Current Vacancies at Diageo

1) Job Title:    Treasurer

Level:       L4

Reports To: Financial Controller

Context/Scope:

The Guinness Nigeria Treasury function carries out a full range of Treasury activities, including funding, investment of funds, FX and interest rate risk management, cash management, risk financing and

corporate finance. In addition, Treasury is an advisor for wider business decision-making. The team seeks to add value to the Guinness Nigeria through the design and implementation of appropriate policies, procedures controls, the reduction of volatility, and within policy guidelines, the minimization of funding and other related costs.

Dimensions:

1. a.   Financial

Support the company to achieve its financial objectives through controllable cash target, working capital management, optimization of capital structure and maximisation of return on investment

1. b.  Market Complexity

The role holder will ensure that the functional/ business agendas in the market are closely aligned. Role has a strong interaction with the Central Treasury team in Budapest and has overall accountability for about 23 banking relationships.

1. c.   Leadership and Functional Responsibilities

Role holder leads a team of full time employees and provides leadership on all treasury matters. The role has relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Banks, finance institutions and government authorities

Key Accountabilities

• ·   Ensure optimum and adequate funding of business operations at minimal costs
• ·   Ensure optimisation of capital structure
• ·   Ensure the delivery of timely and accurate reports including internal forecast updates, groupreporting requirements and annual budgeting exercises.
• ·   Establish and train best in class cash and working capital forecasting capabilities
• ·   Manage assets, earnings and liabilities in a cost effective manner
• ·   Ensure harmonisation of Treasury operations with Diageo's Treasury Policy
• ·   Build and manage relationship with banking partners in a mutually beneficial manner.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• ·   Graduate calibre, higher educational qualifications (e.g. MBA/M.Sc.) would be an added advantage
• ·   Relevant professional qualification is essential (ACCA/CPA/ACA/CFA)
• ·   Minimum of 10 years relevant post graduation experience in a mid/big sized multinational
• ·   Strong treasury experience in a mid – big sized multinational
• ·   Good project management skills
• ·   Good problem solving and decision making ability
• ·   Strategic thinking and excellent analytical
• ·   Good interpersonal and leadership skills
• ·   Good verbal and written communication skills
• ·   Detail oriented, integrity and self-motivated individual

Barriers to Success in Role

• ·   Lack of deep treasury experience/capabilities
• ·   Lack of accounting knowledge
• ·   Inability to move between strategy and operations

Work Location

• ·   Lagos based with some travel within and outside the country

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2) 

Job Title:    Tax and Payroll Manager   Level:   L4   Reports To:    Financial Controller >  <>  Purpose of Role Tax and Payroll Manager will support the company’s business financial objectives by ensuring that the company maintains a compliant position on tax; ensures provision of adequate insurance cover for company’s assets and manages the prompt and accurate processing of payroll activities. Key Accountabilities: <  q  Steers, advices and supports the company’s financials from tax and insurance perspective q  Responsible for the prompt payment of all taxes due to the state and federal government – including Excise Duty, Company Income & Education Tax, Value Added Tax, Withholding Tax and Personal Income Tax (PAYE) q  Manages relationship with tax consultants to ensure company tax objectives are delivered to time and in line with appropriate legislation q  Ensures satisfactory compliance with tax controls as required by the Controls Audit and Risk Management (CARM) guidelines q  Ensures all relevant aspects of local tax legislation are fully embedded in the company’s tax declaration and continuously monitor compliance of same q  Ensures that all tax related risks are captured in the tax risk matrix and prompt completion of tax Magnitude Validation Model in conjunction with designated tax consultants q  Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of insurance policy & procedures for the company q  Negotiates the company to a position of strength on all insurance policies and ensures compliance with local insurance legislation q  Oversees the risk management process and ensure adequate insurance cover for the company’s assets q  Responsible for prompt processing and reporting of insurance claims as well as the reconciliation of tax related accounts q  Coordinate payroll activities to ensure accurate and timely salary payouts in accordance with local laws and internal procedures Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required: <>  · Graduate caliber. Masters degree is an added advantage · Professional qualification (ACCA/ACA) is mandatory · Minimum of 8 years post qualification relevant work experience Ability to take commercial insights and translate into the Organisation & People Agenda including good customer service Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions. Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills Excellent coaching and relationship building skill Good communication and presentation skill Good team player with good coaching skills Working knowledge in accounting package-SAP (All modules). Barriers to Success in Role: §  Inability to manage and influence a spectrum of key stakeholders and elicit buy-in and support §  Inability to learn fast, adaptation to a new, flexible role and manage relationships with varied stakeholders §  Inability to plan work and work under tight deadlines. §  Lack of functional depth >  Work Location: §  Lagos based with some travels within/ outside Nigeria

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3) 

Job Title:     Business Performance Measurement (BPM) Manager – Balance Sheet (BS) /Cash Flow (CF) Level:    Level 5 (M1) Reports To:  Head of Finance Planning & Analysis (HFP&A) u> Purpose of Role The role holder is required to provide financial analysis and support to Guinness Nigeria’s business leaders and the wider Diageo teams. Key Accountabilities 1.    Business Performance Measurement (BPM) reporting and analysis on a monthly basis, including: i)     Ownership for the compilation and review of detailed analyses of Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Risks/Opportunities for Nigeria Beer business results ii)    Explanation of key performance drivers iii) Be the ‘expert’ for Nigeria market who is able to identify  insights and value creating opportunities 2. Responsible for preparing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) including: i)     Modelling for Debtors, Creditors and Inventory ii)    Rigorously challenging the numbers and assumptions from finance and non-finance teams iii) Managing the collation of other inputs into the Balance Sheet (BS) /Cash Flow (CF) iv) Ensuring completeness, speed and accuracy of data 3. Working Capital Management including: i)     Organising relevant challenge and build meetings ii)    Continuous process improvement iii) Reviewing and aligning with Line Manager and other key business stakeholders 4.  Controls and Risk Management (CARM) compliance: i)     Assist  Head of Finance Planning & Analysis (HFP&A)in ensuring Controls and Risk Management (CARM)  compliance on Business Performance Measurement (BPM) involving performing key reconciliations and controls, testing controls and assessing results and potential improvements Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required q  Graduate Calibre. Professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) is mandatory q  Minimum 8 years post qualification experience in financial and/or management accounting role in an FMCG company. q  Experience with SAP and Magnitude would be an added advantage q  Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills q  Excellent project management skills q  Advanced Microsoft office proficiency q  Self starter, high commitment, delivers against goals with minimal supervision q   Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions q  Clear and succinct communicator u> Barriers to Success in Role q  Lack of attention to detail. q  Inability to challenge people and outputs. q  Little influencing ability across many levels of the organisation q  Not building relationships across the Finance and non-finance community q  Lack of creativity to identify new approaches to business issues. q  Inability to plan work or deliver to high quality in tight deadlines Work Location q  Lagos Based

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4) 

Job Title:       Finance Decision Support Manager Level:    L5 M1 Reports to:      Head of Finance Planning & Analysis (HFP&A) Purpose of Role The role holder will drive key decision support initiatives and work alongside project teams to develop financial models/insights on the highest value priorities that will deliver business growth. >  Key Accountabilities 1.    Responsible for developing Pricing and Tax models that show scenarios and sensitivities to support decision making, this includes: q  Generating insights from parity pricing across sales divisions q  Owning and generating insights from volume-price elasticity model 2.     Developing investment appraisals and financial models as well as driving alignment with key stakeholders before presentation for approvals. 3.    Responsible for evaluating non-capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects including: q  Evaluating viability of non-capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects q  Continuously reviewing and aligning  with key stakeholders 4.  Business Strategy implementation tracking & environmental scan including: q  Route-to-Market (RTM) strategy analysis q  Measurement and Evaluations (M&E) Effectiveness q  Divisional performance effectiveness q  Generating insights from competitive intelligence q  Macroeconomic and market analysis 5.   Controls and Risk Management (CARM) compliance q  Assist the Head of Finance Planning & Analysis (HFP&A)in ensuring Controls and Risk Management (CARM)  on Strategy documents and Project evaluations, testing controls and assessing results and potential improvements Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required q  Graduate Calibre. Professional qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) is mandatory q  Minimum 8 years post qualification experience in financial and/or management accounting role in an FMCG company. q  Experience with SAP and Magnitude would be an added advantage q  Analytical, interpretative and decision-making skills q  Excellent project management skills q  Advanced Microsoft office proficiency q  Self starter, high commitment, delivers against goals with minimal supervision q   Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions q  Clear and succinct communicator u> Barriers to Success in Role q  Lack of attention to detail. q  Inability to challenge people and outputs. q  Inability to influence key stakeholders q  Inability to build relationships across the Finance and non-finance community q  Lack of creativity in identifying new approaches to business issues. q  Inability to plan work or deliver to high quality in tight deadlines Work Location - Lagos based

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Business Sales Executive at RusselSmith Group

RusselSmith Nigeria Limited is a glocal wholly indigenous ISO 9001:2000 certified Asset Integrity Management Services Company incorporated on 26 July 2001 to service the needs of the global Oil and Gas exploration and production industry utilizing Rope Access Technology as primary means of access.

RusselSmith Nigeria Limited is recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Business Sales Executives

Job Reference Code: RS-BDD-02

Summary of Functions
Responsible for creating and building customer relationships while sponsoring interaction to obtain projects. Assist in developing and facilitating the proposal process for specific clients/sponsors including proposal writing, and customer presentations

• Contact current and potential customers, visit companies to evaluate needs, and promote sale of services, new and existing company services.
• Meets assigned company sales targets through the development and implementation of sales and marketing strategies, sales programs, promotions, efforts and events including goal setting.
• Develops service awareness in the marketplace to ensure sustained profit growth of sales in the company.
• Prepares written reports of sales activities including sales orders, backlog, forecasts, lost accounts etc.; provides timely briefings to the Management as necessary or as requested.
• Perform surveys and gather information on behalf of the company.
• Manage allotted sales account(s) of both existing and potential customers.
• Establish and maintain ongoing customer relationships with the various parties to anticipate and resolve potential problems. Participate in site visits.
• Meet and exceed customers’ service expectations as outlined in the department’s policies and procedures.
• Performs work with a constant awareness of improving processes necessary for positive growth.
• Performs other office duties as required or as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• A good university first degree is required.
• 3-5 years Experience
• Previous experience in the Oil & Gas Industry with proven sales result
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well with people are essential.
• A commitment to service excellence and customer satisfaction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations
• Good relational and interpersonal skills.
• A strong team player yet still able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good problem solving, initiative and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills, exceptional organizational ability, high attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
• Be a fast learner, cheerful, with a positive attitude
• Good presentation skills
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis skills
• Good reasoning skills; multi-tasking skills and organizational skills
• Good analytical skills
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Tools

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Head, Innovation and Strategy at Kimberly Ryan

Kimberly Ryan is a Human Resources Development Company whose aim is to lead in attracting, developing and retaining superior human capital to create a dramatic business advantage for our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Head, Innovation and Strategy
Job Opening ID: 680

Location: Lagos,Nigeria

Roles and responsibilities

• Strategy Formulation
• Strategy formulation – Support team director in developing and launching strategic initiatives to include, developing strategic frameworks to analyze the existing activity as well as new market opportunities (partner, acquire, build).
• Lead and/or manage staff in the execution of the Department’s strategy projects, directives and objectives as dictated by the market’s needs or senior management.
• Translate broad guidelines into specific operational plans and programs.
• (Business Development) Support the creation and capture of incremental revenue opportunities for the company within the existing client base.
• Business Case Creation and Communication – Lead or assist with the creation of all phases of a business case (e.g. market analysis, value proposition, strategic fit, economic models and launch) to support a new initiative.
• Financial Analysis – develop the financial and economic models that support the assessment and underlying valuation of potential opportunities i.e. market sizing, financial forecasts as well as additional financial analysis as appropriate. Tactical
• Collate and document the company’s strategic business plans.
• Monitor the implementation of the company’s, short, medium and long term strategic goals and objectives
• Develop, communicate and manage relevant business/financial models to assist with management decision making.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities in line with the defined corporate performance framework for Inlaks.
• Coordinate the assessment and monitoring of industry/competitor activities, new developments and identify impact on company’s operations. Operational
• Negotiation – act in unison with Director in the negotiation of potential acquisitions and partnerships.
• Review key expenditures/transactions of the department in line with approved budget.
• Identify and cultivate internal and external sources to build a common fact base for and analysis of the market and our competition, especially pertaining to the above subject matter area.
• Analyze, and report on key market trends, potential market discontinuities and new business opportunities and pass feedback to relevant stakeholders
• Provide leadership and guidance to subordinates.
•  Manage the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation.
•  Prepare periodic management reports on the activities of the department.
• Perform other roles/task as required by the Director,Nigeria

Skill 
Innovative Mind

Experience
8 years work experience

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Graduate Accountant Trainee at PWC

Job Purpose

To be part of the team responsible for maintaining an efficient and accurate Accounting function.

Skills/Attributes Required

• Bsc/HND Accounting
• Candidate must possess 0-1 year relevant work experience
• Excellent communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft and Excel skills
• Ability to take responsibility for personal growth
• Excellent attention to detail
• Under 26 years of age

Education/Qualification

• Bachelor's degree/Higher National Diploma in accounting with not less than Second Class Upper division/Upper Credit or Second Class Lower with 6 Distinctions at one (1) sitting.

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Logistics Officer at Oando

Vacancy Title: Logistics Officer

Vacancy Code: LO/FT//89715

Department: Procurement & Services

Vacancy Description

Overall Purpose of Job: Supports Logistics transaction planning and processing efforts to ensure all logistic activities within the

group are delivered on time and in the most cost effective manner and ensuring customer expectations are being met in an efficient and effective manner

 Responsibilities:

     ·          Develop and Executes logistics and freight plans to support business and operational needs based on requirements    

             stated in the business plans and budgets of individual entities and departments in line with group defined policies           

             and  procedures

·          Makes useful recommendations for cost savings for more efficient and effective delivery methods. Manage the delivery process to minimize additional costs (i.e. demurrage).

·          Executes established Logistics plans in line with OES policies and procedures to support operational requirements of OES

·          Reviews existing Logistics procedures on an ongoing basis and makes recommendations to OES SCM on best value options available to OES

·          Oversees the smooth running of OES Logistics processes and procedures

·           Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

·          Carries out vendors’ performance appraisal with support on key logistic vendors

·          Liaise with Finance dept and local banks on opening of LCs for imports and payment of clearing fees and duties and collection of necessary paperwork for import/export.

·          Co-coordinating imports/exports with agents and local authorities

·          Ensures that all other statutory requirements/permits are in place prior to importation (SONCAP, NAFDAC, NNRA etc.)

·          Ensures Container deposit refund are remitted in cases where the company makes financial commitment

·          Process the timely renewal of the ETLS Certificate and other regulatory agencies permits such as NAFDAC, SON etc.

·          Ensures customs agents process Temporary Importation Permits when required and ensures that TIP is properly closed at the end of TIP process

·          Interfaces with Government Officials from time to time as may be required on the job

·          Verifies custom clearing agents bills as well as other bills that may be presented by other stakeholders including shipping companies.

·          Produces/provides periodic updates and required management reports covering service ordering, order tracking, purchase orders and contracts, service order delivery scheduling and costs.

·          Works to effectively remove any obstacles to ensure optimal delivery of services to the highest standards thereby achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

·          With appropriate direction, assesses, and resolves service delivery issues; supports the negotiation of successful resolutions to problems or customer concerns.

·         Surveys customers to assess process and team performance; benchmarks other organizations (locally and internationally) for process ideas and solutions for achieving significant improvements in the quality of logistics support.

Personal Specification:

·         1st degree from a reputable tertiary institution

·         2 - 4 years work experience, within a reputable and structured organization preferably an FCMG or  Oil and Gas multinational; prior General Administration experience is an advantage

Preferred Competencies:

·         Negotiation & Contract Management

·         Numeracy and Analytical skills

·         Basic Accounting

·          Project Management

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Closing Date: Jan 23, 2013

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Jobs in an Oil & Gas and Manufacturing Services Company

Our clients are front runners in the Oil & Gas and manufacturing services sectors of the Nigerian Economy arid require the services of qualified, competent, experienced and
result-oriented candidates to fill existing senior category vacancies in the following position designations:

1) Senior QA/QC Engineer

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldEngineering

Specific Responsibilities:
To review, implement and monitor QA/QC activities and participate in implementation of an Audit program to monitor compliance with the Project Quality Management System.

Qualification/Experience:
First Degree (BSC/HND) in Engineering with a minimum at 22 years experience in E&P (Operations & Maintenance).

2) Senior Project Engineer (ELEC/FOC)

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min Qualification
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldEngineering

Specific Responsibilities:
Provide technical expertise, procedures, and technical review and support capabilities in the area of project engineering to the Project Teams with focus on electrical and Fibre Optics Cable design and installation scope.

Qualification/Experience:
B.Sc. level or equivalent with at least 8 years of experience in electrical electronics/instrumentation IT of which not less than 4years is in fibre optics cable design and installation.

3) Project Security Supervisor

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min Qualification
• Experience5 years
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldEngineering

Specific Responsibilities:
Provide specialist Security expertise to the Project and assist in the development and implementation of Security Management Systems and Project specific Security Plans for the project and as well manage the interface between external security agencies and company staff in the district arid ensure harmonious relationship.

Qualification/Experience:
A good post-secondary school certificate (University Degree or a Security Certificate is an advantage), a good knowledge of security operations with a minimum of 5 years field experience and a Tactical planner and good data manager

4) Hydraulic Specialist

• Job TypeFull Time
• Min QualificationNCE/OND
• LocationLagos
• Job FieldEngineering

Specific Responsibilities
Setting-up and making any adjustments of crane’s hydraulic systems, repair work, resetting and any needed adjustments of various components and units of the cranes hydraulic system, determination and liquidation of faults in the hydraulic system and participate in any needed modification in the system.

Qualification/Experience:
National Diploma with a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in detection/identification and liquidation of faults in hydraulic units and hydraulic systems.
Must be able to interpret technical drawings and hydraulic diagrams

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates are requested to forward their applications and CVs to the e-mail address: vacancyforme@yahoo.com, or through any of the websites: www.alldiamondjobs.com or www.diamondtechng.com using our CV format

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

Deadline: 20 January, 2013

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Graduate Trainees (and Experienced) Recruitment in the Telecommunications Industry

Challenging career opportunities in the telecommunications industry. We have the following vacancies:


1) SECURITY MANAGER
Report To: Chief Technical Officer                        
Responsible For: Overall Security Department

Qualification and Experience

• Degree in Engineering/Physical sciences/ Law
• Professional qualification in Health Safety and Environment will be added advantage
•  Police Diploma or previous employment with Nigerian Police/military is added advantage
• Must have at least 7 years of experience in security management in the telecommunication sites operations and maintenance service industry
•  Must be between 35 and 40 years

Responsibilities

• Be aware of the Fire and Emergency procedures, and Department's responsibility in an emergency.
•  Be aware of the Security policies and procedures of the clients, and ensure that at all times in all areas that they are being strictly adhered to.
• Conduct regular operational meetings to review, monitor, adjust and upgrade the performance of the Department as a whole, explaining new directions and policies and procedures at the same time.
• Conducts frequent front and back of cluster checks ensuring the procedures, standards of employee grooming and manning levels are in order and takes appropriate action where necessary.
•  Establish control procedures in all operation aspects in accordance with company's policy.
• Investigate cases happened. Should criminal cases occur, Assist Police to do investigation work
•  Prepare Job responsibilities of the security department. Adjust and update it according to the working situation.
• Responsible for the entire operations, staffing and equipment of the Security Department.

2) ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS
Qualification

• B.Eng. / B.Tech./ HND in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of Second Class Lower Division EXPERIENCE:
•  Minimum of 5 years post NYSC experience in the Telecommunication Industry
•  Electro Mechanical skill is an added advantage
• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office: Ms Word, Ms Excel, Powerpoint
•  Excellent communication skills
•  High level of integrity and a team player

 Responsibilities

• Electrical Installations
• Installation and trouble shooting of Automatic Transfer Switch
•  Checking and repairing of wiring system
•  Maintenance scheduling and field activity reporting
•  Timely response to emergency call outs

3) GRADUATE ENGINEERS
Qualification

• B.Eng./ B.Tech / HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Must have concluded NYSC
• Proficiency In the use of the Microsoft Office Application: Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint
• Effective communication skills- verbal and written

Method of Application
Suitable qualified candidates should send their resumes as an attachment to:  jobline3@gmail.com using the Position applied for as subject of the email. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application closes on Thursday 17, January, 2013.

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