Thursday, May 31, 2012

VACANCIES EXIST AT CONSTRUCTION/DREDGING INDUSTRY: THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012.

VACANCIES
Vacancies exist for experienced, computer literate personnel in a company in the Construction/ Dredging Industry in Ikorodu area of Lagos State for:
1. ACCOUNTANT
2. SECRETARY
3. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Experience in Construction Company/ Industry thought not compulsory can be an added advantage.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their application / CV to the Consultant:
ABIMBOLA ODUSANYA & CO.
Chartered Accountants
P.O.Box 6279, Surulere, Lagos State
DEADLINE: 5th June, 2012.

VACANCY FOR FINANCE CONTROL MANAGER AT KPMG: THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012.

Our client, a major gas transportation company is seeking a Finance Controls Manager to join its strong human resource base.The job will be located in Accra – Ghana on local terms but with responsibility across the sub region.

POSITION: FINANCE CONTROL MANAGER
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting plus a professional accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ICA) an MBA would be an advantage
A minimum of 10 years post qualification experience seven of which should be in the energy industry
Experience in Accounting, controls, business planning, financial systems, and gas contract agreements.
International experience in an energy company or a major consulting firm
Nationals of the West African Sun region preferably Benin, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo will be ideal

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should apply with their CVs by 15 June 2012 to:
HR Advisory Services
KPMG
Marlin House
13 Yiyawa Drive, Abelenkpe
P. O. Box GP 242
Accra
Or
By e-mail to hr@kpmg.com.gh
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

VACANCY FOR BUYER POSITION AT FLOUR MILLS OF NIGERIA PLC: THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012.

For over 5 decades, Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles.
Our other business focus areas include a developing agro allied business producing sugar, rice and palm products; fertilizers to facilitate agricultural development in Nigeria; cement production to help develop Nigeria’s infrastructure; and a number of support businesses providing packaging, transport and logistics services.

GOLDEN CAREER OPPORTUNITY
ARE YOU A PERFECT FIT?

BUYER (REF: BUY12)
THE JOB
To implement procurement strategy, policy and control in line with organizational goals and objectives,
Liaise with Business units to determine requirements and forecast likely levels of demand for materials to be used.
Forecast price trends and impact on company activities

THE PERSON
A proactive resourceful target driven individual with analytical, good judgment and decision making skills

QUALIFICATION
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering.
5 O-Level credits including English and Mathematics.
Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply is an added advantage

EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 4 years

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.dragnetnigeria.com/fmnplc/apply.aspx?job_id=142
On or before 8th June, 2012.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

VACANCY FOR ACCOUNTANT AT LOGISTICS COMPANY: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012.

A foremost indigenous and leading logistics company with its Head Office in Lagos is seeking to engage the services of an ACCOUNTANT to complete its expansion and restructuring exercise.

REQUIREMENTS
Must possess a minimum of BSC or HND 2nd class lower or lower credit in Accounting or related social sciences from a recognized University or Polytechnic.
Must be proficient in the use of most professional accounting softwares
Conversant with the use of Microsoft word, excel, power point etc.
Proven capability to work independently/meet targets and produce required reports for top management use on scheduled and routine basis.
Must be an excellent team player
Must be able to show ability to coordinate accounting functions of various staff under a diverse branch network structure.
Not less than 5 years experienced in a top management position in a similar or related industry
ACA is an added advantage

TO APPLY
All application letters must be accompanied with a detailed resumes in Msword format and sent to: logisticscareer100@yhaoo.com
Not later than 11th June, 2012 from the date of this publication.

VACANCY FOR OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT AT LA FAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK LTD: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012.

La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd. is expected to start the operations in December 2012. To achieve its targets, La Fayette is launching an important recruitment campaign. The first test batch will be organized before the end of June 2012.
La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd. is recruiting here and now:

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT – OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06/18/2012
JOB REFERENCE: ADV_NIG_asst_ope_0512

RESPONSIBILITIES
The assistant – operations department is responsible for consolidating the Branches operational reports and daily cash reconciliation reports, to provide technical supports to the Branch Managers and branch staff with regard to the operational procedures, the Management Information System (MIS) use, and to ensure and improve the department’s documents management.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- REPORTING ACTIVITIES
To collect report of branches in a timely manner
To assist Branch Managers for reporting tools.
To check the completeness, consistency and the accuracy of the data
To consolidate the Branch reports and channel the finalized consolidated report to the concerned parties.
To propose improvements for existing reports and/or to propose additional reports, and to participate in their design.

- IMPROVEMENT OF OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
To collect all the branch requests / proposals.
After validation with Operations Manager, to update the related procedures / forms / policies and tools, and to ensure their communication to all the branches.
Short training sessions in the branches to implement the new procedures and corresponding tools.

- MANAGEMENT OF DEPARTMENT’S DOCUMENTATION
To update on a regular basis any department related document/file.
To apply the standard filing systems and manage the department filing in a way that ensures easy access of any document when needed.
To manage Operations department directory on the server and ensure that all the validated documents are posted in the relevant folders/sub-folders; to make sure that consistency is maintained with the different branches’ file servers.
Manage all the training materials and ensure they are updated for the future training session.

- ORBIT (MIS) FUNCTIONAL ASSISTANCE
To provide a help-desk service to branch users of the MIS for problem solving of known frequent issues met by users (i.e. assistance in fixing/correcting the most frequent mistakes done by users). To keep track and to document clearly the processes designed and approved by the Operations Manager in order to fix such frequent issues, for easy reference and immediate reactivity to branch assistance request on such matters
To collect all the requests from the branches for changes and improvement of the MIS processes or reports
To develop the functional specifications for any new request to IT department
To ensure the follow-up of all the requests given to IT department
To develop new work instructions in collaboration with IT department
To ensure the communication of any new instructions/procedures within the branches

- ADMINISTRATIVE/LOGISTICS TASKS
To collect all the requests from the branches (stationery, equipment etc.)
To ensure with logistics department that the supplies ordered are delivered on time

DECISION MAKING & ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
SUPERVISES: N/A
EXTERNAL RELATION: External partners / Other Advans institutions
INTERNAL RELATIONS: Branch managers / Branch staff / IT department / other Head Office departments (HR, Logistics)
WORK LOCATION: Head Office – 30% of the time in the branches

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The Assistant – operations department shall demonstrate:
Ability to meet objectives determined by operations department
Ability to ensure a clear, transparent and accurate information to the stakeholders
Ability to understand and improve the policies and procedures of the branch
Ability to manage and improve the information by working with IT department on the MIS
Ability to manage MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
Ability to respect deadline and work under pressure.
Ability to organize his/her work with definition of a planning and a tasks list
Ability to communicate efficiently, both orally and in written (ability to write clear and concise memos, work instructions, procedures)

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://recruit.lafayettemfb.com/cats/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=21

VACANCY FOR ACCOUNTANT AT LA FAYETTE MICROFINANCE BANK LTD: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012.

La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd. is expected to start the operations in December 2012. To achieve its targets, La Fayette is launching an important recruitment campaign. The first test batch will be organized before the end of June 2012.
La Fayette Microfinance Bank Ltd. is recruiting here and now:

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 06/25/2012
JOB REFERENCE: ADV_NIG_Accountant_0512

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Accountant is responsible for keeping the accounts, for delivering the standard range of financial information (general ledger and sub-ledgers, trial balances, balances, balance sheet and income statement, cash flow statement), and annex information required for financial analysis purpose and regulatory reporting.
He is also in charge of assessing the quality of basic information provided to him, of recommending improved ways to obtain and process it. He shall keep the company updated regarding accounting environment issues in relation to international standards and regulatory framework.
KEY ACTIVITIES
- PLANNING ACTIVITIES
To contribute to budget elaboration
To keep in touch with professional bodies and ensure ongoing technical surveys regarding evolution of accounting standards or requirements

- MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES
To compile accounting vouchers from branches and Head Office and to register them in the accounting software Sage
To closely monitor the cash flows of the institution in order to inform his supervisor of potential problems
To contribute to financial documents elaboration (trial balances, balances, balance sheet, income statement, statement of changes in financial position)
To contribute to budgetary follow-up
To calculate and register payrolls in the pay software
To manage tax issues SSNIIT, PAYE, WHT (follow-up of due taxes, preparation of payments, follow-up of WHT receipts)
To contribute to the elaboration and update of accounting procedures
To produce regulatory NBFI returns, and send them to Central Bank of Nigeria after CFO’s validation

- CONTROL AND VERIFICATION MISSION:
To control and supervise staff under his/her responsibility
To bring to attention of his supervisor any matter considered as relevant regarding accounting, finance, treasury, tax, payroll, or budget matters
To provide both internal and external auditors with the required information

DECISION MAKING AND DELUSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Reports to: CFO
Supervises: Accountant assistant and treasury officer
Internal relations: Head Office Department and branches

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
The Accountant shall demonstrate:
Ability to meet deadlines and to adhere to quality specifications established for financial documents;
Ability to forecast.
Quality of the day-to-day bookkeeping, and of the regular financial statements
Respect of the timelines for production of regulatory reporting and financial statements
Ability to control by self the consistency of his work, and consistency of the work of his supervisees
Ability to interact with his supervisees (training, coaching) and supervisor (reporting)
Writing and conceptual skills (procedures, instructions, formats)
Good command of spoken and written English

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://recruit.lafayettemfb.com/cats/careers/index.php?m=careers&p=showJob&ID=23

VACANCY FOR MARKETING EXECUTIVE AT VERVE PLATFORM: WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2012.

JOB TITLE: MARKETING EXECUTIVE
LOCATION: Lagos

Verve Platform established in Nigeria provides personalized and innovative multi-dimensional services in estate creation, printing, web development, internet/mobile marketing and related solutions worldwide.
We are a leading real estate marketing firm in Lagos currently undergoing expansion and we require marketing executives with the right mindset to sell our landed properties and houses.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to work under pressure
Effective communication skills
Goal oriented, problem solving, Self driven and resourceful.
OND/HND/Bsc in any field.
Required experience is Entry Level
Positive mindset and confidence

REMUNERATION:
Salary and commission

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge base for all Company products and services.
Ensure customer satisfaction.
Conduct competitor intelligence
Other responsibilities assigned by the Head of Department.
Sell company products to customers
Meet assigned monthly target
Source and sign on new clients

TO APPLY:
Send your recent resume to admin@verveprojects.net
Only shortlisted candidates should apply.

Monday, May 28, 2012

Vacancies At GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Nigeria Plc: Monaday, May 28, 2012.

 





GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies. We have a challenging and inspiring mission to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

With a firm foundation in science, we discover, develop, manufacture and distribute prescription medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.


In pursuance of our growth objectives opportunity now exists for bright and talented individuals to join our company as:


Note:
Click on the view details to view the respective job detail.


170512-1


Internal Audit Manager


Permanent


31/05/12


140512-3


Finance Business Analyst


Permanent


31/05/12


150512-3


Maintenance Engineer, OTC


Permanent


Not specified


150512-1


Production Line Manager


Permanent


31/05/12


100512-2


Operational Excellent Expert


Permanent


31/05/12


140512-5


Bottling Engineer


Permanent


31/05/12


140512-9


Electrical Engineer


Permanent


31/05/12


140512-10


Tetra Engineer


Permanent


Not specified


140512-4


Shift Production Manager


Permanent


31/05/12


24-04-12:1

 

Distribution Manager


Permanent


Not specified


140512-8


Marketing Manager (Nutritionals)


Permanent


31/05/12

VACANCY AT OPERAD LTD: TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2012.

We are a diversified Nigerian company in a growth mode and we’re looking for a seasoned professional. This person will have the responsibility to significantly grow sales volume and penetrate new markets.

JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/MARKETING OFFICER
LOCATION: LagosRESPONSIBILITIES:


Develop a sales strategy, in line with the overall corporate strategy.
grow revenue sales and market share across the designated region.
Identify sales opportunities.
Identify changes in the economic and business environment that may potentially warrant modifications to the business model.
Analyse trends in the market and recommend changes to marketing and business development strategies based on analysis and feedback.
Aggressively pursue sales goals by month, quarter and year.
Ensure company image is protected and enhanced in all sales and marketing activities.
Ensure accurate and timely sales forecasting on a periodic basis, and articulate strategies to enable achievement of the same.
Foster a customer centric organization culture driven by teamwork and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Champion the development and implementation of customer satisfaction and retention initiatives in line with organizational strategies and policies. Monitor effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement of the same, on a periodic basis.
Responsible for managing relationships with customers.
Support, maintain and develop key relationships with individuals, external groups, partner organisations, influencers, local communities and other stakeholders.
Follow up with Admin/Operations to ensure products are delivered to customers as scheduled.
Follow up with Technicians’ Technical Unit to ensure timely installation, training and commissioning of equipment.
Ensure full payment of all sales.
Follow up on all outstanding payments.
Ensure all necessary paperwork/report is duly completed and updated on the ERP system and any other medium as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Minimum of an Degree.
Good communication skills.
1-5 years experience.
Analytical skills.

TO APPLYSend your recent resume to:
Suite G6, Eleganza Malls (opp VGC),
Lekki/Epe Express Way,
Ajah
Tel: 01/07098721784, 08023076843
Email: info@operadltd.com

VACANCY FOR HR MANAGER AT DANA GROUP: MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012.

May 28, 2012


JOB TITLE: HR MANAGER
LOCATION: Lagos

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise and coordinate daily HR work for the group (both at Group HR level and at Locations)
Assist in the recruitment, placement and confirmation of new employees across the Group
Supervise and monitor on the job training of staff including offering guidance for improved performance
Maintain discipline across the Group including issuance of queries, counsel, reprimand, caution, warning, suspension, termination or dismissal as may be applicable
Oversee and supervise the implementation of the Group’s Compensation and Benefits policy
Oversee and monitor the observance of the Company’s policies, rules and regulation
Educate staff on the provisions of the staff handbook, collective agreement and applicable labour laws, and ensure that staff conform to the organization’s culture
Oversee and Supervise staff exit procedure including the computation of full and final benefits/severance pay across the Group
Oversee and supervise staff pension documentation across the Group
Coordinate and facilitate across-the- group HR training/workshops.
Oversee and supervise the processing and documentation of staff requests across the Group (eg staff loans, staff leave applications etc)
Oversee and supervise the process of Annual Performance Appraisal across the Group
Monitor attendance across the Group and act on any observed irregularity
Render Group monthly reports
Confer with other functional heads with a view to understanding and adhering to the company’s HR policies
Interface/mediate between Management and staff on employee-related issues
Participate in dialogue with affiliate labour unions in industrial relations issues
Participate in the resolution of industrial disputes/conflicts with affiliate unions
Participate in negotiation of agreement with affiliate unions (in-house and national)
Represent the Company on labour/industrial relations seminars
Implement labour laws as may be enacted by government from time to time
Implement agreements reached with affiliate unions.
Monitor employee behaviour and recommend rules/measures to check undesirable behaviours
Monitor and report developments in the country with specific regard to HR/labour related issues
Coordinate quarterly performance monitoring and rewards scheme across the Group (tagged PAB)
Coordinate Long Service Awards to deserving staff across the Group

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualification is HND
Required experience 1-3 years
Courteous with strong customer service orientation.
Good supervisory skills
Good communication skills
Good administrative skills
Good presentation skills

TO APPLY
Send application and detailed CV, quoting reference number, to
jobvacancy@danagroup.com in MS-Word format.
Or go to www.danagroup.com

VACANCY AT UNICEF NIGERIA: MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012.

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of experienced Education -GEP Specialists to work in the LGEAs included in the project under the guidance of the SPC.

JOB TITLE: GEP SPECIALISTS- LGEA (3RD PARTY CONSULTANT)
VACANCY NUMBER: VN-NGR-28 – 3- E- 2012
CONTRACT TYPE: SSA
DURATION: 11 Months
LOCATION: Abuja

REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties
1. Facilitate the establishment/strengthening of LGEA Girls’ Education Committee, (GEC) with representatives from all bodies and institutions with direct involvement in GEP, and with direct managerial, coordination and monitoring responsibilities for GEP at LGEA level or below.
2. Act as secretary to the above committee, arranging regular monthly meetings, keeping minutes and following up and supporting the completion of action points arising from its monitoring functions.
3. Provide technical support for improving achievement of learning outcomes in Primary, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools, and in non-formal education
4. Facilitate establishment, maintenance and use of girls’ spaces (Girls’ Spaces) for girls and women using proven best practice guidelines. Monitor use of spaces.
5. Assist in human and institutional capacity development of LGEAs for institutionalizing policies and programmes on SBMCs and Mothers’ Associations as catalysts in promoting access, retention, completion, and transition for girls in ECE, Primary, JSS and Senior Secondary Schools
6. Provide technical support and advocate through working with SBMCs and Mothers’ Associations for the establishment and strengthening of Girls’ Spaces in schools.
7. Facilitate evidenced based sensitization and mobilization of SBMCs, Mothers’ Associations, and communities for increased access, retention and quality learning outcomes in schools, ECE centers and in non-formal education provisions.
8. Assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of non-formal education projects. This will involve providing technical support for increased access, retention and quality in non-formal education provisions.
9. Following the GIS mapping outputs, work with the LGEA GEC, SPC and State GEP committee to identify suitable schools and communities or LGA’s (using agreed criteria) for inclusion in various key stages of project interventions.
10. Act as technical supervisor for community and school activities related but not limited to achievement of learning outcomes.
11. Facilitate the implementation of WSDPs for promotion of Girls’ Education.
12. Respond to the outcomes of needs and impact assessments by developing plans of action with the LGEA GEC, and implementing monitoring schedules with school supervisors, as appropriate.13. Ensure that UNICEF protocols are used to resource project activities, and keep accurate and transparent accounts of all inputs and resource use.
14. Keep accurate records of all GEP activities in the LGEA.
15. Liaise with and between all bodies and institutions involved in GEP activities, and ensure the effective pursuit of project targets and implementation of activities.
16. Support Girls’ Education advocacy and community mobilisation activities through SBMCs, Mothers’ Associations, and Girls’ Spaces at school level and in non-formal education institutions.
17. Monitor activities jointly with appropriate partners, and through the supervisory system for school activities. Support changes and improvements to the supervision system, especially focusing on quality improvements and gender equity in schooling.
18. Where possible and appropriate, pursue advocacy activities in support of improved Girls’ Education.
19. Produce regular monthly reports and submit to the LGEA Secretary of Education, and to the SPC.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & COMPETENCIES:
The candidate for this position must have a higher degree in education.
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Girls’ Education especially at the LGAs’ level

METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification related to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded here) http://www.unicef.org/nigeria/UN_Personal_History_Form_P11.doc to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Thursday, 07 June 2012.
Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.

VACANCY AT ACUMENTO LTD: MONDAY, MAY 28, 2012.

Acumento Limited is an IT Consulting and Software Development firm serving clients throughout Africa and North America. Using our expertise in Outsourced Product Development (OPD) we help companies bring products and services to market quicker by using series of tested and proven framework.

JOB TITLE: MARKETING EXECUTIVE
RESPONSIBILITIESCommunicating with target audiences and managing client relationships
Marketing company products and capabilities
Contributing to and developing marketing plans and strategies for effective sales initiatives
Evaluating campaigns and on-going projects.
Focusing on both business growth and clients’ retention
Prospecting key contact list development to boost sales
Developing business strategies and achieving performance targets
Attending to clients’ queries and providing appropriate solutions
Developing strategies to maximize sales, client satisfaction and retention
Monitoring and reporting competitors’ activities in order to gain competitive advantage

REQUIREMENTS
HND/BSc in a relevant field
Must have marketing experience (2-5 years)
Sound understanding of marketing principles
Strive for excellence while staying within acceptable ethical and professional boundaries
Result focused and goal driven.
Excellent ability to use initiative and work with minimum supervision.
Able to clearly communicate information and ideas in writing and speaking to clients and staff.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
To apply please send your resume to hr@acumento.com before July 15, 2012 with a brief description of yourself and the position you are applying for.

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