Hydro Mechanical Engineer - Africa

Job ID: 2194

Job Details:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dynamic Hydro Mechanical Engineer to work for a leading international Power Energy company within their operations in Africa.

 

The successful dynamic Hydro Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for all activities within Africa responsibilities will include: 

• Work on one of Africa’s biggest HydroPower Projects

• Maintenance of all plant equipment

• Working on  turbines, trash racks, valves, cranes and all mechanical machinery associated with a HydroElectric Dams and Powerhouses.

• Working alongside and teaching local staff

• Dealing EPC contractors, IPP bidding projects, PPA negotiations and project development in general

• Management of contractors on site 

 

Personal Requirements: 

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience within the power and renewables industry

• Experience of the African market is highly advantageous

• Experience of Turbines, Trash Racks, Valves, Cranes and all Mechanical Machinery associated with a HydroElectric Dams and Powerhouses.

• Management experience in Africa is very beneficial

• Fluency in English is a must

 

Personal:

• Highly Competitive package

Please send CV to adam@millarcameron.com

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT LDC

JOB PROFILE

JOB PROFILE

• Reference:SP-5549880820
• Location:Wilton, USA
• Professional Area:Finance
• Function:Accounting
• Contract Type:Permanent
• Years of Work Experience:1-3 years
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• Closing Date For Application:1 Nov 2013

This position is responsible for all phases of the monthly and quarterly closing and budgeting process for LDC Sugar Merchandising.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Monthly and Quarterly Accounting Close Process
• On a monthly basis, prepares analyses of all balance sheet and P&L accounts. Through interactions with the Controller and the trading team, completes a quarterly gross margin analysis, including average sales price and volumes
• Completes the monthly close for the sugar merchandising (trading) company. 
• Completes all monthly balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, including inventories, open contracts, futures and option portions (including margining) and books all related month-end journal entries
• Reconciles all intercompany transactions with LDC’s sugar manufacturing company (Imperial), as well as other global and regional counterparts using LDC’s intercompany system, ICS.
• Uploads daily and monthly trading activity recorded in ITAS (trading database) into AX (general ledger system), and reconciles the two systems.
• Books and analyzes G&A accounts vs. budget for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Populates monthly management and quarterly management and statutory reporting packages using LDC’s reporting package, Magnitude.
• Prepares quarterly analytical presentations and performs other ad hoc projects for the Accounting Manager and Controller, as needed.

Daily Process
• Reconciles profit and loss (P&L) data from ITAS to broker statements and P&L data received from traders, which involves identification and resolution of discrepancies.
• Troubleshoots accounting related issues in ITAS, including reconciliation differences between data received from traders and amounts reported in ITAS.

Weekly Process
• Weekly Cash Flow Reporting
• Credit Reports

Additional Responsibilities
• Prepares Budgets and Reforecasts and populates Magnitude. 
• Provides support and documentation for year-end audit (December) and half year review

EXPERIENCE

Two (plus) years of accounting or analysis experience is required. Accounting or analysis experience in a commodity trading firm is preferred.

SKILLS

• Knowledge of General Ledger accounting practices, specifically account reconciliations, accruals and journal entries applicable to for-profit businesses 
• Understanding of P&L data 
• Ability to recognize variances in accounts
• Advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel 
• Strong documentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict deadlines
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with commodity accounting and contract systems such as ITAS and an understanding of basic trading concepts is preferred.

LANGUAGES

- English (Fluent)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

HR MANAGER WEST AFRICA-LDC

JOB PROFILE

• Reference:SP-7502884367
• Location:Tema, Ghana
• Professional Area:Human Resources
• Function:HR
• Contract Type:Permanent
• Years of Work Experience:5 - 7 years
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• Closing Date For Application:26 Nov 2013

With a joint reporting line to the Head of Human Resources for the MEA region and the CEO West Africa, you will be responsible for the generalist HR function and various projects for the West Africa region. The region encompasses Ghana, Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Nigeria and the role will be based in Tema, Ghana, the regional hub for West Africa.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain close contact with the CEO WAF, Head of HR MEA and the different country managers across the region 
• Manage day to day HR issues: be the first point of contact for all HR related queries and requests: pay, contracts, new starters, recruitment, training, compensation and benefits 
• Assist and work alongside managers with their team management: organization, talent management, development of competencies, performance management, and employee relations 
• Manage and or create HR policies for all countries 
• Management and implementation of specific HR projects across the region 
• Manage all recruitment for the region 
• Follow up of performance management in workday, regular update of workday
• Reporting, managing the budget
• HR admin: social security, insurance, absence management, contracts, work certificates…

EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of experience in a similar function, within a multinational company
• Good HR project management skills 
• HR system knowledge would be an advantage

SKILLS

• Flexible, dynamic and solution orientated 
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in an autonomous way, with minimal supervision 
• Good knowledge of Excel

LANGUAGES

- English (Fluent)
- French (Fluent)

EDUCATION

• Degree in Human Resources or equivalent

Agronomist - Cameroon and West Africa -

Job ID: 2141

Job Details: We are representing a leading Agricultural company who are looking for experienced Agronomists , to manage or work on Palm Oil or Rubber plantations in Africa.

You must have at least 3 years Commercial experience and have obtained a Masters (BAC4/5) in a Agriculture related degree.

They are looking for adventurous people who are willing to work in remote locations in countries such as Liberia, Gabon and Cameroon working , supervising and managing Rubber and Palm Oil plantations.

For people with only a few years out of University then Assistant Manager roles are available however after 9-12 months you will be promoted to managing your own plantations.

We also need experienced people to manage the Plantations.
Duties will include :
·         Management of plantation staff of up to 4000 employees
·         Overall management of the plantation , ensuring it is properly maintained
·         Harvesting and the logistics of getting the harvested commodity to the factory
·         Road Construction
·         Planning the evolution of the plantation such as replanting and extensions
·         Financial and budgetary control
·         Trade Union negotiation
·         We can pay excellent rates of pay and 2 flights home per year
·         All insurance , accommodation and meals will also be provided.


This is a company where you can make a career in , there is plenty of opportunity to rise up in one of the world’s leading Agricultural companies.
If this is of interest to you please send me your CV / Resume as a WORD document tochristophe@millarcameron.com.

Chief Accountant-FMF

Opportunity Type: Job
First Microfinance Foundation
Egypt

About the Organization: 
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.

About the Job: 
First Microfinance Foundation is seeking a Chief Accountant. S/he will oversee accounting activities of the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the preparation, recording control, monitoring, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial transactions and provide overall management of the accounts of the company;
• Ensure timely preparation and fair presentation of accounting records, financial statements, and tax/statutory withholding returns in accordance with internal procedures and policies, IFRS accounting standards and all applicable regulatory requirements;
• Make reports available to management, the board or other stakeholders as required;
• Evaluate and improve work processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability;
• Supervise, train, and manage performance of staff within the department.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Accounting, CPA/ or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required (Master’s Degree preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting in a company (preferably a financial institution) and at least 2 years’ experience supervising accounting functions;
• Experience in microfinance is beneficial;
• Experienced with at least one type of accounting software;
• Experience in management of accounts in a financial institution is highly beneficial;
• Sound knowledge of microfinance and principles and banking practices;
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel);
• Ability to adjust the accounting entries;
• Fluency in English Reporting skill is a must.

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@fmf.com.eg

Please mention “Chief Accountant” in the subject line

Contact:
Reham Ali
hr@fmf.com.eg

43, Gazayer ST, New Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone: 25171557

Chief Accountant-FMF

Opportunity Type: Job
First Microfinance Foundation
Egypt

About the Organization: 
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.

About the Job: 
First Microfinance Foundation is seeking a Chief Accountant. S/he will oversee accounting activities of the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the preparation, recording control, monitoring, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial transactions and provide overall management of the accounts of the company;
• Ensure timely preparation and fair presentation of accounting records, financial statements, and tax/statutory withholding returns in accordance with internal procedures and policies, IFRS accounting standards and all applicable regulatory requirements;
• Make reports available to management, the board or other stakeholders as required;
• Evaluate and improve work processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability;
• Supervise, train, and manage performance of staff within the department.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Accounting, CPA/ or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required (Master’s Degree preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting in a company (preferably a financial institution) and at least 2 years’ experience supervising accounting functions;
• Experience in microfinance is beneficial;
• Experienced with at least one type of accounting software;
• Experience in management of accounts in a financial institution is highly beneficial;
• Sound knowledge of microfinance and principles and banking practices;
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel);
• Ability to adjust the accounting entries;
• Fluency in English Reporting skill is a must.

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@fmf.com.eg

Please mention “Chief Accountant” in the subject line

Contact:
Reham Ali
hr@fmf.com.eg

43, Gazayer ST, New Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone: 25171557

Chief Accountant-FMF

Opportunity Type: Job
First Microfinance Foundation
Egypt

About the Organization: 
In 2005, AKAM established the First Microfinance Foundation, Egypt to alleviate poverty and generate economic growth. As a locally-managed lending institution it aims to foster entrepreneurial activity, especially for women in underprivileged neighborhoods. Its operations are governed by principles of long-term sustainability and financial discipline. The Foundation extends credit mainly for income-generating loans to micro and small enterprises, but also provides social loans for housing rehabilitation, education, health care, and family emergencies.

About the Job: 
First Microfinance Foundation is seeking a Chief Accountant. S/he will oversee accounting activities of the organization.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the preparation, recording control, monitoring, maintenance, and reconciliation of financial transactions and provide overall management of the accounts of the company;
• Ensure timely preparation and fair presentation of accounting records, financial statements, and tax/statutory withholding returns in accordance with internal procedures and policies, IFRS accounting standards and all applicable regulatory requirements;
• Make reports available to management, the board or other stakeholders as required;
• Evaluate and improve work processes to improve efficiency, quality, and reliability;
• Supervise, train, and manage performance of staff within the department.

Qualifications: 

• Degree in Accounting, CPA/ or Chartered Accountancy equivalent required (Master’s Degree preferred);
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in financial management or accounting in a company (preferably a financial institution) and at least 2 years’ experience supervising accounting functions;
• Experience in microfinance is beneficial;
• Experienced with at least one type of accounting software;
• Experience in management of accounts in a financial institution is highly beneficial;
• Sound knowledge of microfinance and principles and banking practices;
• Proficient in MS-Office Suite (especially Excel);
• Ability to adjust the accounting entries;
• Fluency in English Reporting skill is a must.

Closing Date: 31 Jan 2014

How to Apply:
Interested candidates can send their resume and cover letter to hr@fmf.com.eg

Please mention “Chief Accountant” in the subject line

Contact:
Reham Ali
hr@fmf.com.eg

43, Gazayer ST, New Maadi
Cairo
Egypt

Telephone: 25171557