Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Proshare( Personal Finance Features and Tools) Vacancies: Graduate & Experienced Hire Positions

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Position Type:          Accountant                            
Employment type:      Full time
Reporting Line:           Managing Director
Requirements :
Compliance- Tax, Monthly Reports, Salary Schedule, VAT, withholding tax, Payee
Knowledge of Peachtree
Financial Management- Budgets, Performance Management, Costing, Project support Compilation of Accounts
Budget Accounting
Preparation of MIS
Reconciliation of Accounts
Finalization of Accounts
Analyze capital needs
Effectively contribute to tax planning and assist in tax planning of direct and indirect taxation.
Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements by approving and filing statements and report, filing returns of taxes.
Finalization of Balance Sheet

Position Type:            Financial Analyst                  
Employment type:      Full time
Reporting Line:           Head, Analyst Services
Proshare is looking to add an Analyst for the Global Subscriber Team. Candidates must have a minimum five years post MBA experience as a buy/ sell side analyst with diversified industry/ sector experience, and a demonstrated record of investment and stock picking ability.
Description : The Senior Financial Analyst will report directly to the Head Analyst Services on all matters of relating to fundamental analysis, technical analysis and portfolio screening. This is a multi-faceted job opportunity that requires a strong financial background, personal initiative and flexibility with competing priorities requiring a strong adherence to best practice.
The unit will function independently from the operational and management structure and will relate only on purely professional terms as would be expected of an analyst service. The Analyst will drive the existing team to deliver a professional service including conducting confidential analysis and special projects for the firm pertaining to training education facilitation, analyst report on public offers, private placement memorandums and other financial matters.
Supervisory Responsibilities : Coordinate and assign tasks to co-workers within a work unit and/or project. Coordinate the work to be completed and may be responsible for formal supervision of employees.
Requirements:
Candidates should possess the following qualifications:
Minimum 2 years post MBA experience as a buy or sell side analyst.
Diversified industry or sector experience.
Strong bottom up fundamental approach to research
Rigorous analytical approach
Demonstrated track record of investment success and stock picking ability.
Possess intellectual curiosity and a passion for the Nigerian Capital Market.
Strong work ethic and attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative team based results oriented environment.
Ability to make decisions under uncertainty
Effective communications skills, both written and oral
High level of proficiency in spreadsheet (Excel) and Microsoft Office suite/Word processing software required, including financial modeling experience.
Ability to self-direct and set priorities
Strong academic track record with CIS/CFA (or in view) preferred

Position Type:            Training Officer          
Remuneration:            Competitive
Employment type:      Full time
Reporting Line:           MD/COO
Responsibilities :      
Coordinating of corporate training proposals and schedule for follow up and execution by the unit.
Perform and/or coordinate day to day activities to meet project objectives and time line.
Create, keep and maintain all training related folders (electronic and hard copy) in a professional sequence.
All training logistics shall be handling by your supervision on/before any programme.
Provide pre/post seminar reports of all delivered training programme.
 Assist with the coordination of both internal and external clients to foster further better relation.
Keep all records of delegates, which include but not limited to company names, telephone numbers, birthdays, titles etc.
Integrate better coordination of facilitator(s) record, programs deliverables and time line.
Provide marketing support activities, event coordination and client relations as required.
Assist with strategy planning, identifying market NEEDS and understanding of market realities i.e. competitors, pricing etc.
Provide weekly/monthly/quarterly performance reports on your deliverables.
Identify and report risk related issues that can impede executions of training activities where necessary.
Develop and manage better working relationship with other unit for effective performance.
Provide support for online store, order products and liaise with book suppliers.
Provide and coordinate update for online quiz and teasers weekly.
Provide online marketing support and manage all clients data base.
Requirements
Training officers need to have strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
Commitment to training and development is essential
Balanced mix of skills: creative and analytical, innovative and quantitative
 Developed mix of the 5 Is: Intellect, Initiative, Industry, Integrity and Interpersonal Skills
High Level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Software, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point
 
Position Type:            News and Investigation Officer     
Remuneration:            Competitive
Employment type:      Full time
Reporting Line:           MD/COO
Responsibilities :      
1.     News Generation, Processing & Dissemination:
Act as Editor of the Firm's publications unit – Online, Print & Media.
Set up a functional team of news reporters, investigators and media desk officers;
Generate news content that is reliable, accurate, timely and relevant to investors for the web, print and special publications;
2.         Relationship Management
Attend all press engagements for and on behalf of the firm and disseminate the news of such outings based on pre-agreed laid out editorial criteria on a 'breaking news' approach/basis;
Be a point of contact with the market at public events and gatherings on capital market activities;
Relate with all Fund Managers, Stock Brokers and professional advisers/analysts in sourcing for and confirming news, investigations and articles/analysis on quoted companies in the market;
Maintain cordial relations with all media publications – online, print, radio, and TV;
3.      Interviews Management
Conduct interviews with CEO's and Investor Relations Managers of all quoted companies;
Investigate developments in quoted companies and build up a rich database of contacts loyal to the firm;
Be responsible for transcribing interviews conducted by the unit in a format relevant for the platform;
4.  Research & Investigations
Lead research  and investigations into special stories meant for online publication and print;
Provide support and investigations to enquiries from the customer fulfillment unit – This is very key and would involve task and relationship management skills;
Requirements :
A post-graduate from a recognized institution in Journalism / Mass Communication / Business Communication
Be a self-starter, with initiative, energy, commitment, and eagerness to learn.
 Flexibility, adaptability to different working styles and open to ideas from others.
 Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines; bothØ independently and in a team.
 Excellent interpersonal skills.
Proficient in computers and use of technology, including Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Word
 Strong  written and verbal communication skills is a must
 Must have strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize and manage high volume of work load
 Proven analytical and problem solving skills
Understanding / working knowledge of business finance would be an added advantage.
NB:All application should be forwarded to analyst@proshareng.com