New Job Vacancies at Discovery Cycle Professionals

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to   provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse   experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of  multi-disciplinary professional services covering both  the private and  public sectors of the economy through the & DCP Ecosystem
We are recruiting the following Positions:

Associate Advisor, Corporate Advisory Division

Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
Main Function
To be part of the team managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To provide general counsel to the company and conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more  generally to both the casework and policy teams, where extra help is  needed.
Role Responsibilities
To provide general counsel to the company in all dealings with clients
To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual’s current case
To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time.
Project Management:
Directly involved in the creation and execution of project work plans  and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Idea Generation:
Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualised
Skills/Physical Competencies
Capable legal researcher
Good writing skills
Good negotiation skills
Good communication and analytical skills
A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
Behavioral Qualities:
Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
Continual self- development
Goal and quality oriented
Other Specifications:
Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Curiousity Researcher - Legal

Location: Head Office – Abuja
Reports to: Engagement Manager 1, Corporate Advisory Division
Main Function
To support the team in managing all the initial requests for legal assistance from the public and the company. To conduct ad hoc legal research and to contribute more generally to both the casework and  policy teams, where extra help is needed.
Role Responsibilities
To send out initial correspondence to individuals who contact us to seek help
To assist with the profitably management of various legal projects
To compile information from correspondence from clients, and if  necessary from the family/legal team/Foreign Office and other bodies in  order to make an informed summary of the individual's current case
To enter and maintain accurate information about cases and contacts in databases and archives
To present a simplified summary of cases to the casework team at a  weekly review meeting, providing specific information on the status and  vulnerability of the client
Drafting responses to everyone who contacts us for help including,  with the support of the caseworkers, generic advice and referrals to  other organisations and lawyers
To carry out ad hoc legal research to assist the caseworkers
Drafting agreement as required for new and existing contacts/clients.
There will be occasions where the Legal Intern will be required to  carry out additional tasks for the policy team, but the nature of these  jobs will be dependent on the needs of the policy team at the time
Project Management:
Assist with the creation and execution of project work plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Idea Generation
Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP's vision is actualized
Skills/Physical Competencies
Capable legal researcher
Good writing skills
Good negotiation skills
Good communication and analytical skills
A willingness to be flexible according to the current demands of the organisation
Behavioral Qualities:
Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
Continual self- development
Goal and quality oriented
Other Specifications:
Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Associate Advisor, Tax, Audit & Risk

Reports to: Associate Partner

Core Purpose Of The Job

    The Officer, Finance/Accounts is responsible for maintaining Corporate Financial, Accounting, Administrative and Personnel Services in order to meet organisational requirements and support general operations.

Key Performance Areas
Core, Essential Responsibilities/ Output Of Position (KPA’s)

Role and Task Complexities

    Assist with preparation of the budget
Implement financial policies and procedures
Establish and maintain cash controls
Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
Monitor cash reserves and investments
Prepare and reconcile bank statements
Establish and maintain supplier accounts
Processes supplier invoices
Maintain the purchase order system
Ensure data is entered into the system
Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerised accounting system
Prepare income statements
Prepare balance sheets
Prepare monthly financial statements
Prepare quarterly reports and report on variances
Assist with the annual audit
Maintain the computerised accounting system
Maintain financial files and records
Negotiates with stakeholders to achieve the best overall results.
Review clients’ projects and offer professional and technical consultation.
Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and delivers
Identifies profitable firms, prepares business proposals and delivers
Re-engineer and implement existing processes to reflect company’s objectives
Proactively identify and eliminate financial inefficiencies within units and company at large industry standards

Minimum Requirement

Education:

    A minimum of B.Sc. in any Financial related discipline
An M.Sc. is an added advantage

Experience:

    At least 3 years cognate experience in Corporate Finance

Training:

    A member of any Financial Professional body is an asset

Competences:
Knowledge:

    Must have great knowledge of Public Sector Finance
Must have good knowledge Management Consulting

Skills/physical Competencies:

    Supervisory skills
Team building
Accounting and bookkeeping skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Decision making skills
Effective verbal and listening communications skills
Effective written communications skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Computer skills including the ability to operate computerised accounting, spreadsheet and word-processing programmes at a highly proficient level
Stress management skills
Time management skills

Behavioural Qualities:

    Interpersonal Skills
Well detailed and Organised
Very proactive

Other Specifications:

    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Engagement Manager

Reports to: Senior Manager, Management Consulting Division

Main Function

    Manage and deliver external and internal training, development activities in accordance with organisational requirements. Contribute to the strategic direction and development of training within the Company.

Role Responsibility

    Administration of Training Programmes
Developing training and other cross-cutting proposals for various projects
Developing detailed implementation framework for various projects
Conducting in-depth research for organisational and client needs
Managing various assigned projects in the division
Manage tasks and schedule of divisions interns
Manage designated projects and clients
Develop training modules for clients and coordinate designated trainings
Designing and coordinating effective induction programs for new DCP employees
Sending weekly and other periodic reports to supervisor
Amending and revising training programs as necessary in order to adapt to the changes that occur in the work environment for DCP and other clients
Perform other duties as assigned

Idea Generation:

    Developing independent ideas to ensure DCP’s vision is actualised

Requirements
Skills/Physical Competencies:

    Research skills
Project management skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Transferable skills

Behavioral Qualities:

    Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
Continual self and subordinate development
Goal and quality oriented

Experience:

    6-8 years cognate experience

Qualification:

    A good degree in Social Sciences or Humanities
A Master's Degree is highly recommended

Other Specifications:

    Applicants MUST meet all the specified conditions before applying
Candidate must be resident in Abuja and should be able to resume within short notice.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's to: careers@discoveryng.com

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