Oando Plc is currently recruiting for MIS Officer to supports the Strategy & Planning Supervisor in carrying out Oando Gas & Power (OG&P) strategy, planning and performance monitoring functions.
Job Title: MIS Officer
Department: Finance
Location: Lagos
1. ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Directly Reports to: Strategy and Planning Supervisor
Indirectly Reports to: Finance Manager
2. JOB SUMMARY
The MIS Officer supports the Strategy & Planning Supervisor in carrying out Oando Gas & Power (OG&P) strategy, planning and performance monitoring functions.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
o Provide assistance in periodic updates of the 5-year strategic plan documents,including update of financial forecasts
o Data gathering/studies and analysis on identified subject areas as required by Management and the Board from time to time
o Carrying out bench-marking of OG&P activities against competition and best practices
o Coordinating OG&P retreat and brainstorming sessions on specific issues
o Facilitation of special projects aimed at achieving certain objectives
o Coordination of preparation and collation of quarterly Board papers and reports and follow up on action points emanating from Board meetings
o Co-ordinates preparation and review of periodic reports and follow up on action points with the responsible offices
o Co-ordinates monthly performance review (MPR) for all the entities within Oando Gas and Power (OG&P). These reviews will include
o – Significant revenue and opex variances
o – Review of customers’ connects against set plans
o – Review of project status against milestones
o Budgeting:
o Interacting with entities and departments in OG&P to gather budget inputs
o Reviewing the budget inputs for consistency with set budget instructions and
o top down directions
o Supporting the Strategy & Planning Supervisor in budget consolidation activities
o Summarises departmental and entities’ business plans into companywide operating plans
o Coordinates OG&P quarterly budget review activities including quarter budget
o reviews and updating of short term projections
o Preparing monthly cashflow planning and forecasting for all the entities.
o Providing assistance in setting standards that will enable us properly implement the Group Financial policies and best practices
o Serves as anchor point for gathering relevant information required for effective decision making by the OG&P Management Team
o Putting together presentation materials required by the Group, Directors and Management
o Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
o Timeliness of reporting to the Management, Group and external parties
o Accuracy, quality and depth of strategic information provided
o Teamwork as demonstrated by ability to work with people across the OG&P Group
o Demonstration of the company’s core values at all times
o Organisational ability
4. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
o 1st degree in social sciences, Accounting or business studies from a reputable University
o Experience in Budgeting and Performance Reporting functions of a reputable organisation or a
o Consulting firm will be an advantage
o 3 – 5yrs on-the-job post qualification experience
o Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office (word, excel and power point)
5. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED
o Advanced Excel and Financial Modeling skills
o Numerical skills
o Analytical & Research
o Basic knowledge of business dynamics
o Reporting
o Creativity & Innovation
o Organisation/Administration
o Interpersonal Relations
o Team playing
o Oral & Written Communication
o PC Utilisation
Application Deadline is 18th November 2011