Sahara Group Current Job Vacancies 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 Position: 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.

Job Position: 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

Job Position: 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 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
    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

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

Job Position: 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)
    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.
    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

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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