Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Graduate Analyst Program at Sahara Group

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Sahara Group nurtures businesses in the energy sector. These companies operate essentially within the energy industry and its associated sub-sectors. The Group consists of individuals, who are determined to make a positive impact on the business environment.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Graduate Analyst Program 2017
Location:
 Nationwide

Purpose Statement

o        Responsible for financial position to make better business/ investment decisions, as well as monitoring and assessing business performance and determining the matrix for assessment thereof.
o        The Graduate Analyst is responsible for processing and evaluating businesses, projects, budgets and other finance-related entities to determine their suitability for investment.
o        (S)He must be able to perform financial analysis at a micro and macro level to understand the financial health of the company and offer suitable recommendations.
Key Deliverables:
o        Recommend individual investments and collections of investments, which are known as portfolios
o        Evaluate current and historical data
o        Structure and perform analysis and conduct primary research to uncover insights, identify and validate value creation opportunities for the Group
o        Provide analytic and research support for key strategy projects, market, trend, customer, channel and competitive assessments
o        Support preparation of senior management and board level communications
o        Identify key drivers through structured analysis and conceptual thinking to effectively probe problems and causes; work with Strategy Team & and Businesses to develop solutions
o        Present at team and client meetings, and determine the most practical way to drive lasting results based on your insights and analysis
o        Conduct valuation analyses and financial assessments
o        Supports team goals and assessments
o        Provide support in managing strategy development process
o        Leverage desktop applications such as Excel, PowerPoint, Access with high proficiency to capture and maximize critical thinking Communicate effectively and persuasively in a business context
Minimum Qualification / Experience
o        University degree in any of the following Management Science courses; Economics, Actuarial Science, Statistics, Business Management, Accounting and Finance or any other degree i.e. Candidates with a bias for Business Analysis. (Minimum Second Class Upper).
o        Maximum of 2 years of cognate working experience (Post NYSC) in a similar capacity within an organisation
o        Certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage.
Knowledge/Skills:
o        Must be able to communicate fluently in written and oral English.
o        Must be able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial & dynamic environment
o        Must be able to understand market trends and forecast
o        Must be thorough in research finding and methodology
o        Must possess a flare for numbers and be business savvy
o        Must possess excellent numerical and quantitative skills
o        Must be a critical thinker with good judgement and decision making
o        Must have excellent presentation skills
o        Ability to collect, integrate and analyze information from multiple sources to create a cohesive, fact-based analysis
o        Must be MS Word, Excel and Internet Browser proficient
Personality Traits:
o        Must be hard working and resourceful
o        Must possess the ability to multitask and work under pressure
o        Must be a person of high integrity
o        Must be a self-starter and a team player with proactive approach to work

Working Relationships:
o        Internal: Develop efficient and effective cross-divisional relationships among core teams throughout the company including, Finance Managers, Managing Directors, Executive Directors and the Company Board.
o        External: Is expected to develop relationships with financial advisory service firms, consulting firms, tax authorities, treasury houses, Investor Relations etc.



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