APM Terminal - Container Terminal Operator Recruits

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria’s largest port. Comprising over 800 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local staff, we stand for operational excellence – modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology, proven processes and professional terminal management.
We are currently looking for an individual who shares our commitment to providing customer services that are second-to-none.
Job Title: Head of Information Systems – APM Terminals
Location: Apapa, Lagos, Nigeria
The Role
The position has responsibility for leading local implementation of APM Terminals Global IT solutions, developing and deploying business specific applications, managing IT infrastructure and compliance with IT security.
This position reports to the Chief Operating Officer, Apapa.
Key Accountabilities

• Leads roll-out and change management activities at Apapa in connection with implementation and deployment of APM Terminals global solutions
• Develops and deploys specific IS applications, and provides input and support to development and deployment of global applications
• Provides input to development of global applications to be developed by APM Terminals
• Manages local implementation and deployment of APM Terminals global applications
• Captures and prioritises business requirements for IS applications
• Develops recommendations for business specific IS solutions-consistent with policy and standards
• Manages the development, implementation and deployment of business specific IS applications including management of external vendors-consistent with APM Terminals policy and standards
• Provides recommendations for best-practice-sharing regarding IS solutions, incl. recommendations for usage in other APM Terminals/Regions
• Ensures transparency of such opportunities by adhering to APM Terminals global IT governance procedures for project initiation and registration
• Provides input for vendor selection for supply of APM Terminals global applications
• Provides input to & ensures compliance with APM Terminals IS strategy, policy, standards for infrastructure, platforms, and IS applications development

Your Profile

• The position requires expertise in managing a team along with well-developed leadership skills
• A strong internal and external customer focus is necessary
• Minimum university degree in Information Systems management or similar discipline
• Minimum 5 years proven track record in management roles
• Good knowledge of container terminal operations
• Familiarity with NAVIS terminal operating systems is an advantage
• Understanding of the container terminal industry generally and an ability to relate with shipping line and associated industry managers
• Experience in setting departmental budgets, cost control and reporting
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives
• Proven ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and support to meet business related objectives in a mid sized organisation.

We offer

• A truly international working environment
• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• A wide range of international career opportunities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Competitive compensation packages

Application closing Date
10th July, 2012
Method of Application
This position is an expatriate or local position, based in Lagos, Nigeria and will remain posted until 10th July 2012.
Please apply through the job portal and ensure to upload/attach a recent CV.
We do not make use of recruitment agencies. Only CVs received through our job portal will be attended to.
If you have any questions or would like further information, you are welcome to contact Lanre Olarinoye on appapmtrec@apmterminals.com

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Guiness Nigeria Plc Recruitment for Management Positions

Guinness Nigeria Plc is a continually growing organization that requires every aspect of the business to be ahead of the game in supporting the business’s ambitious growth strategy. The Company has implemented Systems Applications Products (SAP), a fully integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system covering Purchase To Pay (PTP), Order To Cash (OTC), Record To Report (RTR), Data management and Manufacturing. It also included outsourcing of back office operations to the Shared Services Centre operated by Accenture in Manila, as well as adoption of support systems such as Demand Solutions, Business Warehouse and Concur. These are also supported by the paying platforms of Remita, Citi-direct and such like.
We are recruiting to fill the below position:
Job Title: Finance Process Improvement Manager – PTP & RTR
Level: L5 (M1)
AutoReqId: 32953BR
Function: Commercial
Type of Job: Full Time – Exempt
Reports To: Controls and Governance Manager
Key Relationships
The Finance Process Improvement Manager – PTP & RTR works closely with the following internal and external stakeholders:

• Orderers, end users and Super users
• Global Diageo Business Services (GDBS) – Nigeria team
• Data Manager
• IT application support team members
• PTP & RTR Global Work streams, Business System Transformation (BST) for Africa
• Diageo Segregation Of Duties (SOD) Community.
• Commercial Leadership team
• External Consultants

Key Accountabilities

• Drives effective controls and process adherence for RTR and PTP through in-market Key Performance indicators (KPIs) tracking and effective engagement of stakeholders, escalating exception reports, etc
• Ensures adequate system access for users in SAP through implementation of Schedule of limits and Authority
• Ensures full & updated documentation of policies, procedures and processes in RTR/PTP and ensures that they are readily available to relevant users
• Coordinates and works with a network of Global Process Owners, End-users, outsourced Global Diageo Business Services/Accenture Manila teams, Orderers and in market Super Users to achieve their targeted process performance and outcomes
• Drives controls in anti-money laundering initiatives
• Monitors the performance of key controls through the Finance Department (FD) control checklist
• Ensures that Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans for Finance are in place
• Co-ordinates the SAP implementation of new policies, procedures or controls pertaining to authority and limits in RTR & PTP  as well as segregation of duties
• Ensures that relevant, accurate, and timely process management information is available
• The role holder is a process expert and co-ordinates training interventions as required in the market, represents the market on all Global scenes regarding RTR and PTP process improvement and governance
• Develops, tests, documents and implements improvements to PTP and RTR processes

Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required

• Minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience with proven integrity
• Cognate experience, process and working knowledge of SAP especially procure to pay (PTP) and record to report (RTR) modules
• Good university degree preferably in Social/Management Sciences or Engineering disciplines
• Professional membership  of ACCA/ Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
• CISA is an added advantage
• Sound knowledge of financial controls
• Proven Project management skills
• Ability to effectively manage and track Key Performance indicators (KPIs)
• Proven ability to facilitate, persuade, influence and build credibility with all levels and all functions with good communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical, interpretative, solution finding and decision-making skills
• Ability to take commercial insights and translate into the Organisation & People Agenda including good customer service
• Sound IT knowledge in the use of Microsoft office tools
• Barriers to Success in Role
• Ineffective engagement and inability to drive process adherence and system based controls

Application Closing Date
5th July, 2012

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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