Latest Job vacancies at Saro Group for Various Positions


Latest Job vacancies at Saro Group for Various Positions

SARO with head office in Lagos is a leading indigenous company in the Agribusiness Value Chain and Consumer Goods in West and Central Africa (with special interest in Plantation, Inpts-Provision, Sourcing, Origination, Processing, Public health and FMCG). Visit http://saroafrica.com.ng/
With sustained growth in our business we are recruiting for the following positions:

Job Title:Corporate Legal Counsel
Job Description:
The first main task is to set up the legal unit and be responsible for all legal issues relating to the organisation

Other Responsibilities:
Manage litigation and liaise with external lawyers
Provide commercial legal advice and solution for different aspects of the business
Negotiate, review and draft commercial agreements.
Manages Company Secretariat functions and Compliance

Qualification and Requirements:
Second Class Upper Degree in Law and the Nigerian Law School.
5 yrs working experience in a reputable Corporate Commercial law firm
Sound business judgment with problem solving skills
Knowledge in commercial laws in middle Africa will be an added advantage
Excellent communication and presentation skills in English.
Must have understanding of laws and practice applicable to companies generally and particularly to those companies operating in Agriculture value chain, proficiency in immigration law inclusive.
Good understanding of regulatory matters e.g: taxation, trademarks, patents etc.
Job Title: Business Accountants
Job Description:
The Business Accountant will direct the preparation of the company's budget, financial statements forecasts and analyze financial statements for financial performance indicators

Other responsibilities are: 
Maintain and update company's record Implement and monitor financial systems and controls
Prepare necessary accounting supporting documentation and justifications
 Supervise accounting staff

Qualifications and Requirements:
Must have minimum of 6 years cognate experience
BSc in Economics, Finance or Accounting is required
 Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA) An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage.
Must have excellent analytical abilities
A high level of professional and personal integrity is required Between 32 - 35 years.

Job Title: Team Lead Audit & Compliance
Job Description:
Team Lead will design and implement suitable risk management & audit processes for the organization whilst managing amongst others the process of identifying and assessing risk (operational and non operational) affecting the business.

Other responsibilities are:
Lead, supervise and coach other team members.
Ensure compliance with processes, procedures and guidelines within the organisation.
Implement risk control actions.
Determine, examine, test and evaluate the appropriateness of the internal control systems.
Undertake regular audits of the operations of the business as prescribed

Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum of eight years experience from a reputable audit assurance firm.
B.Sc in Accounting or related field (minimum of 2nd Class Lower.)
Possession of ACCA or ACA a must
Persistence and assertiveness, an eye for detail and ability to keep deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills
30 - 35 years old
Job Title: Audit & Compliance Officers
Job Description:
The successful candidates will amongst other have responsibility for undertaking audits of policies and guidelines to ensure that standards are complied with

Other responsibilities are:
Ensuring that company assets are properly safeguarded and secured
Assist in the planing & scope of Audit engagements as determined from time to time.
Ensuring that processes, procedures and guidelines are complied with

Qualifications and Requirements:
B.Sc/HND in Accounting or related field (Minimum of 2nd Class Upper).
Auditing/internal control background experience is essential for this position
Ability to work under pressure
25 - 30 years old.
Minimum of 3 years working experience
Must have excellent analytical & IT skills  

How to Apply
Qualified and interested applicants should send electronically their application letter and CV (in MS Word format) stating the position they are applying for as the subject of the email within 2 weeks from the date of this advertisement to: job@saroafrica.com.ng