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Fresh Vacancies at Nextzon Business Services Limited

Company Description

Nextzon Business Services Limited is an emerging market management consulting and enterprise development company, inspired by a collective mission of building and transforming business enterprises for phenomenal success. Our vision is to be a leading venturing company and a renowned consulting practice firm.

Our clients include start-ups, small and medium enterprises as well as multinationals and industry leaders in key sectors of the Nigerian and African regional economies.

Principal Consultant

  • Job TypeFull Time  
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
  • Experience 3 years
  • Location Lagos
  • Job Field Consultancy  
  • Reference Number: NEX-Principal-021
    Location: Lagos

    Job Description

    • Candidates who will be responsible for the analysis, design, scheduling and delivery of solutions on behalf of the company to meet clients’ expectations.
    Your roles will include to:
    • Develop proof-of-concepts, business plans and financial models
    • Evaluate existing systems and procedures and make recommendations for improvement where necessary
    • Manage and mentor the team of Consultant Analysts assigned to projects
    • Guide research and analysis efforts
    • Ensure execution of assigned projects within the time, scope and budget
    • Manage existing clients and build relationships with new clients
    Qualifications & Experience
    • Bachelor's degree- minimum of second class upper (2:1)
    • Post-Graduate degree (MBA, MSc, etc.) will be an added advantage
    • Project management certification
    • Minimum of 5 years’ practical experience in management consulting is compulsory
    • Previous experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage
    Skills/Abilities:
    • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
    • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
    • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
    • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
    • Well-developed IT skills
    • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
    • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
    Remuneration 
    Competitive.


    Consulting Analyst

    • Job TypeFull Time  
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
    • Experience 2 years
    • Location Lagos
    • Job Field Consultancy  

    • Reference Number: NEX-Analyst-022
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description
      • Candidates will support project delivery with research and excellent reports
      Your roles will include to:
      • Conduct analytical research and process reviews
      • Develop simple business cases
      • Generate basic project management reports
      • Work with other team members to transform research findings, ideas and insights into tangible value propositions for clients
      Qualifications & Experience
      • Bachelor’s degree- minimum of second class upper (2:1)
      • Minimum of 2 years’ practical experience in management consulting is compulsory
      • Previous experience in the financial services sector will be an added advantage
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.

      Internal Control Officer.

      • Job TypeFull Time  
      • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
      • Experience 6 years
      • Location Lagos
      • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  
       
      Reference Number: NEX-ICO-023
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description

      Your roles will include to:
      • Design, implement and continuously review internal control and internal audit procedures to cover all functional areas/inter-company relationships and/or transactions/staff audit, etc.;
      • Continually communicate key company controls, policies, approval limits within the company;
      • Document evidence arising from audit and provide internal audit recommendations to the board of directors and executive management of the company for review and approval;
      • Regularly conduct thorough and objective examination of financial and non-financial transactions and records;
      Qualifications & Experience
      • A good first degree in any management science/social science related discipline preferably in accounting
      • A minimum of 6 years post-graduate experience
      • Professional qualification e.g. ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CISA will be an added advantage.
      • Preferably, professional experience should be against the background of a reputable audit firm
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.

      Information & Communications Technology Officer (ICT)

      • Job TypeFull Time  
      • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
      • Experience 6 years
      • Location Lagos
      • Job Field ICT / Computer  
       
      Reference Number: NEX-ICT-025
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description

      Your roles will include to:
      • Configure and deploy workstations, laptops and peripheral equipment
      • Provide software and system troubleshooting and support.
      • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and update operating systems and user applications
      • Monitor network to ensure network functionality and availability to all system users.
      • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair cabled, wireless and other network infrastructure.
      • Support existing/new server/s and administer access rights for all users in the office.
      • Inform and train users and management on how to adhere to Nextzon global and local security ICT policies.
      • Participation in research and recommendation of improved infrastructure processes and technologies to include growth planning.
      • Provide procurement assistance including, but not limited to, researching solutions, engaging with potential vendors, making recommendations for product purchases and evaluating bids.
      • Work directly with vendors to schedule repairs and maintenance
      • Create content templates and presentations for trainings and reports
      Qualifications & Experience
      • A good University degree or HND or its equivalent with a strong IT element and/or a recognized professional ICT qualification
      • Experience in a professional services environment including information or research provision
      • Knowledge of Web delivery mechanisms
      • A post graduate degree or any other qualification/certification will also be an added advantage.
      • Minimum of 6 years post qualification experience in ICT management.
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.

      Human Resources Officer

      • Job TypeFull Time  
      • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
      • Experience 3 - 5 years
      • Location Lagos
      • Job Field Human Resources / HR  
       
      Reference Number: NEX-HRO-026
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description

      Your roles will include to:
      • Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
      • Provide counseling on policies and procedures
      • Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
      • Create and implement effective onboarding plans
      • Develop training and development programs
      • Assist in performance management processes
      • Maintain employee records
      Qualifications & Experience
      • Bachelor's degree in Social Science or Humanities
      • A member or an Associate of CIPM or any related professional body will be an advantage
      • Between 3 - 5 years’ post experience in a similar role
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.

      Finance & Accounts Officer

      • Job TypeFull Time  
      • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
      • Experience 5 years
      • Location Lagos
      • Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit  
       
      Reference Number: NEX-FAO-027
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description

      Your roles will include to:
      • General accounting tasks, including reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts and general ledger operations, preparing journal entries, preparing monthly closing and financial reports, preparing account/bank reconciliations;
      • Perform finance analysis, reporting and management tasks;
      • Ensure all expenses are within assigned project budget and verify the completeness of all required supporting documentation for all payment’s vouchers;
      • Prepare payments, bank transfers and do the bank transactions
      • Prepare invoice to the projects for services and cost share
      • Ensure account receivables and payables activities are performed accurately and timely
      • Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues;
      Qualifications & Experience
      • A good first degree in any Management Science/Social Science related discipline preferably in Accounting or Finance
      • A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience
      • Professional qualification e.g. ICAN, ACA, ACCA, CISA will be an added advantage.
      • Preferably, professional experience should be against the background of a reputable firm
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.

      Legal Officer

      • Job TypeFull Time  
      • QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
      • Experience 1 - 2 years
      • Location Lagos
      • Job Field Law / Legal  
       
      Reference Number: NEX-Legal-024
      Location: Lagos

      Job Description

      Your roles will include to:
      • Draft and vet contracts, agreements and other legal documents.
      • Provide legal research in support of client projects
      • Provide legal advice and support to Management and staff
      • Liaise with external Solicitor and Regulatory Authorities
      • Assist in litigation, dispute management and resolution
      • Assist in Corporate Governance reviews/audits for clients
      Qualifications & Experience
      • Bachelor's degree in Law
      • Graduated from the Nigerian Law School - minimum of second class upper (2:1)
      • Between 1 - 2 years’ post-call experience in an established law firm
      • Experience in contract drafting and corporate governance audit will be an added advantage.
      Skills/Abilities:
      • Highly organized, with the ability to work well under pressure
      • Excellent written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills
      • Good listener and communicator, with sensitivity to cultural communication skills
      • Appreciation of the need for confidentiality and integrity
      • Well-developed IT skills
      • Effectively work as a team member and independently, with a high-level of self-motivation
      • Comfortable working in a busy, dynamic, multi-cultural environment.
      Remuneration 
      Competitive.
  • Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: jobs@nextzon.com quoting the Reference Number of the position of interest, e.g. (NEX-Principal-021)

    Note
    • This role could require extensive travel within Nigeria, based on project requirements.
    • Only those who meet the above criteria need apply.
    • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.