Friday, January 21, 2011

CAREER JOBS: GUINEA INSURANCE PLC, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011.(ABUJA, LAGOS AND PORT HARCOURT)

GUINEA INSURANCE PLC JOB VACANCIES IN NIGERIA – (17 POSITIONS)

Insurance Jobs in nigeria – Guinea Insurance Plc Guinea Insurance Plc As part of our transformation agenda, we are seeking the services of people who are humble, smart and hungry for success in a bid to create a world-class insurance services provider.

1.) REGIONAL HEADS LOCATION: ABUJA, LAGOS, PORT HARCOURT REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to:

Lead the business development initiatives of the Company for sustainable growth and development in the region. Plan and implement the overall marketing strategy, as well as, coordinate marketing and sales efforts within the region Design, Implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the region Monitor and ensure the efficiency of the region’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems Lead the development of marketing budgets and manage the region’s operating budget Identify opportunities to deepen relationship with brokers and clients through marketing events and fora Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Executive Director, Marketing.

THE PERSON The right candidates must: Possess strong knowledge of marketing and in particular, insurance Possess strong knowledge of relationships amongst insurance practitioners in the region Possess first degree in any business or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning Membership of CIIN,CIM or second degree will be an added advantage Possess minimum often years experience in marketing/sales, two of which should be in management position in a leading insurance/financial services organization

2.) MARKETING TEAM LEADS LOCATION: ABUJA, LAGOS, PORT HARCOURT Successful candidates will be required to: Coordinate business development initiatives of the team directly and indirectly Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients within the region Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team Maintain an efficient system to manage the team’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems Draw up marketing budgets and manage the team’s operating budget Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Regional lead

THE PERSON The right candidates must: Possess Strong knowledge of the insurance market Possess strong knowledge of brokers/clients needs Candidate must possess first degree in Insurance or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning Membership of CIIN, CIM or second degree will be an added advantage Possess a minimum of seven years experience in marketing/sales, three of which should in brokers/direct marketing position with a leading insurance/ financial services organization:

3.) MARKETING TEAM MEMBERS LOCATION: ABUJA, LAGOS, PORT HARCOURT

REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Coordinate business development initiatives of the team directly and indirectly Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients within the Region Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team Maintain an efficient system to manage the team’s new businesses, policy servicing and claims settlement systems Draw up marketing budgets and manage the team’s operating budget Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients Support market and competitor research efforts to ensure that the Company’s products and services are the best in the region Perform any other duties or serve other roles as required by the Regional Lead

THE PERSON The right candidates must: Possess Strong knowledge of the insurance market Possess strong knowledge of brokers/clients needs Possess first degree in insurance or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning Possess minimum of 2:l upper credit Membership of CIIN, CIM or second degree will be an added advantage Minimum of two years experience in marketing/sales with a leading insurance/financial services organization.

4.) TEAM LEAD, OIL AND GAS REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to; Develop strategies for identifying and prospecting direct clients and brokers Develop strategies for delivering excellent services to customers Develop strategies for maintaining enduring relationship with existing and potential clients Identify opportunities for new products development in Oil & Gas Sector Supervise activates of the Teams to ensure that Team Objectives are met Take full responsibility for meeting set targets for the Team Coordinate all marketing and sales efforts amongst brokers/clients Design, implement and facilitate annual marketing plan for the team identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst brokers and clients Support market and competitor research efforts to improve the Company’s products and services for Oil & Gas sector.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Have good knowledge and understanding of oil and Gas understanding and marketing Have proven business development skills Possess minimum of second class lower or upper credit from leading higher institution. Possession of foreign training certificate in oil and Gas will be added advantage Minimum of 5 year experience in Oil and Gas from a reputable insurance company.

5.) TEAM LEAD, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to Design and develop templates for data collection and analysis Develop and implement appropriate techniques for market and competition analysis Produce reports of comparative analysis of the operating environment Provide periodic product performance reports. Carry out amendment/enhancement of existing products Liaise with statutory authorities to produce reports on competitors Co-ordinate effective periodic customer satisfaction survey Maintain database of customers and brokers Monitor and evaluate service level agreements for improvements

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Possess working knowledge of all aspect of strategic management Possess strong knowledge of Insurance and Company laws and related statutes Possess keen interest in statistical analysts Demonstrate ability to interpret financial reports Possess first degree in Actuarial Science from a reputable university Possess a minimum of 2:1 Membership of CllN, or second degree will be an added advantage Possess a minimum of seven years experience in the industry, three of which should in similar role with a leading insurance/financial services organization.

6.) BRAND MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to: Develop and maintain a superior brand management programme for the Company Support business development initiatives of the marketing teams Identify opportunities to enhance the brand amongst all stakeholders Maintain excellent relationship with relevant media Participate in the design and implementation of annual marketing plan Draw up budgets for branding and other corporate visibility initiatives Ensure the brand Guinea insurance remains a household name

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Possess good knowledge of the print, electronic and online media Possess good knowledge of insurance policvholders1 expectation Have prior experience and flair for the media industry Possess B.Sc. in Mass communication from a reputable institution of higher learning Possess a minimum of 2:2 Possess minimum 5 years relevant experience, 3 of which must be from the mass media.

7.) Team lead, Finance and Accounts Requirement Successful candidate will be required to: Develop and direct the execution of major financial policies and procedures which are consistent and in compliance with current accepted accounting procedure and practices Ensure preparation of financial statements, budgets, forecasts of income and expense, cost analysts and related activities. Directs financial reporting and fiscal procedures Establish procedure and controls for efficient and effective operations of accounts payable as well as departmental financial and budget reports Write, monitor and ensure compliance with the organization’s accounting policy Coordinate budget development with all department heads and monitors the budget throughout the year Timely rendition of statutory returns Liaise with external auditors, tax authorities etc to ensure full compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements Monitor departmental performance against benchmark to ensure achievement Coordinate and monitor cost expense management strategies Ensure timely and efficient reconciliation of balance sheet and P& L items Ensure best practices in both internal and external financial activities

THE PERSON The right candidate must Have first degree in Accounting Professional qualification ie. ACA, ACCA, CPA Minimum of 10 years experience.

8.) TEAM LEAD, INVESTMENT REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to: Monitor investments market with respect to achieving stated objectives Vet all investment proposals Assists in developing investment policies and processes Provide investment analyses and reports to facilitate decision making Ensure compliance with statutory regulations as it relates to investments

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Have first degree in a Finance or related discipline Have professional qualification i.e. CIS, CFA, ACA or ACCA ICAN Have a strong understanding of the legal and regulatory framework of Insurance business and investment, asset management and strategic management Have good knowledge of the money, capital and real estate markets, financial analysis and portfolio modeling and management Minimum of 7 years experience in related role

9.) ACCOUNTING/FINANCE EXECUTIVES REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Ensure that daily transactions are recorded, posted and reconciled to reflect an up to date financial position Analyze returns for all transactions to ensure debit notes and receipts tally with schedules and tellers Prepare and update production and collection summary reports for management information Ensure receipts and debit notes for transaction are correctly raised errors on debit notes Post VAT on Commissions on transactions Compile list of VAT defaulters for appropriate actions File all debit notes, receipts, tellers, schedule of risks, schedule of payments and other documents Process petty cash retirement Post expenses to required expense account General ledger Management Preparation of management account schedules Ensures the maintenance of updated Asset Register Manage and ensure strict follow up on all advances given to staff to ensure timely retirement Liaise with all account officers to the company’s bank accounts in various banks with regards to all bank transactions Ensures prompt and complete preparation of all relevant reports.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Have minimum of 2:1 Have working knowledge of generally acceptable account practice Have a minimum of 2-3 two years experience in accounting function.

10.) TEAM LEAD ADMINISTRATION REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Contribute to establishment of policies, procedure and work schedule for Administration Department Identify needs, evaluate options and make recommendations on procurement Maintain a safe and secure working environment Provide leadership to team members by communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring and appraising job results; initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures Process requirements, negotiate prices and ensure delivery of quality goods and services Complete special projects by organising and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging and meeting schedules; monitoring results Ensure the provision of business supportive infrastructure and facilities

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Strong knowledge of facilities management Demonstrate knowledge of regulatory and statutory requirement Have first degree in any business or social science field with a minimum of 2;2 from a reputable institution of higher learning Have a minimum of 7 years experience; 3 must be at similar role in a reputable company.

11.) HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE REQUIREMENT Candidate will be required to: Implement effective HR strategies aimed to acquire and retain highly motivated workforce that will drive Guinea Insurance strategic objectives. Implement an enterprise-wide performance management framework that will drive enterprise, business unit and individual performance and career development against defined key performance indicators Implement an effective manpower plan that will drive the recruiting and retaining key talent Implement Guinea Insurance training curriculum & plan to ensure optimal competencies and skills for each job role within Guinea Insurance Coordinate employee reward strategies, policies and programmes.

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Have working knowledge of all aspect of human resources functional areas Have working knowledge of Nigerian Labour law and related statutes Have first degree in any business or social science field from a reputable institution of higher learning. Have minimum of 2.1/Upper credit Have a minimum of two years experience in an HR role.

12.) HEAD, RISK MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to: Deliver efficient underwriting. Claims, Reinsurance and survey operations in the company. Contribute to the overall strategic positioning of Guinea insurance Plc. Contribute to developing and maintaining strong relationship with Brokers, Agents and Clients with a view to fostering goodwill for the Company Work in concert with risks Management service providers to ensure prudent and scientific assessment and rating of risks in order to achieve and sustain underwriting profit. Ensure the adoption of proactive underwriting, claims and reinsurance method and advise management and direct reports alike of latest developments and trends in the market Formulate and ensure Implementation of the company’s technical policies Liaise with the other departments in the Company to ensure proper and timely rendering of returns and documents. Supervise the day to day activities in the department Motivate and Identify the training needs and manpower development of staff in the department Participate in the development of new products to service new and existing clients. Contribute to the development of Guinea’s corporate Marketing Strategy. Ensure customers satisfaction at all times.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Possess first degree / HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London A sound knowledge of General Insurance underwriting; claims administration, reinsurance end survey operations Minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience, 5 of which must be at similar role in a leading insurance company.

13.) TEAM LEAD, CLAIMS REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Provide the team with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives Develop and implement excellent claims operations Drive performance in individuals and team Ensure compliance with statutory requirements Coach and mentor young professionals Draw underwriters’ and marketers’ attention to intolerable physical and moral hazards Recommend risks improvement measures Make technical input to aid effective risks management Coordinate compilation of various reports for regulatory authorities Ensure excellent claim’s service delivery Represent the company at crucial meetings Makes technical and business recommendations to manage.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Possess first degree / HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London At least 5 years in claims management and administrations A sound knowledge of General Insurance underwriting; Excellent leadership, verbal, written communications and computer skills At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company Have a minimum of ten years post-graduation experience in relevant role.

14.) TEAM LEAD, UNDERWRITING REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Provide the team with supervisory and technical leadership required to achieve business objectives Develop and implement excellent underwriting operations Drive performance in individuals and team Ensure compliance with regulatory statutory requirements Coach and mentor young professionals Draw marketers’ attention to intolerable physical and moral hazards Recommend risks improvement measures Make technical input to aid effective risk management Coordinate compilation of various reports to aid management decisions Coordinate compilation of various reports for regulatory authorities Makes technical and business recommendations to management.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Be proactive and attach great importance to integrity Possess First degree /HND with a minimum of second class Lower division in Social Science/ Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria / London At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company Have a minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience in relevant role.

15.) TEAM LEAD, REINSURANCE REQUIREMENT Successful candidate will be required to : Coordinated and supervise activities of the unit to ensure conformity with the business objectives and regulatory guidelines Advise on apportionment and placement of risks to treaty and local facilitative reinsurers Design a prudent and suitable reinsurance arrangement for the company to protect it against adverse risk exposure Review list of insurance companies to transact business with and make recommendation to the Head Risk Management Formulate action plans for market penetration in reinsurance marketing Take necessary and prompt corrective actions to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the unit Submit reports on the units operations to the Head Risk Management and recommend remedial actions to correct deviations from plan. Ensure timely rendition of returns to treaty reinsurers Analyze risk/profit/underwriting statistics to determine treaty capacity of the company for the incoming financial year Prepare annual budget of the unit for approval by the Head Risk Management Train subordinates on the job to improve on their skills. Convene and direct meetings with direct reports to review operational activities.

THE PERSON The right candidate must Possess strong knowledge of treaty and facilitative reinsurance arrangements Possess strong knowledge of the insurance industry, statutory and regulatory guidelines Possess first degree/HND with a minimum of second class lower division in Social Sciences/Humanities from a reputable institution of higher learning Be an Associate Membership of Chartered Insurance institute of Nigeria/London At least 5 active years in similar role in a reputable insurance company Have a minimum of 10 years post graduation experience in relevant role.

16.) TEAM LEAD, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENT Successful candidates will be required to: Lead IT Department operational and strategic planning ,including fostering innovation, planning projects, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources Manage the deployment, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade and support of all IT systems, including servers, PCs, operating systems, hardware, software, and peripherals Benchmark, analyze, report and make recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems. Oversee provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services Work with stakeholders to define business and systems requirements for new technology implementations Direct research on potential technology solutions in support of procurement efforts Keep current with the latest technologies Manage financial aspects of the IT Department, including purchasing, budgeting and budget review Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT spending and initiatives Approve and oversee projects and project portfolio Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing and service provision Develop requests for proposal Negotiate and administer vendor, outsourcing and consultant contracts and service agreements Practice asset management for IT hardware, software and equipment Manage IT staffing, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development evaluation, evaluation and disciplinary actions Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with the organization’s executives, department heads and end-users regarding pertinent IT activities.

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Possess strong technical knowledge of network and PC operation system Possess strong technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and standards Possess extensive application support experience Possess proven experience in IT infrastructure planning and development Possess excellent understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives Possess in-depth knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws Possess strong understanding of human resources management principles, practices and procedures Possess strong understanding of project management principles Demonstrate ability to conduct and direct research into IT issues and products as required Demonstrate ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language Demonstrate ability to perform general mathematical calculations for the purpose of creating business cases, budgets and so on. Candidates must possess B.Sc, HND in computer Sciences from a reputable institution of higher learning RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of 10 years experience in ICT, 2 of which must be in the Insurance Industry.

17.) TEAM LEAD, CREDIT CONTROL REQUIREMENT

THE PERSON The right candidate must: Possess strong accounting knowledge Demonstrate strong credit analysis abilities Candidate must have Bachelors degree/HND in Accounting from a reputable institution of higher learning Minimum of 5 years industry experience of which 3 must be at middle management level in a credit control function.

HOW TO APPLY Interested applicants should send comprehensive CV as a word attachment on or before 27th January, 2011 to:cv@guineainsurance.com

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