Jobs at Design Union

Job Summary

• Daily monitoring and reporting of company-wide receivables.
• Daily follow-up on all accounts receivable with clients.
• Prepare all invoices to clients immediately for all completed jobs/deliveries, not later than 2 working days after jobs are completed/goods are delivered.
• Prepare all invoices to clients promptly, as per contract terms and timing for all jobs/agreed milestones, not later than the invoice due dates
• Monthly, reconcile the trade receivables ledger with the general ledger control account and send an updated statement of indebtedness to customers.
• Prepare and process accruals in the accounting system for all costs, invoices, and bills that have yet to be paid monthly, quarterly, and at year-end.
• Issue payment receipts and acknowledgements for all inflows from all debtors, subscribers, and other categories of clients.
• Preparation of company-wide liquidity forecast. That is, interfacing with all general managers to ensure that the expected weekly receivables are properly captured in the forecast. This will be presented at weekly management meetings by the financial controller.

Requirements

• B.Sc. (1st or 2nd Class Upper) in Social Sciences or Management
• Qualified Accountant - ACA
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting
• Proficiency in the use of enterprise-wide accounting applications such as SAGE or SAP, Ms Office packages, and PowerPoint presentations.

Required Skills / Attributes:

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, people management and negotiating skills
• High awareness of quality issues and attention to detail
• Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
• High level of sincerity and honesty with a pragmatic and proactive approach to business
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

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Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced construction equipment engineer to oversee the management, maintenance, and revenue generation of our construction equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the efficient operation, maintenance, and repair of construction plant and equipment.
• Develop and implement maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
• Manage a team of technicians and operators to ensure proper handling and upkeep of all machinery.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, servicing, and repairs.
• Identify and implement cost-effective strategies for equipment procurement, utilization, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Develop and execute a revenue-generation strategy by leasing equipment to third-party clients.
• Establish and maintain relationships with potential lessees and partners in the construction industry.
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for optimizing asset utilization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or HND in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, or a related field.
• 10 - 15 years of experience in plant management within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction equipment and machinery.
• Proven experience in asset management, leasing, or business development in the equipment rental sector is a plus.
• Certification in equipment handling, safety, and management is required.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong negotiation and business development skills to drive leasing revenue.