Oando Plc Recruiting

The UNIX Systems Administrator’s role is to design, install, administer and optimize enterprise servers and related components to achieve high performance of the ERP infrastructure and other business applications supported on the UNIX platform.
Responsibilities:

• Manage enterprise operating systems which include UNIX, Solaris and Linux
• Setup, install, configure, operate and maintain all Unix based hardware, software and related infrastructure
• Perform technical research and development to guide Oando platform and operating system strategy
• Provide technical support to the Oracle database administrators and projects team in the initiation, feasibility and operation phases of all business IT Service provisioning
• Perform technical analysis and ensure operation of business application platforms conform to best practices, pre-defined policies and procedures
• Design, select, setup, install and configure UNIX based systems, software and infrastructure platforms
• Coordinate and collaborate with the networks, business application, and database administration function to ensure availability, reliability, and scalability of corporate servers to meet business demands
• Design, implement and operate Enterprise Storage platform ensuring the availability and performance aligns to IT service requirements
• Support the Service Delivery team in the planning of service continuity / disaster recovery for critical systems and services; maintain complete systems and data backup
• Use system monitoring tools to proactively manage servers and storage systems
• Collaborate effectively with peers in IT and other departments
• Maintains system stability by performing system monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning; troubleshooting system hardware, software, networks and operating system management; designing and running system load/stress testing; escalating application problems to vendor
• Establish and maintain diverse data communication links, VPN and remote access needs to all IT services
• implement server upgrades, maintenance fixes and liaise with major UNIX Original Equipment Manufacturers to schedule and apply OEM-supplied patches to optimize performance and maintain system stability
• Provide 2^nd level support across all IT services
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Service Delivery Manager

Person Specification:

• 1st degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related area
• 3 - 5 years cognate work experience, in a reputable organization/Institution
• Proven expertise in Enterprise Unix technical and functional administration

Required Competencies:

• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Systems Administration
• Hardware for Enterprise Systems
• Knowledge of Oracle Database, RMAN, Secure Backup technologies
• Solid Understanding of UNIX Systems
• ITIL Service Management
• Knowledge of Networking/Routing and Windows Enterprise Systems
• Customer Focus/Service Orientation
• Oral and Written Communication
• Project Management

Corporate Finance Officer
Vacancy Description
The Corporate Finance Officer is responsible for providing support to capital raising and financial management activities in OGP. He/She participates actively in activities leading to financial closing of transactions. He/She also supports all corporate development activities geared towards maximizing bottom line for OGP.
Key Performance Indicators:

• Ability to build bankable financial models
• Effectiveness of transaction closure
• Quality and timeliness of commercial analyses/engagements
• Ability to raise funds within local and international market boundaries

Essential Functions

• Directly supporting the CFM with the planning, structuring and execution of engagements and transactions
• Serve as focal point on corporate financial analysis and building complex financial models and analyses for OGP with guidance from CFM
• Conduct research, and where necessary, due diligence with regards to potential buyers/investors / takeover targets for potential M&A activities;
• Monitor OGP’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and maintain treasury/cashflow plan across OGP operating assets.
• Assist in preparation of detailed projects information memoranda and bankable business case presentations
• Work closely with CFM to determine appropriate corporate and project financing options based on each business unique profile
• Prepare and monitor business valuations for portfolio of assets in OGP division.
• Work closely with Strategy & Planning team to effective budgeting and long term planning for the division
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively.

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4 – 6 years’ relevant work experience preferably in the financial industry
• Knowledge of the Energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of the measures of profitability and return on investment, for modeling purposes.
• Relevant work experience as analyst in an investment bank is preferred, but not essential
• Candidates must be extremely smart, with particularly strong quantitative, writing and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and must be able to prepare/review complex financial models.
• Strong academic record (or equivalent), with a demonstrably high degree of numerical, verbal and analytical competence
• He/she will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm & interest for working in the Energy sector
• Personable team player, with the ability to gain the confidence and trust of both colleagues
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively

Corporate Finance Manager
Vacancy Description
The Corporate Finance Manager is responsible for capital raising, buying and selling financial products as well as identifying and securing merger and acquisition deals. He/She supports all corporate development activities geared towards maximizing bottom line for OGP.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Ability to raise funds within local and international market boundaries
• Ability to deliver value in complex and ambiguous business circumstance
• Effectiveness of transaction closure
• Quality and timeliness of commercial analyses/engagements

Essential Functions

• Directly supporting the Head of Finance in the execution of engagements and transactions within OGP.
• Taking a primary role in the planning, structuring and execution of any capital raising, or M&A activity the company is contemplating or actively engaged in.
• Focal point on projects financing and driver of execution mandates.
• Working closely with business development department to determine appropriate financing options based on unique business models.
• Responsible for developing and managing the Corporate Financial Model for OGP division.
• Providing inputs into the long term financial strategies, budgeting process and strategic capital allocation.
• Ensuring that the company financing decisions are consistent with the Group’s overall financing strategy, and that liability management is in line with existing covenants.
• Deliver business valuations for acquisitions and divestments, financial valuation (e.g impairment computations), and any other related strategic decision supports.
• Monitor OGP’s key financial performance indicators based on approved forecasts; and regularly manage treasury/cashflow plan across OGP operating assets.
• Organizing and leading periodic meeting with other departments, where key financial information can be shared and disseminated. Responsible for driving key discussion topics and agenda for each meeting.
• Supervising, mentoring (where relevant) and working closely with other employees in all related activities.
• Participate in various marketing and recruiting activities of the Company

Job Specification:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 – 10 years’ relevant work experience in the financial industry
• Must have a good understanding of the energy sector, including business strategy and operations, processes, revenue and cost components and drivers of the measures of profitability and return on investment for modeling purposes
• Work experience in an investment bank is preferred, but not essential
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Must be able to multi-task and work closely with individuals from a broad range of backgrounds
• Candidate will be smart with particular strong quantitative writing and interpersonal skills
• Candidate must be proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint applications; and must be able to prepare/review complex financial models.
• Must have strong numerical, verbal and analytical competence
• Must be prepared to travel within and outside Nigeria extensively

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