Current Vacancies at Alan and Grant

Alan & Grant - Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Internal Control and Risk Manager

Location: Lagos
Type: Full time

Job Summary

• The job holder will formulate and execute company control processes, and complete periodic revenue assurance checks inline with defined organization risk assessments.
• Responsibilities include providing reasonable assurance on the effectiveness of the organization’s risk management and the strength of internal control.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead Internal Audit’s change initiative by implementing action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, staff recruiting and development, audit technology, and Audit Committee reporting
• Design, implement and lead a global risk management strategy for the organization
• Lead Internal Audit’s annual planning process to develop the audit plan and ensure the plan is responsive to and aligned with the risk profile of the company
• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and business satisfaction
• Issue all Internal Audit reports ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management
• Continual drive for enhanced efficiency and client service (internal and external) in all Risk and Compliance processes
• Meet regularly with the Audit Committee to report the status of Internal Audit’s ongoing monitoring activities
• Responsibility for updating and maintaining all policies on risk and compliance
• Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance requiring prompt attention
• Perform internal controls assessments of acquired companies or joint venture projects and lead efforts to mitigate identified control deficiencies
• Manage the process to track, follow-up, and ultimately close all open audit issues leveraging the Audit Committee, if necessary
• Actively participate in executive management meetings and/or committees to ensure that Internal Audit is well informed of key business developments that could have an impact on audit priorities and/or plans
• Ensure that Internal Audit is performing its work in accordance with established professional standards and remain abreast of emerging trends and best practices that can be incorporated into the function
• Oversee Internal Audit’s participation in critical business and technology initiatives and projects ensuring that audit’s perspective is effectively voiced and appropriate controls are designed and implemented on a proactive basis
• Maintain audit technology platform leveraging support from the information systems group as needed
• Coordinate the activities of external auditors including how best to leverage the work performed and results produced from Internal Audit’s work
• Serve as the key point person on all regulatory exams and other third-party

Requirements

• Minimum of first degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or similar role. MBA or Master’s degree will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ cumulative work experience in a similar role in the financial servicing industry
• Professional Membership: ICAN, ACCA, ACA is required
• Excellent knowledge of generally accepted Auditing Standards
• Good knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
• Knowledge of a variety of reporting procedures, regulations and law
• Effective communication and planning and time management
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections
• Critical thinking and analysis, tenacity, ethics and human relations skills
• Technology Proficient (excel, word, Visio, ability to learn new software)

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title:  Head of Operations

Zip / Postal Code: 100001
Location: Lagos
Type: Full time

Job Details

• The job holder will support key administrative and services related activities, and interface across multiple departments. He/she will assist the manager in the planning, directing, and coordination of e-commerce support services, designing policies, overseeing customer service and implementing technology solutions and will play a key role towards the growth of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management and shipping
• Contribute operations information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, prepare and complete action plans
• Implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards, resolve problems, complete audits and identify trends
• Identify and explore new customer groups also help the Operations Manager ensure products listed in all outlets maintain consistency of offering
• Establish contracts and pricing and ensuring proper maintenance and serving as primary liaison with utilities and local government agencies, such as fire, police, health and safety agencies
• Collate finance related data and disseminate to team to enable the completion of related tasks
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment and develop personnel growth opportunities
• Compile statistics relating to customer service performance, analyse data, identify key improvement areas, and generate required reports
• Support special projects and track progress. Supervise special projects, organize and coordinate data sharing, plan, and schedule meetings, and monitor results
• Improve program and service quality, devise new applications; update procedure and evaluate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in similar position
• Advanced degrees such as a Master’s degree is highly desired and provides additional advantage
• Exceptional database management skills, with a strong background in all Microsoft Office programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for business communications
• Vendor management experience, and project and program management experience
• Excellent oral and written communication, time management, leadership and employee development skills working in a matrix reporting environment

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Managing Director

Location: Lagos
Postal Code: 100001
Job type: Full time  
Industry: Financial Services

Job Summary

• The ideal candidate will be a strategist leader to steer the company to the most profitable direction while implementing its vision, mission and long term goal.
• Direct and oversees the activities of the company, responsible for the management of that entity's resources as well the activities of the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Researches and analyses industry, market, and competitors to make informed strategy decisions
• Recognize central capabilities and illuminate operative objectives
• Creates initiatives to take advantage of market opportunities, reduce operational threats, forestall business risks, and maximises core strengths
• Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders
• Assess costs and rewards against the budget for the long term
• Delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of executives providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times
• Oversee the market changes and forces that influence the company
• Analyze problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. MBA, MSc is required
• Minimum of 5 years proven experience as managing director or other managerial position
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• A high level of business awareness and acumen
• Ability to encourage the team and maintain a positive work environment
• Familiarity with corporate law and management best practices
• Excellent Leadership, communication and organisational skills.

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply