VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

SIERRA LEONE CABLE LIMITED
1G JOHNSON DRIVE,ABERDEEN
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND
Sierra Leone Cable limited (SALCAB) is a wholly government owned Optical Fiber infrastructure company incorporated as a limited liability company in 2012,operating as a wholesale bandwidth and other related value added service provider to the ICT Industry, generally aiming to make Broadband Internet affordable for all (government,Individualhouseholds,small,medium and large businesses,educational institutions,health sector, hospitalityindustry, on-governmental organizationsetc)
SALCAB is the ACE Submarine Cable Landing Party in Sierra Leone responsible for the operation and commercialization of wholesale International Services on ACE Submarine cable, as well as providing National Wholesale Services via our terrestrial fiber network.
TITLE: Adinistrative Officer– 1 (One) Person
LOCATION: Freetown–SALCAB Administrative Building, 1G Johnson Lane, Aberdeen
REPORTING TO: Administrative and HR Manager.
ROLE SPECIFICATION:
Act as the point of contact for all employees, providing administrative support and managing their queries. Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing company records.
Responsibilities
- Administer office supplies stock and place orders
- Prepare regular reports on administrative expenses and office petty cash
- Maintain and update company databases
- Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
- Answer queries by employees and clients
- Implementand recommend update of office policies as needed
- Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
- Organizeinternal and external meetings as required
- Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
- Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
- Arrange travel and accommodations
- Schedule in-house and external events
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess
- Proven work experience as an Administrative Officer, Administrator or similar role
- Solid knowledge of office procedures
- Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
- Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a related field.; additional qualifications in Office Administration are a plus
DURATION
The role would commence as soon as possible and couldbecome permanent after an initial 6month probationbased on performance.
To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only email applications sent to the above email address will be included in the pool of applicants to be assessed by SALCAB. No hand deliveries will be accepted. Please also note that your CV should contain your full contact details such as residence address, working mobile telephone number, working email address, as well as those of your three referees.
Selected candidates will be required to sign a contractual agreement with SALCAB.

Closing date: 18th February, 2019

SIERRA LEONE CABLE LIMITED
1G JOHNSON DRIVE, ABERDEEN.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND:
Sierra Leone Cable limited (SALCAB) is a wholly government owned Optical Fiber infrastructure company incorporated as a limited liability company in 2012, operating as a wholesale bandwidth and other related value added service provider to the ICT Industry, generally aiming to make Broadband Internet affordable for all (government, Individual households ,small, medium and large businesses, educational institutions, health sector, hospitality industry, on-governmental organizations etc)
SALCAB is the ACE Submarine Cable Landing Party in Sierra Leone responsible for the operation and commercialization of wholesale International Services on ACE Submarine cable, as well as providing National Wholesale Services via our terrestrial fiber network.
TITLE: Internal Auditor – 1 (One) Person
LOCATION: Freetown–SALCAB Administrative Building, 1 G Johnson Lane, Aberdeen
REPORTING TO: Managing Director.
ROLE SPECIFICATION:
The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting internal auditing and audit related functions, compliance and enforcement of systems governing the daily operations of the Company including planning as well as identification of business process risks.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible to conduct systematic sampling of the adequacy and reliability of the internal controls and accounting systems;
- Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the company’s financial, physical and information resources are managed.
- Add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management and the board in effective discharge of their responsibilities.
- Direct the review and verification of records reviews compliance with audit and accounting standards, policies and procedures
- Ensure that the SALCAB’s policies and procedures are followed
- Establishes techniques to prevent and or discover fraud
- Serves as a link between external auditor, audit committee and management
- Ensures that external audit findings are addressed by management and resolved
- Reports to the Managing Director
COMPLIANCE:
- Conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.
- Direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.
- Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.
- Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
- Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.
- Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.
- Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the company are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.
- Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Audit Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
- Works with the Human Resources Department to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.
- Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess
- Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting;
- Certified Internal Auditor (or) at least 5+ years auditing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA desired, but not required
- Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
Demonstrated Experience and Competencies:
Professionalism: Demonstrated competence in management, and policy making. Incumbent should be conscientious and detail oriented.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership: Proven track record of (a) Good Leadership, interpersonal, training skills and team spirit. (b) Ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision. (c) Ability to foster a harmonious working relationship with regulatory government officers and other stakeholders.
DURATION
The role would commence as soon as possible and could be permanent after an initial 6month probationbased on performance.
To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only email applications sent to the above email address will be included in the pool of applicants to be assessed by SALCAB. Please also note that your CV should contain your full contact details such as residence address, working mobile telephone number, working email address, as well as those of your three referees.
Selected candidates will be required to sign a contractual agreement with SALCAB
Closing date: 18th February, 2018.

SIERRA LEONE CABLE LIMITED
1G JOHNSON DRIVE, ABERDEEN
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
BACKGROUND:
Sierra Leone Cable limited (SALCAB) is a wholly government owned Optical Fiber infrastructure company incorporated as a limited liability company in 2012,operating as a wholesale bandwidth and other related value added service provider to the ICT Industry, generally aiming to make Broadband Internet affordable for all (government,Individualhouseholds,small,medium and large businesses,educational institutions,health sector, hospitalityindustry, on-governmental organizationsetc)
SALCAB is the ACE Submarine Cable Landing Party in Sierra Leone responsible for the operation and commercialization of wholesale International Services on ACE Submarine cable, as well as providing National Wholesale Services via our terrestrial fiber network.
TITLE: Finance Officer– 1 (One) Person
LOCATION: Freetown–SALCAB Administrative Building, 1G Johnson Lane, Aberdeen
REPORTING TO: Chief Finance Officer.
ROLE SPECIFICATION:
The successful candidates will be responsible for providing support and finance related functions, within the finance department in relation to daily operations of the Company including planning as well as implementation of financial policies.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keep accurate records for all daily transactions
- Prepare monthly financial statements
- Process invoices and vouchers
- Record accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Update internal systems with financial data
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- Reconcile bank statements
- Participate in financial audits
- Track bank deposits and payments
- Assist with budget preparation
- Review and implement financial policies
Requirements
- Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Experience using financial software
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Sharp time management skills
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
- BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
- Professional qualification as a CFA/CPA is considered a plus
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess
- Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures
- Experience using financial software
- Advanced MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of financial regulations
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Sharp time management skills
- Strong ethics, with an ability to manage confidential data
- BSc degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
- Proven work experience as a Finance Officer or similar role is considered a plus
- Computer literacy: Proficient in Microsoft office applications.
Demonstrated Experience and Competencies:
Professionalism: Demonstrated competence in management, and policy making. Incumbent should be conscientious and detail oriented.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Leadership: Proven track record of (a) Ability to take initiative and work independently without supervision. (b) Ability to foster a harmonious working relationship with other departments within the company.
DURATION
The role would commence as soon as possible and couldbecome permanent after an initial period of 6month probationbased on performance.
To apply, please send your application (a mandatory cover letter and an updated CV with at least 3 references) to the following email address:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Only email applications sent to the above email address will be included in the pool of applicants to be assessed by SALCAB. No hand deliveries will be accepted. Please also note that your CV should contain your full contact details such as residence address, working mobile telephone number, working email address, as well as those of your three referees.
Selected candidates will be required to sign a contractual agreement with SALCAB.
Closing date:18th February, 2019

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