Job at The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) one of the 11 privatized Electricity Distribution companies in Nigeria that operates in the following states; Kogi, Niger, Nasarawa and Abuja, is presently recruiting for the following positions below

TEAM LEAD, FINANCIAL PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The officer in this position will report to the Head, Management and Project Accounting. His/her duties shall not be limited to the following:
Conduct various Business Cases, Feasibility Studies and Capital Budget Analysis or Cost Benefit Analyses (CBA) initiated from various business functions, for capital allocation to support new or existing projects (including definition and sourcing of requisite assumptions/dataset) and report to the Executive Management Team (EMT) on their viability or otherwise;
Designing and developing deterministic and stochastic financial forecasts in the context of macroeconomic, industry-specific and company/project-related factors
Risk assessment using scenario, sensitivity and Monte Carlo methods, to validate investment decisions and actions
Preparation of month-end, quarter-end and year-end management accounting and reporting/financial planning closing activities checklist and reporting calendar and ensure adherence thereto;
Comply with timelines set in the monthly, quarterly and annual management accounting and reporting/financial planning and reporting calendar/timetable;
Compile presentations and reports in the form of tables, graphs and supporting commentary as needed;
Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Management Performance Review (MPR) Reports, Management Accounts and Reports and ensure their integrity;
Monthly Review of Statement of Comprehensive Income (Profit and Loss Account), Statement Of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) and Statement of Cash Flows, etc. and issue Profitability, Liquidity and Stability Commentaries thereon;
And/or other EMT and Board Members and any other roles assigned from time to time by the Head, Management and Project Accounting Department.

QUALIFICATIONS
First Degree/equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or Mathematics, etc.
Minimum of 10 years cognitive, qualitative and relevant experience
Candidate may possess/is currently pursuing a Finance, Business or Accounting designation (e.g. CFA, ICAN, ACCA, etc.)
Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Working knowledge of accounting concepts and conventions
Competence in use of Fixed Assets Management Module in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
Competence in use of Fixed Assets Ledger Accounting in ERP Software
Competence in use of Microsoft Office Tools (e.g. Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, at advanced levels)
Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Proactive and hardworking
Oral & Written Communication
Excellent team player
Computer appreciation/data entry (Word Processing/Spreadsheet/graphics)

OTHER REQUIREMENT:
Integrity and professionalism
Good interpersonal and Communication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

TEAM LEAD, TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

JOB DESCRIPTION
This person will be reporting to the Head, -  Management and Project Accounting.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
His/her roles will include:
Maintain completeness and accuracy of Fixed Asset Account Register by reconciling fixed asset subsidiary ledgers to the GL monthly.
Ensure strict compliance to company Capex policy and proceedure.
Run Monthly depreciation and cordinate other entities for depreciation run.
Monitoring reports to ensure that asset are correctly booked into fixed asset sub-ledger for the company.
Monitoring the asset under construction and fixed asset clearing account to ensure asset are capitalised on a timely basis.
Preparation of quarterly note schedules for Tangible Asset and Construction work-in-progress for stand alone and the company.
Cordinate and conduct the physical fixed asset audit/verification and follow-up on any discripancy/variance.
Hired a Professional Valuer for periodic asset revaluation (Property), and passed the accounting entries.
Monitor and track all asset movement across the business and carry out regular stock count of assets (Physical Verification).
Carry out regular reconciliation of physical assets and general ledger/financial statements.
Design decommissioning account framework for leased assets Carry out ad-hoc analysis requests from CFO and/or other EMT and Board of Directors (BOD) members and any other roles assigned from time to time by the Head, Management and Project Accounting.

QUALIFICATIONS
First Degree/Equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering or Mathematics, etc.
Minimum of 10 years cognitive, qualitative and relevant experience
Candidate may possess/is currently pursuing a Finance, Business or Accounting designation (e.g. CFA, ICAN, ACCA, etc.)
Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
Working knowledge of accounting concepts and conventions
Competence in use of Fixed Assets Management Module in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software
Competence in use of Fixed Assets Ledger Accounting in ERP Software
Competence in use of Microsoft Office Tools (e.g. Excel, Access, Power Point, Word, at advanced levels)
Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
Good communication and presentation skills
Proactive and hardworking
Oral & Written Communication
Excellent team player
Computer appreciation/data entry (Word Processing/Spreadsheet/graphics)

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Integrity and profesionalism
Good interpersonal and Comunication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

GOVERNMENT/STAKEHOLDER CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION
The officer for this role will service our forum office in the regions

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
His/her duties shall include but not limited to:
Coordinating the resolution of customer complaints coming through NERC, NERC Forum Office, CPC, or any other government agency.
Acting as the interface between Regulatory Dept. and the Customer Care Dept. in the resolution of customer complaints coming through the regulator and other government agencies.
Representing AEDC in all NERC Forum proceedings.
Any other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
University degree (Law, Economics, Engineering) Additional Degree an added advantage.
Minimum of 7 years working experience and at least 3 in the power sector.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Integrity and profesionalism
Good interpersonal and Comunication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

TARIFF / MARKET SETTLEMENT ANALYST

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the tariff analyst will be to work with the Tariff spe...t in reviewing and analyzing all tariff related issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Tariff analysis, tariff design, tariff modelling, etc.
Review of Market settlement statements and invoices.
Energy accounting
Any other assigned duties by the department

QUALIFICATIONS
University degree (Law, Economics, Engineering, Statistics) Additional Degree an added advantage
Minimum of 7 years working experience and at least 3 in the power sector.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Integrity and profesionalism
Good interpersonal and Comunication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

PRINCIPAL AUDITOR FOR FINANCE

JOB DESCRIPTION
You will be responsible for organizing and overseeing financial audit unit within the internal audit department in accordance with the annual plan and managing a team of auditors.
He/she will report to the Chief Internal Auditor.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
Plans financial audits by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, internal controls and external regulations; identifying risk areas; preparing audit scope and objectives; preparing audit programs.
Produce reports highlighting issues and providing potential recommendations.
Active engagement with senior staff to gain a good understanding of the business.
Supervise, coach and develop members of staff within the unit.
Ensure compliance with internal (audit methodology and risk management) and external (regulatory) requirement.
Planning and allocating resources and individuals in accordance with skills and schedules.
Developing recommendations and reports based on audits and presenting same to management through the Chief Internal Auditor.
Ensuring compliance with financial regulations and controls by executing audit program steps; testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements, examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance with minimum of second class upper division, or Higher National diploma in Accounting with minimum of Upper Credit.
A minimum of at least 8 years post qualification experience preferably in a reputable audit firm.
A recognized professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, ANAN).
A good working knowledge of IFRS with certification.
Good knowledge of audit procedures, including techniques, test and sampling methods involved in conducting financial audits.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Integrity and profesionalism
Good interpersonal and Comunication skills
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

OPERATIONAL AUDITOR

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Auditor will report to the Principal Auditor Operations and his/her duties and responsibilities shall include but not limited to the following and other duties as assigned to the personnel by the Principal Auditor:
Operational Auditor, should perform their duties in accordance with the legislation in force in Nigeria, orders and internal rules of the AEDC, NERC regulations and directives as well as guidelines and recommendations given by the Audit Committee of AEDC, Board directors and Head of Internal Audit;
Assisting Principal Auditor for Operation on compilation of the annual plan for operational audit based on the risk assessment factors in the company and based on the strategic priorities of the Company;
Dedicated in team work to protect the interests of AEDC and raising efforts to eliminate negative phenomena related to: energy losses, misconducts and corruption, reading and billing efficiency, collection and disconnections, bill delivery and other processes related to commercial and network activities.
Preparing reports for assigned audits, filing samples, statements and other evidences in case file;
Performing audits with approval by Principal Auditor after the regular duty time, evening and night audits.
Take written statements by the officials who are allegedly implicated in violations intentionally or by negligent, in order to grant the employees the possibility to give their explanations before the end of the report with findings and recommendations.
Performs audits in the cases received from Regional SIS (revenue protection teams) and from HQ revenue protection department.
Audit the plans and activities of Revenue Protection and SIS teams in all organizational levels.
Working with Revenue Protection and SIS teams to perform sample audits in other important processes like meter reading, disconnection, bill delivery and other ongoing projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
University degree (Engineering, Law, Economics)
Minimum 2 years’ work experience

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Integrity and profesionalism
Comunication skills
Proffesional skills for writting audit reports
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Proffesional knowledge for interpretation of laws and regulations in force
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to use effectively Microsoft Office is vital.

FINANCIAL AUDITOR (FA)

JOB DESCRIPTION
The role of the FA shall include ensuring successful completion of assigned audit engagements, from start to finish, inclusive of preplanning and wrap up activities.
He/she shall report to the Principal Manager- Financial Audit.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non-compliance; evaluating manual and automated financial processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues.
Verifies assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and collateral to documentation.
Complete audit work papers and memorandum by documenting audit tests and findings.
Provides financial control information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
Conducts assigned audit engagements successfully from beginning to end.
Identifies and communicates issues raised, offering recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.
Ensure audit conclusions are based on a complete understanding of the process, circumstances, and risk.
Develops audit programs and testing procedures relevant to risk and test objectives.
Ensures adherence at all times to all applicable department and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance with minimum of second class upper division, or Higher National diploma in Accounting with minimum of Upper Credit.
A minimum of at least 3 years post qualification experience preferably in a reputable audit firm.
A recognized professional qualification (ACCA, ACA, and ANAN)
A good working knowledge of IFRS with certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Integrity and professionalism
Communication skills
Professional skills for writing audit reports
Self motivation and self initiative
Skills to do analyses and statistics
Professional knowledge for interpretation of laws and regulations in force
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to use effectively Microsoft Office is vital.

TO APPLY
Use the email(s) below to apply.

Team Lead, Financial Planning and Performance Management - Team.leadFP&PM@abujaelectricity.com
Team Lead, Tangible and Intangible Assets - Team.leadTandI@abujaelectricity.com
Government/Stakeholder Customer Complaints Officer - Stakeholder.officer@ abujaelectricity.com
Tariff / Market Settlement Analyst - Tariff.analyst@abujaelectricity.com
Principal Auditor for Finance - Principalmger.FA@abujaelectricity.com
Operational Auditor - Operations.auditor@abujaelectricity.com
Financial Auditor (FA) - Financial.Auditor@abujaelectricity.com
Applicants should send their  application to: Team.leadFP&PM@abujaelectricity.com All applications should include curriculum vitae and a cover letter. The application should be emailed as stated above, the subject of your email should be position applied for. Failure to follow the instruction will lead to disqualification of your application. The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street,
Off IBB Way,
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja.
Attention: The Director, Corporate Services.

Note: Only soft copy of applications will be treated.

DUE DATE: 16 January, 2017