Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.
United Nigeria Airlines is a wholly owned Nigerian company incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act of 1990 at the Corporate Affairs Commission to offer commercial air transportation services under the trade name United Nigeria.
1). Manager, Enterprise Risk Management
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- We are looking for a talented Risk Manager to join Team United Nigeria. If you’re eager for your next challenge, United Nigeria Airlines is a great place to grow your career. You’ll be glad you applied to United Nigeria for the role of a Risk Manager.
- The Enterprise Risk Management Department of United Nigeria develops and communicates the risk policies and processes for the Company. It develops and implements the risk models and controls involving market, credit, operational and regulatory risks, ensures that internal controls are operating effectively, and provides research and analytical support to the enterprise.
- The Risk Manager must have excellent quantitative and analytical skills, along with the ability to apply those skills across a variety of business processes.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing overall risk management processes and strategies for the company;
- Performing a risk assessment: Analyzing current risks and identifying potential risks that are affecting the company including the financial impact on the company when risks occur;
- Performing a risk evaluation: Evaluating the company’s previous handling of risks, and comparing potential risks with criteria set out by the company such as costs and legal requirements;
- Establishing the level of risk, the company is willing to take
- Developing a risk matrix in terms of probability of occurrence and severity of consequence;
- Preparing risk management and insurance budgets
- Risk reporting tailored to the relevant audience, the board, management and financiers and regulatory agencies.
- Advising the board of directors about the most significant risks to the business;
- Ensuring that business heads understand the risks that might affect their departments;
- Ensuring that staff understand their own accountability for individual risks;
- Explaining the external risk posed by corporate governance to stakeholders
- Creating business continuity plans to limit risks;
- Implementing health and safety measures, and purchasing insurance
- Conducting policy and compliance audits, which will include liaising with internal and external auditors;
- Maintaining records of insurance policies and claims
- Reviewing any new major contracts or internal business proposals
- Building risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company
- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the COO/ED
Experience & Qualifications
- A Minimum of 8 years requisite experience in enterprise risk management in a large organization. Experience in the Aviation industry will be an advantage.
- A Degree in the following subjects is not vital but can be included in a job description:
- Risk Management
- Management or Business Studies
- Finance or Economics
- Accounting
- Science
- Statistics
- Engineering
Required Skills/Abilities:
The following skills will be required:
- Analytical skills and an eye for details
- Commercial awareness
- Numerical skills
- Planning and organizational skills
- Ability to understand broader business issues
- Communication and presentation skills
- This is a senior position in the Company.
- The Risk Manager reports directly to the CEO and to the Board of Directors as may be necessary.
Others:
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Strength in problem-solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strong negotiator
- Strong levels of numeracy and analytical ability
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Understanding of the airline sector
- Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint skills.
- High-level English skills, both written, oral and aural
- Must be smart enough to take critical decisions within a very short time limit
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Thorough and meticulous with extreme attention to detail.
- Proactive team player.
- Self-motivated, tenacious, uses initiative and problem solver.
- Able to work without supervision, prioritize and manage workflow without ongoing guidance.
- Work to tight deadlines with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Strong communicator both to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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2). Training Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
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- The Training Manager will ensure that employees receive the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to perform their jobs effectively and efficiently.
- He/she will train staff on regulated training like dangerous goods, human factor training, aviation security training and indoctrination training.
Duties / Responsibilities
Training Program & Development:
- Design, develop, and implement training programs that align with the airline’s goals, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Identify training needs by collaborating with various departments and conducting needs assessments.
Curriculum Design and Delivery:
- Create training materials, manuals, and multimedia visual aids for various training programs
- Deliver training sessions to employees, covering topics such as customer service,
safety procedures, technical skills, and compliance
Regulatory Compliance:
- Stay abreast of industry regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements to ensure that training programs comply with aviation standards and regulations
Indoctrination and Orientation:
- Develop and conduct onboarding programs for new hires, introducing them to the company culture, policies, and procedures
- Coordinate orientation sessions to familiarize new employees with the airline industry and its specific challenges.
Performance Evaluation:
- Implement assessment tools and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of training programs
- Analyse training outcomes and make recommendations for improvements.
Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Line Manager:
- Incorporate technology and e-learning platforms into training programs to enhance accessibility and engagement.
- Stay current with industry trends in training technology and recommend updates as needed.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
- Work closely with various departments, including operations, maintenance, and customer service, to understand specific training needs and requirements
- Collaborate with external training organizations and vendors when necessary
Continuous Improvement:
- Regularly review and update training materials to reflect changes in policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
- Seek feedback from employees and incorporate suggestions for continuous improvement.
Emergency Response Training:
- Develop and conduct emergency response training programs to ensure that employees are prepared to handle critical situations.
Budget Management:
- Develop and manage the training budget, ensuring cost-effective delivery of programs and resources
Record Keeping:
- Maintain accurate records of employee training, certifications, and compliance to meet regulatory and audit requirements
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager
Experience & Qualifications
- BA / B.sc from a recognized university in Nigeria or around the world.
- Experience Level 5-10 years
- The successful candidate will be well-versed in aviation regulations, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to adapt to the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the industry. He/she will play a vital role in enhancing employee performance, safety, and overall organizational effectiveness
- Knowledge of the aviation industry is compulsory.
- Excellent communication / written skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Packages and other software packages.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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3). Financial Controller
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Summary
- The financial controller performs effective risk management and plans the organisation’s financial strategy.
- The ideal candidate must be well-versed in all aspects of financial systems, controls and management ranging from accounting to broad investment and banking operations.
- The candidate will be an excellent leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills. He or she must be a highly motivated, result-oriented manager able to work under pressure.
Key Functions
- Participating in executive management and making decisions on the running of the company;
- Setting up and managing the financial and accounting functions of the airline;
- Driving the company’s financial planning; Maintaining systems and controls
- Performing risk management by analysing the organization’s liabilities and investments;
- Raising and managing funds from various local and international sources to meet the capital and investment needs of the airline
- Managing cash and liquidity risks;
- Ensuring regulatory financial, tax and reporting
Duties / Responsiblities
- Drive the company’s financial planning, budgeting, controls and company growth
- Perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments
- Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
- Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
- Overseeing Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Financial and Management Accounting functions.
- Supervise all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers, accounting officers, analysts )
- Manage vendor relationships and procurements
- Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports
- Set up and oversee the company’s finance IT systems
- Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
- Develop and manage relationships with investors and financiers
- Ensure efficiency of the company’s operations including advising on best practices to increase the bottom line
- Overseeing commercial decision-making from tender analysis, margin analysis, pricing analysis etc
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and other regulatory financial requirements including auditing
- Ensure full and timely financial reporting by international financial reporting standards
- Recruitment, training, mentoring and development of staff in the department and company on financial-related matters.
Experience & Qualifications
- BSc / BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
- 10+ Proven experience as finance officer/chief account or relevant role in a senior financial managerial position with a proven record of success
- In-depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office and accounting software
- Ability to strategize and solve problems
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Extensive relationships in the financial system
- Knowledge of the aviation industry
- Excellent communication and people skills
- An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers
- CPA/ACCA/ACA is required
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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4). Director of Operations
Location: Nigeria
Effective Date: ASAP
Reports to: Executive Director
Job Summary
- The Director of Operations will be responsible for ensuring safe, economical and smooth execution of functions related to airline operations (Ground Handling, IOCC and Commercial), while taking into account all the legal aspects of local and international regulatory authorities.
- Ensuring the customer journey, securing consistent superior Customer satisfaction levels and thus scaling United Nigeria’s revenue. The role position reports to the Executive Director
Duties/Responsibilities
- Set up and deploy a best-in-class Operations Control Centre
- Data collection, research and analysis of key factors necessary for complete business (commercial) planning.
- Suggesting best strategies for fleet planning, network planning, frequency, and business modelling, revenue management relative to marketing, operation and financial planning – from corporate and commercial perspectives
- Demonstrate strength in obtaining results through a clear focus on goals and accountability, communications, and business knowledge.
- Ensure the airline has the correct operational controls and administrative and reporting procedures.
- Measure the effectiveness of all internal and external processes, producing timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
- Monitor and improve all customer communication for consistency and accuracy.
- Work collaboratively across teams – including Sister departments, IT, Flight Operations etc.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Executive Director
Experience & Qualifications
- HND or B.Sc in any discipline.
- A higher degree will be an added advantage
- Existing contacts/partnerships within the Airline sector.
- A minimum of Seven (7) years’ relevant experience
- Understanding of airline legal contracts.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Strength in problem-solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strong negotiator
- Strong levels of numeracy and analytical ability
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Understanding of the airline sector
- Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint skills.
- High-level English skills, both written, oral and aural
- Must be smart enough to take critical decisions within a very short time limit
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Thorough and meticulous with extreme attention to detail.
- Proactive team player.
- Self-motivated, tenacious, uses initiative and problem solver.
- Able to work without supervision, prioritize and manage workflow without ongoing guidance.
- Work to tight deadlines with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Strong communicator both to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
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5). Fuel Accountant
Location: Nigeria
Effective Date: TBA
Reports to: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Job Summary
- Fuel vendors accounts management, Fuel uplift Reporting, Reconciliation, Pricing negotiation, Periodic supervision of fuel uplifts, Data integrity of Fuel –related information.
- Responsible for the control, reconciliation and proper accounting of all aviation fuel related transactions interfacing primarily with Aviation Fuel vendors and other parties, ensuring that the company gets the best possible price at all times Responsible for ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness in transaction postings & reporting on all aviation fuel related transactions
Duties / Responsibilities
- Obtains from all Stations copy of invoices/delivery documents for aviation fuel uplift on day-today basis.
- Obtains from the respective Fuel vendors statement of accounts on day-to-day basis, reconciling same with airline records.
- Maintains comprehensive and updated records (database) on fuel-related information with respect to the quantity of uplift, price, etc. in prescribed format
- Ensures that all fuel-related invoices are properly and promptly posted in Tally as appropriate in accordance with the chart of accounts
- Prepares and submit to ED & FC daily reports on balance due to/from respective fuel vendors for timely decision making as well as weekly and Month-end comprehensive reports in prescribed format
- Shall obtain and carefully scrutinize copy of agreement with respective fuel vendors ensuring that no part of the agreement puts the airline to a disadvantage
- Performs periodic Station visits with a view of observing aircraft fueling process as to ascertain compliance with standard operating procedures as well as provide necessary guidance to mitigate possible incidence of sharp practices/abuse ensuring also that any observed discrepancies are timely reported and investigated
- Shall endeavor obtain information on day-to-day market prices of aviation fuel as a basis for negotiating best and competitive pricing with our respective vendors
- Shall initiate and establish favorable credit lines with Fuel Vendors in consultation with ED /FC as well as ensure continuous monitoring of agreed credit lines for maximum utilization and timely payment to respective Fuel vendors as at when due
- Shall from time-to-time source for other fuel vendors that can offer better terms with respect to pricing, credit terms, service delivery, etc. without compromising quality.
- shall recommend to management any other options as may be deemed appropriate for a more efficient process and cost-saving measure in the management of aviation fuel for the airline.
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by the Line Manager
Experience & Qualifications
- B.Sc. or HND in Accounting
- 3-5 years’ Experience on similar role
- Airline experience – an added advantage
- Experience and knowledge in the use of Microsoft office suites.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Strength in problem-solving, issue-resolution, ability to work in a deadline-driven work environment, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Strong negotiator
- Strong levels of numeracy and analytical ability
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Understanding of the airline sector
- Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint skills.
- High-level English skills, both written, oral and aural
- Must be smart enough to take critical decisions within a very short time limit
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Thorough and meticulous with extreme attention to detail.
- Proactive team player.
- Self-motivated, tenacious, uses initiative and problem solver.
- Able to work without supervision, prioritize and manage workflow without ongoing guidance.
- Work to tight deadlines with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- Strong communicator both to internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Deadline: Not Specified.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: [email protected] with the job title as the subject of the email.
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