Head, Investment / Investment Manager at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

DCSL Corporate Services Limited is a private limited liability company which provides executive selection, company secretarial, governance, immigration, and training services to diverse governmental, corporate and individual clients across several business sectors in Nigeria. We operate from our Head Office in Lagos, with operational branches in Abuja.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Investment / Investment Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Head, Investment/Investment Manager will be responsible for the management of the organisation’s investment portfolio whilst ensuring optimal return on investment at minimal cost and risk exposure.
• The successful candidate will ensure the liquidity and cash flow needs of the business are met in a cost effective and prudent manner.
• The Investment Manager will report directly to the Managing Director/CEO and will supervise the Investment Officer.

Job Description
In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:

• Champion the articulation and development of plans, programs, and strategies to facilitate realization of departmental goals and objectives ensuring alignment with overall organisational strategies.
• Work closely with the CFO to identify and recommend strategies for raising necessary funds to facilitate the realization of operational and corporate objectives.
• Implement approved funding strategies ensuring minimal cost exposure to the Organisation.
• Conduct cash forecasts and manage cash flows/cycles ensuring availability of adequate funds to meet daily operational requirements.
• Oversee the disbursement of cash ensuring compliance with standard policies and procedures.
• Liaise with appropriate personnel in the Asset Management division of the parent company and leverage existing structures and processes to ensure effective execution of tasks.
• Periodically provide functional reports to the appropriate personnel of the parent company to ensure appropriate information dissemination within the group.
• Participate/provide inputs in the review of the organisation’s bankers ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Keep abreast of changes and updates in macroeconomic policies and advice the Board and management on the implications on the business.
• Implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the department.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership, and strategic direction to subordinates.
• Monitor the activities of subordinates ensuring compliance with agreed performance standards.
• Perform any other duties or serve in other roles as required by the GMD/CEO.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, or other related discipline
• Professional qualification in Accounting such as (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• An MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of Six (6) years’ relevant work experience in Investment management
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skill and ability to close deals that deliver long term benefits.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer particularly the Microsoft Office Suites.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2021.