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Benefits of Liquid Vitamins

Vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by the body in a number of ways. They first enter our body through the food we eat. Secondly, we can take vitamin supplements to increase the amount of pertinent vitamins and minerals. There are different methods of taking medication and one of the most common methods is absorbing it in its liquid form. Do the advantages of liquid vitamins far outweigh its disadvantages – if there are any? Read on and find out.

Better or Easier Absorption for Kids
Although liquid vitamins may taste worse than vitamins in flavored, chewable tablet forms, they are however easier to absorb. There are numerous cases in which children have problems with choking, breathing and swallowing simply because of their inability to absorb medication or vitamins in this form.

This is the same problem as well for adults who have lost their ability to control their jaws or are unable to digest anything that is not in liquid form.

Liquid Vitamins are More Effective
Because of its form, liquid vitamins can be assimilated immediately into the blood stream for a more systemic administration of the vitamin and its average absorption rate is approximately 90 to 98%. It is also three to five times more concentrated than vitamin pills and this lead to higher bio-activity and greater therapeutic benefits.

The Link between Antioxidants and Liquid Vitamins
Have you ever wondered whether or not liquid vitamins contained oxidants as well? Vitamins E, C and A are examples of antioxidants and they are commonly found in vitamin supplements but what about liquid vitamins?

And the answer is an absolute YES. Liquid vitamins must in fact contain such antioxidants or they’ll prove to be ineffective compared to other vitamins. Remember that the most important of all antioxidants – Vitamins A, C and E – are not internally produced by the body so they must be a regular fixture in our diet. Antioxidants are our main defense against effects of damaging oxidation reactions. Antioxidants are our best weapons against suffering from any form of cancer. Without it, we are basically weaker and less healthy.

Liquid Vitamins versus Digestive Acids
One reason why people refuse to acknowledge the benefits of liquid vitamins is because of the supposed destruction by digestive acids of any vitamin or mineral that it does not recognize as part of the process of digestion. The opposite is, in fact true. Our digestive system actually prefers or is able to better absorb liquid vitamins and minerals rather than those made in pill or capsule form.

A vitamin pill or tablet has to be digested completely before it can benefit the human body. It must be broken down into absorbable nutrients or only up to thirty percent of it will be absorbed by the human body. Liquid vitamins however provide a better and easier solution for the digestive system. Because it does not depend in any way on mechanical digestion, an estimated 90% of it can be absorbed directly by the body.

It’s vital to remember that digestion does not mainly function to destroy vitamins and minerals but rather to transform them into substances it can use to improve the general constitution of the body.

Liquid Vitamins: Toxic or Not?
Another problem posed is the amount of colloidal minerals found in liquid vitamins. Are they harmful or not?

In truth, even plants and fruits contain a trace of such minerals in them. Apples, for instance, contain 3-5 mg of aluminum as it’s one of the most abundant elements that can be found in the surface of the Earth. But do you hear anyone telling you that apples are dangerous to your health? On the contrary, what we are more likely to hear is that an apple a day keeps the doctor away.

And so it must be with liquid vitamins as well. Containing a slight amount of colloidal mineral doesn’t mean it’s bad for our health right away. Colloidal minerals, are above all else, naturally occurring elements and can not therefore be avoided.

You Have a Choice
At the end of the day, however, it’s still up to you whether or not you wish to take vitamin supplements in liquid or solid form. What really matters is what you prefer and which will ultimately work better for you.

Source http://freehealthcaremag.com/benefits-of-liquid-vitamins/

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.



Position: Cash Assistant

The Cash LGA Assistant will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Cash and Voucher funded project to Improving Food Access and Nutrition for Vulnerable Displaced and Host Populations Programme in North-Eastern Nigeria at the community (LGA) level directly under the supervision of the Cash Officer. From June 2015, this Cash and Voucher program will support vulnerable host population with unconditional cash transfers and nutrition behavior change communication training in a bid to contribute to the eradication of extreme hunger, malnutrition and poverty in Northern Nigeria.

Summary of Key Objectives:

Undertake Cash and Voucher interventions at LGA level under the direction of the Cash LGA Officer
Collect information and data on food security at LGA level through surveys, assessments and regular post distribution monitoring of beneficiary households
Mobilization and awareness raising about the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities and the population, and act as a link between the Organization and the beneficiaries (at LGA level).
Manage the project’s team.

Qualifications; Essential Skills & Experience:

Diploma in an Accounting related field e.g Accounting, Business management Development Studies etc.
Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
1 year relevant work experience
Experience in the Banking, Cash Management and social approach
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
Fluency in Hausa and English
Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
Good team spirit

Preferred

Previous experience with FSL, Cash programming
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
Previous experience with ACF
Previous humanitarian programming experience




Position: Income Generation Activity Officer

The Income Generation Activity Officer will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Income Generation Activity funded Improving Food Access and Nutrition for Vulnerable Displaced and Host Populations Programme in Borno State at LGA Level in North-Eastern Nigeria at the community (LGA) level directly under the supervision of the Cash DPM. From June 2015 Income Generation Activity IDPs and vulnerable host population with conditional cash transfers and Training on business management and behavior change communication training in a bid to contribute to the eradication of extreme hunger, malnutrition and poverty in Northern Nigeria

Summary of Key Objectives:

Undertake Income Generation Activity interventions at LGA level under the direction of the Cash DPM.
Collect information and data on Income Generation Activates at LGA level through surveys, assessments and regular post distribution monitoring of beneficiary households
Mobilization and awareness raising about the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities and the population, and act as a link between the Organization and the beneficiaries (at LGA level)
Manage the project’s team

Qualifications; Essential Skills & Experience:

Diploma in a Business Management, Accounting related field e.g. Agronomics, Agriculture, Agricultural engineering, Development Studies etc.
Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
2 year relevant work experience
Experience in the Cash, IGA, FSL and social approach
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
Fluency in Hausa and English
Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
Good team spirit

Preferred

Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
Previous experience with ACF
Previous humanitarian programming experience


Position: Income Generation Activity Field Assistant

The Income Generation Activity LGA Assistant will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Income Generation Activity funded Improving Food Access and Nutrition for Vulnerable Displaced and Host Populations Programme in Borno State at LGA Level directly under the supervision of the IGA Officer. From June 2015 Income Generation Activity IDPs and vulnerable host population with conditional cash transfers and training on business management and behavior change communication in a bid to contribute to the eradication of extreme hunger, malnutrition and poverty in Northern Nigeria

Summary of Key Objectives:

Undertake Income Generation Activity interventions at LGA level under the direction of the IGA Officer.
Collect information and data on food security at LGA level through surveys, assessments and regular post distribution monitoring of beneficiary households
Mobilization and awareness raising about the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities and the population, and act as a link between the Organization and the beneficiaries (at LGA level)

Qualifications; Essential Skills & Experience:

Diploma in a Business Management, Accounting related field e.g. Agronomics, Agriculture, Agricultural engineering, Development Studies etc.
Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
1 year relevant work experience
Experience in the Cash, IGA, FSL and social approach
Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
Fluency in Hausa and English
Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy
Good team spirit
Preferred

Previous experience with food security and livelihoods programming
Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
Previous experience with ACF
Previous humanitarian programming experience.


How to Apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV together with their Cover Letter as an email attachment to the following email address to: recruitment.ng@acf-international.org Applicants should indicate in the subject title of their forwarding mail, the title of the position they are applying for.

Note: Please do not attach your certificates to the application email. Any application received after Tuesday, 9th June, 2015 will not be considered.

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We cater for the needs of a range of professionals seeking employment and work together to create effective solutions using our networks and strong client base.

One of our employers in the ISP industry is seeking to hire an NOC Engineer and Base Transceiver Station & MW Technician cum rigger.



Position: NOC Engineer
Job description includes:

Perform routine operations and maintenance for radio and BTS equipment as prescribed for radio frequency transmission
Swiftly diagnose and clear any faults or alarms assigned by trouble ticket
Ensure RSL, RSSI, and VSWR values are within normal range
Ensure all planned network expansions take place as scheduled; transmission spectrum, transceiver upgrades and downgrades are done to ensure customer satisfaction
Supervision of contractors to ensure provision of power to all sites
Maintain a comprehensive set of records of all transmission links, BSS sites, power equipment and spares
Should have basic knowledge in the following:

Basic knowledge of NMS/EMS
Good exposure in telecom technologies like CDMA, GSM & WiMAX,WIFI,LTE.
Telecom domain on BTS & MW link configuration, operations, and troubleshooting
Experience on M2000/U2000/Radwin/Opmanager will be an added advantage
Experience working on Huawei equipment will also be preferred
Timely Resolution & Escallation
Make Report-NE downtime,MIS,KPI-License,dashboard,daily,Bi-weekly/monthly
Ready to work in Shift (Day/ Night) in 24/7 operation environment

4-6 years of experience
Diploma in Engg./B.Sc., and must have successfully completed NYSC is required


Position: Base Transceiver Station & MW Technician cum Rigger
Job description includes:

Physically fit to climb tower multiple times per day
To be familiar with BSS & MW Installation & troubleshooting
Should be familiar with working on Huawei/Radwin equipment.
Travel frequently (Intracity/Intercity) within and outside Lagos.
Workplace: Outdoors/Indoors: Largely External/ Field based.
Ready to work in day duty and occasionally in night on callout basis (overtime will be paid)
Should be very fluent in English and have good communication skills.
Should also have 4-6 years working experience in telecom domain on Huawei BTS & MW link installation & troubleshooting

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should please forward CVs to efe.opia@ascentech.com.ng with the position applied for as subject title

Job Description
1. He/she is responsible for planning, coordinating, and developing a knowledge base platform and system applications for use by internal resources as well as customers. He/she has to put in place, maintain and enhance the tools and processes to help the internal users cutting their administrative time and automating the business processes.
2. Ensure a detailed CRM strategy.
3. This position is responsible for the periodical review of Quality Assurance policies and Procedures.
4. He/she will also apply proven communication and problem-solving skills to guide and assist the user group on issues related to the design, development and deployment of CRM software critical to business operations.

Reporting Line
Director, Customer Experience

Duties & Responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

Organize and structure the Knowledge Base in such a way that information is easy to find and is presented to the end user in a logical format.
Use industry best practices to lead design and development of knowledge base structure and user interface for customer-facing, self-help, and online knowledge base.
Gather and organize input and information and facilitate communication and interaction with appropriate subject matter experts from various technology groups to obtain and refine content for the knowledge base.
Conduct scheduled on the job training in the area of quality control and product knowledge.
Create quality control standards.
Create robust knowledge base of trends and innovations in the area of quality Control management, general applications and quality assurance information systems management.
Coordinate day to day performance and quality monitoring activities
Co-ordinate Calibration sessions between the QA and frontline Staff
Facilitate a continuous improvement program of value destroying attributes based on the results from the different VOC programs and initiatives
Implement and manage cost effective e-learning solution process for the development of the frontline agents to address identified skill gaps
Ensure that the frontline teams are tested on the knowledge of all Konga products

Skills & Competencies

Knowledge and Experience in ERP, CRM and Sharepoint
Proficient presentation skills to effectively present information to an audience of varying responsibility within the company
Qualifications & Experience

At least 5 years specialized experience required; customer service, customer experience Supervisory experience preferred
Proficient relationship building skills, including the capacity to predict and manage behavior, build and leverage cross-functional partnerships within and outside of the organization, and leverage influential leadership
Proficient project planning skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize and control job responsibilities in order to meet deadlines in an environment with overlapping and potentially conflicting priorities.
Demonstrated capacity for gathering/scrutinizing data to identify issues,
opportunities, patterns, and sustainable business solutions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proficient knowledge of Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office programs; specifically, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project and Word
Knowledge of the ISO Standards
Knowledge of COPC standards or any applicable Best in class standard
Intermediate knowledge of social media platforms

Essential

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Customer Service Certification (desired)

How to Apply

Interestd and suitably qualified candidates should click on job title to apply online.

Manager, Quality Monitoring and Knowledge Management

Procurement/Logistics Officer Job At RainOil Limited
Rainoil Limited is a leading downstream oil marketing company; primary products which include (PMS), Diesel (AGO) and Kerosene (DPK).
Rainoil Limited was incorporated in November 1994, commencing operations in May 1997. In 1999, Rainoil Limited acquired its first service station.

Rainoil’s operations currently span across the downstream value chain i.e. Tank Farm Storage, Petroleum Product Haulage/Distribution and Bulk/Retail Sales Operations. :

From one service station, the company’s assets/facilities have grown over the last 17 years to include:

• An ultra-modern multi-product storage depot with a combined capacity of 50 million litres in Oghara, Delta State; with a proximally located, exclusive Jetty which

29 retail outlets strategically located in major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Kaduna, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Onitsha, Asaba, Makurdi, Sapele etc.

• A fleet of 75 tank trucks for petroleum product distribution

• 3 shipping vessels

Procurement Officer

A Procurement Officer is needed for an Haulage/Logistics company in Delta State, Nigeria.

Requirements:

You MUST have experience as Procurement Officer in a Haulage/Logistics company.

How to apply

Please send CV to careers@rainoil.com.ng with P[b]ROCUREMENT OFFICER DELTA STATE[/b] as subject. ONLY qualified candidates are advised to apply.

Unilever is a British–Dutch multinational consumer goods company co-headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, and London, United Kingdom. Its products include food, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products. Unilever Nigeria is a manufacturer of leading brands in foods, home care and personal care.



Factory Accounts Assistant

Job Number: 15000AEM

Primary Location : Nigeria-Ogun State-Agbara-Agbara-Tea Factory

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Job Purpose and Key Responsibilities

Responsible for monitoring & managing all factory cost elements (labor, repair & maintenance, production indirect, utilities, etc.)
Business partnering with various stakeholders for effective & efficient monitoring & managing of costs
Specifically partner Plant Manager & team to plan, review costs and look for cost savings opportunities for Savory plant
Monthly ensure that accruals & provisions are properly raised and passed into the books including accounting treatment of all transactions using correct GL accounts, facilitate smooth running of cycles, getting involved in MEC
Annually – prepare production budget and upload into SAP, directly involved in the calculation of conversion costs.
Review cost centers & plan assessment cycles to reflect reality in the factory
Interface between Product Cost & SC Accountants on costing
Reviews review production plans and exercises a controlling role in material consumption variances.
Month end reporting packs on actual and forecast
Provide direct inputs for monthly S&OP and Quarterly PCE processes as they relate to Savory plant.


Job Requirements

Required Experience: 1-3 year(s)

Desired Courses: Accounting, ACCA, CIMA, ICAN

Minimum Criteria & Experience Required

A minimum of an OND/HND Degree plus part professional accountant qualification – studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ICAN
Min 2-3 years finance experience in an FMCG – preferably in a Factory Finance environment
Solid experience of costing techniques
Min 2-3 years experience in product costing and stock management
Leadership skills – able to lead, motivate, inspire
Previous experience in SAP (R3, MM, CO)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel


Profile

Self-starter and able to operate independently
Confident and Assertive – able to find and ask for help, challenge business partners
Self-motivated, optimistic and able to see opportunities during tough times
Team player, ability to work well with factory team will be key
Analytical


Factory Accountant, Oregun

Job Number: 150008P8

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Main Purpose

This primary role covers a factory site within the cluster. This role’s responsibility is for the monitor and control of the sites production costs, waste which if done incorrectly will have a significant and material effect for the site. The role will assist in providing relevant financial and management information, systems and commercial support to the supply chain factory process.



Main Accountabilities

• Provides management information to the Factory management (experience in areas of product costing, capex).

• Identifies cost and asset utilisation improvement opportunities, and co-development of solutions.

• Ad-hoc analysis of manufacturing capabilities

• Timely and accurate reporting of factory results.

• Budgetary planning and control of factory overheads.

• Assists in providing Supply Chain factory information required for forecasting and strategic planning to the Finance Team

• Uses roots and contacts defined by FBP SC to scan external, economic and financial environment to identify changes and best finance practice affecting Supply Chain and cascade relevant information to relevant Managers.

• Provides support to FBP SC to develop Supply Chain information system including relevant KPIs and performance measurement systems and scorecards

• Provides information to Financial Accountant about local suppliers for maintenance and all other financial inputs concerning the factory

• Conducts Gross Margin Variance Analysis for all supply chain factory processes

Job Requirements

Required Experience: Not Specified

Desired Courses: Accounting, Finance





Finance Officer, Treasury OPS

Job Number: 15000AEO

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Main Purpose:

To be the front office contact personnel relating with the banks on Company transactions, co-ordinating Treasury operations and physical cash management at the cash offices.



Main Accountabilities

• Issues already agreed reports on weekly and monthly basis (Weekly petty cash summary, weekly FOREX exposure report, Monthly Cash analysis Report, Monthly Profit and Loss on forward contracts, Monthly Net Liquid Funds submission on BCS)

• Wire Transfers (Payments of Foreign currency denominated invoices)

• Review of quotes for forward contracts

• Review of bank Statement, crosschecking on bank charges

• Relates with bankers on Company’s transactions

• Ensures all relevant journals are raised, approved and posted

• Is responsible for the accuracy of the report

• Is responsible for issuing the reports on time

• Takes responsibility of own development

Job Requirements

Required Experience: Not Specified

Desired Courses: Accounting, Finance



Financial Controller

Job Number: 150006WX

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No





Main Purpose:

• The responsibilities are cross sites and cover every aspect of the balance sheet, profit & loss account and control environment.

• Leading a team of Finance people and provide coaching and support to an ambitious management team.

• Leading the Corporate Risk management process of the business and act as the conscience of the business, both from a risk and from a “Financial Fitness” perspective.

• The Financial Controller is a key member of the Operational Finance Leadership Team and co-leader of the Financial Controllers Group.



Main Accountabilities

Financial accounting and reporting of the legal entity, which comprises the Organisation, the Sourcing Units, the factory sites.

• Full ownership of the Balance Sheet and P&L.

• Risk management and the control environment, in line with the Sarbanes- Oxley legislation.

• Lead the Accounts Receivables, General Ledger & Reporting, expenses, NPI and Asset Management functions.

• Cash Flow forecast and management, Forex exposure, Overhead budget management, Eurocost reporting, statutory reporting and tax.

• A variety of ad hoc projects including brand disposal & below the line activities.

Part of the team establishing the Finance Excellence Centre.



Short term Key Deliverables:

• Change management, as the Accounts Payable function is in the process of being transferred to the Finance Excellence Centre.

• Ensuring the control environment is at re-performance standards, in line with Sarbanes-Oxley.

• Process improvements to ensure each and every finance process will become World Class (e.g. driving further improvements/changes within the European SAP design; sharing best practice with Unilever global process owners)

• Establish relationships with External Audit partners (i.e. PwC)



Job Requirements

Required Experience: Not Specified

Desired Courses: Accounting, Finance





Finance BP SC

Job Number: 15000AJE

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Main Job Purpose:

• Partner in-year target delivery of financial growth model (Results and Forecast)

• Drive performance management agenda

• Partner the business case development and benefit realisation for project investments

• Strategically influence and collaborate with stakeholders to maximise value creation.

• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective pillar



Key accountabilities and focus of employees mapped to Finance Business Partner Manager standard job.



1. Financial Growth Model (FGM):

• Provision of performance analysis for delivery of in-year target underpinning financial growth model

• Develop a sustainable business plan that can deliver competitive, profitable volume growth using the FGM.

• Strategically influence senior stakeholders within the brand/pillar/ category.

• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective brands/ pillar/ category.

Assesses the Financial needs of the organisation in order to design and deliver the most effective Finance solutions.



2. Strategic Resource Allocation / Analytics:

• Oversee the CIP budget management (people costs, BIC) and facilitate trade-offs to meet the strategic priorities of the business.

• Drive for consistency of resource allocation Align stakeholder commitment to financial investments and ensure they are commensurate with future growth potential.

• Uses insight to suggest paths of action and short term Finance solutions



3. Gate Keeping & Portfolio Management:

• Develop business cases for planned innovations and model pricing and cost assumptions to maximise margin accretion.

• Assess, articulate & drive actions on risks and opportunities for medium & large projects.

• Business case development and benefit realisation for project investments across the brand / pillar / category.

• Performance Management and Reporting: Leverage standard performance reporting to enable 360 degree view of business and hold itself and others accountable for delivery of strategy and performance.

• Actively drive simplification of reports and reporting process to maximise harmonisation and efficiency.

• Coaches and advises business leaders in the optimisation of Finance processes and techniques to improve performance

• Improves business performance

• Control & Accounting: Responsible for managing budgets (Bought in Cost (BIC) and departmental costs) budgets.

• Key driver of robust resource and budget allocation and capital expenditure.

• Challenge inefficiencies and indicate drivers.

• Ensure integrity and control across accrual/ payment process.



4. Drive Gross Margin Improvement:

• Monitor monthly results, understanding the variance in GM levels, challenging business partners on the reasons of the GM levels.

• Quantify and drive in year margin enhancement/ savings opportunities.

• Prepare cross country analysis on costs to find opportunities to improve GM.

• Implement Strategic Pricing framework with top markets, escalate when Strategic & Operational pricing diverge.





Finance BP, BB

Job Number: 15000AJF

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Main Job Purpose:

• Partner in-year target delivery of financial growth model (Results and Forecast)

• Drive performance management agenda

• Partner the business case development and benefit realisation for project investments

• Strategically influence and collaborate with stakeholders to maximise value creation.

• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective pillar



Key accountabilities and focus of employees mapped to Finance Business Partner Manager standard job.



1. Financial Growth Model (FGM):

• Provision of performance analysis for delivery of in-year target underpinning financial growth model

• Develop a sustainable business plan that can deliver competitive, profitable volume growth using the FGM.

• Strategically influence senior stakeholders within the brand/pillar/ category.

• Commercially shape the medium to long term direction of their respective brands/ pillar/ category.

Assesses the Financial needs of the organisation in order to design and deliver the most effective Finance solutions.



2. Strategic Resource Allocation / Analytics:

• Oversee the CIP budget management (people costs, BIC) and facilitate trade-offs to meet the strategic priorities of the business.

• Drive for consistency of resource allocation Align stakeholder commitment to financial investments and ensure they are commensurate with future growth potential.

• Uses insight to suggest paths of action and short term Finance solutions



3. Gate Keeping & Portfolio Management:

• Develop business cases for planned innovations and model pricing and cost assumptions to maximise margin accretion.

• Assess, articulate & drive actions on risks and opportunities for medium & large projects.

• Business case development and benefit realisation for project investments across the brand / pillar / category.

• Performance Management and Reporting: Leverage standard performance reporting to enable 360 degree view of business and hold itself and others accountable for delivery of strategy and performance.

• Actively drive simplification of reports and reporting process to maximise harmonisation and efficiency.

• Coaches and advises business leaders in the optimisation of Finance processes and techniques to improve performance

• Improves business performance

• Control & Accounting: Responsible for managing budgets (Bought in Cost (BIC) and departmental costs) budgets.

• Key driver of robust resource and budget allocation and capital expenditure.

• Challenge inefficiencies and indicate drivers.

• Ensure integrity and control across accrual/ payment process.



4. Drive Gross Margin Improvement:

• Monitor monthly results, understanding the variance in GM levels, challenging business partners on the reasons of the GM levels.

• Quantify and drive in year margin enhancement/ savings opportunities.

• Prepare cross country analysis on costs to find opportunities to improve GM.

• Implement Strategic Pricing framework with top markets, escalate when Strategic & Operational pricing diverge.





CAPEX and FA Account mgr

Job Number: 15000AJG

Primary Location : Nigeria-Lagos State-Lagos-Oregun – Head Office

Shift : Day Job

Job : Finance

Travel : No



Main Purpose:

• As a member of the Finance Function, you are responsible for ensuring that depreciation charge for the period is captured in the general ledger for every month of the year.

• You are also to ensure that Capex for the acquisition of assets are properly authorised & approved. You would also pull together commercial case for projects that requires it.

• Your role is also to track all capital work-in progress and ensure that completed projects are duly capitalised every quarter to reflect the asset position of the business.

• You are to identify idle assets in the business and initiate action for provision and subsequent disposal.

• You would also ensure that the Fixed Asset Register is clean by carrying out Assets Physical Verification exercise of highlight redundant & obsolete asset for subsequent approval for disposal

• Your role would also carry out post mortem appraisal for all Capex above the specified benchmark





Main Accountabilities

a. Depreciation charge for every month.

• Calculate depreciation and upload; input the depreciation codes and then post to the relevant Business ERP

• Check to ensure it agrees with local output and have it signed off.

• Reconcile year-to-date depreciation on the relevant Business ERPs and GL



b. Functional Assets

• Confirm the amount to be accrued by contract with Treasury

• Match actual payment to accrued amount and write-back any over or under accrual to the ledger

• Reconcile the account and highlight any overpayment or double payment being done on each contract.



c. Capex

• Ensure Capex raised is within approved budget.

• Do commercial case for all capexes that requires it

• Send for Approval by two Exco members and the CEO.

• Track all expenditure for each project by using the Capex unique number for all payments within the Ledger.

• Prompt for overspent where it’s exceeding approved overspend percentages

• Initiate and extract all expenditure on all completed projects to project manager for capitalisation process.

• Post to the ledger capitalised projects by class of asset. Then do the same in the relevant Business ERP by detail asset item and by class of asset. Ensure all journals are duly approved



d. Disposal

• Extract from Business ERPs assets identified to be disposed /write off and obtain permission to dispose off asset

• Completer asset disposal from the relevant Business ERP into P/L on disposal with the cash proceeds.



e. Physical Verification of Assets

• Classify and register all Business Assets by Location

• Identify assets to register records and classify if existing or not including red tagged assets, redundant assets, obsolete assets etc

• Investigate and initiate process for obsolete assets to be disposed off or written off.

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Network Engineer Job At An ISP Industry

One of our client employers in the ISP Industry is looking to hire an IP-Core Network Engineer with basic knowledge of Cisco and Huawei switches and routers, LAN, WAN, IP Subnetting, VLAN, VPN, VRRP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, ASA Firewalls, switching and routing.
IP-Core Network Engineer

Job requirements:

The candidate would be required to operate in an ISP core network including multiple vendors to serve their LTE-4G/enterprise customer
Analyze core network by evaluating network performance issues including availability, utilization, throughput and latency
Maintain network performance by performing network monitoring and analysis, and performance tuning
Troubleshooting network problems; escalating problems to vendor for faster resolution
Basic level troubleshooting for malfunctions of network hardware, links, routing, customer related issues to maintain operational availability of core network and customers
Respond quickly to issues affecting the network environment to maintain high availability and uptime
Willing to work in extended or shift timings and readily available for a 24/7 on-call support for any reported issue(s)
Provide analysis and root cause diagnosis for any network/customer related issue to the involved parties and to maintain SLA

Qualifications:

Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in networking/telecom/statistics and must have completed NYSC
Certifications: CCNA, IT-IL, MS Office
Candidate should possess good oral and written communication skills, good mathematical/anaytical knowledge
1-2 years of experience in any IT, Telecommunications, ISP company

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward CVs to efe.opia@ascentech.com.ng in MS Word/PDF formats only.

Graduate Internship Positions at Procter & Gamble Co.

Procter & Gamble Co., also known as P&G, is an American multinational consumer goods company headquartered in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, founded by William Procter and James Gamble, both from the United Kingdom.
Graduate Interns

Description
The Internship drive is for fresh graduates who are yet to do NYSC. Our aim is to pre-select exceptional fresh graduates for the internship openings in Procter and Gamble, Nigeria.

This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only fresh graduates with second class upper degree and above who are yet to serve (NYSC) will be considered this time. The job openings cover departments like Customer Business Development (Sales), Supply Network Organization, Marketing, Customer Market Knowledge, Human Resources e.t.c. Successful candidates will be considered for openings across Procter & Gamble departments in Lagos, Ibadan, and Agbara. Note that no specific field of study is required for any particular department.

Candidates successful with this online application will be invited for a test. You can also join our facebook page:www.facebook.com/PGCareersNigeria . Practice questions will be available for you to download on our facebook page to help you prepare in time for the test.

Procter and Gamble is the largest FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) company in the world with strong brands like Pampers, Ariel, Always, Gillette, Oral B just to name a few. We have been in existence for over 176 years globally and 21 years in Nigeria. For more information about P&G the company and our brands please visit http://www.pg.com/and this website http://www.experiencepg.com. We wish you all the best with your application!

Qualifications
This opening is not limited to any specific field of study but only fresh graduates who are yet to serve will be considered this time.

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

Kerildbert Holdings Limited is a leading 3rd Party Logistics Service Provider of Shipment, Clearing & Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage and Procurement Services to blue-chip firms in the country. Incorporated in 1988, Kerildbert integrates various services to enable it finance, collect, import and deliver (door to door) all kinds of products such as raw materials, engineering spares, finished products, in sectors ranging from FMCG to Oil and Gas.
Finance Executive



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate, consolidate, and manage the development and reporting of Actuals, Plan, Latest Best Estimate (LBE) and Long Range Plan (LRP) for the Logistics & Distribution Services Organization including capital, expense, and headcount
Ensure adequate financial and system controls are established and maintained consistent with generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Ensure protection and proper use of company assets
Provide financial intelligence to achieve strategic and day-to-day business objectives
Oversight of Freight payment and resolution
Lead strategic freight expansion and implementations
Provide financial guidance related to Operating Budgets and Strategic Business Issues
Partner with Operations, Logistics & Distribution Services Management to develop budgets for Strategic Programs
Ensure uniform and consistent recording and reporting of fiscal transactions
Maintain the integrity and control of general ledger accounts through review and analysis
Document internal control procedures and ensure compliance
Support Corporate Tax requests as needed
Ensure compliance with all Operations Finance deadlines.
Approve Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) expenditures per policy.
Report operating results to the Manager, Supply Chain Operations
Monitor completion of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

B.Sc / B.A. Accounting/Finance.
Comfortable presenting to large audiences and all levels of management.
Excellent working knowledge of ERP software.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or other related discipline. MBA/ICAN a plus
Extensive reporting with knowledge of various distribution systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Strong analytical skills
Proficient PC skills including WORD, EXCEL, and ACCESS
Highly ambitious with strong desire for future growth.
Ability to work well as a team player.
Excellent oral/written communication required
Accuracy and attention to detail are required as well as strong organizational skills
Flexibility to work extended hours as requested by management

Method of Application
To apply for this position, [url=e-recruiter.ng/vacancy/details/6168]click here[/url]

Citi has been doing business in Nigeria since 1984. The bank formerly operated under the name Nigeria International Bank Limited, but was renamed to Citibank Nigeria Limited (Citi Nigeria) in 2008 to fully align with Citi’s global brand and identity.

Function background/context:

Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1700 professionals covering Citi’s global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi’s Internal Audit division provides independent assessments of the company’s governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.

Job Purpose:

This role participates in the timely delivery of high quality, value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates, and of Citi’s respective regulators in Nigeria and globally.

This role will participate in audits of the Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS) business, including branch audits and risk-based audits, and audits covering other businesses within Citibank Nigeria which includes FX Local Markets, Custody and Trustee, and Corporate and Investment banking. From time to time it may also be required to participate in audits in other jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a professional applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance.
• Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements.
• Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and control functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business.
• Performs audits in accordance with Citi Internal Audit methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing practical solutions.
• Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs.
• Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
• Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
• Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope.
• Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.
• Pro-actively develops automated routines to help focus audit testing.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and ‘no surprises’ approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
• At least 5 years of bank or audit experience in cash management and tradeTTS business and/ or related control functions.
• Have a goodn excellent knowledge of cash management and tradeTTS pProducts and processes. In-depth understanding of the relationship between product TTS and support units within a financial institution, impact on the overall control environment and audit approach.
• Experience and competence in technology auditing will be an advantage.
• Good English language skills (both written and spoken
• Business travel will be required.

Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

Jagal Group is a leading Nigerian conglomerate with operations in the Oil&Gas, Construction and Manufacturing industries. The company has been growing successfully over the past 40 years, and has become a valuable and respected contributor to the development of the country’s economy.

Technical Clerk

Prime Responsibilities and Duties:

Core Competencies – Technical

Knowledge of electronic filing
Knowledge of collecting data into report form and making calculations to ensure that project resources are managed to their maximum potential.
Experience in creating and maintaining a filing system to keep paperwork organized
Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures
Knowledge of planning and organising
Good knowledge of engineering software and MS office
Knowledge of planning, scheduling and writing technical report
Knowledge of reviewing technical documentation
Knowledge of specific technical tools
Core Competencies – Non technical
Analytical and problem solving
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
Effective time management
Ability to communicate effectively
Interpersonal skills
Attention to details
Must have positive, solutions based communication skills
Must be flexible, open-minded and be a good listener
Must be creative
Must be a team player
IT skills
Other Duties:

As may be assigned from time to time.
The Person:

Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar capacity and role
Method of Application

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

Diageo is the name behind many of the World’s best loved drinks including Guinness, Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Malta Guinness, J&B, Gordons Gin and Tanqueray.
Africa Regional Markets (ARM) is a Diageo business made up of over 40 markets across the breadth of Africa. The business models range from fully integrated demand and supply businesses in Ghana and Cameroun, newly integrated businesses in Ethiopia and Mozambique to Partnerships in a number of West, Central and Southern African countries and Angola.
National Commercial Effectiveness Director



Context/Scope:
The Nigerian business is one of the largest single markets in Diageo Plc. The beer market in Nigeria has grown steadily over the last 20 years – however the market can be volatile year on year.
The key players in the brewing industry now have spare production capacity so it’s a very exciting period for the beer market as all players fight for share and the consumer has a level of choice and value that makes them the real winners.
Guinness Nigeria Plc has the right to win in the market, and is dependent upon strong consumer marketing partnered by a brilliant and progressive Route to Consumer (RtC) that truly unlocks the commercial opportunity. The RtC needs to be embedded with radical rigor in order to ensure brilliant execution in bar and for GNPlc to win at the moment of purchase and consumption.
The Sales Effectiveness Director is a key contributor to the success of GNPLC and is instrumental in ensuring the business has a competitive route to Consumer as defined by: “Getting to more of the right places, doing the right job, with the right skill set and in the most efficient way”.

Purpose of Role
To guarantee that GNPlc has the most effective and sustainable Route to Consumer. This will incorporate both primary distribution as well as route to consumer. Output will be an optimized Route to Consumer that supports delivery of the 2017 strategic plan.

Top 3 Accountabilities
Route to Consumer
Define optimal Route to Consumer solutions in existing and new territories
Embed a defined route to consumer process that will ensure long term competitive advantage

Project Management
Produce and manage detailed project plans for the change work-streams including resource requirements
Actively co-ordinate the resolution of major change management issues. Provide timely escalation of potential blocks to the project sponsor

Change Management
Fully understand, articulate and drive awareness, understanding, ownership and commitment of the change at all levels – strategic, tactical and operational
Develop cost-effective change solutions (communication, training and organisation restructure).
Population of change management impact assessment (resulting from the project) on external and internal parties.
Actively manage stakeholder engagement from a programme perspective.

Qualifications and Experience Required
Graduate with 10 years commercial expertise gained across trade channels, Customer Management and Consumer/Customer Marketing.
Master’s degree or equivalent
High knowledge of Retailing and Wholesaling, strong commercial judgement, strategic customer management, negotiation skills.
Financially literate, understands and interprets financial data effectively.
Must be an influencer of people, able to rally people behind a cause, co-ordinate multi-cultural and multi-functional groups and create positive energy within the region.
Determination to make things happen in a complex environment, change management experience and proven ability to create consistency and efficiency across multiple businesses are key, as well as strong results and solutions orientation.
Working experience with Distributors, Wholesalers, Retail Customers; ideally in different markets or Route to Market models
Project Management experience, with a successful track record of delivery against project KPI’s and timelines

Method of Application
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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All the Makers of Windows Antivirus Software are about to have a Very Bad Day

Microsoft is not a quitter; when they come to market with a product, and it isn’t a hit, (think Microsoft Zune), they stick it out for the long haul, until they finally get it right. So why is it that their great hopes in OneCare, Microsoft’s proprietary Windows antivirus software, was alive and going ahead full steam one day, and just suddenly terminated the next? Microsoft was not even doing badly with OneCare to want to quit. Could it be that Microsoft only did this only because they changed their minds about making it a paid program to go up against Norton or Kaspersky? That they want want to give it away like Windows Media Player or Internet Explorer? Is Microsoft just making it a part of Windows itself and upending the plans of a dozen Windows antivirus software companies?

It is available to download for free now. If you think about it, Microsoft Security Essentials is one of the best out there, even if it is pretty basic. All the reviews put it right up there with the antivirus software majors McAfee or Norton or Kaspersky at catching viruses and other nasties. Sometimes it does the established players one better too - with no false positives either, what is more. And it doesn’t even bring your computer to a crawl when it is doing its scan, like those products do. Read More

People hate unnecessarily resource-hungry programs; think Outlook, or think any major Windows antivirus software weighed down with useless parental controls, alternative firewalls, and backup systems. Microsoft does not smuggle in bloatware with Security Essentials, because everything on the operating system comes from the company already anyway. The Snow Leopard on the Macintosh has a malware engine integrated right into the OS, and Security Essentials does enough of a job that you never have to look at a third-party product again. Security Essentials for Microsoft is available as a free download off their site.

Now why exactly is Microsoft doing all of this for free? One possible explanation could be the way Microsoft is moving quickly to take advantage of the cloud, just the way Google is. You keep hearing news like how Google Docs was just hacked into bymiscreants, and how Gmail went off the air for long time earlier this year. Perhaps Microsoft would like to hedge its risks before it steps out on the cloud, and feel safe that computers the world over will help protect Microsoft’s Cloud reputation. And Microsoft’s product has better root kit removal, and much higher scan speed too.

So does this mean that this is the end of the road for paid retail Windows antivirus software? It certainly looks like the beginning of the end for them.
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Latest Job At United Biscuits

United Biscuits (UB) is a leading international biscuit manufacturer whose baking heritage goes back generations, with many recipes passed down since the 1800s. UB bakes some of the best loved sweet and savoury biscuits and cakes that are household names in their respective markets; supported by a strong culture of innovation to continually develop snack brands. Among UB’s popular brand names are McVitie’s, Penguin, go ahead!, McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes, Jacob’s, Jacob’s Cream Crackers, Twiglets, Mini Cheddars and Carr’s in the UK, BN, Delacre, Verkade and Sultana in Continental Europe and Haansbro in Nigeria.


As the leading manufacturer and marketer of biscuits in the UK and second largest in the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Ireland, the company owns and operates 16 manufacturing facilities, of which seven are in the UK and has a strong footprint for growth, with products sold in over 130 countries.



Job Title: Product and Process Development Manager – FMCG


Job description
United Biscuits is currently recruiting for a Product and Process Development Manager to be based in our factory in Lagos. United Biscuits operates in a highly competitive market within the UK and Internationally and as such our continuous improvement initiatives are critical to our growth. The focus of this Product and Process Development Manager will be to look at the transfer of existing products into the site from co- manufactures, provide technical support to the site based development and improvement initiatives and to facilitate a site specific program of cost based reductions, new product development, and continuous product and process improvement.
The Role

Co-ordinate and support a range of process development projects for the site
Implement changes to plant design and operation to achieve sustained improvements in process consistency and product compliance
Input into the development of product specifications and specification reviews
Provide regular project reviews to the Technical Operations Implementation Manager and Factory Manager
Ensure all trial data is correctly captured and collated into the appropriate report format
Conduct process capability assessments of new equipment and processes
Provide expert support to Manufacturing where issues with process control adversely affects product quality standards
Identify opportunities for continuous process improvements and develop justifications for capital investment.
Work as part of a multi- functional team with site Technical, Manufacturing, Engineering, Group Technical, NPD, UBI and Procurement to deliver a range of projects
Plan, run and report on factory trials
Ensure compliance with health and safety
Co-ordinate with the site’s Laboratory Technicians to support trials or analyse samples

Desired Skills and Experience

Significant experience within process capability improvement, trouble shooting and waste reduction
Excellent project management skills
Working knowledge of HACCP systems and Product Specifications.
Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Processes.
Ingredient functionality
Manufacturing processes
Cross functional understanding and impact
Good communications and Interpersonal skills
Significant experience within new product development and implementation
Technical experienced and capabilities in process and product improvements
Experience should preferably be in Biscuit manufacturing
PC literate including Microsoft Office ( Minitab also a benefit )
Lean Six Sigma tools appreciation
Basic Food Hygiene
Excellent planning skills

You MUST have experience in process improvement and New Product Development within food manufacturing. Only applications with this experience will be consider.

How to Apply

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should click Click Here to Apply online

Fresh Graduates Job At G4S

G4S is the world’s leading security solutions group, which specialises in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.

G4S is the largest employer quoted on the London Stock Exchange and has an additional stock exchange listing in Copenhagen. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and more than 635,000 employees.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Supervisor

Job Description

We are a global Security Company operating in more than 120 Countries. G4S Nigeria requires Supervisors for its security Operations Department in Lagos.
The Supervisors will primarily be tasked with the responsibility of maintaining the quality of service that the security officers render whilst on duty.

Requirements
Interested Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Must possess a minimum of a Diploma in any discipline and should be able to converse in English; read and understand printed instructions, maps or orders etc
Must be physically and medically fit, and well-proportioned in height and weight. He must be energetic and full of drive.
Must be able to work with a range of people who have different lifestyles.
Must be clean and well presented.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should please send their updated CV’s and application letters to: hr@ng.g4s.com
Or submit hard copies of your application to the:
Human Resources Department;
G4S House,
27 Oba Akinjobi Street,
GRA Ikeja,
Lagos State.

Saipem is a large and international turnkey contractors in the oil & gas industry.
The Company enjoys a superior competitive position for the provision of EPC/EPCI services to the oil industry both onshore and offshore with a particular focus on the toughest and most technologically challenging projects and activities in remote areas.
Saipem is a global contractor, with strong local presence in strategic and emerging areas such as West Africa, North Africa, Central Asia, Middle East, and South East Asia and it employs over 48,000 people, comprising more than 125 nationalities.
Buyer
Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or Master degree in a technical field;
At least 3 years relevant experience in procurement area;
Good working knowledge of SAP
High level of following skills is requested: flexibility, problem solving, focus to result and negotiation
Foreign education or work experience preferable

Mission
Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase services/subcontracts/goods, in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Corporate/Company policies and standards and work instructions

Tasks

Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on given purchasing request;
Support the vendors during the preparation of the proposals with obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info;
Prepare the bid tabulation to compare different proposals, require the technical comparison tabulation of involved business, prepare the technical and commercial tabulation and suggest a select vendor;
Lead the commercial/economic negotiation;
Prepare the purchase subcontract based on standard General Purchase Terms and Conditions and Project Special Purchase Conditions, if any, and managing possible deviations;
Close out the bid process receiving subcontract confirmation by selected vendor and informing the unsuccessful vendors about negative result of their bid;
Follow up and negotiate, if necessary, subcontract revisions;
Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided system tools;
Check and comment the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical Evaluation.

Method of Application
To apply for this position, click here

Senior Engineer Needed At Emerson

Job Title: Nigeria Country Manager – Nigeria

The General Manager would provide Leadership to the Nigeria Sales/BDM & Services Organization for all assigned Emerson Process Management Business Units; in order to meet or exceed both the agreed short and long term Orders, Sales and Profit targets for the territory.

The role is to develop and implement a successful business strategy for Nigeria which is consistent with the overall strategy and objectives of Emerson Process Management, North & West Region.

The General Manager will also be responsible for the development a strong organization with a team of hi-potentials. He will provide support and direction to our Local Business Partner.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

BSc or MSc Degree Engineering Degree or equivalent
10 – 15 years experience in country and teams management
Good exposure and great network in the Nigerian market
Excellent French is essential – written and spoken
Excellent English is essential – written and spoken

Reponsibilities:

Ensure Nigeria operates in compliance with Emerson’s Corporate Governance & Compliance Standards.
Develop and implement a long term Country Strategy for Nigeria, consistent with the Strategic Imperatives of Emerson Process Management
Work with our Local Business Partners to develop specific sales and marketing plans; ensure these programs are carried out in order to maximize sales/service opportunity and to improve customer loyalty.
Meet/exceed agreed short and long term Financial Targets (Orders, Sales, SG&A). Set/manage goals/objectives for all assigned Business. Deliver on Monthly and annual Presidents Operating Report
Drive regular Local Business Partner, country and divisional review meetings
Maximize destination business by working in a cooperative manner with our global organization to increase our business.
Build and develop an organization that can provide sustainable growth across our business groups.
Develop a company culture that is based upon teamwork, dedication, integrity and continuous improvement.
Manage headcounts & operating expenses within agreed budgets and assigned Delegation of Authorities.
Direct and guide Marketing Communication activities.
Understand customer needs and trends within our industry group in order to enact change rapidly to address these needs. Develop direct high level contact with our key customers.
Engage in Emerson Process Management Key account and Project Pursuit Teams to maximize Emerson Process Management content. Oversee Nigeria project pursuit and Top 10 project list. Develop long-term relationships with senior management within Key Accounts to ensure awareness of the capabilities of all divisions within Emerson Process Management
Ensure that Wireless and PlantWeb technologies are driven throughout the country and throughout all divisions. Set clear and concise measurements for success.
Evaluate need for Representative/ADC’s Network and develop channel plan to maximize our business
Develop open communication with the divisions’ business development and marketing managers relating to strategy and policy.
Any other duties as deemed appropriate by you line manager
Manage projects pertaining to the Oracle Customer Relationship Management application.
Drive the development of advanced reporting, analytics and dashboards to ensure necessary business insights are able to be gleaned from the tool.



How to apply: [url=https://us2.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_emerson01.asp?s=4A515F4E5A565B1A&jobid=61571,8858342595&key=52195423&c=237135253623&pagestamp=sehaqskjmpjsytrudo&aid=16015]Click here to apply online[/url]

Source: http://jobsearchnig..com/2015/05/senior-engineer-needed-at-emerson.html

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Possible and Affordable Solutions Limited - We design, produce and sell FURNITURE of all kinds; home, office, hotel, boutique, interior solutions/decorations. We are concerned with functions and aesthetics.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Customer Service Representative

Job Location: Lagos


Job Description

Resolve customer complaints via phone, email, mail, or social media.
Use telephones to reach out to customers.
Greet customers warmly and ascertain problem or reason for calling.
Assist with placement of orders, refunds, or exchanges.
Advise on company information.
Take payment information and other pertinent information such as addresses and phone numbers.
Place or cancel orders.
Answer questions about warranties or terms of sale.
Suggest solutions whemalfunctionshas default.
Attempt to persuade customer to reconsider cancellation.
Inform customer of deals and promotions.
Sell products and services.
Work with customer service supervisor to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
Educational and Experience

HND/BSc
1 year + Experience.

Digital Marketing Associate

Job Location: Lagos


Job Description

Devising strategies to drive online traffic to the company website.
Developing and managing digital marketing campaigns
Utilising a range of techniques including paid search, SEO and PPC.
Overseeing the social media strategy for the company.
Managing online brand and product campaigns to raise brand awareness.
Managing the redesign of the company website.
Improving the usability, design, content and conversion of the company website
Responsibility for planning and budgetary control of all digital marketing
Evaluating customer research, market conditions and competitor data.
Review new technologies and keep the company at the forefront of developments in digital marketing.

Educational Qualification

HND/B.Sc (or its equivalent).
Experience: 2 years + in digital marketing.
Candidates applying must be available for immediate employment.
Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply here

Note: Candidates must be available for immediate employment.

Only candidates residing within Abuja will be considered.

Michael Stevens Consulting - Our Client, a well known manufacturing brand and a market leader in the Information Technology industry in Nigeria.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the role of:

Job Title: Channel Marketing/Outlet Manager

Job Location: Rivers

Responsibilities

Responsible for developing, driving and implementing channel marketing activity for selected groups of channels/outlets.
Design and develop route channels to market the various products
Develop and oversee the marketing plan to drive various products in specific channels/outlets within the organization.
Implement channel campaigns in order to expand market share and pursue aggressive growth targets.
Work closely with all aspects of the business to gather product and channel insights.
Work closely with the product and corporate marketing teams to support brand development and experiential activities.
Utilize data and shopper insights to provide recommendations to drive category distribution and market share
Oversee day to day channel operations in assigned outlets.
Understand changing and differing priorities depending on territories and how these impact channel marketing.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Degree in the social sciences or any other relevant area
Professional qualifications is desirable
At least 5 years experience working as a channel marketing manager would be a strong advantage.
Strong analytical and evaluation ability
Strong communication skills both verbal and written
Influencing and negotiation ability
Strong planning and organisational skills
Strong team player who is able to work effectively with diverse client groups
Past experience managing marketing budgets ideally within a channel marketing setting.
A strong understanding of the distribution channels for the industry.
Project management experience would be a definite advantage
The ability to manage small teams of people and influence senior staff is essential.

Due Date: 10th May 2015.

Apply here

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Giving birth is one of the most beautiful thing a woman can experience and one of the most painful indeed (well, next to divorce if you consider that painful). But the moment the baby arrives, you will feel a certain kind of happiness not even marriage can capture. This should not be the reason to be carried away and ignore important details after delivery.
Remember, personal health care is essential to keep the mother and baby safe from any kind of illness or disease.

True, you should give every ounce of your attention to your newborn baby but, this doesn’t mean that you have to compromise your health in the process. Here are some tips on how to take care of yourself even after you have been discharged from the hospital.

Rest
Giving birth can be quite exhausting. Give yourself time to rest. You can allot even a couple of weeks for you alone. If possible, do not let visitors in because this will add up to the exhaustion. If your baby is sleeping, grab that opportunity to take a quick nap. Let your husband do the chores for the meantime.

Lifting precautions
As much as possible, lifting is prohibited but the baby’s an exception. You are not allowed to lift something that’s heavier than your baby’s weight. This may add certain injuries especially if you just went out of the hospital or a surgical cut were performed either on your perineum or abdomen.

Ask for help
Help after giving birth is gladly given by the family, relatives and friends. Let the people close to you know that you need their presence to get through tough starting times especially if your husband’s at work. Simple chores like cooking, doing the laundry or babysitting can be done easily if you only ask for a little help. Surely, these people won’t hesitate.

Stay clean
Always wash your hands after doing something to decrease the risk of infection that can be passed on to your baby. Do this very often especially after visiting the John, feeding your baby or changing his diapers.

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Lite Shore Engineering Services (LSES) is a leading 100% indigenous Nigerian company established in 2004 to provide a broad spectrum of services and expertise to the Energy and Oil & Gas (onshore and offshore) sectors. This broad capability enables us to offer our customers the full range from Design, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning to Maintenance Management. With branch offices in Abuja and Lagos, and the head office situated in Port Harcourt, LSES is well placed to undertake projects both nationwide and throughout West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Manager

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

Plan, implement, and coordinate safety programs, requiring application of engineering principles and technology.
To prevent or correct unsafe environmental working conditions.

Qualification

Minimum of HND in any Engineering field.

Due Date:24th June, 2015.

How To Apply
Interested applicant should forward their CV's with a contact phone number to:employment@liteshoreengineering.com

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Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis may be acute (lasting only for the short term, after which a person recovers) or chronic (lasting for the long term, usually more than 6 months).

There are many causes of hepatitis, including viruses, alcoholism, and medications. Viral hepatitis is now a major cause of chronic hepatitis in North America. There are five hepatitis viruses: A, B, C, D, and E. There are also other viruses that can cause liver inflammation, like Epstein-Barr virus and cytomegalovirus, but these viruses are not called hepatitis viruses.

Hepatitis A and B (HAV and HBV) are common causes of liver inflammation in North America. Statistical data from 1999 and 2006 showed that around 600 to 900 new cases per year of HAV and HBV were being diagnosed in Canada. Since many infected people have no symptoms; however, we can assume the true rate of infection is higher than this. Many experts believe that up to one-third of the population has been infected with HAV at some point.

Among people born in North America, hepatitis A is most common in children and young adults, while hepatitis B is most common in adults between the ages of 20 and 40 years.

Causes of Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A is mainly transmitted through the fecal-oral route. That means infected people shed viruses in their feces. If they don’t observe proper hygiene, the virus can end up on their hands. It’s then spread by food they’ve handled, or sometimes by touching other people who then bite their nails, handle their food, and so on.

The virus can survive on tabletops, doorknobs, telephones, or other such places for 2 or 3 hours at room temperature. Although less common, you can also get hepatitis A from direct contact such as kissing, through sexual contact, or by sharing needles. Though many people who are infected have no symptoms, they can still pass on the disease.

People at high risk for hepatitis A include:

anyone who lives with an infected person
children and workers in daycare centres
homosexual men
intravenous drug users
people with many sexual partners
people who live in permanent institutions like prisons or homes for the developmentally disabled, or those who are in the armed forces
those who have recently been in the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe, Central America, Africa, or Southeast Asia – areas with greater likelihood of exposure to contaminated food or water

Hepatitis B is spread by blood and body fluids. The main routes of transmission are through sexual contact, sharing needles, tattooing and body piercing, and childbirth (when the baby is likely to pick up the virus from the mother through the birth canal). Hepatitis B has an additional complication – some infected people become lifelong carriers, whether they have symptoms or not. Many infected people are asymptomatic (without symptoms) but can pass on the virus.

People at high risk for hepatitis B include:

intravenous drug users
people with many sexual partners
homosexual men
people who live in prisons
those who have recently been in the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe, Central America, Africa, or Southeast Asia
people who receive hemodialysis
health care workers

Symptoms and Complications of Hepatitis A and B

Hepatitis A has an incubation period (the time between infection and first symptoms) of 2 to 6 weeks. Hepatitis B only shows itself after 2 to 6 months.
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