Job Openings at Andersen

Job Summary

Our Client, a leading electrical distribution company in the Energy sector is looking to hire a Chief Corporate Services Officer. The Ideal candidate will oversee and provide strategic direction for the company, decision making and operations which includes developing and implementing the systems, processes and infrastructures required to support the growth and future of the company. In addition, contribute to building the strategic direction of the company, and lead and develop the internal team.

Responsibilities

• Build the strategic direction of HR, Admin & Corporate Communication departments within the company.
• Develop a performance-oriented culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement and high performance. 
• Oversee the management of organizational structure, performance management, recruitment, benefits & compensation, capacity development, and policy/procedure development. 
• Develop and implement annual strategy in line with the business plan. Ensure the strategic plans for supervising department support the needs of the business but are also flexible enough to cope with changes in the organization. 
• Develop budgets and long-range facility plans based on company growth and future facility needs 
• Provide inspirational leadership and people management to all Departments, ensuring team member potential is realized through their achievements.
• Monitor the budget for each department and advise on how to minimize cost.
• Provide effective financial and management advice to enable the CEO and the Board to make informed decisions.
• Exercise a high level of independent judgment in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility condition assessment, short- and long-term maintenance plans and preventative maintenance program.
• Oversee the development and management of the company’s public relations plan and strategy.
• Manage cost-effective corporate promotion programs to enhance the company’s image and positive visibility (Corporate Identity).
• Provide broad based internal and external Corporate Communications and Brand management support covering the Company's corporate identity. 
• Oversee delivery of corporate services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities .
• Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to develop communication campaigns that target their key stakeholder needs. 
• Identify and employ the use of appropriate channels of communication to endear the various stakeholder segments. 
• Manage projects and activities to ensure flawless execution of communication initiatives – on time, on budget and on strategy - and evaluate the impact of communications. 
• Oversee development of strategy for company's brand management and cultivate ideas and innovation for brand development campaigns. 
• Ensure the provision of reliable media relations with a view to promote and re-enforce confidence reposed on the company by all stakeholders. 
• Ensure production and distribution of all corporate items and articles for brand promotion and re-positioning.
• Develop, implement and promote service quality management .
• Advise the Management team on a variety of issues that may arise during the cause of duty.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Law, Economics or any related field 
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Additional advanced training in relating to utility management is an added advantage.
• A minimum of 10+ years’ post-graduation experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Membership of a professional body is an added advantage.

COMPENTENCIES 

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of human resources management system.
• Working knowledge and understanding of procurement process and policies.
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. 
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills to plan budgets,
• Communication skills at all levels.
• Excellent knowledge of Brand Management 
• Excellent knowledge of Public Relations Management .
• Good Negotiation skills.
• Excellent Expense Management skill.
• Excellent skills in Inventory management and vendor management.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Possess a high level of integrity and demonstrate ability to manage confidential information. 
• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization and management skills. 
• Possess strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.

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Job Summary

Our Client, a leading electrical distribution company in the energy sector, is looking to hire a Chief Commercial Officer. The Ideal candidate will provide strategic and leadership role in the development of the company's business opportunities. In addition, develop and implement business development policies and as well coordinate and lead team of staff to ensure revenue optimization and effective customer service management.

Responsibilities

• Establish, manage, and monitor of effective programs, campaigns, and processes designed to support a strong and effective revenue generation policy/program in the marketplace.
• Implement of approved sales budgets, quotas, and objectives.
• Forecast and anticipate market requirements, trends, and variances.
•  Develop marketing strategies for new products or services that comply with current company standards.
• Establish expectations and manage market activities and other key performance indicators .
• Model excellence in customer service, including soliciting and resolving client enquiries and challenges, communicating applicable needs or issues to peers on the leadership team.
• Collaborate with other executives to make high-level decisions regarding the budget and the direction of the company.
• Create and maintain a successful brand that attracts customers to the product or services.
• Work with both the marketing and customer services team to develop successful strategies and campaigns that attract new customers and keep current clients.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of services, capabilities, and target market characteristics.
• Responsible for ensuring effective Customer relationship management .
• Develop business cases and opportunity analyses for new markets and solutions .
• Support in the development of customer database 
• Supervise the marketing and sales activities of the company.
• Routine gathering of electricity distribution market intelligence from secondary and primary sources.
• Carry out analysis of electricity distribution market data to establish trends and general movement in the major market indicators so as to identify market opportunities for the company.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/CEO

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Law, Accounting, Economics or any related field 16 
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or Accounting.
• Additional advanced training relating to utility management is highly desirable.
• A minimum of 10+ years post-graduation experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Membership in a professional body is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES

• Good working knowledge of laws/regulations governing the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry is an advantage.
• Experience in a similar role of Revenue/Profit Protection or Loss Prevention in a customer-focused organization, with knowledge and experience in the Nigerian Power sector or other Utility industry will be an added advantage.
• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of the electricity distribution market.
• Working knowledge and understanding of customer service for electricity distribution system 
• Innovation and creativity to create brand new strategies that attract customers and succeed over the competition.
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically.
• Ability to recognize trends and stay ahead of them 
• Practical, pragmatic and able to exercise initiative and sound judgment. 
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills to plan and execute budgets.
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to manage confidential information. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization and management skills. 
• Possess strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, accountability, and dependability

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Job Summary

Our Client, a leading electrical distribution company in the energy sector, is looking to hire a Chief Technical Officer. The Ideal candidate will lead, oversee, and safely manage all aspects of the company’s technical operations in accordance standard procedures and policies to ensure efficient operations and optimal network performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, strategic direction and effective coordination of all technical operations in the electricity distribution network.
• Develop and implement business strategies across the Technical Operations to meet established service metrics and quality assurance goals. 
• Manage the end-to-end network performance for all service delivery and fulfilment of exceptional services for subscribers. 
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve all technical operations service targets. 
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of all technical operations. 
• Ensure an in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of all relevant technical equipment across the company’s areas of operations. 
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a robust maintenance strategy to manage the company’s technical asset portfolio. 
• Develop policies for technical operations, research and improvement of technical assets (involves definition of quality standards/ procedures) 
• Coordinate the development of the annual network operations plans – ensure planning meets environmental, technical and quality standards. 
• Coordinate the implementation of recommendations to enhance systems, expand network capacity and refurbish existing network assets/infrastructure. 
• Ensures compliance with statutory rules and regulations as required. 
• Report on technical data regularly (loss level monitoring, equipment failure, interruptions, etc.) to management and regulatory bodies.
• Supervise all engineering works and project-related activities carried out across the company’s network and infrastructure. 
• Oversee the engineering, design/drawing of all technical projects carried out by the company and ensure compliance with stipulated rules and regulations. 
• Develop and monitor the Function’s budget. 
•  Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the utility industry across areas of operations, maintenance, planning, and quality management, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) 
• A graduate qualification in power systems engineering and management is desired. 
• Membership in any of the relevant professional bodies is required e.g., NSE, COREN etc.

COMPETENCIES

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of electricity distribution systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of technical aspects and engineering of the transmission, sub-transmission and distribution of electrical systems 
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically.
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment. 
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization and management skills. 
• Possess strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Possess a high sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.

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Job Summary

Our Client, a leading electrical distribution company in the Energy Sector, is looking to hire a Chief Financial Officer. The Ideal candidate will plan implement, manage and run all the finance activities of the company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. In addition, develop and Implement effective financial management policies and procedures that will strengthen the financial system of the company.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and evaluate overall financial strategy and day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. 
• Assume direct responsibility for accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, costing, corporate finance, Board and investor relationships, financial compliance and institutional financing. 
• Develop the financial strategy to drive the direction and leadership of the business for sustainability, growth and meeting performance targets. 
• Provide leadership in the development and continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives. 
• Take ownership of the company strategic plan, and on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, provide consolidated reports on the overall performance of the company against set strategic targets and work with all company directorates and departments to advise on strategies to ensure the company meets its targets 
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and safeguard overall long-term business value. 
• Direct and oversee all aspects of the Corporate Finance and Accounting functions of the company. 
• Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets & consolidation and reporting of the Company 
• Oversee the day-to-day finance and accounting operations to ensure timely and accurate financial information with appropriate internal controls, including maintaining up-to-date accounting records. 
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, monthly, quarterly, and annually by applicable local and international standards and circulating these to Board members and Management on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. 
• Own and coordinate all financial audits as well as working with the Board Finance Sub-Committee and External Auditors to ensure timely completion, sign-off and filing of annual audited accounts.
• Take responsibility for all tax and statutory matters (e.g., income tax, PAYE, pension group life, VAT. etc.), including the implementation of optimal tax structuring for the company, and accurate preparation of all tax returns and other statutory and regulatory information as required by governing bodies.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions and commitments of the company. 
• Lead interactions with international and local financiers to raise capital to fund the operations and growth of the company. 
• Review, manage and establish as needed, internal systems and controls, operations, processes and financial procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting. 
• Evaluate and administer financial risk management and insurance policies. 
• Maintain banking relationships and serve as primary liaison with financial institutions. 
• Manage responsibility for internal and external resources and staff directly involved in the finance functions. 
• Oversee the development and implementation of all procurement policies and procedures. 
• Supervise planning, execution and finalizing purchasing and procurement of goods and services in the company. 
• Develop, monitor and implement the company’s corporate and functional procurement strategy through efficient and effective cost management techniques.
• Manage the contracting, tender and engagement processes of the company to achieve competitiveness, transparency and economies of scale. 
• Oversee the general management and administration of vendors within the company including procurement of goods and services and insurance cover. 
• Develop and maintain a detailed and up-to-date financial model for the company. 
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the MD/ CEO.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10+ years’ post-graduation experience with at least 3 years in a senior management role preferably in the energy, telecommunication, or banking sector.
• BSc in Accounting or Finance or related discipline. 
• MBA or Master in a related discipline will be an added advantage 
• The possession of ICAN/ACCA certification is compulsory.

COMPETENCIES

• In-depth understanding and hands-on experience of Financial Management Systems and Energy Accounting.
• Working knowledge and understanding of Internal Control and Financial compliance.
• Ability to appreciate the system impact of various policies, practices and issues strategically and holistically.
• Practical, pragmatic and able to exercise initiative and sound judgment. 
• Demonstrate analytical and conceptual skills to plan budgets.
• Possess good communication skills at all levels.
•  Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and Accounting Software. 
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• High level of integrity and demonstrated ability to manage confidential information. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organization and management skills. 
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability.