Sahara Group Graduate recruitment, March 2015
Sahara Group is a leading privately owned Power, Energy, Gas
and Infrastructure Conglomerate established in 1996 with operating
companies active in the downstream, midstream, upstream, infrastructure
and power sectors. Sahara has presence in different locations including
Africa, The Caribbean, Asia and Europe.
The Group's strategy is to replicate its successes in Oil and
Gas sector in the Energy & Infrastructure sector. To achieve this,
Sahara has set out a roadmap for investing in people, processes,
strategic acquisitions, principal investments and continuous expansion
within, initially, the West African energy & infrastructure space,
and then globally globally.
Job Title: Operations Officer
Purpose Statement:
To efficiently manage cargo operations. Candidate must have the
willingness to optimally work under pressure, extra hours and travel
under short notice.
Key Deliverables
- To develop an in-depth understanding of vessel operations and oil transportation
- To ensure processes on the operational check list is followed
and ticked (Pre-loading, loading, voyage, pre-discharge, discharge,
post-discharge, and closure)
- To ensure efficiency in vessel operation putting into
consideration the effective management of cargo loading and discharging
with minimal cargo loss and demurrage
- Building and maintaining relationships with regulatory
authorities and government parastatals (PPPRA, PPMC, DPR, NPA, NIMASA,
Navy), clients and third parties
- Proper filing and archiving of all operational documents per operation for easy access and referencing
- Processing, negotiating and settlement of invoices as at when due
- To follow up closely with nominated/appointed inspectors and supercargo and port agents during operations
- Ensure all clearances required for a smooth operation are obtained in due time
- Timely submission of relevant documents to regulatory agencies and parastatals
- Creating budget, inputting cost and managing the transaction portal together with Sales team
- Put together a comprehensive operational report to be filled not later than 72 hours after completion of discharge.
- Ensure the entire operational cycle should be completed as per approved standards
Knowledge/Skills:
- Analytical skills
- Good Oral and written communication skills
- Good research skills
- Ability to adhere strictly to instructions
- Ability to establish priorities and manage work load
- Good use Microsoft office suit
- Attention to details
- Ability to relate with staff and third parties across different levels
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
- Basic Microsoft office skill is a must.
- A first degree in Sciences or any related course
- Minimum of 1 year Post-NYSC experience
Personality Traits:
- Integrity
- Ability to “think outside the box”
- Effective communicator.
- Interpersonal skills
- Energy and attention to details.
- Can do attitude
- Smart and neat at all times
Working Relationships
- All Staff
- Government Agencies and third Party Service Providers
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Job Title: Business Development Officer
Purpose Statement:
This role entails marketing of products and increasing customer
base. It involves being accountable and responsible for customer
satisfaction, payment, invoicing, monitoring and reconciliation of
customer accounts. It also involves building strong relationships with
related stakeholders in the course of duty both internal and external.
Key Deliverables
- Achievement of agreed sales volumes targets (Based on the budget)
- Provide daily market intelligence on competitors and other suppliers concerning products pricing at various supply points/depots
- Identify & develop a list of potential Businesses/Customers/Clients with a timeline of conversion to actual customers.
- Constantly update past & new customer details and contact list as and when applicable
- Maintain present customers, with periodic communications to keep them updated with product availability and pricing
- Design & maintain a customer database with approved credit
limits & also ensure all customers are covered with proper
contracts/ offer letters before embarking on sales
- Liaise constantly both with the Operations/Trade/Finance
department during product sales to ensure proper processing of required
documents: Offers, Invoices, receipts for accurate reconciliations,
letter of affirmation & distribution manifest.
- Maintaining proper & orderly documentation/filing for all customers.
- Provide daily market intelligence on competitors and other
supplies concerning product pricing (particularly Open Market Price) and
volumes at various points/depots and monitor competitor brand and sale
initiatives.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Commercially & contractually astute
- Conscientious in approach to work
- Good interpersonal and people skill
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Good use of Microsoft Office
- Good numeracy skills
- Good reporting skills
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
- A proven degree in any relevant institution and a drive to succeed.
- At least 1 year post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
Personality Traits:
- Good attitude and approach to work
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- A team player with an international outlook and an ability to communicate effectively across boundaries.
Working Relationships
- Unit Heads
- External customers/Competitors
- Risk unit
- Operation department
- Trade department
- All staff
Key Performance Indicators
- Offer letters/ contract preparation are done timely and all paper work required (invoicing) as at when due
- Provide market intelligence report to supervisor/manager regularly
- Liaise with finance and ensure all receivables have been captured and payments are received promptly.
- Accurate monitoring of stock - Posting of all waybills within 24hrs after loading.
- Ensure credit policy is adhered to for all credit customers.
- Ensure maximum customer satisfaction.
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Job Title: Accounts Payable Officer
Purpose Statement:
Responsible for recording and maintaining up to date records
of the Company’s daily financial transactions. He will be responsible
for the timely implementation of the Company’s policies and procedures.
He will be responsible for analyzing account payable balances for
validity and ultimately feed the users with accurate financial
information.
Key Deliverables
- Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
- Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
- Book approved invoices in the financial system
- Prepare Bank transfer instructions and ensure prompt dispatch to bank
- Follow up with banker to ensure instructions are promptly processed.
- Monthly remittances of all statutory deductions: PAYE, Pension, WHT, VAT etc.
- Disburse petty cash Naira and reconcile daily
- Post all payments to the Financial system
- Send remittance advice to Vendors.
- Ensure filing of all Account payable documents
Knowledge/Skills:
- Must possess very sound knowledge of basic accounting
- Basic knowledge of taxes and statutory deductions in Nigeria
- Must be able to do simple analysis and interpretation of financial transactions.
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics or relevant field
- Must have commenced ICAN examination with Intermediate level passed at a minimum
- At least 1 year post NYSC work experience in a similar role.
Personality Traits:
- Must be thorough
- Must be a good team player
- Must have good listening skills
- Must be a self-motivating individual
Working Relationships
- Internal: Candidate is expected to liaise with the rest of the
finance team in a manner that will strengthen the Company’s finance
- Internal: Candidate is expected to liaise with other
departments (Operations, Trading and Business Development) of SERL to
properly harmonize information required for quality reporting.
Key Performance Indicators
- Timely and accurate posting of transactions
- Timely implementation of policies and procedures
- Monitor daily transactions to budget and ensure costs incurred are within budget
- Timely and accurate preparation of bank reconciliations
- Timely reconciliation and accuracy of Petty cash
- Timely remittance of all statutory deductions
- Accurate reporting on account payables and profile due dates
- Must be dedicated to ensuring work is done within agreed timelines.
- To ensure accurate reporting on accrual to improve quality of monthly financial statements
- Proper documentation and filing of all relevant documents.
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Job Title: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Purpose Statement:
The role of a Procurement and logistics officer is to manage
commercial and supplier aspects of projects. Work with team members on
conducting general market research in various categories as well as
research into potential suppliers, product specification and resources.
The staff would also be required to participate in field-level
planning formulation in the area of logistics and to provide technical
and operational support to the procurement department.
Key Deliverables:
- Take action to reduce costs that are focused on creating
greater efficiencies, economies of scale or better quality resources for
a project team, department, or business unit.
- Manage all logistics operation including all logistics assets in order to ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
- Work with freighters and clearing agents, cost and price analysis for services, etc.
- Coordinate work efforts of others to ensure integration and completion of work against expectations
- Evaluate and ensure that vendor performance meets or exceeds
defined performance standards and adheres to overall company policies
and procedures.
- Bin card management, arrangement of items in store, secure
store, carry out periodic counts, update records of issuance and
receipt, etc.
Knowledge/Skills:
- Customer Relationship: Ability to facilitate and accelerate
the business relationship based upon an understanding of the customer.
- Legal Limitations: Knowledge of local legal limitations and Nigerian shipping laws.
- Basic knowledge of Project Management to ensure successful
delivery (on time, within budget, meeting agreed upon success criteria)
to establish clear goals and accountabilities.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
- Good reporting skills.
Minimum Qualification / Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
- Certification in supply chain management would be an added advantage.
Personality Traits:
- Good interpersonal skill
- Resourceful
- Hardworking
- Organized
- Creative and highly analytic.
Working Relationships
- Centrum and CVL staff
- Service providers
- Other stake holders
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