Rigel Networks - Deputy Head - Accounts/Finance Segment

Job Title: Deputy HOD Accounts / Finance

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria or Vadodara, Gujarat

Job description:

Role & responsibilities:

- Preparation of business plans.

- Managing Inflow & Outflow of Funds optimally.

- Conducting Board Meeting and Annual General Meetings; Preparing agenda, notices and minutes

- Implementing Financial Governance Mechanism

- Optimal Cash Management and Cash Flow Planning

- Should possess sound commercial acumen

- Exhibit Leadership skills, by setting an example by his/her work ethics, lead, guide and mentor a team of professionals

- Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Oversee and lead the finance function of Alternatives,

- Lead overall P&L, audit and accounting, banking, budgets, MIS, internal controls, support on transactions

- Drive the fund accounting team in the preparation of the funds' periodic Net Asset Value calculation and year-end financial statements, management of the audit, and reviewing other fund related reports

- Monitor all fund structures to ensure it is in line with the current regulatory and commercial requirement

- Actively work with the senior management teams of the portfolio companies on key strategic issues and projects that require additional management expertise.

- Support the firm's portfolio companies in the areas of contracts, compliance, legal matters and other issues as required

- Review processes and look to improve efficiency where possible

Preferred candidate profile:

- In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices

- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and financial management software (e.g. SAP etc.)

- Ability to strategize and solve complicated business scenarios and taking strategic decision

- Strong leadership and organizational skills to lead from front

- Excellent communication, interpersonal and people skills

- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers and problem-solving attitude

- Good people management skills - Succession planning, nurturing and developing team/talent

Perks and benefits:

- Furnished Accommodations with recreational facilities

- Maid and laundry service provided by company

- All three meals are provided by company (Indian Cuisine and Continental Dishes)

- All major festivals celebrated in India are celebrated

- Medical Insurance for self and up

- 6 Months / 21 Days Paid Leave

- Local Allowance 6 Months/ 21 Days

- Loyalty Bonus on completion of every 5 Years of service

- Laptop, Mobile handset and Sim Card provided by company; monthly recharge is done by company

- WIFI connectivity at residence 24/7

- Requests for Family Status considered only after completion of 2 years with the organization

Petroexcel Technology Services Pvt Ltd (PTSPL) - a group company of Sterling Group, is a professionally managed organization providing services in all facets of the business life cycle. Poised for higher growth trajectory, we have set up our Centre of Business Excellence, under Petroexcel Technology Services Pvt. Ltd. (PTSPL) Vadodara, India. (www.petroexceltech.com)

Sterling Group - Nigeria are the market leader in Onshore and Shipping services, the company is now focusing on expanding its operations and have acquired New Blocks which has huge oil and gas reserves (around 5000 Sq. Kms. acreage). We also have our Shipping Division for export of our Crude. Now we are expanding into setting up 4 LPG Plant (1 Operational and 3 under construction), Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Port, Jetty, LNG and Power Plant of 1500MW (Gas based combined cycle).

We are into expansion, especially because of the huge gas reserves that we have, and the company intend to monetize the same. For your kind information, we have our very own Shipping and Dredging Department with around 100 barges, Oil Tankers, Dredgers and VLCC Vessels. Sterling Group website (www.stoilmgt.com)