Job Vacancies at Smart Partners Consulting Limited

Smart Partners Consulting Limited is a leading indigenous HR Consulting Firm in Nigeria located in Lagos with services offered in Recruitment, Outsourcing, Training and HR Consulting. We are a growing firm providing services to top leading companies across the Oil & Gas, IT, Banking Industries and many others using our world class recruiting process with vibrant, talented and passionate team.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Finance and Account Lead 

Job Location: Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time (On site)

Job Summary

• The Head of Finance and Account is responsible for managing the financial and accounting activities of the organization, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• This role is responsible for managing various financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and contributing to the overall financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Excellent verb and written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with the internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency in all MS office, ERP software, other accounting software.
• Work under pressure, methodically and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instruction given, prescribed, routines and standard accepted practices.
• Analytical
• Reporting
• Forensic audit/Accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, result driven and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and keen eye for aesthetics.
• Project Management
• Good assertiveness, problem solving and decision-making skill.
• Ability to contribute individually and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal, tech enthusiast and persuasive abilities.
• Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines.

Minimum Educational qualifications and Experience

• Higher National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance & Related Field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal control, audit, or risk management and other certifications and training.
• Professional Certification e.g. ACA, ACCA.

Skills:

• Analytical.
• Reporting.
• Accounting.
• Problem Solving.
• Communication.

Key Performance Indicator:

• Financial Statements.
• Management Reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Reports.
• Financial Analysis Reports.
• Compliance Reports.
• Investor Reports.
• Ad Hoc Reports.
• Dashboard Reports.
• Financial Planning and Strategy Reports.
• Risk Management Reports.

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2.) Internal and Audit Lead

Job Location:Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head Internal Control & Compliance is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective internal control framework to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial and operational processes.
• This role will identify and mitigate risks, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies.
• This role is in charge of Cash and Bank Management reviews. Daily checking if financials including list of debts, Receivables and payables, processing bills/invoice payment review and Daily review of Auditees activities including fleet management, petroleum products cement and Iron rod.

Responsibilities

• The activities were examined in line with audit plans, audit programs, audit checklists.
• It is a vouching-based audit approach.
• Our main concern is to prevent, detect and correct flaws, errors, misappropriations in order to safeguard company’s assets. ensure going concern, business continuity.
• Prevention of cash suppression, diversion and leakages and proper monitoring
• We believe in prevention that detection of errors, frauds and misappropriations.
• Have zero tolerance for frauds, income leakages, intentional errors, mitigate financial & operational risks including financial loss.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize risks; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Design and maintain an effective internal control framework, including policies, procedures, and standards.
• Protect organizational assets and income from theft, fraud or misuse
• Supervise operational processes, including procurement, inventory management, and logistics.
• Leading of internal control team; provide guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• Streamline processes and procedures to optimize resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies; maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with external auditors and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Prepare reports and analytics for management and the audit committee; provide insights and recommendations.
• Lead special projects, such as fraud investigations, risk assessments, and process improvements.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Managing Director.

Activities covered:

• Financial Audits
• Operational Audits
• Environmental Audits

On Financial Audits:
The financial audit covered the company’s

• Cash and Banks Management
• Verification of Banks’ statements of;
• Union Bank,
• Access Bank
• First Bank
• Fidelity Bank
• GTBank
• Against the payment vouchers and registers/books from the front office.
• My main concern is the debits (Outflows) than the inflows (credits) and
• Checking the charges/fees – interest, COT, SMS.

Daily cash count:

• Taking into consideration, the company’s total sales less lodgments to get the cash in hand.

Petty cash count:

• Cash count on petty transactions of the company, comparing physical cash against the system's balance.

Financial Reviews:

• Review of expenses payment vouchers, truck maintenance payment vouchers against the registers taking into consideration volume (litres), the product name (Ago) and the unit price to obtain Value (N).
• We ensure that the amount in Fig tally with the amount in Word.
• Taking into consideration, the company’s total sales less lodgments to get the cash in hand.
• Petty cash count

Operational Audit:

• Cost control and reductions are the primary concerns on the inventories

Inventories /Stocks cards:

• The mechanic components/items in the outer store have been entered into the Stock cards.

Customers’ Accounts with debit balances:

• Review the debtor's list of overdue debts.

Environmental/Security audits:

• Security Register
• The Audit teams are monitoring this daily for proper implementation of the security register.

Key performance indicator:

• Regulatory compliance.
• Regulatory Reporting.
• Audit and Control.
• Frauds investigation and Errors prevention.
• Review of Financials including risks assets.
• Internal Control Reports.
• Control Self-Assessment Reports.
• Risk Assessment Reports.
• Compliance Reports.
• Management/Special Audit Reports.
• Process Improvement Reports.
• Control Framework Reports.
• IT General Controls Reports.

Requirements
Minimum educational qualification & experience:

• Higher National Diploma/Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance & Related Field.
• Professional Certification e.g. ACA, ACCA, IIEIP.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in internal control, audit, or risk management.
• and other certifications and training

Knowledge, skills, capabilities, and personal qualities:

• Knowledge, skills, capabilities, and personal qualities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Excellent computer proficiency in all MS Office, ERP software, and other accounting software.
• Work under pressure, methodically and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instruction given, prescribed, routines and standard accepted practices.
• Investigative
• Analytical
• Reporting
• Forensic audit/Accounting
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good assertiveness, problem solving and decision-making skill.
• Ability to contribute individually and lead, manage or participate in cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, result driven and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and keen eye for aesthetics.
• Project Management
• Outstanding interpersonal, tech enthusiast and persuasive abilities.
• Ability to create great working relationships with all levels within the company and across multiple disciplines.

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3.) Technical Sales Manager

Job Locations: Abuja (FCT), Anambra, Enugu, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Plateau, and Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are currently seeking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Technical Sales Manager to join our team.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for sales. market analysis and business development efforts to facilitate revenue and business growth.
• This role requires a strong understanding of the renewable solar energy sector, commercial awareness and excellent networking skills to prospect, engage, and secure partnerships with high-profile individuals and businesses seeking solar energy solutions.

Responsibilities
Client Prospecting and Relationship Management:

• Identify and engage potential clients, build strong relationships, and understand their technical and business requirements.
• Actively seek out high-profile clients and generate leads through various channels.
• Develop and maintain a strong sales pipeline, generate revenue, and drive business growth.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with clients, installers, contractors, and other stakeholders within the solar energy industry.

Sales and Business Development:

• Provide tailored solutions by recommending the appropriate high-capacity solar inverter systems that best suit their needs and align with their budget.
• Lead negotiations and close deals with high-profile clients.
• Deliver persuasive sales presentations, webinars, and product demonstrations to showcase the benefits and functionalities of high-capacity solar inverters effectively.
• Cultivate a network of industry contacts to expand business opportunities.
• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve company sales targets and expand our client base in the solar industry.

Technical Project Management:

• Collaborate with the technical team to provide technical guidance and support to high profile clients as regards their solar energy systems.
• Collaborate with the technical team to conduct product training sessions and workshops for clients and internal sales teams to enhance product knowledge and technical skills.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects, managing client expectations and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Conduct market research analyses on product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, competitors, and customer feedback.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Business, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical sales, business development, and sales preferably in the solar or energy sector.
• Strong technical background with the ability to understand and explain complex concepts and solutions.
• Proven track record of securing and managing client accounts.
• Excellent communication, networking, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong work ethic and business acumen.
• Strong emotional intelligence skills.

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