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Recent Job Vacancies at ARM Life Plc, 5th June, 2018

ARM Life is the insurance subsidiary of Asset & Resource Management Company Ltd (ARM). Its parent company, ARM is one of the largest non-bank financial services firms in Nigeria with a focus on asset management. Established in 1994, ARM started operations as a traditional asset management company specialising in the management of quoted equities and fixed income securities. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Enterprise & Custom Application Developer Location: Nigeria Job Summary

The Enterprise and Custom Application Developer is responsible for providing business systems analysis, applications configuration, programming, software testing and package configuration to assist in solutions delivery.
The successful candidate would also develop and test software to automate identified manual tasks within the firm when necessary

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Identifies, analyzes and evaluates detailed business and technical requirements
Designs, develops, evaluates and tests proposed application software/tools to automate identified manual tasks
Analyze and test new software before it is deployed to end-users
Installs, configures and rolls-out applications
Conducts timely structure code review to ensure interactivity/interoperability between programs
Provides software support and maintenance for in-house developed applications if any
Any other duties as may be assigned by Head, Applications Development

Requirements

The successful candidate must have a good University degree or its equivalent in the following areas; Computer Science, Engineering etc with a minimum of 3-4 years post qualification experience in a software development environment.
Possession of IT professional certification is added advantage. e.g MCSD

Other Requirements: Core Skills:

Experience in Financial Services Industry Software is an added advantage.
Application Testing Methods
Experience in any of major operating systems (Windows, Unix, Linux, etc) desirable.
Good knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture with practical exposure to web services (RESTful , SOAP etc)
Proficiency in .Net Framework and /or any other development framework.
Advanced Programming languages skill e.g. C#, Java, Visual Basic, etc.
Good knowledge of either of MS-SQL Server, MySQL or OracleDB

Generic Skills:

Strong computing and problem solving skill
Interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication
Results oriented
Responsive
Integrity.

Application Deadline 7th June, 2018. Job Title: Team Member, Brand Development & Management Location: Nigeria Job Summary

The ideal candidate will oversee the development and execution of the marketing strategy for Mixta He/she will also improve brand recognition and positive image for Mixta with target audiences; generate leads for the sales force through integrated marketing campaigns; help maximize customer profitability through best-in-class customer acquisition, retention and cross-selling strategies executed in conjunction with the sales teams.
Track and report the brand and marketing performance for designated business areas.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Strategy and Planning:

Development and implementation of the Brand strategy.
Develop the marketing strategy for new and existing products
Develop and execute marketing strategies for new and existing customer segments
Prepare new product marketing plans for product introductions in cooperation with senior management colleagues in Finance, Real estate, Sales and Marketing.
Develop short- and long-term plans and budgets for the unit’s activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate delivery.

Brand and Campaign Management:

Work with the team lead, brand development and management:
Assist division unit head to develop brand management and marketing strategies and process suited to the needs of sales and real estate team, ensuring adherence to brand guidelines and brand regulatory compliance.
Assist the sales and real estate team in creating content documents according to brand guidelines. Edit commentary/interpretations of content experts and internal submissions.
Assist with monitoring and updating content submitted to the Mixta website for compliance with brand guidelines.
Ensure promotional activities are geared towards unlocking value and managing the performance of the business / brand in the marketplace.
Coordinate the development of marketing communications materials such as sales leaflets, annual reports, brochures, multimedia, etc.
Drive and coordinate media campaigns and other initiatives aimed at generating desired publicity/visibility for the business and its products.
Launch programs and provide relevant professional advice and support as appropriate.
Ensure brand management activities (e.g. events and sponsorships) are tailored towards specific target markets/products in line with the business overall strategic objectives.
Create and manage relationships with relevant parties aimed at projecting and creating the desired awareness for the Mixta business e.g. media houses.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements/NDAs, Image Proprietary Rights, Copyrights and Warranties.
Prepare and submit periodic reports on ongoing activity to the Unit Head.
Perform other duties as assigned by Head of Brand Management within the MCC

External Relationships:

Participate on relevant industry committees ensuring that the company has a high level of professional standing.
Establish a system of reports and communications for all information from the marketing team to the sales team and for feedback and request from the sales team to the marketing team.

External Relationships:

Manage all partner agencies and other service providers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably but not necessarily in Marketing
Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Marketing, CSR and corporate relations leadership roles, preferably in a Real Estate and Hospitality, Financial Services, FMCG, and Utility Payments
Membership of a relevant professional organization would be an advantage
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to spot original branding opportunities
Must possess an exceptional attention to detail.
Strong ability to make sound decisions and work independently to meet team objectives.
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to clearly and confidently present strategies to cross-functional teams, senior management and vendors
Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in the design and execution of marketing, communications and public relations activities
Experience in the management of complex, multi-stakeholder projects and achieving goals on time and to budget
Able to act on and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Collaborative team player who feeds off goal setting and achievement
Ideal candidate will have retail channel, financial services experience.
Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize, plan, and organize sales and partner activity.
Self-starter, self-motivated, and metrics-driven.

Application Deadline 7th June, 2018. Job Title: Financial Accountant Location: Nigeria Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary

The financial Accountant will mange the company’s financial accounting function, with responsibility for revenue, payments, banking, general ledger maintenance and system implementation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities The key responsibilities for the role are:

Responsible for the preparation of the company’s monthly financial and management accounts.
Interfacing with Tax consultants, Pension Fund Custodians, PenCom and the external auditors of the company.
Develop and implements systems and procedures for capturing financial transactions
Management of Company Income Tax and ensure efficient implementation of the tax policy
Manage and analyse the firm’s expenses and advise management on cost management
Responsible for third party (Bankers, Tax consultants, Pension Fund Custodians, PENCOM) liaison on behalf of the unit
Monitor and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements by the Team and other parties
Ensure prompt postings of journal entries required for the preparation of management/ financial accounts as well as other reports are completed and available for use
Responsible for Fixed Asset Management for the Company
Assist in preparation of the company’s budgets, analyzing results and providing explanations for variances.
Responsible for coordination of the monthly performance reviews (MPR) for all business units
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors for annual statutory accounts.
Assisting in the enhancement of financial controls and the development of improved reporting systems via automation of operational processes.
Assist in the preparation of financials for board meetings.
Responsible for investigating areas where there are uncertainties in the completeness, accuracy and validity of information in the Balance sheet and Income Statement.
Responsible for analyzing and reporting related party transactions for the company.

Education Qualification

Minimum - B.Sc, M.Sc, MBA

Other Requirements:

A good first degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics or Business Administration
Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), ACCA is compulsory
Minimum of 5 years, post qualification experience with finance, tax and audit background is compulsory

Required Competencies:

Business Advisory
Process Improvement
Business /operational Strtategy
External Environment & Market Analysis
Profit & Loss Management
Regulatory Compliance
Financial Accounting
Stakeholder Management
Knowledge Management
Cost Optimization
Financial Analysis
Records Management
Data Gathering & Analysis
Customer Relationship Management
Budget Planning & Control

Application Deadline 7th June, 2018. Job Title: Networks & Communications Officer Location: Nigeria Job Summary

The Network & Communications Officer is primarily responsible for evolving, implementing and maintaining a communication network infrastructure that will guarantee superior service delivery of the Bank to its customers (External and Internal)

Job Responsibilities

Installs and configures network servers and operating systems (DHCP, DNS, Proxy Server)
Administers the company’s network including ensuring network availability, stability and integration
Monitors and manages the company's messaging infrastructure
Monitors the performance of the company's network
Manages the network operating systems and network hardware infrastructure
Makes recommendations for network improvements to increase the efficiency and reliability of the network
Implements network performance management tools
Designs appropriate channel/network analysis and/or implementation approach based on business issues
Develops required documentation of operational procedures, network systems and hardware inventory
Carries out other tasks as assigned by Head, Infrastructure Management

Competence Requirements Core Skills:

Deep understanding of networking protocols(TCP, IP, DHCP), components and procedures
Deep understanding of network security approaches and techniques
Strong analytical and problem solving
Negotiation
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite

Generic Skills:

Interpersonal skills
Good written and oral communication
Results oriented
Responsive
Service orientation
Integrity

Education:

The successful candidate must have a good university degree or its equivalent in the following areas; Computer Science, Engineering etc with a minimum of 3-4 years post qualification experience in a software development environment. IT professional certification is required such as CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, etc

Application Deadline 7th June, 2018. Job Title: Analyst Location: Nigeria Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary

Assist with the incubation, launch and operation of a social impact fund, focused on education and healthcare in Nigeria and the West African sub-region

Principal Duties and Responsibilities Preparation of detailed financial models:

Support the development of industry reports, especially in the areas of education and healthcare
Provide support in ensuring the entity and its portfolio companies meet target impact objectives
Provide support to ensure that all compliance & regulatory requirements are met and adhered to
Provide support in deal structuring and financial solutions to investment projects
Ensure accurate record keeping on all activities of the entity (particularly accounts)
Analyze financial information relating to the entity and its portfolio companies
Assist in monitoring the valuation of the entity and projecting returns
Support the prospecting of potential investors in the entity
Support the development of periodic reports to key stakeholders
Conduct fundamental research and in-depth analysis on other social impact funds in Africa, Europe, Asia to support informed decisions for the entity as required
Support the identification, profiling and relationship management of potential partners with respect to education and healthcare projects
Identify and monitor potential investee companies of interest in the education and healthcare sectors
Support the conduct of due diligence on companies and projects of interest (in the education and healthcare sectors) by researching, analyzing financial statements and market data
Assist in building and presenting investment and divestment cases for specific investment opportunities, supporting the provision of all necessary information needed to make investment decisions
Support the preparation of investment memoranda and related formal presentations and reports for the investment committee
Develop and maintain consolidated project financial models for the entity and its portfolio companies
Support the monitoring and evaluation of the financial position of the entity to ensure optimal deployment of investment capital

Education Qualification

Minimum - B.Sc

Preferred Years of Experience:

At least 3 years experience

Other Requirements

Strong ability to evaluate financial statements and accounts
Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and PowerPoint
Appreciable grasp of social finance and the development of social enterprises especially in West Africa
Exhibit high level of initiative
Curious, flexible, creative, with a strong desire to learn
Good organizational skills
Strong numerical and financial modeling skills
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills

Generic Skills: Strong interpersonal skills:

Written and verbal Communication skills
Ability to multitask, manage time and prioritize across concurrent tasks
Strong attention to detail with high-value orientation.
Must be proactive, resourceful, and able to work well independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to work on multiple projects
Ability to work under pressure
Strong problem solving, lateral thinking and analytical skills
Energetic and enthusiastic, with a can-do, positive attitude
Comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty and change
Desirable Skills Understanding of the education & healthcare sectors in Nigeria
Understanding of the business models of social enterprises
Strong links with social enterprise networks & support org.
Prior experience participating in investments in PE or VC
Experience with fundraising nationally & internationally