Our Client is a major global Tower building/telecoms company with operations in Africa and UK. Due to expansion they are looing to hire an Operations Security Officer who will be saddled with the following Responsibilities below.

Candidate must possess strong knowledge of Telecom passive infrastructure maintenance and operational modalities
Ensures follow up and timely conclusions of all investigations bothering on theft of Company properties and ensuring that the perpetrators are brought to book
Coordinates all security matters of the Company – ensure that staff issues with police/vigilante groups are resolved timely
Conduct security spot checks on our BTS within the regions
Constantly be in charge of all security issues bothering on the day to day operations of the Company and the Ops department in general
Detail oriented, investigative and analytical skills. Strong Reporting skills and customer interaction skills
Candidate must possess detailed proof of access and connection to high level security cadre/Police, State Security etc.
Necessarily should be a retired ASP or DSP / Security Operative
Candidate will be based in Lagos but will include 30% travel across the nation


Mode of Application:

Applicants should kindly forward their cvs to: cvs@ceres-recruitment.com stating the job title as their subject.
Only candidates that fit the profile would be shortlisted and contacted.

Our Client, a fast growing and renowned international bank in Nigeria is looking for individuals who have the skills, experience and capacity to execute and manage the roles below. These are contract positions for a period of 6-8 months which may be subject to renewal based on performance. Banking experience would be an added advantage but the professional ability is more desirable.

Position1
Level: Middle Manager
 Managing the planning (budgeting and forecasting) and the
performance management process in the bank.
 Facilitating strategic planning through preparation of financial
forecasts based on the banks business strategy
 Overall management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual
budget and periodic revised estimates.
 Design and implementation of performance management processes and systems.
 Performance management through analysis, review and preparation of periodic financial reports
 Providing the banks leadership management information to support decision making


Position 2
Level: Junior Manager
 Preparation and maintenance of the banks regulatory reports
 Ensuring that all external reporting requirements are timeously met, including preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts, Group Accounts, quarterly press releases and Statutory Annual Financial Statements in accordance with GAAP, IFRS and SEC requirements where applicable.
 Ensuring compliance with CBN and SARB reporting regulations
 Ensure timeous submission of all regulatory reports (CBN and SARB)
 Facilitate internal/external regulatory audit and CBN examination process by providing information required.

Position 3
Level: Middle Manager
 Managing the planning and the performance management process in Personal and Business Banking (PBB)
 Facilitating strategic planning through preparation of financial
forecasts based on PBB’s business strategy
 Overall management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual
budget and periodic revised estimates.
 Performance management through analysis, review and preparation of periodic financial reports
 Providing personal and business banking (PBB) leadership management information to support decision making.
 The role will include the establishment and reporting of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for the PBB business unit and the monitoring of product, customer and BU profitability
 The prime customer of the incumbent is the PBB EXCO to whom a full financial management service will be provided

Mode of Application: Interested Applicants should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client is a successful indigenous manufacturing company that specializes in construction, dredging and lifting materials. They have been around for 50 years. Due to rebranding and expansion, they are now looking to recruit well rounded and articulate individuals for the vacancies listed below. The successful candidates will be expected to drive the unit or business in line with the company’s goals and vision and at the same time achieving and maximizing sales and potential growth.

1. SALES EXECUTIVES

The sales executive will be expected to drive a team. There are 4 vacancies for this position, 2 sales executives for PH managing two zones the other 2 will be in Lagos managing 2 regions. He /she will be responsible for planning and prioritizing sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims.

Responsibilities:
• Plan and manage business portfolios according to an agreed market development strategy
• Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimise quality of service, business growth, and customer satisfaction.
• Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems.
• Plan and implement local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing.
• Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
• Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Develop sales presentations at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.

Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of 3 years working experience in manufacturing company or FCMG
• Must have the relevant educational background is sales or its equivalent.
• Must have people management skills
• Must be a team leader
• Must have a proven track record of sales achievements
• Must be willing to travel.



2. HEADS OF SALES

Purpose of the Job:

• Developing and executing sales strategies and tactics that maximize the company’s opportunities within the customer environment.
• Build executive relationships within client base - articulates business strategies and the company’s products, creates the demand and lead customer discussions to advance the sales process.
• Work independently to meet agreed targets and develop sales plans for the accounts in line with company strategy.
• Over see all sales activities within the department. The successive candidate will manage the sales executives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Present and lead customer discussions to advance the sales process.
• Define, communicate and implement the Go to Market strategy for allocated segment - ensure that sales targets are met or exceeded in marketplace.
• Ensure a high degree of Customer satisfaction for the company’s products.
• Develop and deliver accurate revenue forecasts in line with business objectives. Interacts with the team, to effectively leverage the company’s value proposition
• Proactively act to understand client needs and identity the relevant product to be used.
• Actively create business opportunities.
• Work independently to meet agreed targets.
• Develop sales plans for own accounts in line with company strategy.
• Influence the sales department to achieve their sales goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Requires a minimum tertiary qualification in business, management, or Sales course; Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 4-5 years sales experience in high growth FCMG or Manufacturing Company.
• Sales experience in construction or oil and Gas Company is desired.
• Very patient – to cope with long lead generation and development while at the same time can cope with fast pace weekly sales cycle.
• Ability to develop relationships within assigned accounts.

Skills required:

• Outstanding selling skills
• Self-starter - creating sales opportunities
• Multi-tasking ability
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and networking skills
• Influencing skills at senior levels – existing relationships in assigned accounts will be helpful
• Demonstrated competence in using a variety of selling techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sales forecasting
• Excellent in teamwork

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to:recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client is a renowned consulting company based in Lagos. They have successfully handled various projects such as trainings in project management for Lagos state, banking, construction companies just to mention a few.

They are now looking to recruit an administrative executive that will manage and coordinate some of the people who will be trained in an on-going rehabilitating training project. The successful candidate must be male who is mature, strong and must be of good character.

Responsibilities:

• To coordinate and assist the trainees to and fro their designated hotels to the training centre.
• To manage the trainees and attend to their needs during the training if necessary.
• Any other duties that might be required of him

Requirements:

• Must be able bodied and strong.
• Must be mature and reasonable
• Must have a proven track record of administrative duties either at a current place of work or in the past.
• Must be courteous and well mannered
• People management skills is highly desired
• Must be trustworthy
• Must be very proactive

Mode of application: Interested candidates should forward their CVs to
recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client a major retailer in beauty and body fragrances with outlets in SURULERE AND TRADEFAIR COMPLEX (ASPANDA) is looking for smart and well spoken individuals to serve as sales assistants and shop Supervisors. If you are interested in any of the positions, kindly read the requirements below carefully and apply. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted and shortlisted.

1. SALES ASSISTANT

Requirements:
• HND or First degree in any relevant course
• Must be intelligent and proactive
• Must posses good communication skills
• Must be willing to learn and must be a fast learner
• Must live within Surulere and tradefair/ Badagry axis

2. SHOP SUPERVISORS

Requirements:
• HND or First degree in any relevant course
• Previous experience working as a shop supervisor is compulsory
• Must posses proven track record of managing people and situations
• Ability to work under pressure is highly desired
• Must be intelligent and proactive
• Must posses good communication skills
• Must be willing to learn and must be a fast learner
• Must live within Surulere and tradefair/ Badagry axis

Mode of application:
Applicants should forward their CVs to: recruitment @hartfordconsulting.com

NOTE: only applicants who meet the requirements would be contacted.

Our client a major retailer in beauty and body fragrances with one of their outlets in Lekki is looking for smart and well spoken individuals to serve as sales assistants and shop Supervisors. If you are interested in any of the positions, kindly read the requirements below carefully and apply. Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted and shortlisted.

1. SALES ASSISTANT

Requirements:
• HND or First degree in any relevant course
• Must be intelligent and proactive
• Must posses good communication skills
• Must be willing to learn and must be a fast learner
• Must live within lekki Ajah axis

2. SHOP SUPERVISORS

Requirements:
• HND or First degree in any relevant course
• Previous experience working as a shop supervisor is compulsory
• Must posses proven track record of managing people and situations
• Ability to work under pressure is highly desired
• Must be intelligent and proactive
• Must posses good communication skills
• Must be willing to learn and must be a fast learner
• Must live within lekki Ajah axis

Mode of application:
Applicants should forward their CVs to: recruitment @hartfordconsulting.com
NOTE: only applicants who meet the requirements would be contacted.

Our Client is a successful manufacturing company involved in fabricating and assembling steel and aluminum structures for manufacturing, Aerospace, construction etc industries in Lagos Nigeria. They are recruiting once again and this time they are in need of a fresh graduate who has the flair and interest in working in this type of an environment.
The successful candidate would be required to work closely with other professionals, sometimes engineers and surveyors, promote a brand of steel construction materials and make sure that it has a long lasting place in the market.

Requirements:
• A B.Eng. degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
• Must be confident and well spoken
• Must be able to work on own initiative
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite
• Must be a proactive and smart
• Must posses the hunger and drive to work and grow in a fast expanding environment.

Mode of application:
All CVs should be sent to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client is a Telecoms and maintenance services company based in Lagos whose structure is to support the ongoing roll out plan for companies and support the technology design up to implementation within the next four months. They are now looking to recruit smart and intelligent individuals who will assist in realizing this project by filling in the positions below.

The people who will be identified for this project will be offered a four months contract only, starting from the month of august 2010 to wind down in the month of November/December 2010.


1. BUDGET OFFICER
• The budget officer will be in control of all the financial transactions of the entire project and will be responsible for tracking all expenses and records.
• The successful candidate will be in-charge of handling financial process for payment of contractors/vendors.
• Review the most recent cost allocation plan and integrate the plan into the current budget document
• Manage the budget across various departments.


2. SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT OFFICER
• The successful candidate will review all the contractors’ service level agreements and screens to ensure conformity to international level of service acceptability.
• He/she will also ensure the realistic and acceptable service delivery within the challenges of operation environment.


3. MANAGER IP/WAN:
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the firms IP and WAN design.
• Monitor and configure all technology solution deployment as regards the use of his space for operations.
• He will also be responsible for acceptance test for all the activities within his space. Documentation for activities within his space will be required and ability to liaise effectively with integrators for performance within the project time.
• His responsibilities also include the design of authentication strategy for all users, to access the different resources of the firm.
• He must be skilled in the use of high end switches and routing designs.


4. MANAGER HARDWARE AND STORAGE
• The successful candidate will be responsible for the design and automation of the entire IT storage design implementation and documentation along side strategy for growth of storage in the entire nationwide role out.
• He will champion the use of technology standard for storage and retrieval of tools for optimum retrieval and write.
• He will also keep account and manage the effective provisional allocation of space for critical data storage and design for standard storage devices with applicable and practicable maintenance for the space.
• This role also includes the recommendation of the right hardware sizing with workstation operationability and conformity with the entire business objectives.
• Design workstation relationship and communication strategy for path and space usage.


 
5. MANAGER REAL ESTATE/SURVIELLANCE
Responsibilities:
• To ensure the effective and appropriate use of the right technological solutions as provided and assigned the contractor in implementation for the firm.
• Guarantee the completion of the entire process within the stipulated time frame of the exercise.
• Test and document the entire installation process and stages for quality delivery and conformity to standard procedures for isolation and guide the contractor to fulfill is obligations to the firm in line with the agreed terms of service as captured in the service level agreement of the contract.
• Test and capture all processes and integration points/ interface to provide linkage support were necessary with related members of the project for integration and resource provision.
• He will also oversee the design for implementation and risk assessment. Pointing out risk areas and mitigation plan for purposes of immediate rectification.
• Manage the networking (LAN) and physical infrastructure which will also be the domain for execution. He is saddled with the responsibility of fire, intrusion and access points.
• Provide accurate documentation, integration as well as implementation supervision within the sphere of the network solution design.
• Supervise and observe contractors to completion of their assignment.
• Raise critical areas of concern to the project director.


Mode of application:
All who are interested should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

NOTE: These are contract positions and only candidates who are interested in contract positions are eligible to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates would be coantacted!

Our Client is successful manufacturing company involved in fabricating and assembling steel and aluminum structures for manufacturing, Aerospace, construction etc industries in Lagos Nigeria. They are in need of a
Fabrication Engineer.
The Fabrication Engineer would be required to work closely with other professionals, including engineers and surveyors, to make sure that all buildings meet the necessary standards and also work closely with construction specialists on site and oversee projects from beginning to end.

Fabrication Engineer

Responsibilities:
• Produce CAD drawings, renderings, layouts, study models, construction documents, and color boards for specific steel architectural or interior design tasks from general design information in accordance with established standards, procedures, and client requirements.
• Compile data and performs dimensional and routine calculations required for the preparation of drawings and design layouts.
• Preparing and presenting steel design proposals to the client and advise the client on the practicality of their project
• Produce steel drawings and specifications that have been red-lined by others.
• Research and develop steel design and product solutions and present them for consideration.
• Inspect architectural or interior design features on project sites and records conditions.
• Interface with other project team members to set goals and meet shared deadlines.
• Work within financial budgets and deadlines; producing detailed drawings from which costing are made
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements:

• Must have a B.Sc Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering
• Must have hands on experience in steel building construction
• Must have experience using AutoCAD and other drawing solutions
• 3-5Years working of experience is required
• Project management experience is desirable
• Must have the ability to write technical proposals and hands on experience working in a construction or engineering environment.
• Must posses a working knowledge of architectural standards, practices, and techniques, as well as a demonstrated proficiency in sketching, rendering, model-building, and presentation drawing. Proficiency in other PC software packages typically associated with architectural technology is desirable.

Mode of Application:
Send CVs to recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

NOTE: Only Qualified candidates would be contacted.

A consulting firm based in Lagos is in need of the services of a sales executive. The sales executive will be expected to drive the sales of the company’s products and services and follow up to deal closure. The prospective candidate will boost sales, develop and generate new leads and also support the business development.

Responsibilities
• Understanding the requirements of the clients & positioning an appropriate solution
• Achieve set sales targets and implement strategies
• Ability to handle corporate presentations, documents and manage the expectations of the customers with business development team to create solutions
• Must have experience selling in B2B kind of environment. Preferably in an OEM product environment.
• Manage and Develop proposals based on client meetings or team discussions
• Maintain the sales pipeline and manage the relationship at various levels in the clients
• Support marketing activities and Initiate new sales contacts
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
• Proactively develop and improve products and services amongst other functions
• Follow up leads and convert to sales projects.

Qualifications
• A B.Sc. degree in Business Studies, marketing, management or relevant field. (MBA would be an added advantage)
• 3 – 5 yrs of relevant experience. Experience with the consulting industry would be an added advantage.
• Good experience from having worked in a service sales related role.

Requirements
• Must posses the ability to implement sales strategies and actions to influence the market
• Must have the ability to discuss strategic business plans and processes
• Must be able to identify clients’ needs and or requirements
• Ability to work using a structured sales framework
• Must be intelligent and self motivated
• Must have a good track record of selling
• Must have a good attitude to work.
• Excellent communication and writing skills

Must be able to work with little or no supervision

Mode if application
Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client offers solution integration services as well as being major distributors of leading ICT brands in Africa. Partnering with known brands like IBM, Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Sharp, Motorola, and others, our client focuses on infrastructure solutions: computers, networking, middleware, electronic banking, logical and physical security, radio communications, corporate telephony and energy.

They seek to recruit a critical position in the Nigerian market in furtherance of our strategy to focus on the African market by building team capacity in Nigeria. They are looking for Sales Managers for IT Services. This role involves positioning and promoting the company’s value proposition, developing the opportunities, and reinforcing existing relationships.

The ideal candidate possesses strategic technical knowledge, and can succeed as a leader and mentor in a demanding and rewarding sales environment. This is a good opportunity to apply your sales leadership experience working with great sales teams and solutions using today's most innovative technologies.


Purpose of the Job:

• Developing and executing sales strategies and tactics that maximize the company’s opportunities within the customer environment.
• Build executive relationships within client base - articulates business strategies and our solutions, creates the demand and lead customer discussions to advance the sales process.
• Work independently to meet agreed targets and develop sales plans for the accounts in line with company strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Presents and leads customer discussions to advance the sales process.
• Defines, communicates and implements the Go to Market strategy for allocated segment - ensure that sales targets are met or exceeded in marketplace.
• Ensures a high degree of Customer satisfaction for the company’s services.
• Develops and delivers accurate revenue forecasts in line with business objectives. Interacts with the team, to effectively leverage the company’s value proposition
• Proactively acts to understand client needs and identity solutions to non-standard tasks.
• Actively creates business opportunities.
• Works independently to meet agreed targets.
• Develops sales plans for own accounts in line with company strategy.
• Influence management to achieve their sales goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Requires a minimum tertiary qualification in business, management, or technical course; Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent
• A minimum of 7 years sales experience in high growth IT or Technology Company
• Sales experience in IT Solutions (Infrastructure/Networking) in Nigerian market is mandatory.
• In-depth knowledge of the workings of Banking & Telecommunications. Oil and gas is a plus.
• Main IT OEM Vendors (Cisco, IBM, SUN, HP…) product and solutions knowledge and experience.
• Very patient – to cope with long lead generation and development while at the same time can cope with fast pace weekly sales cycle.
• Ability to develop relationships within assigned accounts and comfortable to access CxOs
• Knowledge of Nigerian IT industry and access to various industry movers/CxOs/key players and influencers is a must.

Skills required:

• Outstanding selling skills
• Has a track record of selling major IT deals in Nigeria
• Self-starter - creating sales opportunities
• Multi-tasking ability
• Excellent negotiation, presentation and networking skills
• Influencing skills at senior levels – existing relationships in assigned accounts will be helpful
• Identify solutions for their clients – aligned with CxOs strategic objectives
• Demonstrated competence in using a variety of selling techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sales forecasting
• Excellent in teamwork


Mode of Application:
CVs should be emailed to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client is one of the leading super marts in the country with four various outlets located in strategic areas in Lagos. Due to rapid growth and expansion, they are in need of more hands that would assist and benefit from their development. They are looking for smart and experienced individuals with accounting experience and supervisory skills.
Vacancies:

Accountant

The accountant will be required to keep and manage the daily account of the super mart.
Responsibilities:
• Manage the super mart’s account.
• Produce any related accounting reports from time to time.
• Balance and check all invoices and other general purchases.

Requirements:
• HND or B.Sc. degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
• ICAN or any relevant professional membership would be an added advantage.
• Must have 2-3 years experience working in the same capacity.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of accounting packages such as excel and quick book.
• Must have the ability to multitask.

Account Assistant

The account assistant will assist the accountant above in all accounting matters that will be assigned to him or her.

Requirements:
• Minimum of OND in accounting or any numerical background such as statistics, mathematics etc.
• Must be proactive and must be computer literate.


Shop Floor Manager

Responsibilities:
• The shop floor manager will supervise and manage the designated floor within the mart and keep record of all dealt activities.
• Will be responsible for monitoring goods purchasing and proper computer record.
• Would be in-charge of receiving goods.
• Assist in cash payment point.
• Monitor the goods display shelf.
• Assist in daily cash account closing.

Requirements:
• Must have hands – on experience in shop floor management.
• Must posses a B.Sc. degree or HND degree but not less than OND.
• Must have 2 – 3years experience working in the same capacity.
• Must be very proactive and up to speed.
• Must be energetic.
• The prospective candidate must be FEMALE.

Mode of application:
If you are interested in any of the above, forward your CV to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com stating the job title as your heading.

Note: this vacancy is only valid for one week from the day of this posting.

Our Client is successful manufacturing company involved in fabricating and assembling steel and aluminum structures for manufacturing, Aerospace, construction etc industries in Lagos Nigeria. They are in need of a Marketing executive. The marketing executive would be required to work closely with other professionals within the organization to meet the clients’ needs. He must have experience in selling roofing steel/aluminum.


Responsibilities:

• Sales and Marketing of Steel roofing products.
• Business Development and Commercial Operations.
• Will be responsible for the exploration new potential customers.
• Will be responsible for conducting market Survey for new product development.


Requirements:

• Applicants must have a B.Sc. Degree in Marketing & sales with Experience of minimum 2 - 4 years in Marketing & Sales of roofing steel.
• Applicants must have good knowledge of the market, must be outspoken with excellent English verbal & written communication skills.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must have a track record of achievements within a similar capacity.
• Must have a knowledge of proposal writing or any form of business writing skills

Mode of Application:

All applicants should forward their CV to recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com
NOTE: Only candidates who meet the necessary criteria would be contacted.

Our client is an engineering and facility management company situated in Lekki/Ajah area of Lagos. They are looking to hire outstanding individuals who will be the first point of contact for customers at their head office. The successful candidate will be expected to provide an efficient and responsive customer service function.

Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Manage the customer helpdesk, dealing directly with customers who come to the office or contact us by phone or email.
• Handle and resolve customer complaints and ensure customer enquiries are dealt with promptly and efficiently
•Perform day to day administrative tasks such as dealing with customer correspondence processing documents, applications and requests.
• Advice customers on procedures and direct them on the necessary steps required to deal with requests.
• Record details of enquiries, comments, complaints and actions taken
• Serve as liaison person between the customer and various departments within the organization.

Requirements:
• Degree or equivalent in any relevant field with at least 3- 4 years work experience in a Customer service or related role.
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
• Knowledge of MS Office and database applications.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures and activities.
• Experience of working in a busy Facility Management or customer service environment would be an advantage.
• Candidate must be residing within Lekki/Ajah axis.

Key Competencies:
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with a pleasant and friendly style
• Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to multi-task, and possess good problem solving abilities
• Must be well organized and methodical.
• Must be proactive and able to work on own initiative
• Must be well presented and professional in conduct
• Must be able to use automated information systems.
• Must be adaptable and be willing to take on extra responsibilities as required.
• The ability to work well under pressure and remain calm in stressful situations is essential.

Mode of Application:

Interested applicants should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com
NOTE: Any applicant who does not live within the Lekki Ajah Axis WILL NOT be contacted.

Our client, a card payment and switching company located in Abuja is looking for an individual who would head HR, Corporate services and admin. The successful candidate would be in-charge of making sure that the organization is established and running smoothly with all required personnel and supplies adequately provided. Makes sure that a cordial relationship is maintained with all external entities such as regulators and other Government agencies. Creates and maintains a good corporate image for the organization.

Responsibilities:
CORPORATE SERVICES, ADMIN & HR

• Day-to-day Administrative management.
• Set up Admin reporting system
• Ensure the organization is fully supplied with all required material supplies at minimal cost
• Ensure that the organization complies with all required regulations and is a socially responsible corporate member of the community.
• Designing and implementing HR system and policies
• Planning and conducting new employee orientation to foster understanding and positive attitude toward organizational objectives
• Maintaining records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates
• Coordinating all internal and external correspondence
• Managing employee documentation administration and ensure efficiency of database maintenance
• Managing employee compensation and benefits/entitlements administration process
• Managing employee welfare programme
• Managing employee disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Oversee payroll administration process and manage staff loan administration in an efficient manner
• Analyzing training needs to ensure employee development
• Conducting exit interviews to identify reasons for employee disengagement
• Managing staff ad-hoc request
• Prepare management indicators to help coordination, monitor and control.
• Analyse logistical, administrative and HR information and create management indicators.
• Any other duty as required by the management

Educational Requirements

• A good first degree in a relevant field.
• A Masters degree in Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, Human Resources or an MBA is an added advantage.

• Knowledge & Skills required Generally accepted Administrative skills and practices;

• Corporate Services practices and principles;

• Human Resource Management practices and principles

• Standard office practices and procedures

• Decision making and analytical skills
• Excellent employee relations skills

Experience
• Desired 8 – 10 years experience, at least 3 of which must be in management position.
• Team management experience.

Are you interested? Forward a copy of your resume to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our client, one of the leading PFA’s based in Lagos is in need of a Compliance officer. The Compliance officer would be responsible for the following:


• The Compliance Officer shall undertake statutory and reporting obligations to the National Pension Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the entire schedule of statutory legislations (Pension Reform Act 2004) and Guidelines issued by the National PenCom Commission with a view to ensure corporate compliance by every arm of the company and giving advise thereon.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for undertaking comprehensive monthly and or quarterly review of departmental operations in the company with a view to pre-empt and resolve potential compliance issues.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible drafting of Compliance Framework, dashboard and monitoring tools.
• The Compliance Officer shall prepare Statutory weekly, monthly and quarterly Compliance reports to the Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for identifying and monitoring corporate / investment activities and policy initiatives with a view to identifying issues and ensure compliance with PRA 2004.
• The Compliance Officer shall ensure that all investment and operational transactions comply with all relevant legislations, regulations and policies through appropriate control systems in order to minimize and mitigate risks.
• The Compliance Officer shall ensure that appropriate remedial or disciplinary action is taken, if breaches are identified.
• The Compliance Officer shall monitor regulatory changes and ensure the dissemination of regulatory updates of regulations, rules or guidelines and periodic compliance changes to concerned offices/officers.
• The Compliance Officer shall advise Management on compliance issues and keep them informed on developments in this area.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for considering ways of measuring compliance risk (i.e. using performance indicators) and the use of such measurements to enhance compliance risk assessment.
• The Compliance Officer shall continuously monitor and ensure implementation of regulations, codes, rules and guidelines, as may be issued from time to time, by the Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall carry out compliance audits covering all operational areas.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for informing the company about the standards for conduct and ethical obligations required of the company.

Requirements:
• An LL.B, B.L degree in law or its equivalent
• LL.M would be an advantage
• 4-7years industry experience
• Must be confident and analytical

Mode of Application:

All those who are interested should forward their CVs to:
recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

About Our Client

Our client is a successful and popularly known ISP provider in Nigeria with over 10 branches in Nigeria. Due to the rapid expansion of their business across the country, they are looking for a capable, smart and confident Assistant Treasury Manager to join their organization to help drive their business growth.

Job Description

• The successful candidate will Report to and assist the Treasury Manager Lagos, the appointee will be responsible for:
• Managing the cash flow within the company
• Maintaining bank relationship
• Coordinating with the treasurer to undertake short-term and long-term financing and investment
• Conducting cash flow forecast analysis and optimizing financial cost to achieve zero-treasury.

Job Requirements

• Potential candidates need to have track record of experience in treasury and credit,
• Must be a qualified accountant with any professional relevant qualification.
• This is a senior officer role therefore; significant Treasury experience gained in Industry in a similar capacity would be needed
• Must possess excellent communication skills to manage the relationship with local banks and other government bodies.
• Exposure to analysis and internal control will be highly preferred.
• Experience with telecommunication company would be a plus
• Ensure compliance with (and where appropriate development of) Group Treasury policies related to, cash and bank management, FX, etc.
• Manage and contribute to Treasury accounting activities including month/year end reporting and forecasting.
• Manage main operational banking relationships including cash pooling/sweeping arrangements and interface with central Treasury companies.

Mode of Application:

Applicants should forward their Resumes to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com
Note: only candidates who fit the profile will be contacted.

A Maintenance company based in LEKKI Lagos is in need of Estate Facility Management Trainees.
The prospective individuals must not be less than 5 feet 9 inches in height and must be confident and able to work with little or no supervision after training and preferably resident around the VGC / Lekki area.

Successful candidates would be trained by the organization to fit specific roles.

Requirements:
• Candidates must be a graduate of any discipline
• Must be 5feet 9 inches in height
• Must have the ability to work with little or no supervision after training
• Candidates preferred would be resident in the VGC /Lekki /Ajah area
• Must be able bodied, smart and must have the ability to think outside the box


After the training, it is expected that the successful candidate would be responsible for ensuring proper maintenance and supervision of:

• All common and public areas and facilities within the estate are promptly and properly managed and maintained.
• All refuse generated within the estate are regularly collected and properly disposed off by the waste collection contractors.
• All public roads, walkways, gutters and drains within the estate are regularly cleaned, repaired and properly maintained.
• The Recreation Parks and other communal facilities for the residents of the estate are properly maintained, cleaned regularly, watered and regularly mowed.
• All residents and visitors to the estate comply with the rules and regulations applicable to the estate as published from time to time.
• All transformers and other electrical equipment within the estate are regularly maintained and secured.
• The streetlights installed within the estate and along its environs on the expressway are in working order, regularly maintained and where necessary repaired.
• No construction work is carried on within the estate without a Construction Permit issued by the company and in strict compliance with the approved building plans.
• The rules of the company with regards to the storage of construction materials and the cleaning of drains and surroundings on completion of construction are strictly observed.
• To assist in the compilation and regular updating of a comprehensive database of information on all residents and property owners of the estate.
• Annual income and expenditure budgets/estimates are prepared for the company broken down by departments and strictly adhered to.
• Invoices for maintenance and management fees are generated and sent out to all residents promptly and that payment is enforced in accordance with the established regulations/procedures of the company.
• A monthly newsletter is prepared and published and circulated to all residents and property owners to apprise them of developments and other relevant information pertaining to the estate.
• All administrative, maintenance and monitoring staff of the company are properly and effectively supervised and satisfactorily discharge their respective duties.

Mode of application: Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Our Client is successful manufacturing company involved in fabricating and assembling steel and aluminum structures for manufacturing, Aerospace, construction etc industries in Lagos Nigeria. They are in need of a Marketing officer.
The Marketing officer would be required to work closely with other professionals, sometimes engineers and surveyors, promote a brand of steel construction materials and make sure that it has a long lasting place in the market.

Marketing Officer

Main Function:
• Develop new business to continue growing the territory to Produce solutions for customers in a variety of demanding industrial environment
• Effectively present oral and written proposals and presentations to customers
• Updates and other reporting for Management will be required
• Ongoing service and support to existing and future customers
• Research market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of steel products and services.
• Gather information on competitors, prices, sales, and methods of marketing and distribution and use survey results to create a marketing campaign based on regional preferences and buying habits.
• Determine the demand for products and services offered by other firms and its competitors and identify potential customers.
• Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied.
• Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.


Requirements:
• B.Sc Degree in Marketing or any relevant field
• Industrial sales experience is mandatory
• Experience selling steel industrial products to construction industries is desirable
• Experience selling to middle management
• Must be confident
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to use Microsoft office suite
• Must have a minimum of 3-5years experience within the same capacity

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

Responsibilities:

• The Compliance Officer shall undertake statutory and reporting obligations to the National Pension Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the entire schedule of statutory legislations (Pension Reform Act 2004) and Guidelines issued by the National PenCom Commission with a view to ensure corporate compliance by every arm of the company and giving advise thereon.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for undertaking comprehensive monthly and or quarterly review of departmental operations in the company with a view to pre-empt and resolve potential compliance issues.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible drafting of Compliance Framework, dashboard and monitoring tools.
• The Compliance Officer shall prepare Statutory weekly, monthly and quarterly Compliance reports to the Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for identifying and monitoring corporate / investment activities and policy initiatives with a view to identifying issues and ensure compliance with PRA 2004.
• The Compliance Officer shall ensure that all investment and operational transactions comply with all relevant legislations, regulations and policies through appropriate control systems in order to minimize and mitigate risks.
• The Compliance Officer shall ensure that appropriate remedial or disciplinary action is taken, if breaches are identified.
• The Compliance Officer shall monitor regulatory changes and ensure the dissemination of regulatory updates of regulations, rules or guidelines and periodic compliance changes to concerned offices/officers.
• The Compliance Officer shall advise Management on compliance issues and keep them informed on developments in this area.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for considering ways of measuring compliance risk (i.e. using performance indicators) and the use of such measurements to enhance compliance risk assessment.
• The Compliance Officer shall continuously monitor and ensure implementation of regulations, codes, rules and guidelines, as may be issued from time to time, by the Commission.
• The Compliance Officer shall carry out compliance audits covering all operational areas.
• The Compliance Officer shall be responsible for informing the company about the standards for conduct and ethical obligations required of the company.

Requirements:
• An LL.B, B.L degree in law or its equivalent
• LL.M would be an advantage
• 3-4 years industry experience
• Must be confident and analytical

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to:recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com

A consulting firm based in V.I Lagos is in need of the services of a Business development Officer and a Business development & Sales Executive.

hgc- 1 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The Business Development officer is to boost sales, develop and generate new business opportunities and also support the business development and sales department. This department is responsible for the acquisition of new projects, project bids and Sales.

Qualifications
• A B.Sc degree in Business Studies, management or relevant field. (MBA would be an added advantage)
• Extensive experience in a relevant field.
• 2 yrs of relevant experience. Experience with the consulting industry ( a plus)
• Good experience from having worked in a service sales related role.

Requirements
• Ability to implement marketing strategies and actions to influence the market
• Ability to discuss strategic business plans and processes
• Must understand clients' needs and sales requirements
• Ability to work using a structured sales framework
• Ability to think outside the box
• Must be Creative, proactive and innovative
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision


Responsibilities
• Achieve set sales targets and implement strategies
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for all proposals
• Develop draft proposals based on team meetings and discussions
• Maintain the Business Development databases
• Support marketing activities and Initiate new sales contacts
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients
Proactively develop and improve products and services




hgc-2 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & SALES EXECUTIVE
The business development & Sales Executive would be responsible for all sales and businesses within the organization. The prospective candidate would be required to drive the company’s products and services with strategic marketing and sales skills.

Requirements
• A B.Sc degree in Business Studies, management or relevant field. (MBA would be an added advantage) with a minimum of 4-5 yrs experience having worked in a service sales related role.
• Ability to implement marketing strategies and actions to influence the market
• Ability to discuss strategic business plans and processes
• Must understand clients' needs and sales requirements
• Ability to work using a structured sales framework
• Ability to think outside the box
• Must be Creative and innovative
• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Must be Proactive

Responsibilities
• Achieve set sales targets and implement strategies
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for all proposals
• Develop draft proposals based on client meetings and discussions
• Supervise and Maintain the Business Development databases
• Support marketing activities and Initiate new sales contacts
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with clients
• Proactively develop and improve products and services

Interested candidates should forward their CVs to: recruitment@hartfordconsulting.com