Job Opportunities: DHL, AdVoice Nigeria, AfDB Nigeria And More

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• 10 Jul 2016

Career Opportunity at DHL

DHL Express picks up goods and packages right at your door and takes them to wherever you request. The company provides door-to-door delivery services to more than 220 countries and territories worldwide through some 4,500 facilities. It maintains a fleet of about 350 aircraft and more than 62,000 vehicles. DHL Express offers international same-day deliveries and allows business and private customers to track shipments online. Other services include after-hours pickup and delivery, customs-clearance assistance, dangerous-goods handling, insurance, and packaging. DHL Express is one of four businesses of express delivery and logistics giant DHL, which itself is a unit of Deutsche Post.

Manager Accounts Receivables

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND  MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience5 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Ref: req27577

Job Description

To improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the Accounts Receivable Operation through process improvements, automation and harmonization with the aim to optimize working capital, minimize transactional costs and control DP DHL exposure to bad debt losses. He/she directly manages a team of supervisors, clerks and experts. He/she is responsible for DSO, bad Debt Provision/Expenses and customer relationship management in his direct scope of responsibility.
He/she continuously improves OTC processes using First Choice methodology as well as launching optimization initiatives. He/she carries operational accountability and secures business continuity, and delivers improved operational effectiveness against evolving business requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years Full Time experience in DHL.
• In addition, applicants must have a good knowledge of DHL Finance systems.
• Strong ability to make impact and influence
• Excellent business/commercial acumen
• Experience in multicultural environment. People management experience and Knowledge of the courier / logistics industry.
• Fluency in English.

Facts and Figures

• Division: EXP – DHL International Nigeria Ltd.
• Employment Type – Permanent Full-Time
• Business Unit – DHL Express Nigeria
• Shift Requirement – Day time only
• Job Type – Finance & Controlling
• Relocation Offered – Within region
• Career Level – Professionals
• Travel Required – Below 25%
• Travel Extent – Within region
• Reports to Chief Financial Officer
• Work Permit Required – No

Method of Application

Interested in this position, apply online on DHL website

Job Opportunity at at AdVoice Nigeria

AdVoice is a mobile advertising platform that enables Mobile Operators to monetise incoming calls by replacing the ringing tone with audio ads and Advertisers to engage with their target audience in a 1-on-1 fashion.

AdVoice is offered to operators as an end-to-end solution, including ad inventory sales. Mobile Operators benefit from our online Demand Side Platform (DSP), in-country sales teams and the partnerships with international media agencies. Our vision is to couple the operator’s unique insights into their mobile subscribers with multi-channel ad serving capabilities (AdRBT, Messaging, IVR, Streaming, WAP, Web).

Digital Advertising Operations Trafficking Manager

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience1 – 3 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field ICT / Computer

Job Description

• AdVoice is a mobile advertising platform that enables Mobile Operators to monetise incoming calls by replacing the ringing tone with audio ads and Advertisers to engage with their target audience in a 1-on-1 fashion.
• Campaigns are booked on-line and performances can be tracked in real-time, providing advertisers an experience similar to digital advertising. With other Mobile Operator channels such as Notifications, Messaging, Outbound Dialer, Pre-Call IVR, Audio Streaming and Video Streaming being added, brands will be able to re-target mobile subscribers across all channels and reach an audience that goes far beyond smartphones.
• AdVoice is offered to Mobile Operators as an end-to-end solution, including managing the sales of the ad inventory.
• AdVoice is a member of ChannelVAS, a leading company in Value Added Services, Mobile Financial Services and Mobile Advertising.

The Role

• As part of our upcoming launch of Advoice in Nigeria, we are looking for two Digital Ad Ops Trafficking Managers. It is a new position at AdVoice and has the potential to grow as our programmatic and digital advertising campaigns increase. We are seeking a results-driven and detail-oriented individuals to oversee trafficking duties of AdVoice’s digital media campaigns run through our proprietary ad serving platform position will work directly with other internal teams to understand and implement campaign requirements on the front end & manage optimizations across campaigns to meet client goals and objectives. This position is responsible for properly setting up all components of a campaign, including the creation of a new advertiser, use of proper naming conventions, testing, implementation, and trafficking in AdVoice ad server. Experience or knowledge with any self-serve DSP is preferred.
• Set up, traffic, and optimize ad campaigns in both the ad server and DSP, working with publishers and ad networks to receive assets for our campaign launches
• Actively manage campaigns to ensure KPI delivery
• Identify relevant audience pools for campaigns and provide recommendations on value
• Work closely with media planning teams to provide ROI by driving insights and recommendations
• Work directly with account service and analytics teams to ensure all tracking is in place and mapping correctly.
• Continuously monitor campaigns to ensure everything is serving correctly
• Become an expert in best practices for our DSP platform and offer insights on how to improve campaign effectiveness through the platform’s functionality
• Coordinate with our development and internal media teams to assist in identifying, reporting and resolving technical issues

Requirements
The ideal candidate must meet the following:

• Knowledge of the programmatic landscape, including DSPs, DMPs, RTB, tagging and bidding
• 1 to 3 years of automated marketing experience, preferably with ad exchanges, aggregators, ad servers
• Familiarity with trafficking and optimizing CPM and CPC direct marketing campaigns, preferably in an RTB environment
• Strong experience in Excel, including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of data sets
• Ability to multitask across clients to ensure the proper execution of several plans simultaneously
• Effective time management skills; ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities, along with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• General troubleshooting skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent listening skills and the ability to adjust to the personalities of various partners
• Strong project management, organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to multitask with effective resolution management in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Comfortable in start-up phases
• Get things done approach.

Method of Application

To apply, visit AdVoice Career Page

Latest Job Opportunities at AfDB Nigeria

The African Development Bank (the Bank) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative interventions that will significantly reduce poverty, through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. It is Africa’s voice on global economic, financial and development issues. The Bank will focus its investments around five priority areas, High 5’s: light up and power Africa; feed Africa; industrialize Africa; integrate Africa; and improve the quality of life for the people of Africa. The Bank is building a world-class senior management team that will lead the successful implementation of this vision.

Principal Legal Counsel (Finance) – GELC3

• Job TypeFull Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND  MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience6 years
• Job Field Law / Legal

Objectives

The principal objective of the General Counsel and Legal Services Department (GECL) is to provide legal services and advice to the statutory organs of the Bank and the Fund. In addition, GECL provides legal advice on the administration, operations and financial activities of the Bank. GECL ensures that the Bank Group‘s activities and operations are consistent with the constitutive documents and other legal instruments of the Bank Group; policies, and as appropriate, with the norms and principles of international and commercial law and the best practices of international development banking.

The Finance Division’s main activities are to provide legal and advisory services in the mobilization, investment and management of the financial resources of the Bank. These activities include the following:

• supporting and advising the Bank’s Treasury in the negotiation and drafting of documentation to effect Bank borrowings in the international capital and money markets, and drafting or reviewing all legal documents required for the implementation of the Bank‘s borrowing strategy and capital markets transactions;
• preparing legal documentation for the Bank’s derivatives and other risk management transactions, negotiating relevant master agreements and  drafting and reviewing individual transaction documents;
• advising on the legal aspects of cash management, bank account agreements, and contracts for the custody or investment of the Bank’s financial resources;
• drafting legal documents concerning membership and subscription to  the Bank’s capital,  contributions to the African Development Fund and the creation of trust funds and special funds; and
• providing legal advice on the Bank Agreement, the General Authority on Asset and Liability Management, financial regulations, policies and rules and participating in the work of the Bank’s Asset and Liability Management Committee and its working groups.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Issue legal opinions on regulatory institutional and financial issues arising from the interpretation and application of the Charter of the Bank; drafting legal documents relating to accession and participation in the Bank and the Fund and the creation of special funds; interpret and apply the Financial Regulations of the Bank;
2. Prepare all necessary documentation for the Bank’s borrowings in the international capital and money markets;
3. Review, update and recommend for approval standard documentation, in accordance with market and industry practice, for use in derivative transactions;
4. To provide advice on contracts for the investment of liquid assets of the Bank and the African Development Fund;
5. Review, revise and recommend for approval global clearing, custody, execution and repurchase agreements to facilitate the Bank’s investment and risk management transactions;
6. Propose and design appropriate amendments to the Bank Agreement and other governing instruments, such as the Financial Regulations;
7. Provide legal advice and assistance through the Division Manager to the Bank and its operating organs on all matters of finance, investments and reporting obligations to internal and external authorities;
8. Assist the Division Manager in the selection of local counsel to represent the interests of the Bank;
9. Provide legal advice on matters relating to investments and financial transactions of the Staff Retirement Plan;
10. Participate in meetings of the working groups of the Asset-Liability Management Committee;
11. Prepare draft legal opinions for approval by supervisors on Management proposals for the Bank’s financial transactions.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

1. At least a Master’s degree in Law, plus admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member country;ora Bachelor’s degree plus a relevant combination of academic qualification in Law (e.g. Juris Doctor (JD) plus admission to the Bar of (or diploma to practice law in) a member country;
2. A minimum of six (6) years  of relevant experience, preferably with an established law firm, international organisation or financial institution;
3. Competence in Finance Law and International Law;
4. Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point, SAP and/or other integrated document management system).
5.     Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  Ability to communicate in both English and French would be an added advantage.

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Directors General (Central, South, East, West, North Africa)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Qualification
• Job Field Administration / Secretarial

Objectives

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. The Bank’s development agenda to deliver the financial and technical support for transformative interventions that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In addition to providing finance, the Bank is Africa’s voice on global economic, financial and development issues, a role that has taken significant importance in light of increasing global integration and interconnected risks.

The Bank has prioritized five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate developmental impacts for Africa: Light Up and Power Africa; Feed Africa; Industrialize Africa; Integrate Africa; and Improve the Quality of Life of the People of Africa. The Bank is building a world class senior management team to lead the successful implementation of the vision.

The Bank is adapting its operating model to ensure the effective delivery of these priorities. A critical part of this is the establishment of five regional development and business delivery offices: West, East, Central, North and Southern Africa. It will appoint new Directors General to lead these operations. The Directors General will report to the President, through the Vice President for Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery.

The Directors General will ensure that the Bank operates efficiently, effectively and successfully in the relevant countries, and ensure the full implementation of all aspects of the Bank’s work.

Energetic and results driven candidates for these roles will combine regional knowledge with excellence in delivery. They will have a proven track record of building effective teams and of cultivating successful partnerships with both governmental and private sector counterparts.

Please note there are five Director General Positions advertised, these are detailed below. Please specify if you would like to be considered for all roles or if you have a preference for a particular region.

1. Director General – Central Africa
2. Director General – South Africa
3. Director General – East Africa
4. Director General – West Africa
5. Director General – North Africa

Duties and responsibilities

A position specification with further information about the roles will shortly be posted on the Russell Reynolds Associates website. In the meantime, please call +44 (0) 20 7343 3616 for any further assistance.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

INFORMATION ON THE POSITION

The African Development Bank Group has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this appointment. To apply, please send a full CV together with a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, briefly highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role, to: AFDB@russellreynolds.com        Please quote the role title and assignment code 1606-043L in the subject heading of the email.

Method of Application

To apply, visit AfDB Career Page

Job Vacancy at Terragon Limited

Terragon Limited, an Integrated New Media and Mobile Content company based in Lagos, Nigeria with presence in Ghana, Kenya, India, UK and Mauritius currently seeks to employ a: Digital Media Executive. The Group prides itself as a new media business focused on Africa. It has built a strong competence across the new media ecosystem comprising mobile, online and content.

Copywriter

• Job TypeFull Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience2 – 5 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Media / Advertising / Branding

Job Descriptions

• Terragon – An Integrated New Media and Mobile Content company based in Lagos, Nigeria with presence in Ghana, Kenya, India, UK and Mauritius currently seeks to employ a Copywriter.
• The Group prides itself as a new media business focused on Africa. It has built a strong competence across the new media ecosystem comprising mobile, online and content.

Responsibilities

• Writes copy for e-commerce and web production teams, including email promotions, editorial features and website landing pages.
• Writes blogs, as needed
• Collaborates with creative team to craft and execute copies for social media assets and various digital marketing campaigns
• Maintains editorial calendar and deadlines.
• Writes and maintains standards for digital copy based on readability scores
• Collaborates with creative and account management to determine storytelling efforts and posting schedules
• Maintains digital copy style guide
• Tracks revisions and manages approvals for all copy

Qualifications

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to craft pithy, compelling and inspirational messages for a consumer audience
• Ability to edit copy – including your own – with an eagle eye
• Passion for home design and retail products
• Experience working cross-functionally with internal teams
• Four-years degree in a related field
• Must be thoroughly versed in proper grammatical and linguistics practices. Creative and technical writing ability. Writing intensive role.
• Fun, enjoyable personality that works well in high-performance, team-based atmosphere.
• Smart, solid portfolio. 2-5 years as a writer, editor and/or content manager.
• Strong marketing and advertising background a plus. Experience with content management tools and deliverables.

Method of Application

Applicants should forward their CVs and Cover letter to: careers@terragonltd.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Vacancy at Capricorn Digital Limited

Capricorn Digital Limited, a fast growing digital solution and distribution company based in Nigeria, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Finance Manager

• Job TypeFull Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND  MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience7 – 10 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts (TBs, P&L, B/S, Cash Flow)
• Preparation of budget monthly forecasts
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis
• Product Inventory management
• Maintain efficient and effective cash collection channels that is seamless for customers to use
• Preparation of operational data/analyses
• Plan, coordinate and execute annual financial audit
• Compilation of information for the Company’s annual tax returns and tax transactions (VAT, WHT etc.)
• Develop and implement policies and procedures with emphasis on internal controls
• Account reconciliation and analysis: Prepaid Expenses, Deposits, Accrued Expenses, Investments, Capital Leases, members Equity, Inter-company balances.

Required Skills

• Minimum B.Sc. in Accounting
• MSc. in Accounting will be an added advantage
• Must be ICAN certified
• Must have 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role of which 5 years must be in a Start-up and minimum 2 years in a corporate finance role
• Excellent Excel skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated to learn new concepts and participate in new projects
• Must have worked with a telecommunication company, Payment Terminal Service Provider or Payment Terminal Service Aggregator
• Have a flare for numbers, work well with people, aggressively anticipate impacts of workload/issues to team deadlines and have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods.
• Strong experience in financial analysis, financial reporting, variance analysis, managerial finance, financial statements, financial modelling, strategic planning and financial forecasting and corporate finance.

Remuneration

• Compensation is based on practical experience.

Method of Application

Applicants should send a copy of their CVs to Careers@capricorndigi.com