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Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria today at Discovery Cycle Professionals, December 9th 2014

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally.
DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the "DCP Ecosystem".

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Associate Advisor, Management Consulting Division

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division

Main Function
Provide support in the implementation of external and internal training, development activities in accordance with organisational requirements. Contribute to the strategic direction and development of training within the Company.Role Responsibilities Administration of Training ProgrammesDeveloping training and other cross-cutting proposals for various projectsDeveloping detailed implementation framework for various projectsConducting in-depth research for organisational and client needsManaging various assigned projects in the divisionManage tasks and schedule of divisions internsManage designated projects and clientsDevelop training modules for clients and coordinate designated trainingsProvide support in the designing and coordinating of effective induction programmes for new employeesSending weekly and other periodic reports to supervisorAmending and revising training programs as necessary in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment for DCP and other clientsPerform other duties as assignedIdea Generation: Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualisedRequirements
Skills/Physical Competencies: Research skillsProject management skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsTransferable skillsBehavioral Qualities: Proactive identification and elimination of inefficienciesContinual self and subordinate developmentGoal and quality orientedExperience: Qualification:
A good degree in Social Sciences or HumanitiesA Master’s Degree is an assetOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Job Title: Associate Advisor, Tax, Audit & Risk

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Associate Partner

Core Purpose Of The Job
The Officer, Finance/Accounts is responsible for maintaining Corporate Financial, Accounting, Administrative and Personnel Services in order to meet organisational requirements and support general operations.Key Performance Areas
Core, Essential Responsibilities/ Output Of Position (KPA’s)

Role and Task Complexities Assist with preparation of the budgetImplement financial policies and proceduresEstablish and maintain cash controlsEstablish, maintain and reconcile the general ledgerMonitor cash reserves and investmentsPrepare and reconcile bank statementsEstablish and maintain supplier accountsProcesses supplier invoicesMaintain the purchase order systemEnsure data is entered into the systemEnsure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerised accounting systemPrepare income statementsPrepare balance sheetsPrepare monthly financial statementsPrepare quarterly reports and report on variancesAssist with the annual auditMaintain the computerised accounting systemMaintain financial files and recordsNegotiates with stakeholders to achieve the best overall results.Review clients’ projects and offer professional and technical consultation.Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and deliversIdentifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and deliversRe-engineer and implement existing processes to reflect company’s objectivesProactively identify and eliminate financial inefficiencies within units and company at large industry standardsMinimum Requirement
Education: A minimum of B.Sc. in any Financial related disciplineAn M.Sc. is an added advantageExperience: At least 3 years cognate experience in Corporate FinanceTraining: A member of any Financial Professional body is an assetCompetences:
Knowledge: Must have great knowledge of Public Sector FinanceMust have good knowledge Management ConsultingSkills/physical Competencies: Supervisory skillsTeam buildingAccounting and bookkeeping skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsDecision making skillsEffective verbal and listening communications skillsEffective written communications skillsAbility to communicate effectively in EnglishComputer skills including the ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programmes at a highly proficient levelStress management skillsTime management skillsBehavioural Qualities: Interpersonal SkillsWell detailed and OrganisedVery proactiveOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Job Title: Associate Advisor, Corporate Advisory Division

Location: Head Office - Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division

Main Function
To be part of the team managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To provide general counsel to the company and conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is needed.Role Responsibilities To provide general counsel to the company in all dealings with clientsTo send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek helpTo assist with the profitably management of various legal projectsTo compile information from correspondence from clients, and if necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in order to make an informed summary of the individual‘s current caseTo enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archivesTo present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and vulnerability of the clientDrafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including, with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to other organisations and lawyersTo carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkersDrafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time.Project Management: Directly involved in the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsIdea Generation: Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualisedSkills/Physical Competencies Capable legal researcherGood writing skillsGood negotiation skillsGood communication and analytical skillsA willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisationBehavioral Qualities: Proactive identification and elimination of inefficienciesContinual self- developmentGoal and quality orientedOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.
Job Title: Curiosity Researcher (Legal)

Location: Head Office - Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division

Main Function
To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is needed.Role Responsibilities To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek helpTo assist with the profitably management of various legal projectsTo compile information from correspondence from clients, and if necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in order to make an informed summary of the individual's current caseTo enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archivesTo present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and vulnerability of the clientDrafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including, with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to other organisations and lawyersTo carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkersDrafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the timeProject Management: Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirementsIdea GenerationDeveloping independent ideas to ensure DCP's vision is actualizedSkills/Physical Competencies Capable legal researcherGood writing skillsGood negotiation skillsGood communication and analytical skillsA willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisationBehavioral Qualities:
Proactive identification and elimination of inefficienciesContinual self- developmentGoal and quality orientedOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.
Job Title: Executive Intern - Tax, Audit & Risk

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Associate Partner

Main Function
To collaborate with Service Management, Account Management, and Corporate alliances in determining productivity and analyse budgets as well as drive milestones and deliverables with internal and external stakeholders.Role Responsibility
Role and Task Complexities: Negotiates with stakeholders to achieve the best overall results.Communicates to the Division Head, Tax, Audit & Risk Advisory on execution timelines, milestones, and success metrics with various units.Prepare and distribute various reports and updates on the status of the programme to various target audiences.Review clients’ projects and offer professional and technical consultation.Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and delivers.Prepare accounts and financial records as may be assigned.Engages in delivery of clients projects.Re-engineering and implementation of existing processes to reflect ideal consultancy industry standards.Proactively identify and eliminate financial inefficiencies within units and company at large.Disburse cash and keep appropriate records of accounts.Provide monthly cash book/bank reconciliation statements.Keep adequate security of all cash/cheques made available to your custodyAccount for all cash in your custody.Undertake other reasonable duties/projects which may be required from time to time.Minimum Requirement
Education: A minimum of B.Sc. in any Financial related disciplineExperience: At least 2 years cognate experience in Corporate FinanceTraining: A member of any Financial Professional body is an assetCompetences
Knowledge: Must have great knowledge of Public Sector FinanceMust have good knowledge Management ConsultingSkills/Physical Competencies: Team buildingAccounting and bookkeeping skillsAnalytical and problem solving skillsEffective verbal and listening communications skillsEffective written communications skillsAbility to communicate effectively in EnglishComputer skills including the ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programmes at a highly proficient levelStress management skillsTime management skillsBehavioural Qualities: Interpersonal SkillsWell detailed and OrganisedVery proactiveOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice
Job Title: Engagement Manager

Location: Abuja
Reports to: Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division

Main Function
Manage and deliver external and internal training, development activities in accordance with organisational requirements. Contribute to the strategic direction and development of training within the Company.Role Responsibility Administration of Training ProgrammesDeveloping training and other cross-cutting proposals for various projectsDeveloping detailed implementation framework for various projectsConducting in-depth research for organisational and client needsManaging various assigned projects in the divisionManage tasks and schedule of divisions internsManage designated projects and clientsDevelop training modules for clients and coordinate designated trainingsDesigning and coordinating effective induction programs for new DCP employeesSending weekly and other periodic reports to supervisorAmending and revising training programs as necessary in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment for DCP and other clientsPerform other duties as assignedIdea Generation: Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualisedRequirements
Skills/Physical Competencies: Research skillsProject management skillsPresentation skillsAnalytical skillsTransferable skillsBehavioral Qualities: Proactive identification and elimination of inefficienciesContinual self and subordinate developmentGoal and quality orientedExperience: Qualification: A good degree in Social Sciences or HumanitiesA Master's Degree is highly recommendedOther Specifications: Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applyingCandidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: careers@discoveryng.com using Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 3pm, Monday, 15th December, 2014



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