Job Vacancies at Alan & Grant

Job Description

• Ensure adequate equipping of company functions through effective deployment of assets
• Assist management in the effective and efficient procurement of the right assets to achieve organizational goals and objective
• Provide guidance on capital budgeting and asset procurement
• Guide the management on lease, buy or rent decisions as it relates to the company’s assets
• Provide management with adequate and relevant information regarding asset disposal
• Maintain independent schedule of company assets and premises
• Ensure effective deployment and usage of company assets
• Company resource management and allocation to achieve set objectives
• Develop and regularly update the company’s asset maintenance schedule and oversee the execution in order to ensure cost minimization and value realization
• Work with the Finance team to ensure accuracy and integrity of all asset records schedules.
• Liaise with the finance team on asset insurance policies and maintenance of correct and updated insurance schedule.
• Maintain rent schedules for all company premises and ensure that payments due are made on due date.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, code and policies with respect to company assets
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all laws and codes guiding the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of assets. Plan and manage company’s tax liabilities.
• Maintain relationship with relevant authorities and third parties including vendors, suppliers and service providers in relation to company assets.
• Oversee/ supervise the internal facilities team to ensure company assets are properly cleaned, serviced, maintained and secured at all times.
• Manage outsource service providers to ensure company standards are met at all times
• Maintain health safety and security/ environmental standards across company facilities
• Issue out and monitor compliance with company guideline regarding usage of company assets.
• Ensure vendors rendering services (including maintenance and repairs) on company assets and facilities maintain minimum standards required on all company assets.
• Monitor and maintain asset trackers on all company assets where applicable
• Ensure, in conjunction with IT and ICU, proper surveillance mechanism on all company premises at all times to avoid company lapses.
• Ensure periodic and accurate reports to management through the Head HR on the assets of the organization.
• Provide reports on company assets, facilities or premises to senior manage upon request
• Support ICU/audit and finance team in the verification/ validation of company assets whenever such exercises are being conducted.

Requirements

• A minimum of first degree in any management science/social science related discipline preferably in accounting, economics/finance.
• 3 years Post NYSC cognate accounting experience.
• Professional qualification, certification in project management or MBA will be added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The safe and timely carriage of consumers’ goods and other staff
• Safe operation of trucks and company vehicles as directed
• The daily cleaning and minor maintenance of company truck
• Act in accordance with departmental policies
• Act as an ambassador for the facility

Requirements
Experience, Qualification and Required Skills:

• Previous experience in driving truck.
• Ability to drive safely and defensively putting the safety of their perishable goods first at all times.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills able to converse and understand the needs of their consumers
• Must act and drive in a professional manner
• Must be reliable especially in their punctuality
• Must be of helpful nature anticipating the needs of keeping goods in adequate form and keeping the manager informed at all times of any problems.

Job Description

• Candidate will oversees the whole business from the planning, to carrying out duties and responsibilities that are needed, analyse, supervise and figure out marketing strategies. Apply principles of global Agricbusiness on soil, cultivation and harvesting farm product and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures integrated soil management techniques to improve soil fertility and function for crop production
• Maintain Pre-production techniques for site selection and land preparation related to the soil, water, chemicals, nutrients, air, waste disposal etc.
• Control production processes related to fertigation and pesticide spray schedules, water and nutrient management (irrigation schedule), planting material, storage and handling of agro- and non-agro chemicals etc.; germination test, plant spacing, weed control, fertilizer application
• Examine and evaluate options for appropriate harvesting, handling, storage and transportation techniques covering timely harvest, containers and materials, buildings and structures, cleaning and sanitation, animal and pest control, personal hygiene, produce treatment, storage and transport safety and quality
• Develop extension tools and systems that will raise awareness amongst farmers of consumers’ expectations and safety concerns
• Develop extension tools and systems that will improve access to practical, farmer-friendly information and resources
• Provide recommendation for risk reduction with monoculture activities and crop divarication linking to nutrition improvement, value addition and efficient utilisation of farm utilisation
• Prepare and submit period progress reports as required

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5years relevant experience in agricBusiness in the context of mechanisation, farming systems or related field
• Minimum of BSc/HND in Agriculture or relevant field
• Solid understanding of interconnectivity of crop production and livestock
• Experience in farming system approach and communication systems to farmers
• Good knowledge on climatology for agriculture and water resources, soil physics, agricultural environment and forest sciences
• Proven track record in planning, implementing, and promoting farm projects
• Hands on approach to work, with the ability to deliver on deadlines in a fast-paced and fast-changing environment, with minimal or no supervision
• Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skill
• Strong analytical and management skills, including sound knowledge of strategic planning and project management tools;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office products Word, Excel and other relevant software and tools
• Drive, motivation and ability to consistently achieve results in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of the accounting and financial systems of the association.
• Analyze the accounting procedures at periodic intervals to determine efficiency and adherence to the financial controls in effect, proposing changes or improvements in operations when necessary.
• Provide the required financial information to the General Manager, Board of Directors, auditors, and A/OPR/CR correctly and on time.
• Supervise other financial personnel and review work to ensure proper posting and control of accounting records.
• Ensure association compliance with both U.S. federal and Nigerian federal and local employment tax requirements.
• Direct and assist in the preparation, review for accuracy, submission, and distribution of monthly financial statements and reports.
• Audit the association's bills and prepare documen­tation for payment.
• Maintain the General Ledger, with the various departments classified.
• Review the perpetual inventory records for accuracy.  Assist General Manager with the monthly inventories, and review the inventory taken by others.  Maintain and control fixed assets and inventories.  Make proper deprecia­tion deductions.
• Oversee all banking procedures, which include petty cash and fund accounts, maintain the check register, prepare the checks for payment of all association obligations, and verify accuracy in the payment of wages to employees.
• Ensure that proper accounting and financial internal controls are implemented when and if any accounting and financial procedures are automated.
• Attend weekly Management team meetings and provide input on financial matters.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Directors and submit monthly financial reports.
• Provide input to the Board on the financial stability and health of the association.
• Work with the Treasurer of the Board of Directors on financial issues and report anything outside of the monthly reports to him/her.
• Direct the finances of the association and initiate the methods and procedures that will result in the financial position desired by the Board of Directors.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure nonscheduled or unannounced cash counts of all petty cash and fund accounts are being conducted at least once per month by the Board Treasurer or other Board member and irregularities and variances are noted.  There should also be a periodic updating of the signatures of the fund holders.
• Work with the General Manager to ensure that all financial statements and reports are prepared and submitted on time and the information contained therein has been verified as correct.
• Work with the General Manager to prepare and submit a budget to the Board of Directors for approval and ensure all efforts are being made to operate within its limits, all variances are noted and verified.
• Work with the General Manager to schedule and make sure that an independent audit is being performed at least once per year, and that attempts to comply with the recommendations are being instituted and a copy of the report and compliance measures are forwarded to A/OPR/CR.
• Develop a sound internal control system to deter employee and customer theft, track inventory and funds, and to provide overall safeguards of all of the association assets.
• Work with the Management team to inventory all non‑expendable equipment at least annually.  Create a schedule for physical inventories and ensure that it is adhered to for all expendable equipment, supplies, and merchandise.  In addition, install an inventory control system and make sure that is operating in the proper manner, with periodic spot checks being conducted for accuracy and compliance.
• Work with the Management team to create a register to maintain on the sale of luxury items (such as tobacco, perfume, liquor products, or other goods subject to black marketing/pilferage) and these same items are monitored for unusually large or frequent purchases.
• Ensure that the association is in compliance with its own procurement policy and good standard procurement procedures.
• Do other tasks as directed by the General manager and/or Board of Directors for the wellbeing and effective operation of the Associations.

Requirements
Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of 5-7 years relevant work experience with reporting/forecasting /data analysis/financial modelling
• High level of proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and financial software
• Deliverable-focused with a strong work ethic and able to prioritize/work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and build relationships with various business partners across all levels of management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve issues
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to handle multiple priorities

Job Description

• The Facility Manager is responsible for the overall supervision of the facility and manages the maintenance of buildings and the staff who perform this function.
• Responsible for inspecting buildings to identify maintenance issues, such as clogged drains, leaky ceilings and faulty electrical switches.
• They report them and create work assignments for the staff.
• Administrative duties include creating periodic reports, such as work schedules. Also maintain inventory, such as cleaning supplies, tools and office supplies. The supervisor keeps the facility running efficiently by overseeing both personnel and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the proper use and care of equipment.
• Ensuring that all employees follow operating and usage policies.
• Maintaining a clean facility by regular fumigation and proper cleaning.
• Ensure all company facilities are adequately provided with the necessary items needed for their day to day function.
• Ensure employees are credited with monthly airtime and data for office use and trackers for company vehicles.
• Ensure all pool vehicles papers are always up to date.
•  Liaison with printers and printing press for Staff Identity cards, business cards, and printing of any other company document.
• Confirmation of newly employed staff by getting necessary feedback from personal referees submitted by the employees.
• Being able to complete tasks efficiently and without very close supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of contract terms and practices used in administering contracts for services; inventory methods used to track materials used and on hand.
• Minimum of BSc / HND discipline in related field
• Professional qualification, certification in project management or MBA will be added advantage.
• Minimum 5-7years relevant experience in related field