Multiple Job Vacancies at Adexen Nigeria

Our client is a large conglomerate with business interests ranging from engineering services to FMCG and healthcare products.

The scope of the job will be:

• Profitably growing Group in new business segment in the Nigerian oilfield Services industry (especially IMR, EPC contracts) and in its existing segments of oilfield chemicals, hardware and subsea IMR
• Building a competent, cost effective, efficient and results oriented organization.
• Exercising full accountability for managing Business Development, Sales & Marketing, Operations, as well as Group’s global partnerships and joint ventures.
• Reporting into the Group Managing Director and Deputy Group Managing Director.

Job description

• Providing overall strategic and operational leadership to Group’s management team.
• Developing a vision and long-term strategy in conjunction with the Group Executive Committee.
• Growing and developing Group’s management team, setting performance standards, coaching and training.
• Ensuring that Group’s financial performance, revenue growth, and other critical success factors are able to meet set targets.
• Controlling all aspects of Group’s P&L across the different business units.
• Identifying and executing business development opportunities, especially the growth of Chemicals (local production of oilfield chemicals) and Hardware (local production and import of tools and equipment)
• Oilfield services (growing Group’s service offering in and beyond subsea IMR) and network that allows to early identify industry trends and business opportunities
• Managing relationships with Regulatory and public bodies such as NAPIMS and NIPEX, Existing and potential customers, Existing and potential international partners.
• Identifying potential partners, developing partnership agreements and executing the partnerships.
• Monitoring new developments and technology advancements in the industry.
• Supervising operations, importation of raw materials, storage facilities, logistics and distribution.
• Controlling product and service quality by implementing quality control and assurance procedures.

Expectations

• Master of Business Administration combined with an Engineering Degree (in an area relevant for the oil & gas industry).
• Minimum 18 years of experience in the oil & gas industry, thereof minimum 5 in managerial roles in leading international companies.
• Previous work experience in Nigeria is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of the oilfield services industry in emerging markets and network that allows to early identify industry trends and business opportunities
• Extensive experience in managing all important aspects across Sales & Marketing, Business Development, Operations and HR & Administration.
• Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed significant business units.
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and written proficiency in English.
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs and professional standards.
• Good leadership skills. Capable of leading a team including Sales Managers and Engineers.

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Our client is a large conglomerate with business interests from engineering to FMCG and healthcare products.

Scope of the role:

• Responsible for financial processes and standards, budgeting, forecasting and tracking, investment management, strategic planning and auditing.
• Key objective is to establish financial policies and support management by providing information systems, and maintaining accurate internal and statutory financial records.
• Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Job description

• Establishing consistent planning processes & metrics across sites, functions and projects.
• Developing, implementing and managing all cost accounting and cash management procedures & reporting systems.
• Preparing financial plans and reports (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow statements).
• Setting and exchanging financial management best practices within group.
• Creating long term budgets and forecasts for planning purposes.
• Tracking performance and identifying deviations from plans.
• Reviewing budgets & financial forecasts to ensure results are in line with overall strategy & long term objectives.
• Leading corporate development activities including partnerships & acquisitions.
• Assuming responsibility for capital management, investments and divestments.
• Providing oversight of all internal & external audits.
• Supporting business functions in their decision making through financial insight and analyses.
• Monitoring debtors and the collection of debts.
• Managing relationship with financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies and auditing firms.

Expectations

• Bachelor and/or Master degree in Accounting and certified as a Management Accountant.
• Master in Finance / Business Administration
• Extensive knowledge of the Chemical / Distribution / FMCG industry in the emerging markets will be a plus
• Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in a similar management role, preferably in a reputed company
• Extensive knowledge of accounting theories, principles and applications.
• Knowledge in handling and analysing large datasets.
• Extensive experience in managing all important aspects within the Finance function.
• Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed a finance department.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs, especially Navision or any other similar ERP.

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Our client is a large conglomerate with business interests ranging from engineering services to FMCG and healthcare products.

The scope of the job will be:

• Profitably growing Group in its existing segments of household chemicals (B2C), and industrial chemicals (B2B).
• Developing new business segments for the Group.
• Growing and developing Group’s management team.
• Exercising full accountability for managing Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution and HR & Administration.
• Reporting into the Group Managing Director.

Job description

• Providing overall strategic and operational leadership to Group’s management team.
• Developing a vision and long-term strategy in conjunction with the Group Executive Committee.
• Growing and developing Group’s management team by setting performance standards, coaching and training.
• Ensuring that Group’s financial performance, revenue growth, and other critical success factors are able to meet agreed targets.
• Controlling all aspects of the P&L for all business units.
• Developing and growing the business units of the company : B2B Industrial chemicals (own production, import and distribution) & B2C Homecare chemicals (own production and distribution)
• Growing the company through expansion into new business segments.
• Managing relationships with Regulatory and public bodies such as NAFDAC, Major existing and potential customers, Existing and potential local and international partners.
• Keeping up to date on industry trends, attending trade shows, conventions and seminars as appropriate.
• Travelling domestically and internationally as required.
• Managing imports, stock levels and distribution processes of chemicals and other raw materials for the paint, confectionary, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food & beverage industries.
• Ensuring continuous support to customers in the development of new products through technical training, conducting trials and providing on-site assistance.
• Appointing channel partners (distributors and wholesalers) and ensure effective management.
• Planning and launching new products in line with Group’s strategy.
• Driving marketing and brand building activities.
• Recommending wage, bonus and commission schedules in line with budget together with HR.
• Recruiting, assessing, training and mentoring staff together with HR.

Expectations

• Master of Business Administration combined with a Bachelor/ Master degree in chemistry.
• Minimum 15 years of work experience in the chemical and/or homecare sector with at least 5 of these years in management roles.
• Previous experience in Nigeria is an advantage.
• Extensive knowledge of the chemical industry either in homecare or industry applications in emerging markets.
• Extensive experience in managing all important aspects across Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, Distribution and HR & Administration.
• Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed significant business units and proven the ability to lead and grow a team.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills and written proficiency in English.
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs and professional standards.
• Good leadership skills. Capable of leading and growing a team.
• Ability to build consensus, rally support around common goals and to motivate groups and individuals.

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Our client is a large multinational conglomerate with business interests ranging from engineering services to FMCG and healthcare products.

The scope of the job will be:

• Key objective is profitably expanding the pharma branch in its three main segments of private business, agency business and tender business.
• Building a competent, cost effective, efficient and results oriented organization.
• Fully accountable for managing Sales & Marketing, Production, Q&A, Regulations, Operations, Maintenance and HR & Administration.
• Reporting into the Managing Director of the Company.

Job description

• Building a competent, empowered, efficient and result driven organization.
• Identifying and executing business development opportunities, especially the growth of
• Company products (own brands, in-house production), Tender business (production for domestic and international tender), Agency business (distribution for international pharma companies)
• Defining and implementing strategic projects, including the expansion of Company Pharma’s production, warehousing and other facilities.
• Ensuring zero defect and efficiency in supply chain, logistics and warehouses processes.
• Co-managing relationships with regulatory & public bodies, including NAFDAC and WHO
• Building and strengthening in-house Production and R & D skills to ensure world class quality development and production of medicines, testing and formulations.
• Implementing suitable HR strategy, recruiting, performance management and people development.
• Keeping track of regional and global trends of Pharmaceutical Industry in terms of demands, new products/medicines, technological advancements, processes, pricing, etc.
• Handling all administrative activities of the company and liaising with group functions/ group management
• Implementation and maintenance of quality systems across all parts of business.
• Regular reporting and performance tracking in close cooperation with CFO.

Expectations

• Master of Business Administration combined with B Pharma/M Pharma degree.
• Ph D in Pharmaceutical Sciences is an additional preference.
• Extensive knowledge of the Pharma industry in the emerging markets.
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Pharma operations, thereof minimum 5 in management roles in reputed institutions
• Extensive experience in managing all important aspects across Sales & Marketing, Production, Q&A, Regulations, Operations, Maintenance and HR & Administration.
• Proven leadership skills, having successfully managed significant business units.
• Excellent analytical and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills and written proficiency in English.
• Excellent command of the relevant IT tools/ programs and professional standards.

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Our client is a leading supplier of quality building material and member of a multinational group with products and services all over the world.

Job description

The job holder is required to play a proactive and driving role on the company's Executive committee, having equal ownership with all other members of the Executive Committee for the results and direction of the business and the health and Safety culture of the business.

S/He is required to lead the development and implementation of best in class strategies, policies, processes and systems to deliver professional HR, Training and Development to support the business.

Strategy and Policy

• To align the strategic direction for the development of the HR policy and processes to serve the needs of the company in accordance with Region/Group direction via a robust Organizational &HR process
• Support the company regarding the development of the Training and Development policy and processes
• To be accountable for the proactive and progressive management of employee relations
• To drive implementation of policies regarding employee rights and protection, as required by legislation
• To monitor , deploy and support the Group culture and values, map out and implement an internal communication strategy

Professional Advice and Support at local level

• To be responsible for advising Line managers on all aspects of the employment relationship, and ensuring strict compliance with Company policy. This will include, but is not exclusively, resourcing, management of discipline and grievance, dealing with absence, entitlements for diversity and working time.
• To ensure that the Business is updated with relevant best practice and key changes in HR legislation. Continually assess compliance with employment legislation to minimize risk, improving HR procedures and processes to meet company and statutory requirements
• To be the primary senior interface with the Trade Unions at local and national level and to be responsible for any consultation or negotiation that may be required
• To serve as a key interface with other business units within the country/Region to ensure that shared opportunities are identified and the benefits of collaborative approaches can be realized
• To be an actor in the change management aimed at changing staff mentality and making processes more effective.

Service Delivery

• To be accountable for the payroll provision and internal controls
• To manage recruitment and selection of all employees, consultants/Employment Agencies as well as on boarding procedure and exit process
• To effectively set up succession plans and identification of talents pool
• To control the planning and implementation of training and development activity, in line with company/region/Group strategy

People Management and HR Team Management

• To play a key role with the Executive committee in defining and leading the Health and Safety Culture of the Business.
• To provide coaching, counselling and leadership to both the Executive and HR Teams
• To build effective behaviors and synergy between all employees, while ensuring the most effective contribution to customer profitability
• To implement appropriate recognition and reward systems, in line with Country/Region/Group policy.
• To ensure that the organization structure for the HR function is appropriate for the delivery of plans and targets.
• Define roles and responsibilities of HR team members with appropriate KPI's that drive continuous improvement
• Handle immigration procedures for the Group in Nigeria.

Expectations

• First degree from a reputable tertiary institution, Master’s degree/MBA is an added advantage
• Significant general HR experience at a senior management level
• Experience in industrial relation and Union management is a must have
• Capability to influence to achieve company's objectives
• Capacity to set and communicate a clear sense of direction
• Ability to introduce and drive change and innovation
• Track record of achieving challenging objectives and driving superior performance through self and others
• Ability to demonstrate self-management and to lead with professionalism and integrity
• Capability to use IT and project technology to measure and enhance Hr processes
• Excellent negotiation skills