Latest Job Vacancies at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Alfred & Victoria Associates is one of Nigeria’s leading ICT solution-based companies. Our company offers a wide range of services which are in high demand of today’s emerging market. AVA has three major arms which have been streamlined to meet our customer’s needs. The three major arms are Consulting, Recruitment and Training.

Alfred & Victoria Associates has become one of the most sought-after Human Capital Development Organizations in recent times. She is fast becoming the distinguished strategic partner required in all sectors of the economy, and also in the fast-growing world of outsourcing which is now in huge demand in all professions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Duties

• Ensure accuracy, transparency, timeliness and compliance covering all Functional areas of General Ledger, Accounts Payable.
• Liaise with Bank and another department on related Finance & Accounts Issues. Control/Review of General ledgers and accuracy of daily work done.
• Preparation of Tax Clearance and Annual Return for Abuja, Ogun State. Preparation of Leave allowance & ensure they are paid in due time.
• Preparation of Payroll & supervision/conclusion of Overtime schedule.
• Review of Monthly income and ensure the correctness for the Management reports. Resolve all Inventory/Accounting challenges faced at respective points of sales.
• Manage, Supervise and ensure respective task are done by the Accounts Officers. Liaise with External auditors and coordinate of the annual audit report.
• Liaise and defend Tax queries on Tax Audit from FIRS & LIRS. Supervision of Pension and WHT preparation.
• Preparation of VAT payments monthly.
• Initiating payment transactions to Staff, Vendors via banking platforms. Posting of Bank Charges – Monthly.
• Any other job assigned by HOD/GM

Academic Qualification & Experience

• BSc / HND Accounting with a minimum of 8 years work experience in a reputable organization.
• Membership of ICAN compulsory (preferably chartered).

Key Skills & Competencies:

• An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• Good knowledge of financial software.
• Attention to detail & thoroughness.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance,
• Excellent organizational & leadership skills.
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal abilities.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after this will be automatically rejected.

Job Title: Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer – Field

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Objective

• Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineers monitor large computer networks and servers for problems from a central location.
• They analyze problems, perform troubleshooting and incident response on the system, communicate with site technicians and track problems through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Perform general “system administration” tasks on all elements of the network.
• Discover problem areas which could negatively impact system performance or customer satisfaction
• Pro‐actively monitor network and system performance.
• Analyze traffic data and trends and escalate areas of concern to the network design authority.
• Escalate problems to third level support (Problem management team) where these cannot be resolved within the Network Operations Centre (NOC).
• Perform general “system administration” tasks on all elements of the network.
• Perform network surveillance 24/7, respond to network‐reported and customer‐reported problems
• Take ownership to ensure that all problems are resolved in a timely and efficient manner.
• Manage problem resolution using network monitoring/management tools
• Monitor key suppliers service levels and highlight where Service Level Agreements (SLAs) are not being met.

Academic Qualification

• B.Sc / HND in Computer Science / Engineering or other related Course

Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience as network engineer preferable in an ISP/Telco environment.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communications skills both written and verbal.
• Capable of making solid, fact-based decisions under pressure.
• Ability to work well in an international, multi-cultural, and high-pressure technical environment.
• Technical experience in a telecommunications or network operations environment.
• Very Good understanding of wireless communications Technology
• Cisco CCNA/CCNP certification.
• Interested candidates must be able to work on a 24/7 shift Rotation.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: IT Sales Executive

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Understanding customers’ diverse, specific business needs and applying product knowledge to meet those needs;
• Presenting and demonstrating company’s solutions to technical and business decision makers in the industry;
• Identifying and developing new business through networking and courtesy and follow-up calls;
• Developing effective sales plans using sales methodology;
• Ensuring quality of service by developing a thorough and detailed knowledge of technical specifications and other features of company’s systems and processes, and then documenting them;
• Preparing and delivering customer presentations and demonstrations of the software, articulately and confidently;
• Marketing and promoting a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and through attending industry events;
• Maintaining awareness and keeping abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals;
• Providing technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale;
• Advising on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts;
• Meeting sales targets set by managers and contributing to team targets;
• Networking with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades;
• Responding to tender documents, writing proposals, reports and supporting literature;
• Managing your own diary in order to organize and prioritize daily and weekly goals;
• Contributing to team or progress meetings and updating Management;
• Identifying opportunities across the industries covered and prioritizing among them to achieve best results;

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent

Experience:

• 3 years of successful work experience as a Business Analyst, Pre-sales or Sales professional in an IT company.

Other Requirements:

• Candidate is expected to possess vast industry knowledge in commercial sector;
• Candidate is expected to perform independent research and analysis on the company and its products and services;
• Excellent demonstrations and Presentation skills;
• Good pre-sales experience;
• Ability to identify business opportunities and proffer solutions that are of value to our customers through our products and services;
• Solid Territory Management and Account planning skills
• Ability to identify potential customers (customer acquisition management) and retain them as esteemed clients;
• Candidate should possess leadership skills and ability to work within a local and virtual team
• Experience in working with local technology companies as business partners;
• Ability to work under pressure, to multitask, to focus and to deliver.
• Preferably female for gender balance.

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Senior Consultant (GRC)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are looking for competent and committed professionals of high integrity to join our winning team.
• A Consultant is responsible for providing industry expertise to corporations and individuals.
• Their duties include researching their client and their client’s position within an industry, meeting with company executives or professionals to make suggestions and develop improvement plans based on their needs and maintaining a professional relationship with their clients over time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a system-wide risk management function of the information security program to ensure information security risks are identified and monitored.
• Internally assess, evaluate, and make recommendations to management regarding the adequacy of the security controls for information and technology systems.
• Lead the system-wide information security compliance program, ensuring IT activities, processes, and procedures meet defined requirements, policies, and regulations.
• Develop and implement effective and reasonable policies and practices to secure protected and sensitive data and ensure information security and compliance with relevant legislation and legal interpretation.
• Execute strategy for dealing with increasing number of audits, compliance checks and external assessment processes for internal/external auditors
• Be a key part of GRC projects, end to end from consulting to implementation
• Apply GRC fundamentals incorporated in various processes.
• Understands and document information systems and processes correctly.
• Engage with clients to understand relevant solutions and advise them
• Understands information security controls and how they relate to engagement requirements
• Raise awareness for clients and internal team.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an IT-related discipline.
• Experience: 5-7 years of experience in an information systems environment, with strong knowledge of IT Governance and Systems Information Security.
• Working knowledge of frameworks standards and regulations, including PCI, ISO
• 27001/22301/20000, NIST CSF, GDPR, COBIT, TOGAF.
• Experience in conducting VAPT would an advantage.
• Possession of ISO 27001/22301/20000, COBIT 2019, CISA, CISM, CISSP
• Possession of a master’s degree and/or PMP, PRINCE2 would be an advantage

Key Skills & Competencies:

• The ideal candidate would be agile, ability to perform duties independently under general,
• minimal supervision within specific assignments.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal error logs and provide support.
• Proficiency in providing efficient web-portal support.
• Ability to ensure optimal system functionality by monitoring performance metrics.
• Advanced knowledge of data protection and software encryption.
• Ability to keep up with IT trends and innovation.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Location: Nigeria

Job Summary & Purpose

• We are seeking an innovative Marketing Manager to promote our company’s brand and services.
• In this role, you will be optimizing our marketing strategies, managing the marketing department’s budget and staff, as well as preparing forecasts.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and ensure implementation of marketing communication strategy
• Ensure brand visibility via appropriate communication channels (e.g. print, electronics and/or social media)
• Collaborate with Head, Marketing and Communications to design appropriate marketing solution to drive sales, and customer retention.
• Keep abreast of global and local best practices as it relates to the unit’s activities
• Continuously review the unit’s activities, make recommendations for improvement and implement approved initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the team
• Identify required resources and articulate effective funding to achieve the unit’s strategy
• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders especially media agencies
• Coordinate all activities of the marketing communication function and ensure compliance with defined policies, procedures and guidelines
• Execute marketing communication plans for promotions, events/sponsorship and other marketing activities/initiatives
• Coordinate all marketing/brand related communications (graphic and print materials) originating from the organization and ensure quality and consistency with the preferred brand image and established specifications/standards
• Ensure all marketing communications address specific information needs of target markets as well as provide clarity on products and service offerings
• Provide input to all marketing communication contracts with vendors/media agencies as required and monitor their activities to ensure adherence with Service Level Agreements
• Ensure constant accessibility to accurate product information by relevant users (existing/ prospective customers)
• Ensure consistency of brand identity with its international operations and ensure that all enhancements/modifications to the brand policy are effected as required
• Manage inter-functional relations to ensure synergy across the various departmental functions
• Monitor and control the budgetary needs of the unit
• Prepare/compile agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the General Manager
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Marketing and Communications and the General Manager

Requirements

• BA / B.Sc or equivalent in Social Sciences with a minimum of 5 years cognate experience in related field
• Master’s Degree in Marketing or professional certifications in Marketing is an added advantage
• Successful track record in developing marketing plans and campaigns
• Experience in collaboration and management of external partners (distributors, agents, etc.)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic thinking
• Innovative, Creative and Result Oriented
• Stakeholder Relationship Management
• Possesses exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as strong and persuasive presentation abilities.
• Ability to network and effectively leverage professional contacts.
• Delivers measurable results within a defined budget.

Salary
Very Attractive.

Application Closing Date
23rd August, 2023 (3:00pm).

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after the closing date will be automatically rejected.

Job Title: Enterprise Sales Executive (ISP)

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Enterprise Sales Executive position is primarily responsible for revenue generation through strategic alliances with customers.
• The Enterprise Sales Executive will identify opportunities to increase sales and profitability, and has responsibilities directly related to making sales to include: meeting with customers at the customer’s site, communicating with customers via phone, email, and teleconference, providing subject matter expertise regarding technical issues; advising customers on suitability of products and solutions based on their technical needs, preparing proposals, presentations, pricing and contracts, developing strategic plans related to the customer and the proposed solution.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / B.A Degree or its equivalent in related field.
• Excellent Communication skills, organizational skills, self-motivation, results-oriented with a positive outlook, punctuality, ambitious, clear focus on high quality and business profit, mature.
• Must be comfortable to contact and deal with all types of companies: small, medium and multi-national companies.
• Ability to prospect for new potential sales, respond to and follow up sales enquiries.
• Minimum of 3 years sales experience in an ISP company a MUST; experience in Enterprise Business also a MUST.
• Must be computer literate with excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, word and PowerPoint) and in the use of Internet-based resources.
• Must have experience in the internet connectivity environment and a technical overview or background.

Salary
Very attractive.

Application Closing Date
23rd August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their tailored CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after this time will be automatically rejected.

Job Title: Transaction Advisory Services Advisor

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• Our company is looking to fill the role of a transaction advisory services advisor. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the acquisition processes for major oil and gas assets for some of our clients – from target identification to due-diligence and deal close out.
• He/she will have the opportunity to perform in-depth business analysis, work closely with appointed financing institutions and their consultants and advise our clients on how to maximize opportunities and minimize risks related to mergers and acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to manage buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing transaction advisory, financial due diligence, acquisition support, divestiture support and post deal assistance to corporate clients.
• Coordinate with clients and other appointed advisory firms throughout the transaction process including oversight of deliverables and delivering findings to clients.
• Provide technical, advisory financial and accounting due diligence services to clients.
• Responsible for engagement execution, including preparing agreed deliverables and presenting key financial due diligence findings and concepts.
• Perform complex analyses, including analysis of cash flows, quality of assets and earnings, operating and profitability trends, working capital and report on key issues such as normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management’s budget, indebtedness considerations, identification of potential liabilities and risks.
• Analyse Target company data to identify historical financial trends, quality of earnings and working capital considerations and potential liabilities and risks which may impact valuation of the target company.
• Help our clients to understand the key drivers of the target company’s business, key risks, and potential value upside, and help them to make an informed investment decision.
• Create and design tailored transaction advisory strategies specific to transactions.
• Coordinate with clients, targets and other advisors on due diligence activities including the review of transaction documentation.
• Perform client and industry research and prepare materials to support our pitches and proposals to clients.
• Play an integral role in developing relationships with current and prospective clients, identify market opportunities and articulate our value proposition.
• Provide technical guidance on client assignments including preparation of reports and ensure projects are delivered according to client specification and within set timelines.
• Facilitate project contracting with associates and coordinate tasks undertaken by sub-consultants.
• Ensure quality and internal risk management guidelines are observed during set up, execution and close out of projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from any reputable University and preferably in a business-related or engineering field.
• Professional qualifications – ICAN, CPA, ACCA, CFA or equivalents
• Master’s degree or MBA – an advantage
• A preferred minimum of 5 years of financial advisory, investment banking, financial due diligence, corporate finance, financial consulting, or other M&A experience; with a minimum of 2 years in the role of Manager within that practice.
• Team player with exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong working knowledge of other MS Office applications.
• Presentation skills mandatory
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary.
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to learn and succeed in an unconventional work environment are essential.
• Possess an uncommon drive and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Demonstrated track record in undertaking buy side and vendor due diligence, business valuation and M&A projects.
• Oil and Gas experience will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
25th August, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Any application received after this time will be automatically rejected.