Sunday, May 24, 2009

Guaranty Trust Assurance PLC Career Opportunities/Vacancies into Various Graduate Positions

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Technology Audit Officer
Ref no: TAD/SYS 
Job details
Group: Agency Group.
Reporting to: Group Head, Systems & Control Group
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.
Closing date for applications: Not Announced
Role Purpose
To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs, after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required
for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.
Responsibilities
·  To evaluate existing strategies, policies, standards, procedures and related practices for the management, planning and organization of IS.
·  To make sound assessments and present risk-oriented advice to management on Information technology such as adequate information security; efficient use of IT resources; IT related
frauds, etc.
·  To design programs and supervise execution of audit in such areas as systems and applications; information processing facilities; systems development, company-wide enterprise
architecture; telecommunications, intranet and extranets, etc.
·   To be conversant with various IT risks such as access, business disruption, customer service, data integrity, physical harm, fraud, financial report, etc.
·   To assist the unit and group heads in establishing policies and procedures for the IT audit unit.
·   To develop programs for auditing new information systems and projects adopted by the company.
·   To work with the unit and group heads to develop the IS audit charter.
Requirement
·   A good first degree with ACA/ACCA (or its equivalent), CISA shall be an added advantage or equivalent experience.                                      
·   A minimum of 4 years financial or technology audit experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
·   A high level of interpersonal skills.
·   Excellent written and oral communication skills.
·   Experience in Oracle database environment, managing Windows operating systems environments, networking and in MS SQL Server.
·   Should be able to use data analysis tools such as ACL or IDEA.
·   Skills in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions.
·  The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
·  The ability to work effectively in a professional environment
·  Exposure to CAAT (Computer Assisted Applications Testing)
Direct Sales Managers
Ref no: DSM/AGY001 
Job details
Group: Agency Group.
Reporting to: Group Head.
Location: Lagos State.
Closing date for applications: Not Announced
Role Purpose
To be responsible for the management, administration and development of Direct Sales Associates. They will also be responsible for the marketing of GTA's products and will be expected to
sign up, manage and maintain a number of these DSAs at any given time.
Responsibilities
·   Recruitment, training and managing retail direct sales associates
·   Identifying and appointing corporate partners
·   Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties
·   Activity management
·   Retention of customers and direct sales associates acquired
·   Facilitating and training on sales processes and effective selling techniques
·   Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms
·   Back office and operation support
·   Overseeing reconciliation of transactions.
·   Any other responsibilities assigned by the company.
Requirements
·  Proven history of generating revenue
·  A 1st degree or H.N.D in any discipline
·  Excellent Marketing skills
·  Excellent sales and negotiation skills
·  Good business acumen
·  The ability to motivate and lead a team
·  Initiative and enthusiasm
·  Excellent communication and people skills
·  Good planning and organizational skills
· The ability to work calmly under pressure
Business Partner Managers 
Ref no: BPM/AGY 001
Job details
Group: Agency Group
Reporting to: Group Head, Agency Group
Location: Lagos State.
Closing date for applications: Not Announced
Role Purpose
To develop the business by appointing Business Partners to market GTA products for business partnership. They will Support and manage the business through business partners.
Responsibilities
·  Identify and appoint Business Partners
·  Guiding business partners in the engagement of associates
·  Training of business partners and their associates in sales processes and effective selling    techniques
·  Ensuring that processes and service standards are being adhered to
·  Ensuring that BPs and their associates maintain activity levels and are meeting KPI and vital statistics targets
·  Negotiating with prospective customers and other parties
·  Activity Management
·   Meeting sales targets/goals as per agreed terms
Requirements
·  A 1st degree in HND in any discipline
·  Excellent sales and negotiation skills
·  At least 4 years work experience of which 2 must have been spent in a sales leadership role
·  Proven history of generating revenue
·  A good track record of managing teams
·  Ability to understand and analyze figures
·  Good IT, budget and report writing skills
·  Good Communication and people skills
·  The ability to motivate and lead a team
·  Initiative and enthusiasm
·  Good planning and organizational skills
·  The ability to work calmly under pressure
Business Development Officer 
Ref no: BUD/AML
Job details
Group: Assur Asset Management Limited
Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos.
Closing date for applications:
Role Purpose
To ensure that management is advised in conjunction with the IT group on technology platform needs after careful scrutiny of the capabilities and flexibility of the technology support required
for unique processes, systems and objectives of the organization.
Responsibilities
•  Growing new business volumes and revenue through team and individual sales. Pro-actively hunt for target individuals and organizations and establish communication.
•  Prospecting companies and individuals, creating and following up on new leads. Building referral and lead generation network.
•  Managing sales activity levels whilst actively developing the team's capabilities and capacity.
•  Championing new products and product modifications to meet the needs of clients.
•  Ability to develop relationships and win over high profile corporate clients.
•  Increase the company's involvement with existing clients i.e. grow business volume.
•  Manage client relationships to ensure all customer service goals are achieved.
Requirement
•  University degree (minimum Second class upper) with at least 4 years of financial industry experience in marketing to HNIs
•  The ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts.
•  The ability to work effectively in a professional environment
•  Excellent written and oral communication skills
•  Meticulous attention to detail
•  Excellent organizing, planning and presentation skills
•  Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills
•  Superior written and verbal communication skills
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office products(Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)
How to Apply
Email CV to hr@gtaplc.com or forward covering letter with an up to date CV, to:
Human Resources
Guaranty Trust Assurance plc
Plot 928, Bishop Aboyade Cole street
Victoria Island, Lagos.