Songas' mission is to supply clean, reliable and cost effective power to its customers. The Company is responsible for developing, managing, constructing and operating the Songo 8ongo Gas to Electricity Project Songas has a 250 km long pipeline that transports gas from Songo Songo Island to its plant in Ubungo and therefore looks to maintain strong relationships with communities influenced by this activity. The US$ 320 million project supplies about 40% of Tanzania's electrlclty.
The company encourages creativity and ingenuity and looks for its employees to quickly take responsibility for their areas of expertlae. In return the company aims to provide individuals with a stimulating career along with opportunities for training and development. The lead shareholder in Songas is Globeleq, a rapidly growing power company based in London, with operating facilities throughout East Africa.
The role is responsible for providing commercial, financial and analytical support across Songas' business. The Business Analyst is expected to:
DUTIES:
• Provide decision support and analysis expertise to enhance decision making, adding value and positively impacting business performance.
• Support the commercial and Business Development Manager.
• Monitor Songas' contractual compliance of all project Agreements and key statutory matters.
• Monitor and administer Songas' regulatory compliance, including reporting tariff related matters.
• Undertake monthly check of all key monthly invoices (Including TPPC Gas Sales and PPA).
• Undertake periodic reconciliations of key commercial data (including Gas Sales, Electricity Sales and associated charges).
• Analyse and benchmark Songas' financial and commercial performance, develop and asses strategies to improve the same.
• Monitor industry legislative developments and provide guidance to the business on strategic changes.
• Support the delivery of training on commercial matters to the wider Songas' team.
• Analyse commercial opportunities and threats.
• Perform energy sector and country specific risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain a database of relevant industry statistics, produce relevant reports for use by the management team.
• Assist in identifying and executing new transactions for Songas', and to provide financial modelling and other commeIt:tal support on and as needed basis.
• Develop and maintain the company's financial models.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
• Perform other reasonable duties requested from time to time.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
• Strategic leadership, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Track record of monitoring and developing team members.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Project management skills.
• Analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to present high level financial information to the stakeholders including Songas' Board of Directors.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Strong and proven knowledge of modern accounting systems and internal controls.
• High level of integrity and strong work ethics.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will most likely have the following qualifications; experience and skl1ls~
• University degree or its eqt.iivale'nt in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, Finance or Accounting.
• Experience in the private power industry and/or Finance and/or in a similar relevant environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and E-mail
• Strong analytical skills including advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the overall team structure.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Trustworthy and Honest.
SALARY
Songas aims to be a premier employer, the remuneration package and benefits attached to the position will reflect this commitment as well as the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
PLACE OF WORK
The place of work for both positions is Oar Es Salaam.
MODE OF APPLICATION / DEADLINE
Please submit your application consisting of:
A typewritten statement of not more than two A4 sheets giving your brief background and indicating why you qualify for the po9illon; a curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant training and professional certificates and full contact details of three referees who ate willing to vouch for your professional background before the interview. -
The deadline for submission for both positions is 15th September, 2010 at 1630hours. Applications should be forwarded to:
Human Resources Manager Songas Limited P.O. Box 6342 Dar es Salaam.
Or hand delivered to Songas' offices at the junction of Mandela and Morogoro Roads, Ubungo Oar Es Salaam. Please indicate on the envelope the post you are applying for as: "Business Analyst" or "Driver/Helper".
The company encourages creativity and ingenuity and looks for its employees to quickly take responsibility for their areas of expertlae. In return the company aims to provide individuals with a stimulating career along with opportunities for training and development. The lead shareholder in Songas is Globeleq, a rapidly growing power company based in London, with operating facilities throughout East Africa.
The role is responsible for providing commercial, financial and analytical support across Songas' business. The Business Analyst is expected to:
DUTIES:
• Provide decision support and analysis expertise to enhance decision making, adding value and positively impacting business performance.
• Support the commercial and Business Development Manager.
• Monitor Songas' contractual compliance of all project Agreements and key statutory matters.
• Monitor and administer Songas' regulatory compliance, including reporting tariff related matters.
• Undertake monthly check of all key monthly invoices (Including TPPC Gas Sales and PPA).
• Undertake periodic reconciliations of key commercial data (including Gas Sales, Electricity Sales and associated charges).
• Analyse and benchmark Songas' financial and commercial performance, develop and asses strategies to improve the same.
• Monitor industry legislative developments and provide guidance to the business on strategic changes.
• Support the delivery of training on commercial matters to the wider Songas' team.
• Analyse commercial opportunities and threats.
• Perform energy sector and country specific risk analysis.
• Develop and maintain a database of relevant industry statistics, produce relevant reports for use by the management team.
• Assist in identifying and executing new transactions for Songas', and to provide financial modelling and other commeIt:tal support on and as needed basis.
• Develop and maintain the company's financial models.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding corporate information.
• Perform other reasonable duties requested from time to time.
KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS
• Strategic leadership, accuracy, and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Track record of monitoring and developing team members.
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Project management skills.
• Analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Ability to present high level financial information to the stakeholders including Songas' Board of Directors.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Strong and proven knowledge of modern accounting systems and internal controls.
• High level of integrity and strong work ethics.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will most likely have the following qualifications; experience and skl1ls~
• University degree or its eqt.iivale'nt in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, Finance or Accounting.
• Experience in the private power industry and/or Finance and/or in a similar relevant environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Swahili.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Good computer skills in Word, PowerPoint and E-mail
• Strong analytical skills including advanced Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the overall team structure.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Trustworthy and Honest.
SALARY
Songas aims to be a premier employer, the remuneration package and benefits attached to the position will reflect this commitment as well as the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
PLACE OF WORK
The place of work for both positions is Oar Es Salaam.
MODE OF APPLICATION / DEADLINE
Please submit your application consisting of:
A typewritten statement of not more than two A4 sheets giving your brief background and indicating why you qualify for the po9illon; a curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant training and professional certificates and full contact details of three referees who ate willing to vouch for your professional background before the interview. -
The deadline for submission for both positions is 15th September, 2010 at 1630hours. Applications should be forwarded to:
Human Resources Manager Songas Limited P.O. Box 6342 Dar es Salaam.
Or hand delivered to Songas' offices at the junction of Mandela and Morogoro Roads, Ubungo Oar Es Salaam. Please indicate on the envelope the post you are applying for as: "Business Analyst" or "Driver/Helper".
