very comfortable workingin Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; Relevant work experience as an analyst at an investment bank is preferred, but not essential; Personable team player, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of colleagues He/she will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for / interest in the energy sector. Application Closing Date 13th September, 2012 How To Apply Interested candidates should: Click here to apply online 2. Position: Financial Accountant Reports To: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER Type of Role: Permanent Location: Lagos, Nigeria Our Client: is a globally acclaimed leader in its sector. Owing to growth in its operations, it now requires a Financial Accountant to join the Finance Team in the Lagos, Nigeria offices. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be capable of working independently, can manage a team and be flexible. The role responsibilities are in the following areas: A. Summary Description of Role – Intercompany. 1. Supervise and manage the team responsible for processing all intercompany recharge transactions, monthly accrual postings, follow-up and analysis. 2. Follow-up settlement relating to intercompany payables and receivables to ensure there are no un-explained payments and receipts pending. B. Summary Description of Role - Project Finance. 1. Calculations and postings of Percentage of Completion (POC) adjustments. 2. Ensure coherence between the different financial systems used for managing projects (Project figures and Accounting) 3. Analysis and calculation of the project accruals. 4. Preparation of accruals file and liaising with Project Cost Controllers for review and comments. 5. Transferring projects intercompany balances in SAP at month-end. 6. Calculate and post the monthly project accruals and liase with the Projects for comments. 7. Attendance at project accruals meetings. 8. Producing periodic project management report. 9. Participation in the monthly project meetings. 10 Produce project report showing actual and forecast-to-end from the Project and Financial Accounting systems. Produce project report showing actual and forecast-to-end from the Project and Financial Accounting systems. 11. Producing monthly project financial statements based on variable exchange rates. Qualification& Experience: 1. B.Sc/HND in Accounting, Finance or Economics. 2. Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, 3. 5 - 6 years of experience obtained in similar role in a project-oriented environment 4. Proficiency (Expert level) in use of MS-Excel, Ms-Access is a bonus. 5. Experience in use of leading ERP solutions (SAP) is a plus. If you have the required skills and experience for this role, please apply with a covering letter and an updated resume to aanimasaun@threepointsng.com. All application must be received on or by Friday, 14th September 2012.