Finance and Admin Manager Vacancy at PML Advisory Limited, Monday 23, January 2017

PML Advisory Limited is a leading advisory services provider. Our team is made up of seasoned and experienced professionals with several years of experience in financial advisory, auditing, risk management, accounting, investment services working; with clients in financial services, oil and gas, manufacturing, telecommunication etc.

FINANCE AND ADMIN MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

PML Advisory is currently recruiting for the role of a Finance and Admin Manager for an FMCG Client of ours.

The role of the Finance and Administration Manager is a key post within the organisation and is pivotal to the effective development of the organisation and delivery of services to our numerous customers.

The position requires a person with energy, flexibility, initiative and self-motivation, someone who is a team player with a strong belief in the values and aims of our Company.

The post holder will be expected to have experience of setting up and maintaining effective and efficient financial procedures and experience in financial administration and bookkeeping, including payroll.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

PURPOSE:

The Individual as a Finance and Admin manager is responsible for strategy, financial reporting and administration. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements preparation and performance reporting. The Finance and Admin manager will interact with the Company’s Executive Director and Managing Directors.

Strategy Function:

Facilitating and driving key strategic initiatives of the Company

Driving decision that create medium-long term business improvement

Translating strategies to actionable and qualitative plan

Mobilizing and managing teams of individuals charge with strategy.

Finance Function:

Setting up of a proper accounting function for the Company.

Oversees the general accounting function, cash management/reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management (excluding inventory related items) and rebate management.

Ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.

Supervises the completion of Federal and State tax reporting requirements.

Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information/performance.

Ensure the monthly Bank reconciliation are performed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responds to inquiries from the Managing Director and the Board regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.

Ensure a clean and timely year end audit.

Report on the critical performance ratio of the Company

Monitor cost and expenses to assist in budget preparation.

Admin Function:

Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes

Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations

Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material.

Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)

Oversees the general administration of the Company.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

HND or B.Sc in Accounting or any related social science course

Minimum of 4 -6 years’ experience

Membership of ICAN, ACCA or CIMA is mandatory

Manufacturing industry experience is key.

TO APPLY

Applicants should send their application and CV’s to: recruitment@pml.com.ng

DUE DATE: 3 February, 2017

Finance and Admin Manager Vacancy at PML Advisory Limited, Monday 23, January 2017

Ats Engineering Training Program – Acquire Real-Time Engineering Design Experience

COME ACQUIRE REAL-TIME ENGINEERING DESIGN EXPERIENCE

The Crude Oil output deal agreement by OPEC and non-OPEC countries clearly indicates that the global Oil and Gas industry is expected to bounce back this 2017.So get prepared as only the experienced Engineers would be bouncing back with the industry.

Engineering like every profession is technical, skill and experienced based.

ATS Engineering training Centre is a renowned brand within Nigeria in the training of Engineers specifically in the Oil and Gas Plant/Facility Engineering design industry. We boast of an instructing team of practicing practitioners with a minimum of 8 years of real-time experience in their various fields.

Our team imparts and keeps participants abreast with recent technologies and skills in their fields.

Our objective is transferring these skills acquired overtime to prospective engineers thereby bridging the experience gap fresh Engineers often have.

We offer training programs on the following fields:

• Piping Engineering


• Mechanical Engineering


• Pipeline Engineering


• Instrumentation Engineering


• Electrical systems Engineering


• Civil/Structural Engineering


• Process Engineering


• Stress and Support Analysis

The course contents of each of the above courses can be found on our website(www.atsalliedgroup.com)

The ATS concept is bringing the work situations to the classroom such that at the end of the program

• Participants should be able to defend 1-3 years real-time job experiences.


• Participants would be equipped with the necessary basic knowledge, skills and techniques required of an experienced Engineer.


• Participants would be armed with standard books and reference materials in their field of specialization


• Participants will be trained on two (2) out of the following softwares: AutoCAD, ETAP, MicroStation, Plant Design Management system(PDMS),Plant Design System(PDS), Navisworks, CADWorx, STAAD pro, SACS, INtools, CEASAR II; depending on industry demand for each particular field(see each departmental course content for clarity).


• Help in providing likely test/interview questions and answers


• Comprehensive database of companies operating in the Plant Engineering design industry,


• Last but not the least we also assist participants in preparing a field related professional resume.

In summary our courses are designed to impart skills and knowledge that are implementable in the workplace. As a matter of fact the courses are tailored specifically to meet needs of companies in this industry

NEW BATCH RESUMES: 11^th February 2017

DURATION: 2 months, weekends only (Saturdays, Sundays)

FEE: Remains 20% slashed due to global economic recession

VENUES:

LAGOS CENTRE:

2nd Floor, Dulux building KM18 Igbo-Efon bus-stop, Lekki expressway,Lagos

Email: [email protected]

PORT-HARCOURT CENTRE

DFQ Standard Limited

Suite 9,Victoria Plaza,Rumuodara Junction,East-West Road

Email: [email protected]

ABUJA CENTRE:

AUTOCOMM SERVICES,19 Libreville Street,off Aminu Kano crescent, Wuse II,Abuja  Email: [email protected]

Your mails shall be responded to within 24hours

For critical expert guidance call: 07034319429, 08182855747, 08054055699

ATS Engineering Training will be coming to cities near you, soon!

LIKE EVERY PROFESSION, ENGINEERING IS ALL ABOUT EXPOSURE

Ats Engineering Training Program – Acquire Real-Time Engineering Design Experience

Partnerships and Business Development Associate at LYFE

Lifting Youth and Fostering Entrepreneurship (LYFE) Nigeria is an entrepreneurship pipeline development company registered in Nigeria and the United States. Our platforms and programs help business talents develop and connect with the resources and partnerships needed to succeed. We also offer investors, banks, angels, VCs, incubators etc premium access to these top talents

Job Title: Partnerships and Business Development Associate

Responsibilities

• The Partnership and Business Development Lead will be responsible for maintaining and developing existing partnerships, whilst also identifying new organisations to work with.


• S/he will take a leading role liaising with partners to develop, deliver and evaluate projects.


• The Partnerships and Business Lead will also work alongside other staff responsible for our Lyfe camp programme to ensure strategic planning of the project, funding and timeline effectiveness.


• Beyond implementing the company’s plans, we are looking for someone that is highly creative and can add value. S/he will report directly to the CEO.


• Maintain and develop working relationships with existing partner organisations as well as explore opportunities to bring new potential partners to the table.


• Explore new revenue streams and develop business models.


• Develop links with similar organisations working in the same areas.


• Liaise with other staff members/volunteers to strategically manage and deliver Lyfecamp.


• Collaborate with existing and new partners to identify projects for support and work with them to deliver, monitor and evaluate these.


• Plan and set budgets for projects, and oversee efficient allocation and effective use of funds by partners to ensure all activities are carried out within an agreed budget.


• Report on the outcomes and impact of projects internally to assist with programme development and externally to project funders; and be ready to share this information with our supporter base to raise awareness of our work.


• Generally work towards the success of the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.Sc./HND in any field.


• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar role.


• A demonstrable understanding of the entrepreneurship landscape in Nigeria.


• Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability;


• Knowledge of market and competition; Experience aligning work with strategic goals.


• Excellent communications and writing skills.


• Multitasking abilities.


• Ability to work independently.

Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Closing Date
20th January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s and Cover Letters to: one@lyfecamp.com

Partnerships and Business Development Associate at LYFE

Office Manager Vacancy at ACF-International, Wednesday 18, January 2017

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

OFFICE MANAGER

DUTY STATION:     Dutse, Jigawa State

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Office Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the necessary support is provided to the programs in terms of HR, Log and Admin / HR, and ICT in an effective and efficient manner as per Action Against Hunger (AAH) policies. He/she will support the Field Coordinator to ensure the safety and security of all AAH staff, locations, and assets. As determined by the Field Co, the Office Manager may need to represent AAH, its Mandate and activities to external actors and participate in humanitarian and development actors and governmental fora as appropriate. The Office Manager will ensure that AAH staff, and operations in all covered areas, apply the AAH Mandate, Charter and Code of Conduct, as well as operational and internal policies and regulations including AAH’s Risks Management Policies.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 

Objective 1: Overall Management of the Support to Programs:

Facilitate the good coordination between the various departments in order to support the project objectives.

Preside over weekly support team meetings (with Log, HR and Finance staff).

Compile weekly report for support team (Log, HR and finance) and assist in drafting a consolidated Weekly report for the Base.

Objective 2: Ensure proper base Administration & Finance

Ensure all staff, especially Base Finance Officer, correctly understands and enforces AAH Finance / administration procedures and protocols.

Provide periodic sessions to clarify and enforce administration procedures and policies and act as the focal point in the Base for the roll out of any changes.

Facilitate training/capacity building of all staff on administrative processes where identified as necessary.

Objective 3: Ensure proper Human Resources management

Ensure all staff, especially the Base HR Officer and/or HR team, correctly understands and enforce AAH HR procedures and protocols.

Provide periodic sessions to clarify and enforce HR procedures and policies and act as the focal point in the base for the roll out of any changes.

Ensure that all recruitment on the base is transparent, fair, and takes place according to AAH procedures.

Objective 4: Ensure proper base Logistics

Ensure that AAH Logistics procedures are followed, in consultation with Log Coordinator and Field Coordinator at all times.

Ensure supply chain management on Base (PR, PFU dissemination, timeliness and clarity) is organized and monitored, with delegation where possible.

Ensure AAH procedures and donor guidelines for procurement and equipment/asset management are enforced, and understood by all relevant staff.

Objective 5: Give appropriate line management and support to the Support staff:

Line Management of senior Logistics, HR and Administration department staff on Base.

Identify gaps, and plan and initiate recruitment for HR, log and Finance staff.

Ensure support and daily management for all support departments including setting objectives and weekly work plans.

Objective 6: Assist the Field co to insure safety/security of AAH personnel and assets:

Assist Field Coordinator in analysis, identification, quantification and, mitigation of assessed risks through line management.

Ensure good implementation of security rules (security plan, SOP) in the base and program areas.

Contribute to the security plan, SOP writing and send incident reports to Field coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor level degree in management, finance, or related field; MBA or similar higher degree a plus

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

3+ years of experience in an INGO in positions of progressively more responsibility and scope, in one or more of the following areas: Administration, HR, Finance, Logistics.

Experience with donor-funded programs.

Proven experience in contexts with volatile security and safety issues.

Experience supervising others.

Exceptional organization and planning skills.

Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, foster teamwork, promote cohesion, bring diverse teams, staff and peer-level .colleagues into alignment around work plans and organizational objectives.

Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs.

Champion of AAH Charter values – professionalism, transparency, neutrality, access to victims, non-discrimination.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Excellent drafting and written skills.

Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/departments.

Previous AAH experience.

TO APPLY

Applicants should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org

To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. For example, “Office Manager – JIGAWA”. Also note that applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis and any application received without these specifications will not be considered.  Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

Office Manager Vacancy at ACF-International, Wednesday 18, January 2017

2016 NYSC Batch 'B' (Steam II) Orientation Course

The NYSC Management wishes to inform prospective Corps members and other stakeholders that the 2016 Batch ‘B’ (Stream II) Orientation course will commence on Tuesday, 24th January, 2017.

Title: 2016 NYSC Batch ‘B’ (Steam II) Orientation Course 

The lineup of activities for the course is shown below:

• Tue 24th – Wed 25th, Jan 2017 – Registration/verification exercise


• Thursday, 26th January, 2017 – Swearing-in ceremony


• Monday, 13th February, 2017 – Closing ceremony

Prospective Corps members are advised to report to camp at the scheduled date as registration/verification will end at midnight of January 25th, 2017.

All are also to note that original copies of academic credentials and other documents uploaded during the online registration MUST be presented on camp for physical verification.

In addition, all Prospective Corps members MUST present medical certificate from a government or military hospital showing their health status before they will be registered and admitted for the Orientation course.

Management wishes prospective Corps members safe journey to their respective camps as well as a successful Orientation course.

2016 NYSC Batch "B" (Steam II) Orientation Course

Latest Job Vacancy at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria, Tuesday 17, January 2017

Co-Creation Hub seeks an experienced individual with strong working knowledge of the Nigerian public sector to join our team to lead our GovLab Practice geared to support the development and roll out of initiatives to improve public service delivery, citizen engagement & social accountability in Nigeria through the smart application of technology.

The GovLab Lead will be CcHUB’s primary interface for government agencies, civil society and social innovators looking to improve the way citizens’ needs are met in Nigeria using technology. Specific areas of interest in the Governance space include public service delivery, open government, open data, extractive industries transparency & local government efficiency. This position requires a team player with leadership qualities, excellent marketing skills, a professional and positive attitude, organization and dependability.

PRACTICE LEAD, GOVLAB (CCHUB)

Your responsibilities shall include the following :

Identify critical governance priorities for the unit & initiate activities to stimulate solutions around the priority areas

To plan, launch and manage innovation initiatives to deliver products to be utilised by government agencies, civil society & citizens to improve public service delivery & social accountability in Nigeria

Research key governance issues to identify critical leverage areas around which GovLab should engage stakeholders and citizens

Manage research & insights that drive solutions for the practice & its clients especially government agencies, civil society organisations & the general public

Overall planning of activities, resources , budgets and operations of the practice

Provide technical insights & networking support to governance ventures incubated at the CcHUB

Develop a mentor network for the practice across the public sector & civil society and work with them to support incubated ventures

Proactively identify engage & manage new partners with government, CSOs and donor agencies

Lead in developing proposals for new governance projects to local and international funding organisations

Work in coordination with senior management to set up a seed fund for governance ventures

Prepare all required reports and maintain a comprehensive set of records on all activities

Our ideal candidate will have :

A solid understanding of the Nigerian public sector with relationships to academia, government agencies, civil society, start-ups and the development partner community

A Bachelor’s or Masters’ Degree from an accredited university

Experience in civil society, a start­up or other business environment

A robust analytical skill set

Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft applications

Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

An entrepreneurial and innovative mind-set

TO APPLY

Email a cover letter and your CV to careers@cchubnigeria.com if you have the right experience and skills for this position (Title: GovLab Lead)

Latest Job Vacancy at Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Nigeria, Tuesday 17, January 2017

Procurement Officers at Fastizers Food and Confectionery Limited

Fastizers Food and Confectionery Limited started with its first production of cookies 5 years ago, desiring to cater to its immediate community. This first batch of home-made Fastizers Cookies, produced with less than N1,000, got so much positive feedback it inspired the production of subsequent batches, however still on a small scale from a home-kitchen.

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Descriptions

• Forecasting levels of demand for services and products to meet the business needs and keeping a constant check on stock levels;


• Conducting research to ascertain the best products and suppliers in terms of best value, delivery schedules and quality;


• Liaising between suppliers, manufacturers and relevant internal departments.


• Identifying potential suppliers, visiting existing suppliers, building and maintaining good relationships with them;


• Evaluating bids and making recommendations based on commercial and technical factors;


• Forecasting price trends and their impact on future activities.


• Developing an organization’s purchasing strategy from analysis of purchase history;


• Producing reports on purchasing activities


• Ensuring suppliers are aware of the organization’s purchasing policies and procedures


• Attending meetings and trade conferences and to upgrade exposure in the industry.

Requirements

• A minimum of BSc / HND degree in Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply or Business Administration


• Proven working experience as a Procurement Officer for at least 2 years


• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement techniques as well as a dexterity in reading the market


• Talent in negotiations and networking


• Aptitude in decision-making and working with numbers


• Negotiate with external vendors to secure the most advantageous terms


• Experience in collating and analyzing data


• Strong leadership capabilities.

Location: Ogun

Closing Date
20 January, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume to: careers@fastizers.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Also state your preferred location in your mail.


• Only applicants that meet the above criteria will be contact

Procurement Officers at Fastizers Food and Confectionery Limited

Business Analyst Finance Domain Sample Resume

This is just a sample Business Analyst resume for freshers as well as for experienced job seekers in Finance domain of business analyst or system analyst. While this is only a sample resume, please use this only for reference purpose, do not copy the same client names or job duties for your own purpose. Always make your own resume with genuine experience.

Name: Justin Megha

Ph no: XXXXXXX

your email here.

Business Analyst, Business Systems Analyst

SUMMARY

• Accomplished in Business Analysis, System Analysis, Quality Analysis and Project Management with extensive experience in business products, operations and Information Technology on the capital markets space specializing in Finance such as Trading, Fixed Income, Equities, Bonds, Derivatives(Swaps, Options, etc) and Mortgage with sound knowledge of broad range of financial instruments.


• Over 11+ Years of proven track record as value-adding, delivery-loaded project hardened professional with hands-on expertise spanning in System Analysis, Architecting Financial applications, Data warehousing, Data Migrations, Data Processing, ERP applications, SOX Implementation and Process Compliance Projects.


• Accomplishments in analysis of large-scale business systems, Project Charters, Business Requirement Documents, Business Overview Documents, Authoring Narrative Use Cases, Functional Specifications, and Technical Specifications, data warehousing, reporting and testing plans.


• Expertise in creating UML based Modelling views like Activity/ Use Case/Data Flow/Business Flow /Navigational Flow/Wire Frame diagrams using Rational Products & MS Visio.


• Proficient as long time liaison between business and technology with competence in Full Life Cycle of System (SLC) development with Waterfall, Agile, RUP methodology, IT Auditing and SOX Concepts as well as broad cross-functional experiences leveraging multiple frameworks.


• Extensively worked with the On-site and Off-shore Quality Assurance Groups by assisting the QA team to perform Black Box /GUI testing/ Functionality /Regression /System /Unit/Stress /Performance/ UAT’s.


• Facilitated change management across entire process from project conceptualization to testing through project delivery, Software Development & Implementation Management in diverse business & technical environments, with demonstrated leadership abilities.

EDUCATION

• 
  Post Graduate Diploma (in Business Administration), USA
  


• 
  Master’s Degree (in Computer Applications),
  


• 
  Bachelor’s Degree (in Commerce),
  

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Documentation Tools UML, MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project), MS Visio, Erwin

SDLC Methodologies Waterfall, Iterative, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Spiral, Agile

Modeling Tools UML, MS Visio, Erwin, Power Designer, Metastrom Provision

Reporting Tools Business Objects X IR2, Crystal Reports, MS Office Suite

QA Tools Quality Center, Test Director, Win Runner, Load Runner, QTP, Rational Requisite Pro, Bugzilla, Clear Quest

Languages Java, VB, SQL, HTML, XML, UML, ASP, JSP

Databases & OS MS SQL Server, Oracle 10g, DB2, MS Access on Windows XP / 2000, Unix

Version Control Rational Clear Case, Visual Source Safe

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SERVICE MASTER, Memphis, TN June 08 – Till Date

Senior Business Analyst

Terminix has approximately 800 customer service agents that reside in our branches in addition to approximately 150 agents in a centralized call center in Memphis, TN. Terminix customer service agents receive approximately 25 million calls from customers each year. Many of these customer’s questions are not answered or their problems are not resolved on the first call. Currently these agents use an AS/400 based custom developed system called Mission to answer customer inquiries into branches and the Customer Communication Center. Mission – Terminix’s operation system – provides functionality for sales, field service (routing & scheduling, work order management), accounts receivable, and payroll. This system is designed modularly and is difficult to navigate for customer service agents needing to assist the customer quickly and knowledgeably. The amount of effort and time needed to train a customer service representative using the Mission system is high. This combined with low agent and customer retention is costly.

Customer Service Console enables Customer Service Associates to provide consistent, enhanced service experience, support to the Customers across the Organization. CSC is aimed at providing easy navigation, easy learning process, reduced call time and first call resolution.

Responsibilities

• Assisted in creating Project Plan, Road Map. Designed Requirements Planning and Management document.


• Performed Enterprise Analysis and actively participated in buying Tool Licenses.


• Identified subject-matter experts and drove the requirements gathering process through approval of the documents that convey their needs to management, developers, and quality assurance team.


• Performed technical project consultation, initiation, collection and documentation of client business and functional requirements, solution alternatives, functional design, testing and implementation support.


• Requirements Elicitation, Analysis, Communication, and Validation according to Six Sigma Standards.


• Captured Business Process Flows and Reengineered Process to achieve maximum outputs.


• Captured As-Is Process, designed TO-BE Process and performed Gap Analysis


• Developed and updated functional use cases and conducted business process modeling (PROVISION) to explain business requirements to development and QA teams.


• Created Business Requirements Documents, Functional and Software Requirements Specification Documents.


• Performed Requirements Elicitation through Use Cases, one to one meetings, Affinity Exercises, SIPOC’s.


• Gathered and documented Use Cases, Business Rules, created and maintained Requirements/Test Traceability Matrices.

Client: The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation, Parsippany, NJ May’ 2007 – Oct’ 2007

Profile: Sr. Financial Business Analyst/ Systems Analyst.

Project Profile (1): D&B is the world’s leading source of commercial information and insight on businesses. The Point of Arrival Project and the Data Maintenance (DM) Project are the future applications of the company that the company would transit into, providing an effective method & efficient report generation system for D&B’s clients to be able purchase reports about companies they are trying to do business.

Project Profile (2): The overall purpose of this project was building a Self Awareness System(SAS) for the business community for buying SAS products and a Payment system was built for SAS. The system would provide certain combination of products (reports) for Self Monitoring report as a foundation for managing a company’s credit.

Responsibilities:

• Conducted GAP Analysis and documented the current state and future state, after understanding the Vision from the Business Group and the Technology Group.


• Conducted interviews with Process Owners, Administrators and Functional Heads to gather audit-related information and facilitated meetings to explain the impacts and effects of SOX compliance.


• Played an active and lead role in gathering, analyzing and documenting the Business Requirements, the business rules and Technical Requirements from the Business Group and the Technological Group.


• Co – Authored and prepared Graphical depictions of Narrative Use Cases, created UML Models such as Use Case Diagrams, Activity Diagrams and Flow Diagrams using MS Visio throughout the Agile methodology


• Documented the Business Requirement Document to get a better understanding of client’s business processes of both the projects using the Agile methodology.


• Facilitating JRP and JAD sessions, brain storming sessions with the Business Group and the Technology Group.


• Documented the Requirement traceability matrix (RTM) and conducted UML Modelling such as creating Activity Diagrams, Flow Diagrams using MS Visio. Analysed test data to detect significant findings and recommended corrective measures


• Co-Managed the Change Control process for the entire project as a whole by facilitating group meetings, one-on-one interview sessions and email correspondence with work stream owners to discuss the impact of Change Request on the project.


• Worked with the Project Lead in setting realistic project expectations and in evaluating the impact of changes on the organization and plans accordingly and conducted project related presentations.


• Co-oordinated with the off shore QA Team members to explain and develop the Test Plans, Test cases, Test and Evaluation strategy and methods for unit testing, functional testing and usability testing

Environment: Windows XP/2000, SOX, Sharepoint, SQL, MS Visio, Oracle, MS Office Suite, Mercury ITG, Mercury Quality Center, XML, XHTML, Java, J2EE.

GATEWAY COMPUTERS, Irvine, CA, Jan 06 – Mar 07

Business Analyst

At Gateway, a Leading Computer, Laptop and Accessory Manufacturer, was involved in two projects,

Order Capture Application: Objective of this Project is to Develop Various Mediums of Sales with a Centralized Catalog. This project involves wide exposure towards Requirement Analysis, Creating, Executing and Maintaining of Test plans and Test Cases. Mentored and trained staff about Tech Guide & Company Standards; Gateway reporting system: was developed with Business Objects running against Oracle data warehouse with Sales, Inventory, and HR Data Marts. This DW serves the different needs of Sales Personnel and Management. Involved in the development of it utilized Full Client reports and Web Intelligence to deliver analytics to the Contract Administration group and Pricing groups. Reporting data mart included Wholesaler Sales, Contract Sales and Rebates data.

Responsibilities:

• Product Manager for Enterprise Level Order Entry Systems – Phone, B2B, Gateway.com and Cataloging System.


• Modeled the Sales Order Entry process to eliminate bottleneck process steps using ERWIN.


• Adhered and practiced RUP for implementing software development life cycle.


• Gathered Requirements from different sources like Stakeholders, Documentation, Corporate Goals, Existing Systems, and Subject Matter Experts by conducting Workshops, Interviews, Use Cases, Prototypes, Reading Documents, Market Analysis, Observations


• Created Functional Requirement Specification documents – which include UMLUse case diagrams, Scenarios, activity, work Flow diagrams and data mapping. Process and Data modeling with MS VISIO.


• Worked with Technical Team to create Business Services (Web Services) that Application could leverage using SOA, to create System Architecture and CDM for common order platform.


• Designed Payment Authorization (Credit Card, Net Terms, and Pay Pal) for the transaction/order entry systems.


• Implemented A/B Testing, Customer Feedback Functionality to Gateway.com


• Worked with the DW, ETL teams to create Order entry systems Business Objects reports. (Full Client, Web I)


• Worked in a cross functional team of Business, Architects and Developers to implement new features.


• Program Managed Enterprise Order Entry Systems – Development and Deployment Schedule.


• Developed and maintained User Manuals, Application Documentation Manual, on Share Point tool.


• Created Test Plansand Test Strategies to define the Objective and Approach of testing.


• Used Quality Center to track and report system defects and bug fixes. Written modification requests for the bugs in the application and helped developers to track and resolve the problems.


• Developed and Executed Manual, Automated Functional, GUI, Regression, UAT Test cases using QTP.
  


• Gathered, documented and executed Requirements-based, Business process (workflow/user scenario), Data driven test cases for User Acceptance Testing.


• Created Test Matrix, Used Quality Center for Test Management, track & report system defects and bug fixes.


• Performed Load, stress Testing’s & Analyzed Performance, Response Times. Designed approach, developed visual scripts in order to test client & server side performance under various conditions to identify bottlenecks.


• Created / developed SQL Queries (TOAD) with several parameters for Backend/DB testing


• Conducted meetings for project status, issue identification, and parent task review, Progress Reporting.

AMC MORTGAGE SERVICES, CA, USA Oct 04 – Dec 05

Business Analyst

The primary objective of this project is to replace the existing Internal Facing Client / Server Applications with a Web enabled Application System, which can be used across all the Business Channels. This project involves wide exposure towards Requirement Analysis, Creating, Executing and Maintaining of Test plans and Test Cases. Demands understanding and testing of Data Warehouse and Data Marts, thorough knowledge of ETL and Reporting, Enhancement of the Legacy System covered all of the business requirements related to Valuations from maintaining the panel of appraisers to ordering, receiving, and reviewing the valuations.

Responsibilities:

• Gathered Analyzed, Validated, and Managed and documented the stated Requirements. Interacted with users for verifying requirements, managing change control process, updating existing documentation.


• Created Functional Requirement Specification documents – that include UML Use case diagrams, scenarios, activity diagrams and data mapping. Provided End User Consulting on Functionality and Business Process.


• Acted as a client liaison to review priorities and manage the overall client queue. Provided consultation services to clients, technicians and internal departments on basic to intricate functions of the applications.


• Identified business directions & objectives that may influence the required data and application architectures.


• Defined, prioritized business requirements, Determine which business subject areas provide the most needed information; prioritize and sequence implementation projects accordingly.


• Provide relevant test scenarios for the testing team. Work with test team to develop system integration test scripts and ensure the testing results correspond to the business expectations.


• Used Test Director, QTP, Load Runner for Test management, Functional, GUI, Performance, Stress Testing


• Perform Data Validation, Data Integration and Backend/DB testing using SQL Queries manually.


• Created Test input requirements and prepared the test data for data driven testing.


• Mentored, trained staff about Tech Guide & Company Standards. Set-up and Coordinate Onsite offshore teams, Conduct Knowledge Transfer sessions to the offshore team.

Lloyds Bank, UK Aug 03 – Sept 04

Business Analyst

Lloyds TSB is leader in Business, Personal and Corporate Banking. Noted financial provider for millions of customers with the financial resources to meet and manage their credit needs and to achieve their financial goals. The Project involves an applicant Information System, Loan Appraisal and Loan Sanction, Legal, Disbursements, Accounts, MIS and Report Modules of a Housing Finance System and Enhancements for their Internet Banking.

Responsibilities:

• Translated stakeholder requirements into various documentation deliverables such as functional specifications, use cases, workflow / process diagrams, data flow / data model diagrams.


• Produced functional specifications and led weekly meetings with developers and business units to discuss outstanding technical issues and deadlines that had to be met.


• Coordinated project activities between clients and internal groups and information technology, including project portfolio management and project pipeline planning.


• Provided functional expertise to developers during the technical design and construction phases of the project.
  
  • Documented and analyzed business workflows and processes. Present the studies to the client for approval
  
  
  • Participated in Universe development – planning, designing, Building, distribution, and maintenance phases.
  
  
  • Designed and developed Universes by defining Joins, Cardinalities between the tables.
    
    • Created UML use case, activity diagrams for the interaction between report analyst and the reporting systems.
    
    
    • Successfully implemented BPR and achieved improved Performance, Reduced Time and Cost.
    
    
    • Developed test plans and scripts; performed client testing for routine to complex processes to ensure proper system functioning.
    
    
    • Worked closely with UAT Testers and End Users during system validation, User Acceptance Testing to expose functionality/business logic problems that unit testing and system testing have missed out.
      
      • Participated in Integration, System, Regression, Performance, and UAT – Using TD, WR, Load Runner
      
      
      • Participated in defect review meetings with the team members. Worked closely with the project manager to record, track, prioritize and close bugs. Used CVS to maintain versions between various stages of SDLC.
      
      
    
    
  
  

Client: A.G. Edwards, St. Louis, MO May’ 2005 – Feb’ 2006

Profile: Sr. Business Analyst/System Analyst

Project Profile: A.G. Edwards is a full service Trading based brokerage firm in Internet-based futures, options and forex brokerage. This site allows Users (Financial Representative) to trade online. The main features of this site were: Users can open new account online to trade equitiies, bonds, derivatives and forex with the Trading system using DTCC’s applications as a Clearing House agent. The user will get real-time streaming quotes for the currency pairs they selected, their current position in the forex market, summary of work orders, payments and current money balances, P & L Accounts and available trading power, all continuously updating in real time via live quotes. The site also facilitates users to Place, Change and Cancel an Entry Order, Placing a Market Order, Place/Modify/Delete/Close a Stop Loss Limit on an Open Position.

Responsibilities:

• Gathered Business requirements pertaining to Trading, equities and Fixed Incomes like bonds, converted the same into functional requirements by implementing the RUP methodology and authored the same in Business Requirement Document (BRD).


• Designed and developed all Narrative Use Cases and conducted UML modeling like created Use Case Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams and Activity Diagrams using MS Visio.


• Implemented the entire Rational Unified Process (RUP) methodology of application development with its various workflows, artifacts and activities. Developed business process models in RUP to document existing and future business processes. Established a business Analysis methodology around the Rational Unified Process.


• Analyzed user requirements, attended Change Request meetings to document changes and implemented procedures to test changes.


• Assisted in developing project timelines/deliverables/strategies for effective project management.


• Evaluated existing practices of storing and handling important financial data for compliance.


• Involved in developing the test strategy and assisted in developed Test scenarios, test conditions and test cases


• Partnered with the technical areas in the research, resolution of system and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Environment: Windows XP/2000/NT, SOX, MS Office Suite, SQL, MS SQL Server, XML, HTML, Java, J2EE, JSP, Oracle, WinRunner, Test Director

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Human Resource Job at Action Against Hunger | ,ACF-International, Saturday 14, January 2017

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

HR OFFICER – STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

Objective 1: Performance management

• Ensure that a consistent performance management process is followed throughout the mission

• With the support of the base HR team, ensure all staff have an up to date performance appraisal

• Train and advise managers on performance evaluations and meetings

• Track the performance appraisal due dates for all staff and follow up with managers and base HR team to ensure they are received in a timely manner, and of good quality

• Extract and track relevant training information from performance appraisals to support the development of the Mission Training Plan

Objective 2: Ensure briefings, inductions, and capacity building are designed and implemented consistently across the mission

• Implement a uniform briefing process across the mission, in coordination with hiring managers and other departments.

• Design, review and implement a quarterly (or more frequently as needed) induction for all new staff, with support from the base HR teams

• Facilitate staff trainings on HR policy and procedure

• Support in the planning and organization of mission trainings as needed, ensuring the proper follow up and filing of all staff trainings

• Support in the development and implementation of a mission training plan that is in line with the training needs and mission strategy

Objective 3: Oversee missions staff welfare and teambuilding activities and ensure a feedback mechanism is in place

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in fields related to HR, Administration and Management; masters’ degree a plus.

• 3 years’ work experience with at least 1 year in a related role.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Trained and experienced in facilitating training and adult learning theory.

• Understanding of national labor law and employment norms and practices.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.

• Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.

• Able to maintain confidentiality.

• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information.

• Commitment to ACF charter and values.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

•  Previous experience working for INGOs an asset, particularly health related INGOs.

• Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.


TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org,

To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. For example, “HR OFFICER – ABUJA”. Application received without these specifications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

DUE DATE: 20 January, 2017

Human Resource Job at Action Against Hunger | ,ACF-International, Saturday 14, January 2017

Job Opportunities at British American Tobacco, Saturday 14, January 2017

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.

TRADE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE (NIGERIA)

JOB NUMBER: 14123BR

Appointment type: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE AND KEY DELIVERABLES

Execute the marketing activities in the outlets located within the territory to meet customer and consumer objectives as described in the cycle plan

Train customers if necessary, providing required material and instructions

Negotiate retail touch points (i.e. positioning, visibility, investment) based on communication strategy following guidelines set

Develop and adhere to a well-defined work program and route plan as agreed with Area Manager

Actively participate in business development projects (e.g., trade incentive schemes, internal brand awareness campaigns, etc.)

Support change management projects within Marketing Team

Ensure attendance of all approved training programs and show visible application of acquired knowledge

Ensure that objectives in terms of availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality (e.g., RQI) and customer price of products are achieved for the territory

Manage all assigned funds, materials and equipment in a secure and efficient manner to maximize the use of organization assets

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have as a minimum, a higher qualification from a recognized tertiary institution

Must have completed the mandatory NYSC Scheme

Must have a valid driver’s license

This role will involve selected candidates being based in various locations across Nigeria

MERCHANDISER (OTHER AREAS)

JOB NUMBER: 14132BR

Appointment type: Permanent

JOB PURPOSE AND KEY DELIVERABLES

You will be a member of the Trade Marketing & Distribution department, which is responsible for the implementation of the route to market strategy. This includes ensuring product availability, visibility, volume, margin, quality and retail pricing are properly implemented and monitored.

The job is also about identification of new opportunities and the initiation, development and deployment of trade programmes.

Your day to day activity is to;

Ensure the effective and efficient execution of marketing activities in the defined territory and extended coverage area

Serve as part of a ‘Tactical Response Team’, positioned to address situations arising within the market, as well as business needs. In this regard, direction to be provided by Area Manager, TMDM or Regional Manager

Execute basic TM&D activities in the outlets located within the territory in order to meet company objectives as described in the cycle plan (visibility, availability, freshness, consumer contacting etc)

Achieve volume and distribution targets through direct selling (Top-up stock), management of the rural wholesale customer and monitoring of van sales.

Improve the company’s corporate image by operating at the highest business ethics, environmental, health and safety standards using the IMS as a guide

Your people responsibility will be:

Supporting Rural wholesale business expansion by providing Trade marketing support for the DSS rep attached.

Engaging local government officials, transport/ traffic agencies and other stakeholders to avoid disruption of BAT operations in the defined rural territory.

Supporting Van Reps to achieve high performance by developing new routes and giving TM&D support to existing outlets.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must have an OND from any reputable polytechnic.

Should have basic Selling, negotiation and influencing skills.

Knowledge of developing and maintaining relationships with consumers, retailers and semi wholesaler

Knowledge of redistribution concept, business reporting and communication

Fluency in English

Driving Skills

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of Rural towns and road networks is desirable

Understanding of the local languages in territory is a plus


TO APPLY

Click on Job Title below:

TRADE MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE (NIGERIA)
MERCHANDISER (OTHER AREAS)

DUE DATE: 27 January, 2017

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Job Opportunities at British American Tobacco, Saturday 14, January 2017

Business Developer at Nationdelivery Nigeria Limited

Nationdelivery Nigeria Limited – Our company is the Africa market leader in global express, Logistics. Nation delivery Nigeria Ltd , is a company registered as a logistic under cooperate affair Commission RC 1038133 since 2012 and infrastructure with the introduction of online tracking ensuring that we can continue to handle your parcels with greater speed precision, and bring cheap parcel delivery to the masses, so we are best placed to meet the rapid growth in demand within the express parcels market.

Job Title: Business Developer

Description

• A strategic thinker and effective communicator who has a proven track record of using data to figure out market potential and business trends, must be able to deliver World Class Business Intelligence solutions by mining data, looking at competitor activity and studying industry forecasts.


• She/he should posses vast experience of Business Intelligence concepts and tools, such as MicroStrategy, QlikView or Business Objects, and also possess a batch of relevant, contemporary and industry recognised qualifications.


• Has experience of working in a consultancy role within projects, and is able to operate within different business units and teams, often across multiple countries.


• Should be able able to manage existing business wisely and professionally.

Location: Lagos

Closing Date
31st January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should send their CV’s to: business@nationdelivery.com

Business Developer at Nationdelivery Nigeria Limited

Vacancy for Liaison Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International, Friday 13, January 2017

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

LIAISON OFFICER

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

Objective 1:

Carry out the necessary administrative procedures concerning expatriate staff:

Deposit, follow and obtain legal administrative documents such as visa, stay permit work permit, travel authorization

Maintain a tracking sheet of dates of expiry of all administrative documents and ensure they are extended on time

Provide support required for visas needed for breaks, trainings, or meetings

Act as the focal point for HQ concerning immigration needs

Objective 2:

Represent the organization when liaising with the local administrations:

Establish or reinforce relations with the representatives of the different administrative services – Nigeria immigration, Ministry of National Budget and planning etc.

Keep informed of any changes in the administrative procedures for obtaining documents;

Brief new international staff on the administrative processes, rules and requirements

Support in compiling and submitting reports to ministries as requested

Objective 3:

Keep the expatriates’ administrative files up to date:

Prepare files for each expatriate on arrival – contracts, passport photos, photocopies of the passport, visa, etc.

Ensure international employees’ documents are filed accordingly

Update the HR Information System and expat files with all leave details and monthly timesheets for international employees

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in international relations, HR, Business Administration or related field of study from a recognized institution.

3 years’ work experience with at least 1 year in a related role.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Understanding of national labor law and employment norms and practices

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Approachable, diplomatic, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment

Computer literacy including all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook)

Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently

Able to maintain confidentiality

Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information

Commitment to ACF charter and values

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills


PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

An understanding of the relevant ministries and local authorities, and their procedures

Commitment to humanitarian work

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org,

To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line, or on the application envelope. For example, “LIAISON OFFICER – ABUJA”. Any application received without these specifications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

DUE DATE: 18 January, 2017

Vacancy for Liaison Officer at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International, Friday 13, January 2017

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Fresh Job Recruitment [5 Positions]

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises is a full-service agriculture firm offering professional farm management, Dairy Operation, livestock operations management, agricultural consulting. We have a practical understanding across the whole range of farming disciplines.

We are recruiting for suitably qualified candidates for immediate employment into the following vacant positions below:

Job Title: Assistant Agricultural Fieldman
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To work with the Manager Agricultural and Environmental Services in the implementation of Agricultural Service Board Programs and duties appointed by the company and assume the Managers responsibilities when the manager is absent for an extended period of time

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the delivery of the Agricultural Services offered to the customers


• Direct and supervise the service board employees


• Plan and budget for programs


• Ensure the proper equipment is available and maintained


• Keep track of the loaned and rented units


• Control stocks of pesticides and sprayer repair parts


• Maintain a daily log of activities and accurate spray records


• Complete work orders on a timely Basis for invoicing


• Reports quarterly, annually and on special projects

Services Offered:

• Coordinate these jobs between manpower, equipment, materials and time for everything offered


• On farm cattle weighing for herd records


• Sprayer calibrations and service / modification advise


• Shelterbelt trees (selection)  receiving, distribution and planting


• Soil sampling – and fertility interpretation


• Seed plant emergency help


• Control weeds on public land


• Custom weed control on private land only if not in direct competition with locally offered services


• Identify weeds, pests, and diseases for the community


• Provide advice for suitable control of the above


• Maintain current information on modern farming techniques


• Order, maintain and use materials required for predator control under the authority of the Agricultural Pests Act

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Diploma from an Agricultural College


• Two or more years experience in agriculture or the agricultural service industry


• A valid pesticide applicators license


• Excellent communications skills are required


• Being able to work with other agricultural groups is an advantage


• Competence in giving / taking directions and self-motivation is a benefit


• Computer literacy and advanced writing skills are required

 

Job Title: Front Office Manager
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Managing and training the Front Office staff


• Ensuring the front desk provides a professional and friendly service for guests


• Dealing with guests


• Arranging staff scheduling


• Acting as liaison between General Farm Manager and staff

Qualification/Certification

• Proven working experience in similar roles


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite


• Professional appearance


• Solid communication skills both written and verbal


• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise


• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure


• Proven working experience in similar roles


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite


• Professional appearance


• Solid communication skills both written and verbal


• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise


• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure


• Degree or HND in any relevant act courses

 

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Function in an active & influential business advisory role with management in order to drive business results as it affects human resources.


• Maintain a pay plan by conducting periodic pay- surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.


• Maintain human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.


• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.


• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource Federal & State requirements.


• Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrates integrity, leadership skills.


• Demonstrates organizational and inter-personal skills.


• Ability to architect and drive change.


• Ability to influence senior management.


• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Qualification/Experience

• Must have a LL.B or B. Sc/ B.A in Social Sciences or related field. Professional certification in HR (such CIPM, CIPD, SHRM) is an added advantage.


• Must have a minimum of 2-5 years HR related experience.


• Must have in-depth knowledge about the operational needs of the Business; Business-driven with strong financial acumen.


• Must have a good knowledge of Human Resource Business Manuals, organizational development, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, retention strategies etc.

 

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.


• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.


• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.


• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.


• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.


• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.


• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.


• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.


• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.


• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.


• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.


• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.


• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.


• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.


• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.


• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.

Skills/Qualifications

• Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline-Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills.

 

Job Title: Crop Quality Supervisor
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions
During peak season:

• Analyze & sampling of crops, with the help of farms quality specialists;


• Monitor quality and conditions of crops from harvest till their realization;


• Accountable for quality and conditions of crops ;


• Maintain inventory of crops samples;


• Composite and prepare production samples for required testing at outside lab;


• Proceed with regular on-site quality analyses of crops under storage (temperature, humidity, infestation);


• Report of all quality database, using excel or any other appropriate software;


• Improve goods quality parameters when ever feasible;


• Manage farms quality specialists;


• Represent the Company interest on quality issues vis a vis 3rd parties or official authorities.

During off-season:

• Provide training program to farms quality specialists;


• Maintain all lab equipment and/or calibration of such equipment;


• Perform the compliance review and approval of all batch documentation related to quality of the goods;


• Outside of his/her Crop Quality Supervising duties, the employee will assist OA regional office management in other Operations and/or Productions issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or Diploma from an Agricultural College;


• Two or more years experience in agriculture or the agricultural service industry.

Application Closing Date: 5th February, 2017.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises Fresh Job Recruitment [5 Positions]

Drivers Vacancy at Kerildbert Holdings Limited, Thursday 12, January 2017

Kerildbert Logistics is a supply chain logistics service provider with head office situated in Apapa, Lagos. Building on our competencies in shipping, clearing and freight forwarding, we integrate various services to enable us finance, collect, import and deliver (door to door) all kinds of products such as raw materials, engineering spares and finished products in sectors ranging from FMCG to Oil and Gas.

DRIVER

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking to recruit a driver for one of its directors. The driver will be expected to provide safe driving support and general administration work.

He will be reporting to the Head of the Admin department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested by the Director.

Ensure punctuality and safe transport.

Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.

Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times.

The Vehicle must be kept secure at all times and it is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: battery, oil, brakes e.t. c

Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly.

Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at end of each month.

Assist the Admin Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Sound knowledge of Lagos routes especially the island and Lekki terrains.

Good communication skills.

Minimum of 6 years’ experience in driving with good driving record and preferably male.

Should be well organized and presentable

Should possess at least SSCE and a Valid Driver’s license .

TO APPLY

Applicants should forward their CV’s to: hr@kerildbert.com

DUE DATE: 17 January, 2017

Drivers Vacancy at Kerildbert Holdings Limited, Thursday 12, January 2017

British American Tobacco (Country Security Manager)

British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace.
Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands.

Job Title: Country Security Manager

Responsibilities
Advise the Director responsible for security, on an on-going basis, on:

• The current security situation, including criminality, in the country as a whole.


• Any specific threats to company personnel, assets and information and business operations / activities, as soon as these are known.


• The general security threats to company personnel (including families and visitors), assets, information and business operations/activities (including the distribution chain) and of any changes in the threat as soon as this occurs.


• Cost effective, timely and appropriate measures to counter threats to security.


• The implementation of security Policy, Common Platforms, ‘Best Practice’, and Guidance Notes received from British American Tobacco (H) Ltd and other sources.

Advise:

• British American Tobacco Nigeria Directors/Managers/Supervisors, on the appropriate security measures, so as to ensure that standards are maintained consistent with actual or potential threat levels.


• Relevant Directors/Managers on the technical standards of security and the quality of professional expertise required throughout the Company, including that required for office/residential accommodation, and provide security assistance where necessary.


• Formulate, propose, implement and revise when necessary, the security policy for the Company. 


• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of a suitable ‘Security Overlay’ for British American Tobacco Nigeria, in accordance with British American Tobacco ‘Best Practice’.

Formulate, direct and supervise security procedures for the protection of:

• Company personnel/families/visitors.


• Tobacco products in respect of their manufacture, storage and distribution.


• Company assets, information, property and business operations activities.


• Ensure that a report, in standard format, is submitted monthly to the Area & Regional Security Managers.


• Ensure that security&fleet procedures within the company are according to British American Tobacco Policies and Best Practice.


• Adequately protect company personnel, assets, business operations/activities and Intellectual property/information throughout the area.


• Develop and maintain the professional standards and effectiveness of all subordinate security staff, by conducting such inspections and reviews as necessary for this purpose.


• Produce a suitable Succession Plan


• Control the functions of other security personnel, employees and contractors and those with security responsibilities so as to provide a properly co-ordinated and cost effective service.


• Provide the input and advice necessary for the development, review and updating of the security element of contingency plans throughout the Company.


• Provide briefings for international staff/visitors on ‘in-country’ security issues.


• Conduct any security enquiry, investigation and survey/review in relation to any aspect of security, draw appropriate and supportable conclusions and make recommendations to prevent any recurrence.


• Devise and co-ordinate appropriate specialist security training in respect of security and / or other nominated personnel employed within the Area.


• Devise and implement induction driver training packages and refresher training packages for BATN / BATM drivers.


• Compile and agree budgets and manage within them.


• Management and oversight of the Business Continuity Management programme and requirements for Security function.


• Monitoring the business activities and risk exposure to properly review and update the functions risk register on a quarterly basis.


• Maintain and oversight on the review of the functions BCP document using the BCM manual as a guide and creating awareness of the BCM activities within the function.

Requirements

• The Country Security Manager, Nigeria will preferably be a graduate or expert in security management; with not less than 2 years in a similar managerial role.


• Be a mature individual, with a broad experience in corporate security management.


• Possess good communication skills in English, which he is able to exercise at all levels.


• Be capable of exploiting all sources of information to obtain and collate detail on all threats or potential threats to the Company.


• Be capable of issuing clear written and verbal orders.


• Have the ability to produce timely, accurate, detailed and concise written and verbal reports/reviews.


• Have a detailed technical and operational knowledge of all aspects of physical and electronic security, specifically, locks, building security, control of access procedures, perimeter protection, the use of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) and Intruder Detection Systems (IDS).


• Have a detailed knowledge of the operations of manufacturing facility.


• Keep abreast of current trends and techniques in the security field and disseminate the product of such knowledge to relevant personnel within the company.


• Be capable of commanding a contracted and/or ‘in-house’ guard force.


• Be capable of carrying out and managing effective investigations involving breaches of security and security incidents.


• Able to prepare, conducting and record interviews.


• Understand the principles involved in the protection of Company information, including that which is computer based, and the measures/procedures required to achieve this.


• Have the ability to provide security input to contingency plans.

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Closing Date
25th January, 2017.

APPLY HERE

British American Tobacco (Country Security Manager)

Assistant Accountant at Padoserve Limited

Padoserve Limited – Our client is urgently in need of a qualified candidate, to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Assistant

Description

• Candidate will handle the book of a retail business.


• Interested applicant must be good in accounting and book keeping and must have previous experience in similar field.

Requirements

• Applicant must possess an OND/NCE in Accounting or related field with at least 3yrs previous experience.

Remuneration

• Salary range is between N20,000 to N30,000 during probation and enhancement thereafter.

Location: Rivers

Closing Date
24th January, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV’s to: career@padoserve.com

Assistant Accountant at Padoserve Limited

Career Opportunities at Kraks Media, Tuesday 10, January 2017

KraksTV – A media outfit in Ogudu, Lagos is recruiting for the following positions: Social Media Manager, Creative Director, etc.

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER (NYSC)

REQUIREMENTS

Candidate MUST possess B.SC/HND in any social science course

MUST be internet savvy

MUST possess an iPhone or other iOS device.

MUST be active on all social media platforms.

Must be a NYSC Batch B corper.

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Develop concepts for advertising

Negotiate with clients to amend ideas in line with their wishes and explain what is and is not possible

Keep clients a— of progress and answer their questions Storyboard or translate ideas to the creative team of art directors and designers

Lead multiple projects from conception tocompletion in accordance with deadlines

Evaluate and, if necessary alter, the content of projects before completion

Develop and manage the creative team

Ensure all the organisation’s or client’s visuals are consistent with the overall brand

Steer or write scripts

Oversee photo or TV shoot

Sign off projects before they are presented to the client

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of two years cognate experience.

CREATIVE WRITER (NYSC)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate MUST possess B.SC or HND in any Social Science course.

CINEMATOGRAPHER (NYSC)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate MUST possess B.SC or HND in any course

VIDEO EDITOR (NYSC)

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidate must B.SC/HND in Broadcasting or related with at least 6 months proven experience.

Candidate must have Proficiency with video and image editing software, communication skills and strong attention to detail.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates should CV and applications to Jobs@kraks.co

Career Opportunities at Kraks Media, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Procurement Officer at IPT PowerTech Group

IPT PowerTech Group delivers specialized solutions to the power, industrial and telecom sectors in the Middle East, Africa and neighboring countries. Since our inception in Lebanon in 1993, we have grown into a leading group, combining power expertise with telecom infrastructure specialization. Today, we are market leaders in providing power solutions and specialty batteries, telecom infrastructure and managed services.

Job Title: Procurement Officer

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and manage nearly every aspect of the purchasing of equipment, materials, and services in this category.


• Manage the Solar Installation and Civil works vendors


• Receive request from Project department and prepare the Purchase Order, get approval and trigger advance payment.


• Maximal use of Navision for Purchase Order creation and site billing.


• Keep database of Purchase Requisition and Purchase Orders


• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences (Procurement, Purchasing and Supply etc).


• Between 2 – 4 years procurement experience in Telecoms Equipment Installation or related category.


• Professional qualification will be an added advantage.


• Must be between 28 – 33 years old.


• Preferably male.

Skills

• Advance Microsoft Excel proficiency.


• Good calculation and communication skills.


• Ability to use Microsoft Navision.


• Team player.

Location: Lagos 

APPLY HERE

Procurement Officer at IPT PowerTech Group

Electrical Technician Vacancy at British American Tobacco, Tuesday 10, January 2017

British American Tobacco plc (informally BAT) is a British multinational tobacco company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the world’s five largest tobacco companies.

BAT has a market-leading position in over 50 countries and operations in around 180 countries. Its four largest-selling brands are Dunhill, Lucky Strike, Kent and Pall Mall, with others including Kool, Benson & Hedges and Rothmans

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN (SMD PRODUCTION)

Job number     14047BR

Location/City     Ibadan

Appointment type     Permanent

Job purpose and key deliverables

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To ensure the reduction of breakdown on SMD and FRMD machines and achieve maximum availability and OEE through effective provision of electrical support to all SMD production equipment in line with best practices, at an effective cost, in a hygienic and safe working environment.


PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILIES

Provide technical support to production machines in SMD and FRD.

Ensure maximum machine availability and efficiency through prompt attendance to electrical issues on the machine

Provide Sytemic Troubleshooting using the PLC

Modification of PLC Programmes when necessary.

Modification of Electrical circuitry to accommodate machine modification.

Provide in-house training to electro technical staff when the need arises to improve technical skill.

Implement EHS audit recommendations and ensure all guards are intact and working.

Attend to technical call out request from SMD Cell Managers.

Ensures month on month reduction in electrical downtime in the Cell

Implementation of downtime analysis of SMD machines in the Cell

Ensure electrical issues are resolved and captured daily

Ensure all checks and reports are up to date

Ensure faults are fix as soon as it happened

Ensure CID and WEGA units are optimized for better performance

Ensure all quality parameters and detectors are optimized and maintained to ensure waste is minimized.

Effective and efficient deployment of resources.

Ensure downtime and root cause analysis is done regularly

Ensure spares usage is controlled, captured and reviewed

Continuously looking for better ways of carrying out repair and resolving issues

Installing new and existing equipment upgrade

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Increase machine OEE via effective maintenance and downtime analysis.

Good communication skills, high work efficiency

Ability to define objectives and achieve success

Consistently operate within agreed quality targets

Up to date operational records kept

Good House keeping

Zero record of accident in the department

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The day–to-day technical activities in a Making and Packing Machine combination and Filter rod making machines in SMD need strict monitoring and good coordination. This is the responsibility of the job holder.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Education, skills & work experience

OND in Electrical engineering

Knowledge of production processes and computer literacy.

Minimum of one years working experience in FMCG manufacturing company.

Good analytical ability

Must be a Team player.

Desirable requirements

Ability to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines

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Electrical Technician Vacancy at British American Tobacco, Tuesday 10, January 2017

Nigerian Air Force List of Successful Candidate - Batch "B"

Nigerian Air Force – The underlisted applicants were successful at the Nigerian Air Force recruitment exercise conducted nationwide. They are hereby shortlisted for the Nigerian Air Force 2017 Recruitment training:

Shortlisted Candidates For Nigerian Air Force Recruitment 2017 – Batch “B”

Special Instructions

• Candidates in Batch “B” are to resume for training at the Nigerian Air Force Base Kawo, Kaduna on Sunday, 28th January, 2017.


• Reporting for training with any kind of drug is prohibited.

Requirements 
Candidates are to report with the following:

• Original Credentials


• 2 White T Shirts.


• 2 Blue PT Shorts.


• 1 Pair of White Canvas Shoes.


• 3 Pairs of National Dress.


• 2 White Shirts.


• 1 Black Tie.


• 3 Pairs of Smart Casual.

Click Here to View the List of Batch “B” Shortlisted Candidates (Pdf)

Note

• All Successful candidates and candidates on reserve list are to report to the Nigerian Air Force Base Kawo Kaduna on 28 January 2017.

Nigerian Air Force List of Successful Candidate - Batch "B"