2017 Graduate Trainee Recruitment Programme at APM Terminals – Maersk, Wednesday 25, January 2017

APM Terminals is an independent business unit within the Danish Maersk Group – a Global Fortune 500 company with about 89,000 employees and offices in 130 countries with global growth opportunities in a range of fields from shipping and energy to our offshore and manufacturing industries – Join us to achieve even your most ambitious career goals!

Working with a team of talented professionals you will get a chance to experience different cultures and make friends all over the world. You’ll find a culturally diverse, stimulating environment at any of our offices, terminals or depots. When you join APM Terminals, the world is your work place.

GO WITH MAERSK – GRADUATE TRAINEES (DIRECT SALES) – APMT APAPA

DESCRIPTION

Pick a point on a globe, and Maersk won’t be far away. With 90% of global trade carried by sea, there is a fairly high chance that the shoes on your feet or the phone in your pocket travelled to you on a Maersk vessel. Would you like to impact the daily lives of people in every corner of the world? Then keep reading.

Go with Maersk graduate programme is an accelerated learning experience where our leaders have partnered with the University of California, Berkeley. As we utilize our position as an integrated transport & logistics company, the 2-year programme will build the skills that you’ll need to grow our business in the future and go further faster.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

You will go all in and do your absolute best. Together with your colleagues you will execute strategies to reach the business objectives of your team.

You will steer your career. Your core support team will empower you to be the captain of your career on the journey of personal growth.

Further, as a Direct Sales Rep in our commercial unit you will:

Analyses requests from customers/ sales

Coordinates with support processes to provide seamless sales experience liasing between Planning,Operations and Finance Department

Maintains Customer satisfaction and identifies areas for potential customer growth by delivering high standards in quality professional service

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:

Master’s level education in Business or other relevant discipline

2- 3 years’ post NYSC experience preferably in Commercial or Sales

Not older than 32 years by September 2017

Alignment with our values.

Track record of success in a high paced environment.

Ambition and drive to excel together with others.

An international mind-set and inclusive behaviour.

Strong desire to pursue a long-term career in transport and logistics.

International mobility and willingness to travel on short notice

An excellent command of spoken and written English.

WE OFFER

The distinctive feature of Go with Maersk is that we offer real, unique positions, as opposed to a generic traineeship. This position is one of them. Join us if you wish to:

Give purpose to your career. Impactful and meaningful assignments are at the heart of Go with Maersk. The programme is designed to ensure that theoretical insights are always linked to concrete business challenges.

Team up with the best. You will work with and learn from the best in the industry, while building a lasting diverse network spanning from your graduate peers to senior leaders. We play to win and “we” always comes before “I”.

Experience enhanced learning. You will take part in four education modules across Asia, North America, Africa and Europe that will shape your strategic and commercial mindset.

Leave your comfort zone. Upon successful completion of the programme you will embark on the 2 year expatriation to a different part of the world than your own.

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DUE DATE: 28 February, 2017

2017 Graduate Trainee Recruitment Programme at APM Terminals – Maersk, Wednesday 25, January 2017

Container Inland Services Vacancies: Internal Controller

Container Inland Services, (CIS) Nigeria is part of Global A.P. Moller Maersk Group having presence in more than 125 countries and engaged in activities such as Oil & Gas Exploration, Shipping, Inland Services and Logistical Support.

Container Inland Services (CIS) Nigeria is involved mainly in Off Dock activities such as Import Deliveries, Stripping/Stuffing of Containers, Trucking/Shunting of Containers between Port and Off Dock, Trucking to hinterland destinations, Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Container Sales and various other CIS related activities.

CIS Nigeria is part of Nigeria Cluster encompassing three other countries of Benin, Togo and Niger. CIS Nigeria operates two independent legal entities by the name of Ibafon Container Terminal and Lilypond Container Terminal. It is seeking a motivated and results oriented person to establish a proper internal control finance function for the Cluster. The role will be domiciled in Lagos, Nigeria with occasional travels to cluster countries.

Job Purpose
Responsible to provide timely and accurate financial information and expertise to enable management to make accurate decisions whilst maintaining constant care and compliance with policies and standards.

Establish and continuously develop the internal control function.

The incumbent will be involved in the daily financial control of a huge organisation and will therefore have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of a stand-alone business unit and become familiar with the role of a business process of Shipping Industry.

Specific Tasks and Areas of Responsibility

· Active member of the CIS Country/Cluster Management Team and responsible for controlling environment across the cluster.
· Responsible for coordinating and performing control reviews across the cluster
· Responsible for assisting in investigating of fraud cases and subsequent reporting on these to management.
· To pro-actively identify risks in the challenging environment and to report these to management on an ongoing basis
· Manage monthly reporting process including responsibility for accurate, timely and high quality HFM reporting with full adherence to APM GAP and Local Accounting Standards.
· Ensure proper processes are in place for all the business transactions.
· Regular review/follow up on compliance of internal SOP’s
· Follow up on KPI’s, Financial Reviews and Control Dashboard results.
· Contribute in providing high quality financial information and its analysis to senior management to support decision making.
· Ensure no major findings in various audits conducted during the year
· Drive various cost awareness and other initiatives triggered from Cluster / Region.
· Ensure smooth completion of various Audits during the year.
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· Ensure compliance with Group Policies, business audits, board material preparation and adhoc financial analysis
· Implement initiatives to improve financial processes and operational performance
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· Compliance with the Finance elements of the concession and long term lease agreements entered into with Government agencies.
· Identify cost saving opportunities to improve the result of the business and add to shareholder value.

Desired Experience and Profile

· University Degree in Finance and Accounting, Chartered Accountant, auditing or similar with a minimum of 3 years experience in similar function.
· Be a strong team player while at the same time being able to work independently.
· Practical experience within finance and accounting required. IFRS experience a plus
· Sound Knowledge of SAP though not required but preferred.
· Excellent communication skills; being able to explain financial matters in layman’s terms to management and other functions.
· Strong analytical skills
· Required to travel between offices within the cluster
· Considerable drive and interest in taking on new tasks
· Well Organized, timely and focused on quality
· Strong inter personal skills
· Expert knowledge of MS Excel
· High level of general business acumen to identify efficiencies and opportunities to improve overall financial results

Apply online to Container Inland Services

Container Inland Services Vacancies: Internal Controller

Job Opportunity at The Maersk Group, Wednesday 26, October 2016

The Maersk Group is a worldwide conglomerate and operates in some 130 countries with a workforce of over 89,000 employees. In addition to owning one of the world’s largest shipping companies, Maersk is involved in a wide range of activities in the shipping, logistics, and the oil and gas industries.

HSE

WE OFFER

Value and team-based leadership.

An open and engaging working environment.

A wide range of international career opportunities.

Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Competitive compensation packages

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and monitors HSE related policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe operation.

Establishes internal and external networks to seek out best practices and ensure continuous improvement within the organization.

Inspects facilities and risk assesses standard operating procedures to detect existing or potential hazards.

Advise department managers on incident findings and assist with development of corrective actions for use by company personnel and outside agencies.

Leads high severity investigations.

Cooperates in the preparation of material and evidence for APMTAL in hearings, lawsuits and insurance investigations.

Develops toolbox talks based on incident findings from internal or external sources and general safety information.

Reporting:

Advises the Managing Director and senior management on HSE strategies.

Represents the company with local government organizations to ensure a mutual understanding of APM Terminals Apapa Limited’s (APMTAL’s) goals and requirements, and co-operate with local resources to ensure compliance with local and international legislation and guidelines.

Compiles and submits HSE reports required by regulatory agencies, shipping lines and company interests.

Training:

Maintains up-to-date information and knowledge in the area of HSE and communicates to required parties within the terminal.

Develops and arranges basic HSE related training including, but not limited to safety inductions, basic first aid, emergency response, etc.

Maintains safety files and records.

Who we are looking for

University degree in business management or engineering discipline

5 years of cumulative experience in HSE of a container terminal

Financial Management skills is essential

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from recognized institution

Requires a proven record of Health, Safety and Environmental management experience from port operations and/or heavy equipment industry

Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Effective interpersonal and leadership skills

Requires a proven track record of increasing work responsibility

Requires good verbal and written communication skills in English

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DUE DATE: 25 October, 2016

Job Opportunity at The Maersk Group, Wednesday 26, October 2016