Latest Vacancies at Michael Stevens Consulting

Primary Functions

• This position is fully responsible for the project billing process, including responding to client inquiries, verifying employee’s chargeable time; in accordance with the established accounting standards and billing policy.

Typical Duties

• Effectively communicate with Project Managers (PM) and Principals-in-Charge (PIC), regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services-related to billing.
• Prepare final invoice package containing draft and final invoices for all billable projects, including all applicable backup for approval by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Mail final invoices file consultant and client invoice copies in the billing folder.
• Assess and pursue opportunities for maximization of client billing; communicate with the Accounting Supervisor, as to your observations and actions taken.
• Research any unbilled issues to optimize the billing possibilities for the billing period.
• Maintain the billing folders for all projects, with all the appropriate documents, including expenses, consultant invoices, and monthly invoices, in accordance with standard procedures.
• Provide the accounts payables team member with advice on client billing, relative to consultant invoicing and reimbursable expenses. It is expected that the Biller maintain a continuous line of communication to clear any open issues.
• Work with the cash receipts team member to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash.
• Generate and distribute bi-monthly receivables reports and monthly profitability reports.
• Set up new projects, make transfers of employee billable hours and/or expenses, and open and close time classes in company system.
• Write off any uncollectible receivables, labor or expenses, as directed by the PIC.
• Review weekly time sheets, along with the accounting group.
• Monthly analyze the P & L accounts monthly, as assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconcilements, as directed by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Recommend and implement agreed process improvements to the billing cycle.
• Prepare local property and business tax returns.
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements, which may include research and reconcilement.
• Perform additional assignments, as directed by the Accounting Supervisor.
• Communicate and coordinate with the local offices.

Requirements

• OND Accounting.
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy, including experience in word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software.
• At least 5 years of billing and receivables in an EPC environment
• Knowledge of Vision 5.1 Software or other accounting platform, a plus.
• A thorough knowledge of standard contract terms, including hourly, lumps sum, not-to-exceed and how they are applied in the billing process.
• Ability to work well with others under deadline situations and respond to changes in priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities and see projects through to completion.
• Employ problem-solving skills and analysis, and report problems to the Accounting Services Manager, as necessary.
• Strong service orientation.
• Knowledge of the project structure in a client/consultant business environment.

Job Description

• Hire, train, develop and succeed high performing and result driven team members.
• Understand and manage Product Knowledge and be responsible for Store Team Members.
• Assure functionality of Domestic and International training programs.
• Assess customer profiles, buying trends and competitive information to drive business.
• Supervise loss prevention education, training and awareness programs.
• Assume responsibility for loss prevention compliance within store.
• Exceed Inventory and Shrink goals and maintain bi-annual Physical Inventory.
• Implement and process incoming and outgoing merchandise.
• Communicate merchandise opportunities to Store Manager.
• Manage strong communication with Brand Advocate.
• Engage in new store openings and closings.
• Comply with operational core competencies and key accountabilities.
• Work non-traditional hours on weekends and holidays.
• Deliver extraordinary service to customers.

Requirements

• OND with at least 5 years experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities
The Mechanical Technician will be responsible for:

• Interpretation of machine and equipment maintenance manuals, technical drawings and diagnosis.
• Repair, installation, and maintenance of Pumps, static and rotating equipment.
• Use of diagnostic tools and mechanical hand tools for fault tracing, vibration detection and activity executions.
• Perform alignment rotating and rotating units
• Asset Care routine to ensure PM/CM close-out and Integrity of Asset maintained.
• Routine machinery and equipment servicing
• Daily parameter logging, records and mechanical lubricants management.
• Permitting compliance with safety requirements and liaison and coordination with other Departments as required
• Routine fabrication using welding tools and materials.
• Implementation of routine PM checks including vibration & temperature inspections on designated rotating equipment and ensuring logging or recording of all readings; includes preliminary assessment and reportage on as found conditions.
• Machining activities: lathe, grinding, drilling, dicing etc.
• Identifying critical spares and follow-up ordering and delivery.
• Flange breaks, positive isolation, vessel de-sanding activities
• Promotes site safety and continuous hazard identification, mitigation and close-out.
• Implementation of routine PM checks including vibration & temperature inspections on designated rotating equipment and ensuring logging or recording of all readings; includes preliminary assessment and reportage on as found conditions.
• Work closely with service Contractor(s) towards safe delivery of vendor-based maintenance jobs.
• Other assignments for continuous improvements as exigent.

Work Conditions

• The work location is Nun River and Diebu Creek facilities located in Bayelsa state, accessible by air (Helicopter).
• The job activity period is daily on 12-hour (7am to7pm) routine over a 14-day cycle period.
• The successful candidate will manage own absences with his/her contractor for suitable qualified covers.
• Personnel may be required to work extended hours as need may arises.

Requirements

• 5-10 yrs work experience in Mechanical Maintenance within the oil and gas Industry.
• B.Engr. / B.Tech / HND in Mechanical Engineering