Career Opportunities at Hamilton Lloyd and Associates

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates is a young and innovative boutique human resources firm, which is focused on offering personalized

services to organizations across a diverse range of sectors. The Hamilton Lloyd process involves a deep understanding of the client’s organizational culture, strategic objectives and needs to ensure that a tailor-made solution is proffered.

Planner / Engineer

• Assist the Water and Sanitation Engineer to:


• Carry out project planning activities related to the water supply and sanitation system


• Contribute to project budget preparation and annual work plan.


• Provide support and expert advice to the Project Coordinator,  particularly as it relates to presenting to stakeholders, technical aspects(planning, design, construction and maintenance) of the project, including source development, treatment, storage, and supply.


• Prepare Terms of Reference, and assist in the evaluation of engineering related consultancies and contractors.


• Undertake works contract management activities including site inspections, attendance of site meetings, preparation of regular project progress reports, review and processing of variation orders and contractors’ claims.


• Assist the Project Coordinator to action all consultancy and construction contract correspondence.


• Create a data base with all technical information of existing systems and facilities including detailed description and current conditions.


• Review Technical Operations guidelines, procedures and manuals and create a maintenance plan for PHWC assets.


• Carry out any other activities that are assigned by the Water and Sanitation Engineer.

Job Specific Competencies/Skills:

• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.


• At least four years of recent post-qualification experience in implementing engineering infrastructure projects.


• Knowledge of and experience in procurement activities in general.


• Experience with donor funded projects is a requirement and experience with ADB or WB an advantage.

Accountant

• Establish the financial management system for the project including preparation of financial management sections of the Project Implementation Manual and financial procedures manual in accordance with ADB and WB requirements where applicable; and subsequently ensure strict adherence to installed control arrangements and procedures.  


• Maintain and update all books of accounts and records promptly in line with international accounting standards and project financier requirements (ADB and WB).


• Timely processing and approval of payment requests in respect of project activities, ensuring that the expenditures are incurred in accordance with the FA.


• Oversee the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements of project bank accounts.


• Support the PIU  in preparing annual  budgets; prepare disbursement requests / withdrawal applications on regular basis to WB and ADB in line with applicable procedures of these project financiers; prepare periodic unaudited interim financial reports (monthly, quarterly/calendar semester, annually); prepare disbursement reports as input to project progress reports within stipulated submission deadlines and in formats agreed with the project financiers.


• Support the PIU in recruitment of External Auditors.  Ensure the annual financial statements are audited and submitted within the stipulated submission deadline to the project financiers. Follow up on FM issues and audit queries/implementation of recommendations made by the internal/external auditors.


• Maintain constant liaison with project financiers (ADB, WB, and Rivers State Government) on financial management issues.


• Carry out any other activities that are assigned by the Financial Management Specialist or the Managing Director.

Job Specific Competencies/Skills:

• Knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintaining general ledgers


• Knowledge of payroll functions and procedures


• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial and payroll information ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial and employee files


• Solid financial systems skills and a background in financial analysis and accounting.


• Strong working knowledge of the Oracle Financials software suite or similar fully integrated systems

Environmental / Sector demands:

• Rapidly changing environment in the public sector and development agency projects

Education:

• Degree in Accounting or any related course


• A professional membership in any of the following associations: CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) ,ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants), ACCA (Certified Chartered Accountant)


• At least four years post qualification experience in Financial Management of donor funded development projects.  Experience with ADB or WB is an advantage.


• Experience of financial management in public institutions is desired.

Experience:

• 6+ relevant working experience.

Leader E commerce Expert Sales

• Driving sales & managing the Implementation of MiGS/DataCash/SMEOnline and SecureCode products in market.


• Provide expert Ecommerce products consultation and support.


• Based in Lagos, Nigeria, this position is responsible for the market deployment of selected E-Commerce payments solutions, such as SecureCode and DataCash/MiGS


• This position is fully accountable for program execution, ensuring both market and product readiness for our next generation of E-Commerce payment products.


• Focusing on the entire end-to-end delivery process having full responsibility for overall program management, including the validation of business and functional requirements and the successful execution of all company critical and strategically important DataCash/MiGS and SecureCode initiatives in Nigeria.

Role:

• Conduct market development activities and drive market preparation activities, translating marketing strategy to sales and account strategies and channel management approaches if appropriate.


• Assist with the creation of training materials and development activities to advance the capability of the downstream marketing team and account teams.


• Manage the Sales & Customer Delivery pipeline for SecureCode and Datacash/MiGS payment solutions, working with the country and account managers to qualify and prioritize initiatives;


• Work collaboratively with Product to create comprehensive go-to-market strategies and execution plans to deliver SecureCode and DataCash/MiGS products and services to the marke


• Ensure that Customer Delivery is at all times closely integrated with, and positively supports the business, providing management at all levels with the necessary information to maximize revenue, profitability and efficiency


• Obtain market feedback on unique, market specific requirements for new product features/ offerings, based on local market nuances, and revise roll out strategy as necessary.

MAN Specifications:

• Strong and proven experience in the payments industry and deep understanding of telecommunications industry across the full spectrum of E-commerce technologies


• Ability to grasp the complex technical requirements needed to lead the delivery of new products and solutions in market.


• Extensive, proven project management and planning skills with a demonstrated record of success managing multiple projects with external and internal clients simultaneously


• Ability to identify issues before they develop into problems; proactively resolve issues directly or through escalation to appropriate partners


• Must be strategic, highly organized and able to attend to critical details


• Able to clearly communicate complex technical and business information in an easy to understand manner; able to effectively deliver messages both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications and Skills

• University degree. Advanced degree preferred


• Good presentation and communication skills


• Strong influencing and negotiating skills


• Entrepreneurial and strategic mindset

Head, Audit & Investigation Unit

Objective:

To provide an independent and objective assurance/ consulting services to management and the board with the aim of adding value and improving the organizations operations – by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effective of risk management, control and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Individual occupying this position should have at minimum University first degree in any course


• The individual should have up to 10- 12 years’ work experience with at least 5 years in Internal Audit practice


• The individual should also possess the relevant Audit qualifications


• Professional ethics: Promotes and applies professional ethics – Applies ethical principles and values to the activities being audited, adheres to the organization’s key policies, practices and procedures, assesses and fosters the ethical climate of the board and management, etc


• Internal audit management: Develops and manages the internal audit function – be able to manage the entire audit process from planning to Audit reporting. Anticipates and responds sensitively to staff problems, concerns and questions, be able to articulate clear expectations and business goals and links these to organizational strategy, be able to monitors staff performance and workload and provides constructive and timely feedback to help others achieve their goals, coaches others to enhance their competence and professional development,


• IPPF: Should be able to show proper understanding of the IPPF and knows how to apply the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)


• Governance, risk and control: Applies a thorough understanding of governance, risk and control appropriate to the organization


• Business acumen: Maintains expertise of the business environment, industry practices and specific organizational factors


• Communication: Communicates with impact


• Persuasion and collaboration: Persuades and motivates others through collaboration and cooperation


• Critical thinking: Applies process analysis, business intelligence and problem solving techniques


• Internal audit delivery: Delivers internal audit engagements


• Possesses good understanding of systems audit 

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum University First Degree In Any Course


• 10 Years Minimum Experience


• Must Be From Pension Company


• Must Handle Entire Audit From Planning To Reporting


• Must Have 5 Years Of Internal Audit Experience


• Must Have IPPF – International Professional Practices Framework

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should please send CV/Resume touche@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com