Senior Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst at Geometric Power Ltd - Abuja

GEOMETRIC POWER is the pioneer in Nigerian Power Industry. We pride ourselves in placing the first Independent Power transmission Station in the country, as well as being one of the first companies involved in urban electrification. In terms of power generation, we brought in the first high efficiency combined emergency power station in 2001 for Abuja. The 22 MW Emergency Power Station in Abuja guaranteed the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) the supply of 15MW. While in operation, the power station successfully supplied uninterrupted power to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (formerly National Electric Power Authority) to serve a dedicated distribution network within Abuja and its environs.

We seek highly organised professionals for the underlisted vacant position based at our Aba Integrated Power Plant (Aba IPP):

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst

Ref Code: GP/SFA/002 – Abuja

This individual will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on the financial condition of the Company and its subsidiaries. Specifically, the position requires using excel and other software to create financial models, develop revenue and cost forecasts and calculate a wide range of project and Corporate performance matrices. The output for this professional will be used to support management decisions regarding investment in new assets and negotiations with investors, equipment manufacturers and debt providers. This individual must be a self-starter who is able to work on several projects simultaneously.

Knowledge, skill and abilities

• Ability to create and use excel based financial models
• Ability to read complex contracts and incorporate pertinent commercial terms into financial models based on excel or other software
• Ability to create annual budgets and develop tracking systems to measure quarterly performance against budget
• Knowledge or familiarity with debt instruments with respect to tenor, interest rates & fees and a solid understanding of the considerations for assigning relevant rates
• Knowledge and understanding of macro-economic trends that affect capital intensive infrastructure assets and various financing strategies for these investments.
• Ability to present complex technical information before top management and external stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with the practices of multilateral lenders
• The ability to manage multiple projects and the drive to succeed in a fast paced and high growth environment.

Job Qualification

• At a first degree in business administration, finance or related discipline from a reputable University. MBA with a concentration in finance from a world class institution, preferred
• At least three years of financial analysis experience with a power generation and distribution company, private equity firm or financial institution. Significant consulting experience with an international accounting or financial advisory firm.
• Experience negotiating lender term sheets, the commercial aspects of fuel supply agreements and/or asset sales agreements.
• Major participation in the financial close of major infrastructure investments.

Remuneration

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits
• Outstanding organization
• Career development opportunities

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2012

Method of Application
Qualified and Interested candidates should
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our HR Consultant