Corporate Finance Officer at Oando Nigeria Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa's largest integrated energy solutions providers with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP), the Oando Group comprises six companies who are leaders in their market. At Oando, we always on the look out for highly skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated people who can contribute to our continuing success.

Oando Nigeria Limited is recruiting for the position of:

Vacancy Title: Corporate Finance Officer

Vacancy Code: CFO///53350
Department: Finance

Vacancy Description
The Corporate Finance Officer is responsible for providing support to capital raising and financial management activities in OGP. He/She participates actively in activities leading to financial closing of transactions. He/She also supports all corporate development activities geared towards maximizing bottom line for OGP.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Ability to build bankable financial models
• Effectiveness of transaction closure
• Quality and timeliness of commercial analyses/engagements
• Ability to raise funds within local and international market boundaries

Essential Functions

• Directly supporting the CFM with the planning, structuring and execution of engagements and transactions
• Serve as focal point on corporate financial analysis and building complex financial models and analyses for OGP with guidance from CFM
• Conduct research, and where necessary, due diligence with regards to potential buyers/investors / takeover targets for potential M&A activities;
• Monitor OGP’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and maintain treasury/cashflow plan across OGP operating assets.
• Assist in preparation of detailed projects information memoranda and bankable business case presentations
• Work closely with CFM to determine appropriate corporate and project financing options based on each business unique profile
• Prepare and monitor business valuations for portfolio of assets in OGP division.
• Work closely with Strategy & Planning team to effective budgeting and long term planning for the division
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 – 6 years’ relevant work experience preferably in the financial industry
• Knowledge of the Energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of the measures of profitability and return on investment, for modeling purposes.
• Relevant work experience as analyst in an investment bank is preferred, but not essential
• Candidates must be extremely smart, with particularly strong quantitative, writing and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and must be able to prepare/review complex financial models.
• Strong academic record (or equivalent), with a demonstrably high degree of numerical, verbal and analytical competence
• He/she will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm & interest for working in the Energy sector
• Personable team player, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of both colleagues
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively

Application Closing Date
21st February, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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