Job Opportunites at BUA Cement

Job Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

• To develop and deploy strategies in managing Health, Safety & Environment.
• Assist, support, and monitor the implementation of the HSE strategy.
• Oversees the HSE performance, develops, implement and monitors environmental strategies that promote sustainable development.
• To provide BUA Cement Plc management with strategic direction on HSE management focusing on performance outcomes with continuous improvement on key indicators. This must be in alignment and compliance with BUA Group HCSE Policies, Standards, Guidance, as well as promote and support compliance with industry requirements and the Regulatory Environment Standards
• To build and facilitate the effective execution of Environmental Management Systems across the BUA Cement Plc
• Facilitate the Development of Annual Budget for Community Development Projects across the BUA Cement Plc support, appraise and monitors implementation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Facilitates the HSE training to personnel, including contractors, to meet the organization’s needs and requirements for minimum and job-related training.
• Manages the development and implementation of Process Safety Management site wide.
• Focus on achieving the highest levels of HSE performance through behaviour-base initiatives, auditing, mentoring and expeditiously implementing change.
• Provides oversight expertise for incident investigations, development of corrective plans and follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
• Deploy site-specific emergency action plans and solutions dealing with simultaneous operations, coordinate activities and provide feedback to all contractors involve.
• Facilitates and supports the maintenance of ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certifications
• Facilitates the handling of waste disposal coordination from cradle to grave as appropriate
• Supports the Development and implementation and tracking to closure of preventive measures to reduce the likelihood of future injuries and HSE events.
• Ensures Plants’ compliance with OSHA regulations including conducting safety meetings and inspections for a leading crude hauling company for major oil producers.

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Objectives

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and overseeing the social development aspects of BUA’s Sokoto Plant operations. This will include, but not be limited to; stakeholder engagement and interaction, oversight and management of community development initiatives, management and monitoring of resettlement activities, livelihood monitoring, community health and safety, and grievance management.

 The social performance specialist will report directly to BUAs Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Director to ensure a consistent and considered management approach is implemented across the environmental, health, safety, and community areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the existing Corporate Services department to implement a robust and inclusive stakeholder engagement approach incorporating key stakeholders such as national, state, and local government, religious and community leaders, and local communities.
• Develop and implement an informed approach to community and local development projects through the adoption of a Community Development Plan (CDP).
• Support the HSEC director in the development, implementation, and reporting on lender E&S requirements and deliverables
• Assume responsibility and oversight of BUAs resettlement activities, including stakeholder engagement, development of Resettlement Action Plans (RAP), monitoring, and evaluation.
• Support the Corporate Services department in the management of the community grievance management mechanism, including reviewing received grievances, identifying trends and systemic issues, and ensuring timely feedback and resolution.
• Play a key role in developing, implementing, and enhancing BUAs social development strategy, through advising the HSEC director, engaging stakeholders and supporting colleagues.
• Ensure community health and safety concerns and impacts are adequately identified, assessed, and mitigated.
• Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency and conformity to both BUA policies and good international industry practice.
• Provide oversight of BUA Cement (Sokoto) security management approach and ensure adoption and adherence to good international industry practice.

Key Competencies

• Postgraduate degree in a social science related field or similar (sociology, anthropology, international relations, political science, development studies).
• 12+ years’ experience in a socio-economic / development role.
• Demonstrated skills and direct work experience with at least one or more of the following: community development, public consultations; resettlement; monitoring and evaluation; grievance redress mechanisms
• Proven knowledge and experience of good international industry practice, including IFC Performance Standards and EHS Guidelines.
• Ability and proven experience to manage large scale resettlement projects in accordance with the requirements of IFC Performance Standard 5.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive dialogue with key stakeholders, including local communities, government, and lenders.
• Experience working with the Government of Nigeria including in-depth knowledge of country systems. Experience working in Sokoto state a plus.
• Strong oral and written presentation skills, creativity and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Hausa

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Duties & Responsibilities

To ensure efficient and effective operation of the ERP software and other IT functions

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide support to staff during implementation processes for Exact Globe and other business applications.
• Assist in ensuring that all IT support requests are dealt with in an efficient and timely manner.
• Responsible for coordinating operational systems performance, all software, ERP integration, databases, data and disaster recovery on ERP. 
• Analyze existing ERP infrastructure and report performance.
• Participate in the ERP training programs and individual classes.
• Assist in creating end-user documentation, instructions, procedures, and processes.
• Accurately maintain logs and documentation related to inquiries made by end users for the resolution of the service provider.
• Plans, designs, develops, an efficient business, financial and operational system in support of the organization’s core business processes which includes data gathering and analyzing in support of the business processes and propose relevant ERP where applicable.
• Develops and implements ERP strategy and plans for upgrades in alignment with ERP offerings.
• Coordinates with service providers for new add-ons and modifications to the ERP systems.

Key Competencies

• Background in computer science or ICT.
• Minimum of BSc or HND in Computer Science/Engineering or relevant discipline.
• Relevant ERP certification or other IT-relevant certification.
• 3-5 years relevant experience required.
• Basic programming (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and/or SQL knowledge (Microsoft SQL, Pervasive SQL, MSQL) would be preferable. 
• Experience with Accounting processes (optional).
• Knowledge of SQL Server and Active Directory desirable.
• Strong researching, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

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Job Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for leading and administering the plant’s OHS program designed to promote a positive health and safety culture and achieve prevention and/or elimination of industrial injuries or illnesses or losses from process equipment or property damage,  and promotes plant operation in accordance with national OHS laws and regulations and good international industry practices.

The OHS or H&S Manager will report directly to BUA’s Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Director to ensure a consistent and considered management approach is implemented across the environmental, health, safety, and community areas.  

Work in close collaboration with other peers such as plant and maintenance manager, logistic manager etc.

The role will be based in Sokoto, however, close alignment, engagement and coordination with the HSEC Director, based in Lagos, will be required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Functional OHS management and supervision of BUA facilities (e.g., cement lines, quarries, staging areas, logistics yards, corporate and site offices, maintenance yards, and other operating sites as may be designated by the HSEC Director.
• Leads, Manages and provides guidance to the site OHS teams
• Undertakes in-house site audits and inspections to identify and eliminate at-risk conditions and practices and to maintain all required records regarding OHS inspection and audit activities.
• Perform investigation of occupational incidents, illnesses, and equipment and property damage and as needed, conduct root-cause incident investigations using appropriate root cause analysis methodologies and to generate lessons learned bulletins.
• Coordinate effective hazard identification and risk assessment activities including the use of appropriate risk assessment techniques (What-if, HAZID, HAZOP, QRA, LOPA, etc) to ensure that each operational activity/ task has a suitable and sufficient risk assessment completed.
• Leads and Coordinates Behavioural and Process Safety.
• Facilitates and supports the implementation and maintainance of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications
• Leads and coordinates with BUA Transport department on Road Safety including but not limited to: Driver Training (defensive driving) and Competency, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Route Risk Assessments, use of in vehicle monitoring systems (IVMS), Geo-fencing, use of speed governors, no night driving policies, disciplinary procedures for safety violations, etc.
• In coordination with corporate HSEC Director, serves as the liaison between the plant and HSSE regulatory agencies.
• Assist corporate HSEC Director and Human Resources in the development and administration of OHS training and awareness programs as appropriate.
• Collaborate with site manager(s) and supervisors to develop plant-level OHS procedures for their work areas and assist in ensuring that they are consistently followed.
• Coordinates fire protection program including inspection and maintenance of fire protection systems across all sites.
• Provide recommendations for the purchase of specialised safety equipment including general personal protective equipment, emergency response equipment and first-aid supplies.
• Establishes and oversees the activities of OHS site Committee meetings at the plant and provides recommendations to the HSEC Director and senior management, as needed.
• Coordinate safety stand-down meetings across all sites in liaison with plant-level managers and supervisors.
• Assist plant managers and supervisors in performance of weekly tailgate safety meetings, providing guidance on OHS topics.
• Coordinate implementation of Safety Training Observation Program (STOP) at the plant and provides monthly updates to plant management including providing mentored observations with trained observers.
• Coordinate internal/external industrial hygiene testing including noise, light and dust surveys as needed and provides improvement recommendations to site managers
• Maintains close liaison with the Environmental Manager and the Social Risk and Development Manager to coordinate activities of the site based HSEC Teams.
• Maintains all proper records regarding plant injuries, illnesses, and property and equipment damage
• Ensures plant responsiveness to credible emergencies ranging in severity from minor first-aid to life-threatening emergency procedures.
• Leads and coordinates administration of regulated health and safety trainings such as occupational first-aid and CPR training for plant employees on a regular basis.
• Leads and coordinates with plant managers and supervisor effective implementation of Life Saving Rules and to ensure adherence by employees, contractors, vendors and visitors.
• Leads and coordinates emergency response including necessary equipment, training of personnel and undertaking regular emergency response drills.
• Support the HSEC director in the development, implementation, and reporting on lender E&S requirements and deliverables.
• Support the HSEC director in ensuring community health and safety concerns and impacts are adequately identified, assessed, and mitigated. This will include working closely with environmental and technical colleagues and external resources to ensure adequate mitigation is identified and implemented.
• Supervise the work of consultants and technical specialists to ensure consistency and conformity to both BUA policies and good international industry practice.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in industrial safety, chemical engineering, OHS management, or related field.
• NEBOSH international general certificate in OHS or similar is a mandatory qualification
• 15 years of experience in the HSSE field in cement, mining, O&G or related industry.
• Proven experience and knowledge of identification and control measures of operational risks/hazards and process safety in operational sites.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience on the development and roll-out of OHS management systems in accordance with recognized international standards.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence leadership and frontline staff in the delivery of good Health and Safety performance and the creation of a company Health and Safety Culture.
• Able to manage OHS activities in multiple locations with minimal supervision, splitting time between office & field environments
• Adaptable in fast changing environments and able to deliver results through a pragmatic and positive approach.
• Thorough knowledge of HSSE regulatory standards and good international industry practices
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Proven knowledge and experience of good international industry practice, including IFC Performance Standards and EHS Guidelines.
• Ability to develop and maintain a positive dialogue with key stakeholders, including local communities, government, and lenders.
• Experience working with the Government of Nigeria including in-depth knowledge of country systems. Experience working in Sokoto state a plus. 
• Strong oral and written presentation skills, creativity and problem-solving skills.  
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Hausa

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Design network architecture and Networking infrastructure.
• Serve as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance over the phone or email or portal.
• Perform remote troubleshooting through diagnostic techniques and pertinent questions.
• Set-up and install computer hardware and software including disk, tape, printers, modems, and related peripherals.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on computer hardware including backup, recovery, and equipment cleaning.
• Train users in computer hardware/software and other electronic office equipment.
• First level selection and design of the hardware and network and software necessary to operate and improve Bua Cement information management system.
• Manage the company’s administrative network i.e., network accounts, email accounts website access account, remote access account.
• Monitor operational performance and troubleshoot system problems, Isolate the cause of system failures.
• Research, evaluate and recommend new hardware and software to meet the company’s requirements computers, and other electronic office equipment.
• Design, install, support, and integrate centralized and distributed network hardware, operating systems, and applications.
• Responsible for maintaining an inventory of internal licenses, overseeing updates, and tracking compliance.
• Responsible for logging all IT problems and resolutions and liaising with the external support company.
• Providing input into the IT strategy and annual IT budget.
• Aside from the primary helpdesk functions, you will interface with the Technical and Application units regarding testing and understanding of new applications before deployment to users.
• Monitor and ensure client systems are updated with current Anti-Virus definition while also following up with systems without current definition. Weekly and monthly reports will be generated.
• Monitor server events before they become incidents. Monitor unauthorized/unlicensed installation of application using either Spiceworks, service desk, GLPI, managed engine or any other helpdesk application.
• Record events and problems and their resolution in logs
• Identify and suggest possible improvements to procedures.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports for ITD.

Key Competencies

• Minimum HND/BSc. Degree in Computer Science or in a related discipline.
• 2 – 3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical & Professional proficiency
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Self-management skills
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Relationship
• Proficiency in MS Office & Products
• ITIL Qualification an added advantage

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Objectives

To provide an integrated Human Resources service with respect to Manpower planning and recruitment, in line with directives, policies, and procedures of the Company and to improve the performance levels of the employees.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure timely generation and rendition of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and other reports required by management.
•  Report on financial performance, analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, competitor monitoring and make recommendations for improvements
• Oversee the reconciliation of the various general ledger accounts, ensuring in-depth investigation of errors and their prompt resolution
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring adequate control over financial administration, expenditure and assets management across all departments.
• Responsible for transforming Financial Statement to required format for statutory audit and regulatory bodies requirement.
• Identifying risks inherent in the business and advise on how best to mitigate same and ensure full compliance to requisite rules and regulations.
• Ensure all bank, intercompany and other G/L – S/L reconciliations are done on a monthly basis and approve them.

Key Competencies

• Minimum of 2nd Class Upper (BSC/HND) in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline from a recognised institution
• Must have relevant professional qualification (ICAN/ACCA/ANAN)
• At least 7 years relevant accounting and financial experience
• At least 2 years’ experience as Finance Manager in a reputable international company
• Good knowledge of accounting package required
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Understanding and up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements for financial reporting (including IFRSs) is an advantage
• Good MS Office apps knowledge and user

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyse financial and non-financial data and present in a report format beneficial to the management.
• Generate financial analysis report from time to time.
• Interpret financial and economic information and present to management.
• Carryout regular analysis of competitors and industry analysis.
• Analysis suppliers and other stakeholders business that influence the performance of the company.
• Carry out production performance analysis with support of the Production Accounting Analyst.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring adequate controls over financial administration, expenditures and asset management across department.

Key Competencies

• Minimum of 2nd Class lower/HND in Finance, Accounting or related discipline from a recognized institution
• Must have relevant professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA)
• least five year’s relevant accounting/management/manufacturing and financial experience required
• Good knowledge of accounting package required
• Good knowledge of quantitative analysis tools
• Good knowledge of record keeping, and document management also required.

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Duties & Responsibilities

To generate accurate and relevant cost and inventory valuation data with variance reporting for the organization.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and independent record keeping of consumption of production materials.
• Maintain up to date record of strategic inventory according best practice with 100% assurance on reliability of records and data.
• Ensure daily/ weekly and monthly reconciliation of inventory items in Inventory module and Finance module.
• Assist in generating relevant data and reports for month end and year end closing for quarry operation, material consumption and intake and also coordinate that they are accurate.
• Coordinate and supervise periodic physical stock taking activities with other stakeholders departments like process unit, inventory unit and finance unit.
• Set up process to validate the accuracy of all internally generated reports across all units.
• Assist in monitoring and ensuring adequate controls over financial administration, expenditures and asset management across department.

Key Competencies

• Minimum of 2nd Class lower BSC/HND in Finance, Statistics or Accounting from a recognized institution.
• Four years ICAN/ANAN post qualification is an added advantage.
• Proof of past experience in inventory management of a manufacturing company is an advantage.
• 6 year relevant accounting/booking keeping/manufacturing and financial experience preferred.
• Knowledge of accounting package preferred.
• Good knowledge of record keeping, and document management also required.
• Good MS Office apps knowledge and user.

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Objectives

This individual will specialize in implementing a cost-effective import documentation for imported consignments with a view of achieving a timely clearance of items from the ports/boarder entries in accordance with the company’s import policies & procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To manage a system that provides information on cargo arrivals, pre-alerts and ship’s berthing.
• To provide daily reports on statuses of the clearing processes of imported items.
• To provide effective support to the Assistant Manager – Documentation, in all his areas of responsibility.
• To maintain a register of dispatches/deliveries of cleared consignments.

Key Competencies

• BSc/HND in Social Sciences, or any related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in similar positions.
• Relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation & leadership skills
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (such as: Word, Excel & Power Point)
• A good team leader.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtaining necessary approvals for import from relevant Government agencies (e.g NCS, SON, NAFDAC, etc)
• To support procurement/Finance department in establishing Form M and other import related documentation.
• To relate with suppliers and provide necessary information in preparing shipping documents.
• To liaise with suppliers, Banks, Customs, clearing agents/field officers, terminal operators, shipping agencies for the purpose of obtaining a timely clearance of imported consignments.
• To maintain a register covering all kinds of imports, nature of goods and statuses of their clearing processes.

Key Competencies

• BSc/HND in transport planning/management, social sciences, or any related field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in similar positions.
• Certification with Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport.
• CILT/Chartered Institute of purchasing & Supply Management.
• CIPSM/Certified Institute of Shipping.
• CIS and any other relevant professional qualifications.
• Strong communication, negotiation & leadership skills-Proficient in MS Suites (e.g Word, Excel & Powerpoint).
• Advance knowledge of Nigeria’s import guidelines.
• A good team leader.

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Objectives

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing and overseeing the social development aspects of BUA’s Sokoto Plant operations. This will include, but not be limited to; stakeholder engagement and interaction, oversight and management of community development initiatives, management and monitoring of resettlement activities, livelihood monitoring, community health and safety, and grievance management.

 The social performance specialist will report directly to BUAs Health, Safety, Environment and Community (HSEC) Director to ensure a consistent and considered management approach is implemented across the environmental, health, safety, and community areas.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effect tax compliance functions and accrual reviews covering company income tax/education tax, withholding tax, value added tax and personal income tax, and any other taxes;
• Transfer pricing compliance in respect of related party transactions;
• Effective review and reconciliation of general ledger entries for tax implications, providing corrective and improvement measures;
• Income tax accounting reviews covering deferred tax reporting and effective tax rate reconciliations/optimization
• Management of relationships between the company and tax authorities and consultants, supervising all tax audits;
• Ensure the company is kept abreast of all tax regulations and new promulgation/enactments, and advise accordingly
• Provision of relevant tax trainings to the tax/finance team based on training needs and implementation of new tax enactments
• Provide tax advisory functions on strategic and operational transactions involving the company such as mergers, bond issues, share/asset acquisitions and sale, restructurings, etc.
• Review contracts/agreements to identify tax inefficiencies embedded therein;
• Review asset schedules and documentation relating to fixed asset additions for purposes of obtaining the Certificate of Acceptance of Fixed Asset (CAFA) and managing relationships with the CAFA consultant

Key Competencies

• Sc./HND in Accounting or Finance and related courses from a recognized university/ institution;
• Membership of Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and member of a professional accounting body (ICAN/ACCA) is required;
• Must have 8-10 years relevant and verifiable experience in taxation within an industry preferably with manufacturing, or from a Big 4 audit firm (Taxes).
• Technical expertise in relevant tax laws and regulations; tax policy, procedures, strategies, transfer pricing norms and tax audit defense processes;
• Excellent English and writing skills
• Excellent leadership and communication skills across a large public company;
• Integrity and sound judgement in all decisions and interactions aligned with core company values, policies and external regulations; and
• Ability to identify strategic tax opportunities and optimize taxes.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PP).