Job Openings in Abia State at Aquada Development Corporation

Aquada Development Corporation operates an automated rice mill that produces whole grain rice and rice flour, a bakery (using local wholesome ingredients) and a variety of other processes and manufacturing concerns.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Cafeteria Cook/Caterer
Location: Abia
Requirements
The ideal applicant must be able to: 

  • Prepare and cook foods for serving.
  • Clean food preparation areas, facilities, or equipment.
  • Inspect facilities, equipment or supplies to ensure conformance to standards.
  • Monitor food services operations to ensure procedures are followed.
  • Maintain food, beverage, or equipment inventories.
  • Determine prices for menu items.
  • Plan menu options.

Candidate Requirements: 

  • Related Experience-Required
  • Must be able to read, write and follow directions accurately.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully when interacting with others.


Job Title: General Manager
Location:
 Abia
Job DescriptionThe ideal applicant must be able to:

  • Lead, organize, direct and control the overall business unit and to ensure the effective utilization of resources and capital within the region.
  • Must be able to provide effective leadership with focus on total organizational coordination to efficiently manage operations as well as to provide innovative concepts and strategies.
  • This includes overall responsibility for the departmental functions as well as establishing and monitoring productivity goals, developing and managing budgets, as well as leading cross-functional teams on key projects.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the effective Management of Heads of Departments and all other staff within the organization.
  • Engage with clients to ensure high quality service delivery is maintained at all times.
  • Oversee the Implementation of all policies and procedures in the company.
  • Oversee and Responsible for the effective utilization of all resources within the company.
  • Provide feedback to the MD and Executive committee on all issues pertaining to the company and the departmental functions.
  • Strategically manage business development.
  • Accomplishes staff results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counselling, and disciplining employees.
  • Developing, coordinating, and enforcing .policies, procedures, and productivity standards.

Requirements 

  • Candidate must have a at least a First Degree, Postgraduate Degree will be an added advantage.
  • Candidate must have at least 3years experience in business management.

Core Competencies
Management skills: 

  • Ability to chair and run effective meeting
  • Group orientated leadership;
  • Ability to delegate;
  • Ability to coach staff members to achieve better results;
  • Ability to listen and create an environment of trust for staff members;
  • Ability to motivate and inspire staff

Verbal and written communication skills: 

  • High level verbal communication skills
  • Ability to confront; Assertiveness and self-confidence;
  • Ability to solve internal and external conflict effectively;
  • High level of written communication skills including the ability to compile comprehensive reports and to communicate effectively and proficiently with internal and external clients.

Planning and organization skills: 

  • Solve issues within a certain time frame;
  • Monitor progress and take appropriate actions when planning has changed;
  • Ability to think innovatively and strategically in order to benefit operations;
  • Ability to have financial insight and a cost-conscious mind-set;
  • Ability to manage accurate documents




Job Title: Production Technologist/Process Engineer
Location: 
Abia
Job Description
The Production Technologist/ Process Engineer are to fill positions, in our manufacturing operations, in a variety of processes. These include: 

  • Rice processing and packaging
  • Cassava processing and packaging
  • Feed processing and packaging
  • Alternative power generation (using biomass and sustainable feed stocks)

Responsibilities 

  • Upon training, operate process equipment that is used in the processing of the items indicated above.
  • Move raw materials from designated holding areas to process areas; feed materials to appropriate process equipment in the operating areas; monitor and adjust the operating state of equipment as required; move finished and/or semi-finished products to designated areas, and generally ensure the effective operation of the relevant production process.
  • Observe safety protocols at all times, and ensure a safe working environment for all involved in the production effort.
  • Evaluate and adjust operating conditions as required to ensure optimal process operation and output.
  • Document and report on the production effort (including the maintenance of appropriate logs and reports).
  • Apply sound scientific, technical and engineering principles in the evaluation of process operations and the development of new processes, as required.

Requirements 

  • Have minimum of 2 years prior work experience.
  • Be physically fit and healthy to support moderate work in a SAFE production environment.
  • Demonstrate ability to function in a disciplined and diligent manner in an industrial environment.
  • Possess the ability to read, write and speak proper English.
  • Bring the personal discipline to work in a fast-growing corporate environment.
  • Possess the ability to carefully document production activity and production logs.
  • Be willing to grow and advance with a fast-growing Nigerian company.




Job Title: Driver (Delivery van and truck).
Location: Abia
Job Responsibilities will Include but not Limited to: 

  • Follow safety procedures for vehicle operation.
  • Record details of deliveries or shipments.
  • Maintain vehicles in good working condition.
  • Inspect motor vehicles.
  • Collect fares or payment from customers.
  • Report vehicle or equipment malfunctions.
  • Notify others of emergencies, problems, or hazards.
  • Record sales or transactions data.
  • Sell products or services
  • Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
  • Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
  • Read maps to determine routes.

Qualifications and Requirements 

  • At least secondary school education
  • Good knowledge of English language
  • Holder of a valid driver’s license
  • At least 3-5 years’ work experience as a driver with references
  • Familiar with the city and outskirts
  • No major accidents in the past 3 years
  • Ability to work in a team, flexibility as well as high reliability
  • Good manners and a neat appearance
  • Discipline and punctuality
  • Willingness to work extra-tours if necessary
  • Experience/qualified as mechanical engineer would be an advantage




Job Title: Corporate Accountant
Location:
 Abia
Job Description
The ideal applicant must be able to: 

  • Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
  • Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
  • Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
  • Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
  • Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
  • Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
  • Advise management about issues such as resource utilization, tax strategies, and the assumptions underlying budget forecasts.
  • Represent clients before taxing authorities and provide support during litigation involving financial issues.
  • Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities.
  • Appraise, evaluate, and inventory real property and equipment, recording information such as the description, value, and location of property.
  • Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, or maintain solutions to business and financial problems. Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
  • Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
  • Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
  • Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements.

Requirements 

  • Candidate must be a chattered accountant.
  • Higher degree in Accounting or Business Administration will be an added advantage.





How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters and CV’s to: hr@aquada.com


Application Deadline  1st April, 2017. 


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