ACCOUNTS/ADMIN MANAGER

28TH AUGUST, 2008


WE ARE A LEADING COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY BASED IN LAGOS, WITH STRONG CLIENT BASE IN MANUFACTURING, BANKING, COMMERCE AND THE PUBLIC SECTOR.
OWNING TO STRATEGIC EXPANSION, WE REQUIRE SELF-MOTIVATED ACCOUNT/ADMIN MANAGER WITH SUITABLE QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATION:
CANDIDATES WHO MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 35YRS OF AGE, MUST POSSESS OND/HND/BSC AND AT LEAST ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS SCHEME (ATS). IN ADDITION, SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE PROFICIENT IN THE APPLICATION OF BASIC ACCOUNTING SOFT WARES SUCH AS PEACHTREE, AND MUST HAVE AT LEAST 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE PERFORMING ACCOUNTING AND ADMIN DUTIES IN VIBRANT AND FORWARD LOOKING ORGANIZATIONS.


APPLICATION
INTERESTED CANDIDATES SHOULD FORWARD THEIR HANDWRITTEN APPLICATIONS, WITH DETAILED CV AND CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS TO THE UNDER-LISTED ADDRESS NOT LATER THAN ONE WEEK FROM TODAY:

THE ADVERTISER
P.O. BOX 1232, IKEJA, LAGOS.

World Bank Recruiting Procurement Specialist

28TH AUGUST, 2008


World bank Vacancies

THE WORLD BANK, NIGERIA COUNTRY OFFICE, REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF HIGHLY ORGANIZED AND ENERGIZED PROFESSIONAL. THE ROLES ARE FOR TEMPORARY TERMS AND OPEN TO CANDIDATES WILLING TO EXPERIENCE WORKING AT THE WORLD BANK.
BASED IN ABUJA, CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE THE RELEVANT QUALIFCATIONS AND EXPERIENCE IN OTHER TO APPLY AND BE CONSIDERED.
THE JOBS ARE LISTED BELOW:

TEAM ASSISTANT (TERM APPOINTMENT; 2 YEARS) VACANCY # NG080801
• EXCELLENT COMMAND OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH.
• EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ABILITY TO INTERACT TACTFULLY WITH PEOPLE OF ALL LEVELS.
• DEMONSTRABLE TEAM SPIRIT AND STRONG DESIRE TO ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO A TEAM’S OBJECTIVES.
• WILLINGNESS TO EXTEND HIS/HER WORKING HOURS TO MEET DEADLINE AND AT SHORT NOTICE.
• ABILITY TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS WITHIN A MATRIX MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCE EXCELLENT RESULTS UNDER PRESSURE.
• EXCELLENT WORD AND DATA (WORD, EXCEL, LOTUS NOTES, ETC)
• ABILITY TO PASS RELEVANT BANK GROUP TESTS IN PLACE AT TIME OF RECRUITMENT (E.G. ENGLISH LANGUAGE, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, ETC.)
• MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS COGNATE EXPERIENCE
• HND OR FIRST DEGREE OBTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN GOOD OR SECOND CLASS (LOWER) GRADES, RESPECTIVELY

TEAM ASSISTANT: (EXTENDED TERM TEMPORARY-ETT APPOINTMENT; 2 YEARS)-VACANCY #080802

• EXCELLENT COMMAND OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH.
• EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND ABILITY TO INTERACT TACTFULLY WITH PEOPLE OF ALL LEVELS.
• DEMONSTRABLE TEAM SPIRIT AND STRONG DESIRE TO ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO A TEAM’S OBJECTIVES.
• WILLINGNESS TO EXTEND HIS/HER WORKING HOURS TO MEET DEADLINE AND AT SHORT NOTICE.
• ABILITY TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS WITHIN A MATRIX MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCE EXCELLENT RESULTS UNDER PRESSURE.
• EXCELLENT WORD AND DATA (WORD, EXCEL, LOTUS NOTES, ETC)
• ABILITY TO PASS RELEVANT BANK GROUP TESTS IN PLACE AT TIME OF RECRUITMENT (E.G. ENGLISH LANGUAGE, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS, ETC.).
• MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS COGNATE EXPERIENCE.
• HND OR FIRST DEGREE OBTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN GOOD OR SECOND CLASS (LOWER) GRADES, RESPECTIVELY.
ADMIN ASSISTANT: (SHORT TERM TEMPORARY• STT- APPOINTMENT; 150 DAYS) VACANCY #080803
• EXCELLENT COMMAND OF WRITTEN AND SPOKEN ENGLISH
• EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND ABILITY TO INTERACT TACTFULLY WITH PEOPLE OF ALL LEVELS.
• DEMONSTRABLE TEAM SPIRIT AND STRONG DESIRE TO ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO A TEAM’S OBJECTIVES.
• WILLINGNESS TO EXTEND HIS/HER WORKING HOURS TO MEET DEADLINES AND AT SHORT NOTICE.
• ABILITY TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMS WITHIN A MATRIX MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENT.
• ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND PRODUCE EXCELLENT RESULTS UNDER PRESSURE.
• EXCELLENT WORD AND DATA PROCESSING SKILLS (WORD, EXCEL, LOTUS NOTES, ETC.)
• ABILITY TO PASS RELEVANT BANK GROUP TESTS IN PLACE AT TIME OF RECRUITMENT (E.G. ENGLISH LANGUAGE, COMPUTER APPLICATIONS. ETC.).
• MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS COGNATE EXPERIENCE.
• HND OR FIRST DEGREE OBTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN LOWER CREDIT OR SECOND CLASS (LOWER) GRADES, RESPECTIVELY.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: (SHORT TERM CONSULTANTS STC-FM) - VACANCY #080804
LOCAL APPOINTMENT (UP TO 150 DAYS PER YEAR)

THE STC-FM WILL WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AND REPORT DIRECTLY TO A SENIOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST BASED IN ABUJA.

CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE A BACHELORS DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS, FINANCE, ECONOMICS, OR RELATED SUBJECT PLUS A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY QUALIFICATION (ACA, CPA OR EQUIVALENT) AND AT LEAST 8 YEARS OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
ADDITIONALLY, THE CANDIDATES MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA AMONGST OTHERS.
• STRONG EXPERIENCE IN AUDITING AND KNOWLEDGE OF WHAT TO DO WITH RESPECT TO QUALIFIED AUDIT REPORTS AND MATTERS ARISING FROM MANAGEMENT LETTERS;
• KNOWLEDGE OF INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS AND INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ON AUDITING;
• EXPERIENCE WITH INTERNAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES (INCLUDING FAMILIARITY WITH COSO), WITH THE ABILITY TO ASSESS SUCH SYSTEMS AND RECOMMEND REMEDIAL ACTIONS WHERE NECESSARY;
• ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, IN WRITING AND ORALLY, IN ENGLISH AND TO NEGOTIATE SUBSTANTIVE AND DIFFICULT ISSUES WITH SENIOR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS;
• EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL SKILLS COUPLED WITH THE ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY WITH THE CLIENTS; AND WILLINGNESS TO TRAVEL FREQUENTLY.

HOW TO APPLY
CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO FORWARD THEIR APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES, STATING THE VACANCY NUMBER, TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: wbafrrecruit@worldbank.org.
APPLICATIONS WITH NO VACANCY NUMBERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.

DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 12TH 2008

Lekki British International School recruiting various positions

29TH AUGUST, 2008

LEKKI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR AND HIGH SCHOOLS REQUIRE QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING VACANCIES

A. JUNIOR SCHOOL
• EXPERIENCED TEACHER FOR YEAR 2
• EXPERIENCED TEACHER FOR YEAR 6
CANDIDATE MUST HAVE RELEVANT DEGREE AND 4YRS TEACHING EXPERIENCED PREFERABLY IN BRITISH CURRICULUM

TEACHERS IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:
B. HIGH SCHOOL
• FRENCH TEACHERS
• ENGLISH TEACHER
• GEOGRAPHY TEACHER
• MATHEMATICS TEACHER
• ENGLISH TEACHER
• CHEMISTRY TEACHER

C. SCHOOL MATRON
LBIHS REQUIRES THE SERVICE OF AN EXPERIENCED, MATURED AND DEDICATED LADY AS A SCHOOL MATRON.
SHE MUST BE EXPERIENCED AT MANAGING A GIRL’S HOSTEL AND PROVIDING PASTORAL SUPPORT FOR TEENAGERS

D. SCHOOL NURSE
A QUALIFIED REGISTERED AND EXPERIENCED GENERAL NURSE


E. SCHOOL COUNSELOR
MUST HAVE: MUST INTERPERSONAL SKILLS * ABILITY TO MENTOR AND INSPIRE TEENAGERS * EXPERIENCE OF WORKING WITH TEENAGERS IN AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING IS DESIRABLE


APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 3RD , 2008 WHILE INTERVIEW AND TEST WILL BE CONDUCTED SEPTEMBER 5TH , 2008.

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER MUST BE GIVING ON THE APPLICATION LETTER WHICH SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE :
THE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR
LEKKI BRITISH INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL, VICTORIA AROBIEKE STREET,
OFF ADMIRALTY WAY, LEKKI PHASE 1, LAGOS. TEL:01-270-8302

COVENANT UNIVERSITY RECRUITING

Covenant University Special Vacancies for leading Academics in Nigeria opportunities for Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers, Lecturers

Covenant University, one of the leading private universities in Nigeria seeks to employ research-active academics either as visiting scholars, sabbatical staff or on regularappointment from all over the world.

VACANT POSITIONS:


Professors/Readers/Senior Lecturers/Lecturers I in the following
Colleges


College of Science And Technology (CST)


a. Electrical & Electronic Engineering
b. Mechanical/Civil Engineering
c. Petroleum/Chemical Engineering
d. Computer Science/Management Information System
e. Architecture/Building Technology/Estate Management
f. Information & Communication Technology
g. Industrial Mathematics/Industrial Physics
H. Industrial Chemistry

I. Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biology




College of Business & Social Sciences (CBS)


a. Accounting/Banking &Finance
b. Economics/Demography & Social Statistics
c. Public Administration/Political Science
d. Business Administration/ Marketing
e. Policy and Strategic Studies/International Relations
f. Industrial Relations & Human Resource Management




College of Human Development (CHD)


a. English/French
b. Psychology/Counseling/Sociology
c. Mass Communication/Public Relations





METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates for the positions advertised should submit:

Ten (10) copies of their applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (stating their names; dates of birth; state of origin/nationality; marital status etc);

Institutions attended (with dates);

Academic and professional qualifications (with dates); honours, distinctions and membership of learned societies and professional associations or affiliations;

Statement of personal research focus and institutional academic development plan

Working experience

Present employment

Employment Status

Salary and employer

Extra curricular activities

Names and addresses of three(3) Referees (at least one of whom must, where appropriate, be the Head of the applicant's current place of employment); and 2 of the 3 referees should make specific statements on the competence base of the candidate’s research and academic pedigree.

Three (3) sets of credentials.



Click to Get full details of the Vacancies and Requirements (PDF File Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

Applications should be submitted by September 9, 2008 either directly to the Registrar's Office or by postage in a sealed envelope indicating “Special Academic Vacancies” at the top left corner of the envelope. Please note that former applicants need to update their application in line with the above. In addition, a soft copy should be forwarded to “www.employment@covenantuniversity.com” by e-mail.
The sealed envelope should be sent to:

The Registrar, Covenant University,
Km 10, Idi-Iroko Road, Canaan land,
P.M.B 1023, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.
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Union Bank of Nigeria PLC

AUGUST 2008


Union Bank of Nigeria PLC

2008 GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

Union Bank of Nigeria Plc is committed to the implementation of Corporate Governance best practices and to this end we have aligned our recruitment focus to attract young talented graduates that would join this prestigious team of champions of integrity, credibility, accountability and transparency. The bank seeks intelligent, creative and dynamic graduates to fill positions in various divisions, and across various states of Nigeria.



TO QUALIFY:

You must be under the age of 30 by the 29th day of August, 2008.
You must have completed your NYSC with a discharge certificate.
You must have a University Degree (1st Class, 2:1, 2:2, HND Upper Credit)
A Masters Degree would be of advantage
A Professional Qualification is also a plus.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates who meet our requirements should obtain a GSE ID from www.gse.org.ng and there after apply online at the Union Bank career website using the following link:

http://www.unionbankng.com/graduate.htm

PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR REGISTRATION AND TEST



Applicants fall under 2 categories:

1. Pre-tested Applicants: If you already have a GSE score

2. Applicants Not-Tested: If you do not yet have a GSE score.













Please note that only applicants with fully completed CV information on the GSE Portal, and have indicated their interest online on the Union Bank page, will be considered.

MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.

Applications must be received on or before 29th August 2008.

New Vacancy

AUGUST 2008



A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION IN THE CONSTRUCTION, REAL ESTATE AND BUILDING INDUSTRY REQUIRES THE SERVICES OF PROFESSIONALS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

GENERAL MANAGER

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

- QUALIFICATION BSC/HND, MSC PHD IN BUILDING ENGINEERING OR ANY OTHER RELATED COURSES,
- MINIMUM OF 15YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE

QUANTITY SURVEYORS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- BSC/ HND,MSC-QUANTITY SURVEY OR OTHER RELATED COURSE
- MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE

CIVIL ENGINEERS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- BSC/HND CIVIL ENGINEERING
- MINIMUM OF 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE

SALES AND CLIENTS RELATIONSHIP OFFICER

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- BSC/HND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
- MINIMUM OF 2-4 YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE

5) ACCOUNTANT
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
BSC/HND ACCOUNTING
ACA
MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS POST QUALIFICATION EXPERIENCE

ARCHITECTS

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- BSC/HND ARCHITECTURE
- MINIMUM OF 4 YEARS RELATED EXPERIENCE

INTERESTED CANDIDATE SHOULD SEND IN THEIR APPLICATIONS AND CVS TO:
brilliant.performance@yahoo.co.uk

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2ND SEPTEMBER 2008

Zenith Bank PLC Architect job and Career Opportunity in Nigeria

AUGUST 2008

Zenith Bank PLC Architect job and Career Opportunity in Nigeria

Zenith Bank PLC of Nigeria seeks the services of a self motivated, seasoned and experienced personnel for the position of Senior Architect.

Job Summary:


The successful candidate will co-ordinate, supervise and provide management / architectural services on major building projects.



Requirements:

A good university degree in Architecture
Msc in Construction/Project Management would be an advantage
Minimum of 10 years post NYSC experience.
Membership of ARCON or similar professional body would be an advantage
Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft projects and other standard Microsoft office applications
Good knowledge of contract administration procedure
Creative with good eye for detail



Suitably qualified candidates should forward their curriculum vitae not later than September 2, 2008 to:


Plot 84, Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos

All applications should be marked "ARC/ODS" at the top right corner of the Envelope.


ZENITH BANK PLC

Zenith Bank Plc is one of the largest and most profitable banks (post consolidation) in Nigeria with total assets plus contingents of over N714.5 billion as at 30 June 2006. Zenith Bank Plc recently declared a profit before tax of N50.28 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2008, showing an impressive 96 per cent jump over the N25.67 billion recorded last year.


Closing Date: August 28, 2008.

UAC OF NIGERIA PLC VACANCIES for Accountants in Nigeria

AUGUST 2008


UAC OF NIGERIA PLC VACANCIES for Accountants in Nigeria

UAC is a leading focused and diversified company in the Foods, Manufacturing, Logistics, Services and Real Estate sectors of the economy. UAC invites applications from resourceful, dynamic, professionally qualified and experienced candidates to fill the positions below:

ACCOUNTANTS (REF: ACC 01)

Major Responsibilities:

Preparation of accurate and timely financial information

Ensuring that the internal control systems are adequate and are operating satisfactorily.

Safeguarding the company's assets against loss or theft.



THE PERSON:

The good candidate, who should be below 35 years old, should possess at least a Second Class Lower Degree or its equivalent and should be a Professional Accountant with at least 3-5 years cognate post-qualification experience in a manufacturing concern. Experience in Management/Financial Accounting, IT Auditing and General Auditing will be a very good advantage.



METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested candidates should send application letters and detailed curriculum vitae stating qualifications with grades attained to careers@uacnplc.com Applications must carry the job reference number stated above in the subject row of the e-mail. Also applications are only acceptable in Microsoft word or Adobe PDF format.

All interested candidates should possess the following qualities:


High professional skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Integrity.

Excellent team spirit.

Ability to work under pressure and to achieve results.
Good computer skills

Creativity and innovativeness.

Good interpersonal abilities.

The applications should reach the above address not later than August 21, 2008. For easy contact, candidates must use addresses stating road, or street numbers, GSM telephone numbers and e-mail addresses on their Cvs/ applications.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.