PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Fresh Vacancies (3 Positions)

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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is a multinational professional services network of firms operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. The term “PwC” may be used to refer to an individual member firm within the PwC network, or to several or all of them collectively.

We are recruiting:

1). Senior Associate – Actuarial & Insurance Services

• Location: Lagos

Job Roles

• Evaluate product line performance and the risk and appropriateness of assumptions used in product development.
• Aid clients in strategic planning, marketplace analysis, estimating growth potential, product research, image and reputation analysis and improvements.
• Initiate and design high priority primary research activities on behalf of clients.
• Work on projects that require more complex planning and direction setting with diverse and multiple stakeholders.
• Analyze the financial risks for various asset/liability matching scenarios and monitors the appropriateness of reserves. Serves as an expert on the current health care market.
• Make initial determinations on reserves, dividend allocations, and surplus forecasts.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in the Actuarial field, either within an insurance company or in consulting
• Bachelor & Masters’ degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance
• A strong background knowledge in mathematics and statistics
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Familiarity with actuarial processes, knowledge around valuation techniques and reserving
• Experience in Solvency II, IFRS 4 and IFRS 17 will be positively evaluated
• Solid skills in MS Office, with emphasis in Excel. Programming skills (VBA, C++, R) will be positively evaluated
• Experience in actuarial software (Prophet, AFM, Moses, VIP, etc) will be positively evaluated
• Commercial awareness, including the understanding of wider business issues
• Sound oral and written communication skills to produce appropriate report writing and presentations.
• General knowledge of local and international business and finance
• Ability to lead self and others

Deadline: 12th March, 2020.

How to Apply: See below>>

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2). Manager – Deals (Advisory)

• Location: Lagos

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• Drive the PwC Nigeria Deals practice’s development and execution in the following areas:
• Capital raise (equity, debt and mezzanine)
• Mergers and Acquisitions (buy side and sell side)
• Due diligence (financial and commercial)
• Vendor assistance
• Feasibility study and business plan
• Other financial advisory services

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute on Acquisition financing, Project financing and Recapitalization projects
• Deal identification & origination i.e. sourcing the transaction
• Deal preparation & structuring i.e. deal readiness assessments & enablement, financing strategy development etc.
• Deal marketing i.e. marketing material development, engaging with potential financing partners in competitive or negotiated processes etc.
• Deal close i.e. managing due diligence, negotiations, securing funding etc.
• Develop and keep up to date the PwC Deals financing / capital raise thesis
• Landscape / value chain – funding lifecycle, notable players including funders and users (key projects and corporates), dynamics, evolution etc.
• PwC Deals’ “unique point of view” on financing in Nigeria / West Africa – trends, dynamics, opportunities, challenges etc.
• Identify the potential PwC client universe within the value chain (mid to large cap and relationship dimensions)
• Prioritize focus sub-sectors /targets and derive PwC Deal’s very detailed “go-to-market strategy” (in conjunction with other relevant leaders)
• Determine PwC investment requirements to enhance our financing / capital raise presence
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• Other relevant components of the thesis
• Execute financial / commercial due diligence and other transaction-related services, such as vendor assistance, feasibility study and business plan, to corporate and private equity fund clients.
• Assess a target company’s quality of earnings, quality of assets, normalised working capital and net debt
• Ability to identify the target’s key business performance drivers and key deal issues
• Thorough knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards, especially current accounting standards that could impact the transaction
• Develop and maintain very deep understanding of PwC lines of service, “local” Advisory competency offerings, PwC Africa Advisory capabilities / specializations and PwC Global Advisory capabilities within the context of the financing / capital raise complex
• Support business development efforts including identifying opportunities, developing relationships, scoping prospective engagements and leading proposal development.
• Articulate priority client relationship building strategy
• Drive the development XLOS and X-Geography teams per client
• Managing client relationships through positive and proactive engagement
• As a trusted advisor, demonstrate a deep understanding of client business challenges & mobilize necessary cross-competency and cross-geography teams to resolve them
• Partner with advisory competencies in leading the client engagement delivery through proactive engagement, innovative approaches, issues resolution and quality delivery
• Identify and communicate engagement findings to client management
• Consistently seek client feedback during and outside the engagement delivery cycle
• Effectively lead in people development, and manage the team to provide exceptional service
• Develop finance / capital raise specific training modules and lead the deployment (training sessions)
• Act as role model by engaging staff through mentoring / coaching and counselling
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• Support leadership in building and maintaining a pipeline of competent staff in the Deals practice
• Ensure assigned projects follow risk management policies and standards in accordance with standards
  ­ Lead and report on engagement economics & metrics
• Build good XLOS and X-competency relationships, and support key internal roles by aiding them to meet the firm’s objectives

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: (education, experience, knowledge, skills)

Education: (minimum level of academic and professional qualification and accreditation required to performer effectively in the role)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Engineering or related field
• Master’s degree in Business or Finance related field is a plus
• CFA designation is a plus

Job Experience:(Minimum level of personal and professional experience required to perform effectively in the role)

• Minimum of 5 years of investment banking / deal advisory / private equity experience with a focus on capital raise
• Experience in running sell-side / capital raising process
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relations with senior level clients and key industry contacts.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience leading projects and diverse teams.
• Fluency in the English language is required. Fluency in French is advantageous
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills and an ability to understand clients’ business issues
• Sound business judgement and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and refined presentation skills
• Proven ability to supervise the completion of detailed financial analysis, financial modelling and valuation
• Ability to interact with senior management of potential clients as well as senior government officials
• Capacity to think laterally and creatively outside traditional transactional advisory and financing

Job Knowledge Requirements: (Minimum level of practices, standards, processes, legislation etc)

• Financing / capital raise structuring and execution / Mergers and Acquisitions
• Due diligence experience
• Business Development in the Deals Advisory space

Job Related Skills and Competencies:(Minimum level of skills i.e. computer literacy, technical skills, and Technical Competencies required to do the job)

• Excellent Business Development skills – Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
• Exceptional Presentation, Communication and Facilitation skills
• Strong negotiation skills – Persuading and Influencing
• Strong creativity and innovation abilities
• Exceptional Client Service – delivering results and exceeding client expectations
• Adaptability to respond to change
• Lead and supervise teams and team activities
• Decide and initiate action to achieve key business results within area of responsibility
• Excellent relationship and networking skills – proven track record of dealing with senior client contacts
• Project Management skills – ability to manage across multiple and complex projects
• Application of technical expertise
• Adaptable to working and engaging with multiple cultures across client environment

Deadline: 13th March, 2020.

How to Apply: See below>>

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3). Assurance Energy – Senior Associate

• Location: Lagos

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate engagement teams on financial audits of Energy, Utilities & mining companies using International Standards on Auditing (ISA)
  
• Lead accounting Advisory and other Assurance Engagements.
  
• Serve as effective liaison and representative between the firm and the client.
  
• Work harmoniously and productively within a team; providing necessary supports to superior and motivate less experienced team members to deliver their work in the most efficient and effective manner.
  
• Exercise sound judgment by making decisions throughout the engagement, including assessment of engagement risks, design and selection of audit procedures necessary to arrive at a desired level of assurance, and evaluation of documentation and audit evidence received.
  
• Preparation and 1st level review of complex consolidated IFRS financial statements.
  
• Work with partners and engagement managers regarding project management, including scheduling, staffing and the engagement budget.
  
• Proactively interact with key client’s management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
  
• Assist with business development activities, such as proposals, conferences, and/or other thought leadership materials.
  
• Demonstrate professional demeanor towards duties and responsibilities, particularly with regard to independence, professional ethics, and the exercise of professional judgment.

Requirements

• ACA/ACCA qualification (or equivalent)
• Must be working or have worked in a consulting/Audit firm – with 4 -5 years professional experience in external audit of organisations in the Energy, Utilities & Mining sector
• Have deep technical knowledge and understanding of the application of relevant International Financial Reporting Standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of regulatory pronouncements that are applicable to Energy, Utilities & Mining companies
• Focused and initiative driven (required to maximise growth potential)
• A passion for delivering an exceptional client service
• Good analytical and organisational abilities
• A proven track record of establishing and maintaining strong relationships with clients
• Effective communication skills when working at all levels
• Possess the ability and maturity to resolve conflicts on engagements
• A demonstrated ability to take responsibility, work autonomously and use initiative, especially when working to tight deadlines
• Ability to perform and deliver on multiple commitments concurrently with ease and professionalism

Desirable skills:

• Strong team-working
• Ability to delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities and coach to help deliver results
• Ability to develop new ideas and propose innovative solutions to problems
• Desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from from current trends in business area.
• Ability to review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Good listening skill

Deadline: 13th March, 2020.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates should apply via the relevant link below:

• Senior Associate – Actuarial & Insurance Services
• Manager – Deals (Advisory)
• Assurance Energy – Senior Associate