Job Recruitment at United Nigeria Airlines (5 Positions)

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.

We are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the following positions below:

Manager, Enterprise Risk Management

Job Title: 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.

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Training Manager

Job Title: Training Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• 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.

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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Financial Controller

Job Title: 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.

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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the email.

Director of Operations

Job Title: 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

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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com with the job title as the subject of the email.

Fuel Accountant

Job Ttitle: 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

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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs with Cover Letters to: careers@flyunitednigeria.com with the job title as the subject of the email.

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