PricewaterhouseCoopers Recruiting in Nigeria [September 2014]

PwC firms help organizations and individuals create the value they are looking for. We are a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 180,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services.

PricewaterCoopers (PwC) is recruiting to fill the position of:

PROGRAMME MANAGER – PAYMENTS

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES AND CAPABILITIES
Successful applicants will have a strong strategic focus and be results-driven, innovative and committed to high standards of performance.
They will be highly adaptable, creative, and used to delivering results in a dynamic and fluid working
environment.
They will be able to leverage their experience to rapidly assume a wide range of responsibilities and make decisive and tangible contributions to EFInA as soon as they join the organisation.
Applicants must be comfortable negotiating change, taking responsibility, and making complex strategic and operational decisions.
Applicants must demonstrate integrity and high personal ethical standards; be highly numerate, analytical and detail-focused; and be strongly committed to financial inclusion.

CONSULTANT – BUSINESS RECOVERY SERVICES

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00063
Location: Lagos

JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE
Toensure effectiveness in engagement delivery and practice management through the application of technical know-how and general project management expertise required to engage and satisfy client needs.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide team leadership on small-to-medium size projects.
Provides technical guidance in applying PwC’s finance and accounting methodology in all engagements.
Assists in monitoring costs against budgets, preparation of bills and follows-up on bill collections.
Provides honest and timely feedback to staff.
Prepares high quality reports.
Assists in delivering training.
Maintains sound client relationships.
Participates in business development initiatives that will involve identifying appropriate opportunities for the firm.
Assists in the preparation of proposals that are consistent with the firm standards.
Communicates relationships to appropriate partners or leaders.
Requirements

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration/ Economics or related field

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION
ACA, ACCA.

EXPERIENCE
3 years work experience in the Finance/ Treasury/ Accounts function in a reputable organisation.
Relevant BRS experience would be an added advantage

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Strong accounting technical skills.
Strong knowledge of both local (SAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Skilled in corporate finance methodologies, financial risk management, forecasting and control.
Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures.
Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices.
Excellent interpersonal and people management skills.
Excellent team building skills. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Strong analytical and decision making skills as well as good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong reporting writing and presentation skills.
Strong project management skills.
Proficiency in the use of financial spreadsheet applications.
Ability to work within tight schedules and timelines.
Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple engagements and tasks.
Intuitiveness and attention to detail
Comfortable at dealing effectively with senior management and managers/staff.
Must be self motivated, able to work independently and willing to “roll-up their sleeves” to get the job done.
Must be an individual with a sound knowledge of finance and accounting who is also ready to broaden their skills in other solution sets.
Must be willing to travel.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – CORPORATE FINANCE

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00059
LOCATION: Lagos

JOB SUMMARY & PURPOSE
The Corporate Finance team has a very active deal pipeline and is executing mandates in the following areas:

Equity capital raising
Mergers & acquisitions
Debt advisory
Valuations
Financial modeling

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Corporate Finance deal execution work-streams including but not limited to:
Transaction marketing materials (information memoranda, investor presentations, teasers, etc.)
Financial analysis (modeling, valuations, etc.)
Marketing of transactions to buyers / investors
Supervision of due diligence
Negotiations with buyers / investors
Coordination with other PwC teams involved in transaction
Assist in the origination effort
Drive the preparation of Corporate Finance marketing materials
Monitor industry / market trends and dynamics, established & upcoming players,
potential deal opportunities etc
Prepare proposals and pitches
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Manage and develop junior resources in the CF team
Prepare and deliver training
Manage junior team members during transaction execution and pitches
Supervise financial analysis

REQUIREMENTS
Not less than 5 years relevant Corporate Finance work experience
Experience in running sell-side / capital raising process
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field (preferred)
Corporate Finance exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant transactions
Strong analytical skills
Fluency in financial modeling and valuations
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

ASSISTANT MANAGER/SENIOR CONSULTANT – CORPORATE FINANCE

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00061
Location: Lagos

The Corporate Finance team has a very active deal pipeline and is executing mandates in the following areas:

Equity capital raising
Mergers & acquisitions
Debt advisory
Valuations
Financial modeling

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist in the execution of Corporate Finance workstreams including but not limited to:

Transaction marketing materials (information memoranda, investor presentations, teasers, etc.)
Financial analysis (modeling, valuations, etc.)
Marketing of transactions to buyers / investors
Supervision of due diligence
Coordination with other PwC teams involved in transaction
Assist in the origination effort
Drive the preparation of Corporate Finance marketing materials
Monitor industry / market trends and dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Prepare proposals and pitches
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Manage and develop junior Analysts in the CF team
Assist in delivering training
Supervise financial analysis

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/QUALITIES
Not less than 3 years relevant CF work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
You must have a track record of advising on significant deals
Strong analytical skills and financial modeling / valuation experience
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

ASSISTANT MANAGER – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – PROJECT FINANCING

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00057
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Experience and understanding of of financing is a must.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:
Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Drafting of deliverable in CP&I deal executions
Financial & business modeling / valuation work
Execute Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Monitor industry / market trends, including regularly compiling / creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Manage and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes
Professional Background / Qualities
Not less than 4 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
You must have a track record of advising on significant projects / deals
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

ASSISTANT MANAGER – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – GENERALIST

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00058
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Broad experience and understanding of various sectors of infrastructure required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:

Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Drafting of deliverable in CP&I deal executions
Financial & business modeling / valuation work
Execute Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Monitor industry / market trends, including regularly compiling / creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Manage and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
Not less than 4 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
You must have a track record of advising on significant projects / deals
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE – WEST AFRICA TRANSNATIONAL PROJECTS

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00050
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Broad experience and understanding of regional Power, Transport, ICT, Agriculture and Water & Sanitation sector is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:

Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Drive the preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I deal executions
Drive all financial & business modeling / valuation work
Deal process management
Make certain business decisions in coordination with senior deal team members
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
Not less than 6 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field
Capital Projects & Infrastructure project exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant projects
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – ENERGY & POWER

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00048
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Must be experienced and have understanding of Power projects, understanding of Gas Infrastructure projects is an added advantage

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:
Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Drive the preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I deal executions
Drive all financial & business modeling / valuation work
Deal process management
Make certain business decisions in coordination with senior deal team members
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/QUALITIES
Not less than 6 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field
Capital Projects & Infrastructure project exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant projects
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

MANAGER, CORPORATE FINANCE

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00060
Location: Lagos

The Corporate Finance team has a very active deal pipeline and is executing mandates in the following areas:

Equity capital raising
Mergers & acquisitions
Debt advisory
Valuations
Financial modeling

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead Corporate Finance deal execution work-streams including but not limited to:

Transaction marketing materials (information memoranda, investor presentations, teasers, etc.)
Financial analysis (modeling, valuations, etc.)
Marketing of transactions to buyers / investors
Supervision of due diligence
Negotiations with buyers / investors
Coordination with other PwC teams involved in transaction
Assist in the origination effort
Drive the preparation of Corporate Finance marketing materials
Monitor industry / market trends and dynamics, established & upcoming players,
potential deal opportunities etc
Prepare proposals and pitches
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Manage and develop junior resources in the CF team
Prepare and deliver training
Manage junior team members during transaction execution and pitches
Supervise financial analysis

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND/QUALITIES
Not less than 5 years relevant Corporate Finance work experience
Experience in running sell-side / capital raising process
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field (preferred)
Corporate Finance exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant transactions
Strong analytical skills
Fluency in financial modeling and valuations
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

MANAGER – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL DIAGNOSTICS

LOCATION: Lagos
Reference Number: 125-NIG00066

CP&I Team
The PwC West Africa Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) Advisory practice is extremely active in the marketplace and is looking to expand its execution team with leaders and experienced managers.
The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices.

THE ROLE
Broad experience with / understanding of commercial and financial diagnostics of projects and companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute CP&I engagements including but not limited to:
Commercial and financial due diligence for projects and companies
Optimizing project / asset performance i.e. diagnostics and operational improvement assessments
Project and programme assurance including risk analysis and budget monitoring
Internal value engineering and review of control framework
Business model validation / review to operationalize delivered asset
Procurement, contracting, and negotiation support
Drive process efficiency and effectiveness on client projects
Support implementation of business processes and set up of fit-for-purpose finance function
Drive preparation of project dashboard and other client-ready deliverables (status reports, diagnostics reports etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I executions
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage CP&I solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential opportunities etc.
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
6 years relevant work experience
You must have a track record of advising on projects (e.g. commercial / operational reviews)
Experience in financial analysis and commercial due diligence – Audit experience is significantly advantageous

Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field is a plus
Systems thinking, process efficiency or continuous improvement experience highly desired
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Good report writing skills
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

MANAGER – CAPITAL PRJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – REAL ESTATE & SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE

REFERENCE NUMBER: 125-NIG00054
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Experience And Understanding Of Real Estate And Social Infrastructure Projects Is Key

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution work-streams including but not limited to:
Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Drive the preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverable in CP&I deal executions
Drive all financial & business modeling / valuation work
Deal process management
Make certain business decisions in coordination with senior deal team members
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
Not less than 6 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field
Capital Projects & Infrastructure project exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant projects
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

MANAGER – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – ENERGY & POWER

Location: Lagos
Reference Number: 125-NIG00052

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The PwC West Africa Capital Projects & Infrastructure (CP&I) Advisory practice is extremely active in the marketplace and is looking to expand its execution team with leaders and experienced managers.

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Experience and understanding of Gas Infrastructure and Power projects is key

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:
Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Drive the preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I deal executions
Drive all financial & business modeling / valuation work
Deal process management
Make certain business decisions in coordination with senior deal team members
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
Not less than 6 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field
Capital Projects & Infrastructure project exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant projects
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

MANAGER – CAPITAL PROJECTS & INFRASTRUCTURE – TRANSPORTATION

Reference Number: 125-NIG00053
Location: Lagos

The West Africa CP&I team is primarily based in our Nigeria offices. Our Infrastructure focus sectors includes:

Energy & Power
Transportation
Real Estate/Social Infrastructure
Agriculture
Mining
Water & Sanitation
ICT
Healthcare
Government
Mega-Events

JOB REQUIREMENT
Experience and understanding of Roads, Rail, Maritime/Ports & Aviation projects is key

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Structure, coordinate and execute all CP&I deal execution workstreams including but not limited to:
Project viability assessment including preparation of feasibility studies
and business plans
Project finance structuring & capital raising advisory
Value analysis / financial analysis
Procurement strategy / contracting / negotiation support
Project management and governance
Drive the preparation of all marketing materials (proposals, pitches etc)
Assembling / drafting of deliverables in CP&I deal executions
Drive all financial & business modeling / valuation work
Deal process management
Make certain business decisions in coordination with senior deal team members
Build and nurture client relationships / leverage personal & professional networks
Develop and manage Capital Projects & Infrastructure solutions while keeping up to date with technical industry development
Responsible for industry / market monitoring, including regularly creating pieces on that outline industry structures, key trends / market dynamics, established & upcoming players, potential deal opportunities etc
Managing and developing junior resources in the CP&I deal origination and execution processes

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND / QUALITIES
Not less than 6 years relevant CP&I work experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field
Capital Projects & Infrastructure project exposure is essential. You must have a track record of advising on significant projects
Experience in / connection to West Africa will be advantageous
Fluency in the English language is required. Understanding of French and Portuguese is advantageous
Must show ability to build strong relationships based on trust
Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Solid supervisory and team development skills

TO APPLY
Application should be submitted with a cover sheet attached to your CV (one pager) clearly itemizing ONLY the following:
1. Name
2. Position Applied for
3. No of years of relevant experience
4. University Degree (e.g. B.Sc Economics)
5. University Grade (e.g. First Class, Second Class Upper etc)
6. Current Employer (i.e Company Name)
7. Current Position at Current Company

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DUE DATE: 26 September, 2014