MAERSK LINEAR GRADUATE PROGRAMME (MLGP) 2012 - MAERSK SHIPPING NIGERIA: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 2012

Maersk Nigeria Ltd., is an agent for Maersk Line which is a part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group. With a market share of approx 30%, Maersk Nigeria is represented in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Kano with over 150 employees and oversees the operations of Togo, Benin Republic and Ghana as the mother country for our four nation Central West Africa cluster.

Maersk Line, the world's leading shipping company, is looking for self-starting and driven individuals to join our Maersk Liner Graduate Programme. If you are a university graduate with strong leadership aspirations and an interest in Liner Shipping, then the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme could be for you. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-

Can you navigate in a large global organisation? Do you have a strong business understanding? Do you have leadership ambitions? Then YOU could be one of our Maersk Liner Graduates!

Maersk Liner Graduate Programme (MLGP) 2012

Commercial awareness and Global reach
The Maersk Liner Graduate Programme is a two-year programme that covers two fixed rotations within the Maersk Line core business areas; Commercial, Operations and Product & Yield. Through your rotations, you will gain thorough knowledge of the way we work, develop a full understanding of our end-to-end processes and achieve a high level of commercial awareness.

We like to see the Maersk Liner Graduate Programme as a career accelerator. You bring personal skills, your talent and your energy and we provide you with a unique opportunity to combine theoretical and practical experience in a world-class organisation with a strong performance culture. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-

You will join a team of highly competent colleagues and jointly participate in reaching the objectives of your department. Your manager will continually provide you with individual sparring to help you develop professionally and personally. Being part of a global shipping programme, you will meet your fellow Maersk Liner Graduate Programme participants from all over the world in three seminars where you will receive personal development and cross-functional training. In addition, you will participate in e-based case studies and business simulations.

Get ready for a career in a High Performance Environment!!!

General Requirements:

Education & Experience:
You hold a Degree in a Business related discipline from a reputable University, and have 1-3 years post NYSC work experience preferably in a multinational environment. Prior shipping knowledge or experience is an advantage.

Competencies:

Leadership Skills
You are a natural and ambitious leader who is comfortable with authority, decision making as well as motivating and working through others. Copied from: hotnigerianjobs.com-

Team Player with Personal Drive
You are a team player with a strong personal drive to get things done and are a mature individual who is able to work independently and take the initiative.

Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
You employ communication and interpersonal skills to handle conflict and stakeholder management while motivating and influence others.

Strategic Agility and Change Management:
You are open to change and enjoy thinking strategically and dealing with ambiguity.

Global Mindset
As Maersk Line operates globally, you must thrive in a truly international environment and your English skills must be at an advanced level. Previous extensive personal travel or stays abroad are an advantage.

Application Closing Date
27 August, 2012.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should:
Click here to apply online

For more information, visit: www.maersklinegraduates.com

MAERSK: RECRUITMENT FOR FINANCE MANAGER: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2011.

 

REF: 61267

EXPIRES: 1/5/2012
FINANCE MANAGER – APM Terminals, Onne, Rivers State, Nigeria, Nigeria
FINANCE MANAGER – West Africa Container Terminal Nigeria Limited (WACT Nigeria)
MANAGER LEVEL – local/expat position
The position reports to the Managing Director.
WACT Nigeria offers you a position with the opportunity to have a direct impact on business decisions and results.
The desired candidate should provide overall direction and leadership to the finance and administration functions/staff. This candidate should be able to work well independently and also as a team member.

KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:
The ideal candidate possesses following skills:
Extensive knowledge of setting of budgets, reporting in HFM/ZIMPL, inventory control systems and accounting, knowledge of ERP systems, IFS financials software is an advantage.
Extensive knowledge of APM Terminals operational practices preferred.
Experience in the operation of APM Terminals container facilities preferred.
Analyzes performance statistics and trends in order to identify areas for improvements and cost savings i.e. cost saving potentials
Good communication, negotiation and networking skills
Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives
Sense of urgency and result orientation.
Business and financial acumen
The position will require you to perform as a Leader of Others.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
EDUCATION – Master Degree in Finance/ACCA/CA preferred.
EXPERIENCE – Minimum 5 years of demonstrated financial management experience
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
To drive and lead finance and accounting, provide accurate and timely financial information and allowing Managing Director and the board to make informed and financially backed decisions.
Take ownership of WACT Nigeria financial information to influence Commercial decisions Facilitate performance tracking in line with KPI Scorecards and business plans.
Achieve the Company’s and its customer’s expectations with regard to operational efficiency, productivity and reliability.
Develop the local finance organization.
Ensure all corporate accounting is done accurately, systematically and timely.
Supervise the job of manager accounting, manager receivables and admin manager.
Measure and monitor performance against critical criteria, Finance/ Accounting policy and guidelines established by APM Terminals.
Help to achieve the set financial budgets for the Operations Division.
Manage employee performance issues including training, appraisals, discipline and grievances.
Coach, train and delegate responsibilities to subordinates with the long-term objective of having them take over roles that are more senior.
Drive identification of local opportunities to improve profitability

CLICK LINK TO APPLY
http://www.maersk.com/Career/Vacancies/Pages/Vacancies.aspx?=&Region=0&Country=0&Company=10&JobFunction=0&JobNumber=61267

MAERSK CAREER JOB: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011.

EXPIRES: 5/7/2011 Ref: 56356

CENTRAL AFRICA CLUSTER MANAGER – INLAND SERVICES – APM TERMINALS, LAGOS, NIGERIA An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Africa Cluster Director based in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria has been identified as a ‘must win’ market and in this role you will be accountable for driving profitable growth and the Inland Services strategy gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. Reporting to the Inland Services Regional Director for Africa, you will be responsable for a portfolio of businesses across Central Africa and will have a Cluster team reporting into you.

PURPOSE Responsible for all aspects of leadership, profitability, and governance for IS activities in the Central Africa Cluster Directs the activities for entity teams throughout the Central Africa Cluster to ensure continuous strive for operational excellence and profitability Ensures that policies and guidelines are developed in accordance with overall regional strategies and policies Pro-actively identifies growth opportunities across the Cluster.

ACCOUNTABILITIES Holds accountability for all financial and non-financial targets for IS in the Central Africa Cluster Responsible for the management supervision of the entities in the Central Africa Cluster Evaluates the financial results of the Central Africa Cluster by regularly analyzing the P/L with the key leaders and taking measure to correct deviations, leverage opportunities, and ensures forecasted results are attained or surpassed Drives cost leadership principals as a mandatory practice throughout the Central Africa Cluster . Responsible for reporting and performing sufficient cost control Actively contributes to the development of the third party revenue and sales pipeline Responsible for ensuring that the Central Africa Cluster organization and infrastructure is at all times geared and prepared to handle future growth Discernable contribution to the resolution of regional IS issues and priorities Supports the region in evaluating divestment opportunities and strategic fit of existing entities within the country Responsible for the development of a five year plan for the country encompassing: People Development. Safety Product enhancement (projects & new ventures) May act as commercial representative before ML and other (key) customers Represents IS internally and externally through participation in meetings with port authorities, customs, shipping agent associations, etc as required Maintains relationships with other APM companies and parties to assess current situation and identify ways to increase business opportunities Measures and communicates results to the organization (periodically) May be board member of the local companies

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Must be a fluent French speaker The position requires advanced skills and knowledge to lead teams throughout different disciplines Minimum college degree. Advanced degree in management such as MBA, is preferable Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management Detailed understanding of the various links between functional areas Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques and investment analysis Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

MAERSK CAREER JOB: TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2011.

EXPIRES: 5/7/2011 Ref: 56356

CENTRAL AFRICA CLUSTER MANAGER – INLAND SERVICES – APM TERMINALS, LAGOS, NIGERIA An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Central Africa Cluster Director based in Lagos Nigeria. Nigeria has been identified as a ‘must win’ market and in this role you will be accountable for driving profitable growth and the Inland Services strategy gaining exposure to senior stakeholders across the business. Reporting to the Inland Services Regional Director for Africa, you will be responsable for a portfolio of businesses across Central Africa and will have a Cluster team reporting into you.

PURPOSE Responsible for all aspects of leadership, profitability, and governance for IS activities in the Central Africa Cluster Directs the activities for entity teams throughout the Central Africa Cluster to ensure continuous strive for operational excellence and profitability Ensures that policies and guidelines are developed in accordance with overall regional strategies and policies Pro-actively identifies growth opportunities across the Cluster.

ACCOUNTABILITIES Holds accountability for all financial and non-financial targets for IS in the Central Africa Cluster Responsible for the management supervision of the entities in the Central Africa Cluster Evaluates the financial results of the Central Africa Cluster by regularly analyzing the P/L with the key leaders and taking measure to correct deviations, leverage opportunities, and ensures forecasted results are attained or surpassed Drives cost leadership principals as a mandatory practice throughout the Central Africa Cluster . Responsible for reporting and performing sufficient cost control Actively contributes to the development of the third party revenue and sales pipeline Responsible for ensuring that the Central Africa Cluster organization and infrastructure is at all times geared and prepared to handle future growth Discernable contribution to the resolution of regional IS issues and priorities Supports the region in evaluating divestment opportunities and strategic fit of existing entities within the country Responsible for the development of a five year plan for the country encompassing: People Development. Safety Product enhancement (projects & new ventures) May act as commercial representative before ML and other (key) customers Represents IS internally and externally through participation in meetings with port authorities, customs, shipping agent associations, etc as required Maintains relationships with other APM companies and parties to assess current situation and identify ways to increase business opportunities Measures and communicates results to the organization (periodically) May be board member of the local companies

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Must be a fluent French speaker The position requires advanced skills and knowledge to lead teams throughout different disciplines Minimum college degree. Advanced degree in management such as MBA, is preferable Proven management experience from the terminal or shipping industry or alternatively related industry within transport or supply chain management Detailed understanding of the various links between functional areas Sound knowledge of Project Management techniques and investment analysis Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills on all levels Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate across the organization Trustworthy, ambitious and able to work highly independently and in teams Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and promote a team environment to meet objectives

CLICK HERE TO APPLY