Job Opportunities at 21Search Limited

21Search Limited – Our client, a Logistics company in Lagos State is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Software Developer (Blockchain)

Location: Lagos

Job Specification

• Execute the full lifecycle of software development (from planning to deployment to production).
• Design and develop a scalable service for consumption across any platform.
• Document and implement appropriate manuals, demonstrations, systems, policies, and standard operating procedures for all Products and Projects of the Company.
• Write well designed, efficient and testable client and server codes, developing production ready solutions.
• Document and respond to quality assurance and technical issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Work in a consultative fashion with the view of advising on more efficient and effective technologies for the overall operation of the Company, its Products and Projects.
• Conduct research and case studies on leading edge technologies and make determinations on adoption and implementation.
• Comply with industry standards and project plans.
• Co-ordinate your team members to achieve the set objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong background in software development.
• Experience working with open-source projects.
• Experience working with large codebases.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
• Ability to coordinate a team effectively
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Java, JavaScript, etc.
• Familiarity with the working of peer-to-peer networks.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in blockchain architecture.

Job Title: Finance Associate

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Maintain all banking relationships; relationships with the Firm’s relevant tax authorities; relationships with other relevant professional service providers including auditors, company secretaries etc.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Forecast cash flow positions, related borrowing needs and funds available for investments and profit sharing, including dividends.
• Manage the Firm’s cash flow and receivables cycle ensuring (in conjunction with the Business Development Manager) that Client’s make payments on bills within a 21 days’ cycle.
• Ensure that enough funds are available to meet the ongoing operational and capital investment needs of the Firm.
• Effectively hedge against all financial risks related to the Company’s foreign exchange position.
• Engage in cost-reduction analyses in all areas of the Firm.
• Review the financial performance of competitors and report on key issues to the Managing Director.
• Interpret the Firm’s financial results to the Managing Director and recommend activities for improvement.
• Manage the preparation of the Firm’s budget on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Report to the Managing Director and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board on budget performance.
• Assist in the determination of the pricing of the Firm’s services in relation to features offered and competitor pricing.
• Put in place effective measures to avoid waste and ensure all expenditures, operational and capital are, within the Firm’s budget.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepare all necessary financial documents and reports as requested by Management.
• Efficiently complete all other tasks as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field (Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics) and be a member of at least one professional accounting body.
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in an accounting or finance role; with experience in fund sourcing and treasury management.
• Must be charismatic and possess a strong sense of judgement and wit.

Job Title: Tax Associate

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Ensure detailed knowledge of the tax affairs of all Clients, providing each with sustainable tax solutions.
• Lead yourself and your team members to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to all Clients.
• Originate new Clients for the Company and originate new work from existing Clients for the Company.
• Provide thought-leadership in your chosen areas of interest in taxation by periodic practice development activities.
• Undertake multiple engagements and work with your Team members and other professionals and business support personnel in the provision of all service needs of Clients.
• Deepen the knowledge-base of the Company in the Tax Desks those assigned to you.
• Identify and make detailed proposition for any new Tax Desk for the Company.
• Maintain healthy relationships with all regulators and relevant tax authorities whose action or inaction may have a direct or indirect impact on the business of the Company.
• Manage risks and ensure that the practice of the Company is in accordance with extant laws and regulations at all times.
• Document all important correspondences with Clients both on SharePoint/Company’s server/electronically and manually.
• Keep all practice-related information, particularly Clients’ information as confidential as possible.
• Support the Supervising Partner in all his practice development efforts.
• Work directly with the Supervising Partner to meet your Tax Desk’s financial targets.
• Publish a minimum of 3 tax and related articles in a local or international journal.
• Provide overall knowledge, character and discipline in all your assigned responsibilities in the Company.
• Effectively manage and maintain healthy and profitable relationships with all existing Clients of the Company, resolving all issues in a timely and profitable manner.
• Mentor and supervise any intern or other personnel assigned to you for mentorship.
• Constantly update yourself on all areas of business development, tax practice and ancillary disciplines, including acquiring new skills and expertise valuable to yourself and the Company.
• Efficiently complete all other tasks as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field (Accounting, Banking and Finance, Economics) and be a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation in Nigeria.
• Must possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a Tax Management role.
• Must be charismatic and possess a strong sense of judgement and wit.

Job Title: Data Protection Associate

Location: Lagos

Job Specification

• Conduct Data Protection Compliance Audits (DPCAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for clients and affiliates in accordance with extant laws and clients’ relevant policies.
• Work with clients and affiliates in implementing agreed data protection policies and procedures whether arising from the DPCAs, DPIAs, clients’/affiliates’ relevant policies or legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improve or develop relevant templates including toolkits required for data protection international best practices and train clients/affiliates on their effective use; working alone or with an affiliate training organisation.
• Generally work with existing and potential partners, and affiliates on new training programmes and initiatives on data protection and cybersecurity, whether from Nigerian, regional (ECOWAS), continental (AU) and international perspectives.
• Manage relevant relationships with clients, affiliates, partners and regulators, to ensure that all organisational objectives are achieved.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of 2 years experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Privacy functions.
• Robust knowledge of data protection, privacy rights and compliance laws with an ability to carry out compliance audits.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in preparing and reviewing training modules.
• Certification in Data Protection, Cybersecurity and Privacy Rights will be an advantage.
• Team coordination skills
• Ability to collate and analyze data.

Job Title: Fleet Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking for a Fleet Manager who can work closely with its contract and full-time drivers to minimize expenditures and deliver the highest possible level of service to its customers.
• The ideal fleet manager would be responsible for route scheduling, vehicle maintenance, Drivers’ supervision and management, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and legal requirements, budget preparation and management, training new employees, and purchasing new company vehicles.
• He/she will also be responsible for analytics of fleet efficiency and reports.

Job Specification

• Schedule transportation routes per geopolitical zones with particular movement plans.
• Ensure regular vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Responsible for the decision on purchase of company vehicles.
• Responsible for hiring and training of drivers, monitor driver’s performance and effect sanctions when necessary.
• Maintain and manage relationships with mechanic hubs across Nigeria (divided by the 6 geopolitical zones).
• Collaborate with human resources and business manager to add quality drivers to the fleet.
• Develop a strategy for decreasing vehicle maintenance cost; work closelywith the maintenance team to find ways to reduce downtime due to repairs or routine maintenance.
• Assist drivers to create the most efficient routes.
• Create reports of trucks and drivers’ effectiveness to be regularly analyzed for the department efficiency.
• Meeting regularly with drivers and maintenance team members to discuss ways to meet or exceed corporate revenue goals.
• Ensures fleet compliance to all road and vehicle regulations and laws; Nigeria Highway Code, road signs, and necessary documentations.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Logistics or related degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in fleet management.
• A certification in fleet management or logistics will be an advantage.
• Ability to effectively co-ordinate drivers and engineers is mandatory.
• Great organizational skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to analyze large sets of data and draw conclusions
• Excellent attention to details
• Great knowledge of vehicles
• Ability to manage recoveries.

Deadline: 31st July, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV and Cover Letter to: recruitment@21search.ng with subject “Fleet Manager”.