Head of IT in a Micro-finance Bank - WFO International

WFO is the brand under which WFO Professional Services LLP (Chartered Accountants) and WFO Advisors Limited serves clients' business needs. Though separate and independent legal entities, the two firms work together to provide audit, tax, advisory and accounting services. WFO Professional Services LLP (Chartered Accountants) is a licensed firm of chartered accountants that provides audit, tax and advisory services. WFO Advisors Limited, a fast growing professional services company, provides accounting and business support services. Both firms are members of the WFO International, a growing network of independent firms.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Head of IT

Location: Lagos

The Role:

• The Head of IT is responsible for management of IT Assets and act as a point of contact for all IT services provided by the IT unit
• Educate, empower and respond to Staff to ensure optimal usage of IT services to increase productivity of the banking operations
• Handle system setup, backup, trouble-shooting, administration of servers, system networks and system performance tuning
• Procure and manage IT software and hardware equipment and components
• Oversee the technical deployment tasks such as physical installation of devices/equipment in the installation and deployment of the system
• Oversee the daily and long term strategic management of IT Assets of the Microfinance bank located in different offices
• Plan, monitor and record software and hardware licenses to ensure compliance with vendor contracts
• Contribute, develop and maintain a configuration management system and standards
• Understand and adhere to Microfinance Bank's standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• At least 10 years relevant working experience in Windows installation, system administration, backup, recovery, tuning and security
• Thorough understanding of Information Technology and all services in Microfinance banking
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience in ICT gained in a banking sector
• Excellent knowledge of Windows OS, Windows Server and familiar with Linux
• Good knowledge of computer hardware, system and software applications
• Strong drive for success, excellent work ethics and a strong commitment to the team and the Microfinance bank's success
• General Knowledge of management, finance and accounting
• Strong analytical skills associated to capacity to solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and meet competing deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills; and strong analytical ability and supervisory skills.

Qualification

• A minimum of 2.2 Degree in Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related discipline. MBA or Masters Certificate will be an advantage.
• Necessary professional IT certificates and must not be more than 45 years old.

Remuneration
Very competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2014.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should please send their CVs to: [email protected] indicating the position being applied for in the subject line of their email.