CardinalStone is a full service investment banking firm operating out of Lagos Nigeria. The firm began operations in June 2008 and is currently registered by the Nigerian Securities & Exchange Commission to operate as an Issuing House, Fund Manager and Broker/Dealer. CardinalStone Securities Limited is the licensed Stockbroking subsidiary of CardinalStone Partners.

The Firm's activities are carried out across five business units - Asset Management, Investment Banking, Principal Investments, Securities Trading and the Business Support Group.

Internal Control Officer

Job Location: Lagos
 

 Job Specification

• Formulate, direct and co-ordinate the delivery of excellent internal audit services in alignment with the Firm’s strategy and key objectives
• Review the accuracy of financial records, promote operational efficiency and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Develop an internal control testing methodology
• Examine procedures in existence to ensure that resources and assets of the Firm are safeguarded
• Evaluate information security and associated risk exposures
• Coordinate the review of accounting records to ensure proper records are maintained
• Review of financial statements as appropriate and liaise on regular basis with external auditors
• Ensure contract price and prices of purchased items are reasonable

Qualifications

• Minimum Second Class Upper Degree from a reputable University in

Finance/Accounting

• Economics/Business Administration or any related field
• Must hold a professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA)
• Minimum of 3 years post-NYSC relevant professional experience in accounting or audit related functions with a Capital Markets Operator or Financial Institution

General Competencies

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

• Superior analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills - able to succinctly express complex ideas (verbally and in writing)
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Efficient and goal oriented
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Principal Investments Associate—Real Estate

Job Location: Lagos
 

 Job Specification

• Work with company management to define an appropriate real estate strategy in line with prevailing trends in the sector towards achieving desired corporate objectives
• Actively seek real estate investment targets, and other potential opportunities in the sector towards executing agreed upon strategy
• Drive the end-to-end appraisal of all potential real estate transactions, working with all parties as required (internal and external), to ensure alignment with investment objectives and to secure management and Board buy-in and approval as needed
• Serve as primary custodian, working with all necessary parties (internal and external) to lead the end-to-end implementation of all real estate projects & initiatives under his/her control (asset appraisal, due diligence, legal close, team evaluation & selection, financial structuring, capital raising, construction oversight, marketing and sales, property management) in line with agreed upon investment objectives
• Work closely with and report directly to the divisional head/hierarchy and the executive management team of CardinalStone on assigned projects and other strategic initiatives as assigned
• Directly oversee the performance and development of analysts, interns and fellows working on divisional projects as required
• Support other activities across the firm as required 

 
Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree from a top tier university. Degree in related field such as Real Estate Management, Quantity Surveying etc.  or Post-Graduate degree is an added advantage
• Membership of relevant professional body
• 4-6 years working experience in the Lagos/Nigerian real estate industry;  significant experience playing key roles as part of project team on identifiable commercial and/or residential real estate projects in Ikeja, VI, Ikoyi and Lekki axis of Lagos will be a significant plus 

 
General Competencies

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills:
• Sound analytical reasoning
• Financial modelling
• Real estate project evaluation, Design Economics and Cost planning
• Project Planning, Reporting& Control
• Ability to measure and interpret specifications and drawings
• Excellent communication skills  (verbal and in written)
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Attention to detail and highly organized

Receptionist

Job Location: Lagos
  

Job Specification

• Welcome on-site visitors, determine nature of business and announce visitors to appropriate personnel
• Answer all incoming telephone callsand forward calls to appropriate personnel or department
• Take accurate messages when appropriate personnel are unavailable
• Deal with enquiries in a professional and courteous manner
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness
• Maintain a professional reception areaambiance at all times
• Co-ordinate and route in-coming  and out-going mails and deliveries
• Maintain and route magazines and publications
• Organize pool cars, conference and meeting room bookings
• Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering
• Track inventory of office consumables and stationeries
• General administrative and clerical support

Qualifications

•          Minimum Second Class Upper Degree or HND Upper Credit from a reputable University or Polytechnic
•          Prior experience as a receptionist will be an added advantage

General Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:

•          Excellent command of the English language
•          Effective and efficient at problem solving
•          Attentive to detail and highly organized
•          Great communication skills (oral, written and listening)
•          Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Equities Trader

Job Location: Lagos
 

 Job Specification

• Execute trades on all floors of the Nigerian Stock Exchange
• Obtain the best prices possible for clients at the time of dealing
• Research information about the market and  Provide appropriate investment advice to clients
• Liaise with Regulatory NSE and other for all forms of capital raising activities
• Review orders to ensure accuracy, proper record keeping,and compliance with regulations and regular Liaison with SEC, NSE and other regulators
• Effective Back-up for the Properitory Trader
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time  

 
Qualifications

• Inducted into CIS
• Minimum Second Class Upper or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 1 year stockbroking experience
• Sound knowledge and interpretation of financial ratios

General Competencies

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
• Good interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Accountant Clerk

Job Location: Lagos
 

Job Specification

• Preparation of monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Processing and preparation of Dividend Payments
• Management and overseeing of all Bank Accounts
• Preparation of weekly Liquidity Report for management decision making
• Processing of Insurance cover for company’s fleet and other assets
• Liaising with our Banks.
• Running and dispatching of urgent documents 

 
Qualifications

• OND in numeric studies

General Competencies

• The candidate must demonstrate the following skills:
• Superior analytical reasoning and problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, maturity and ability to work effectively
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Efficient and goal oriented

How To Apply:   

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Deadline: 9th April, 2015