Corporate Finance Manager 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.

Oando Nigeria Limited is recruiting for the below position:

Job Title: Corporate Finance Manager

Auto req ID: 24BR
Location: Lagos

Role and Responsibility

• Directly supporting the Head of Corporate Finance (HCF) with the execution of engagements and transactions within the Corporate Finance function.
• Taking a primary role in the planning, structuring and execution of any capital raising, or M&A activity the company is contemplating or actively engaged in.
• Focal point on projects and driver of execution mandates as deputy to, and in the absence of HCF including being able to take decisions and move CFD transactions forward in consultation with HCF.
• Working closely with divisional finance teams to determine appropriate corporate and project financing options based on each division’s unique business profile.
• Taking ownership of Oando’s 5 year business plan and relevant action to ensure that budgets submitted from divisions are consistent with overall group objectives; including an implicit understanding of Oando’s 5 year business plan and strategy
• Working closely with divisional finance teams to ensure that appropriate accounting methodology is applied in the budgeting process and to monitor, review and validate the assumptions supporting their business models / plans.
• Attending monthly budget sessions with the GCFO and HCF ensuring validity of budget assumptions and that financial metrics and targets are consistent with Oando’s overall strategy / 5 year business plan.
• Working closely with the treasury department to ensure that divisional financing decisions are consistent with the Group’s overall financing strategy, and that liability management is in line with existing covenants.
• Organizing and leading a (weekly / monthly) meeting with divisional finance teams, where key financial information can be shared and disseminated. Responsible for driving key discussion topics and agenda for each meeting.
• Supervising, mentoring (where relevant) and working closely with other Corporate Finance Department (CFD) members in all related activities of the CFD.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 years of relevant work experience in the financial industry, preferably in energy finance or related corporate and investment banking roles;
• Strong grasp of Excel demonstrated by ability to build, monitor, review and update complex and consolidating financial models and analyses;
• A good understanding of -and enthusiasm for- the energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes and key drivers of profitability and ROI, for modeling purposes;
• Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques, as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projections;
• Strong academic record (or equivalent), with a demonstrable high degree of numerical, verbal and analytical competence.
• Strong attention to detail;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated with a mastery in written communication and presentations;
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally;
• Willingness to participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the company;
• Must be able to multi task and work closely with individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds; and
• Personable team player, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of colleagues.

Application Closing Date
28th November, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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