Job Opportunities at Alan & Grant

Alan & Grant – Our work is focused on creating innovative HR and Organizational Development Solutions aimed at Performance Improvement & Business Growth. We currently serve clients across various sectors of the Economy from locations in Jos, Port Harcourt and Lagos.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Management Accountant

Zip/Postal Code: 100001
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Transportation

Job Summary

  • The Management Accountant analyses key financial information to provide feedback that will aid managerial planning and commercial decision making that will ensure present and future growth and profitability of our company.
  • In the same vein, the Management Accountant will be saddled with the responsibility to reduce the operational costs of our company by identifying and implementing more efficient financial strategies.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Preparation of management accounts, balance sheet, cashflow statement and finance reports within agreed timescales
  • Maintain the fixed assets register
  • Liaise closely with budget owners to provide a comprehensive accounting support service, including the provision of financial information, analysis to budget owners and review of business cases
  • Analyse variances and explore potential problems with budget owners, making recommendations and executing those recommendations
  • Provide proactive financial advice to the Executive team and budget owners and actively promoting improved financial awareness
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of the management accounting service provided to budget owners, make recommendations and document ways of developing and improving the quality and timeliness of financial management information
  • Implement and document ways of developing the management accounting and reporting systems
  • Participate in all reviews of organisational financial performance
  • Develop and manage project reports with a view to improving the quality and timeliness of management information
  • Assist project managers in developing business cases for projects
  • Preparation of annual budgets, including income, expenditure, balance sheet and cashflow for review by the CFO
  • Regular review of budgets and quarterly reforecast of outcomes
  • Meet with budget holders to discuss income expenditure, variances and outlook
  • Improve the systems surrounding all aspects of the budgeting, forecasting, business planning and end user financial systems
  • Establish and maintain costing and pricing models
  • Manage the development and review of existing financial controls
  • Implement and maintain controls to ensure that all transactions are authorised in line with policies and procedures
  • Develop suitable division of duties to minimise the likelihood of fraud
  • Deliver training sessions on financial matters to non-financial staff to build capacity and understanding.

Requirements

  • Minimum of BSc in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related field
  • A professional qualification, such as ACA, ICAN, ACCA, CFA
  • Minimum of six (6) years previous experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple task functions simultaneously
  • Ability to work with Sage and Microsoft Navision software.
  • Critical thinking – Apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Planning – Finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Reporting – Automated financial and accounting reporting systems. International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS). International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
  • Business management – Strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, operations, and coordination of resources
  • Problem solving – Apply methods to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution that solves identified problems
  • Organizing and planning – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, arrange, and accomplish own work and that of othersLeadership – Capacity to superintend, guide, plan, organize and manage activities.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Service Engineer – Analytical Instruments

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Health Care

Job Description

  • Delivers professional Service activities (installation and associated training, maintenance, reparation, assistance etc.) in order to provide an optimum Service support to all the local customers to achieve loyalty.
  • Contributes to achieve specific Service related targets as defined for revenues, profit, service order volume, etc. – while complying with internal rules and practices
  • Acts within general Service policies, business processes and procedures (PPP) and local procedures and rules.
  • Performs service activities within guidelines and in compliance with internal & customer procedures and regulations. This means mainly: Installs, repairs, maintenance and instruction of use of instruments to ensure safe and effective customer operations.
  • Provides responsive telephone and on-site support and generally work to ensure that customer is successful in the use of Life Technologies Instrumentation.
  • Assures the professional relationship with existing customers to achieve customer loyalty to our company.
  • Utilization of the Escalation Procedure as appropriate.
  • Assures own related asset management including spare parts stock, company car, telephone, tools, software and computers, calibrations, literature etc.
  • Coordinates own work schedule with relevant partners (service coordinator, team leader, colleagues). Produces timely and accurate reports of the own activities as appropriate: i.e. engineer reports, planned maintenance reports, installation reports, expense reports etc. (via email or written)
  • Assures that its own activities are in line with the activities of the rest of the local commercial organization (sales & support) and informs customers of company’s other product and services.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 1-3 years cognate experience
  • Minimum of a B.Sc in Electrical Engineering / Electronics, Biomedical Engineering or Physics
  • Experience in Clinical Engineering is highly desired.
  • Very good working knowledge of computers in general with proficiency in the MS Office Suite
  • Analytical / troubleshooting skills (Electronics/Electro-mechanical)
  • Willingness to travel through Africa and Europe (50% – 75%)
  • Good verbal and written command of the English (technical) language
  • Valid passport & Driving licensed is required.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Service Engineer – Biomedical / Medical Diagnostic Instrument

Location: Lagos
Industry: Health Care
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

  • Performs service activities within guidelines and in compliance with internal & customer procedures and regulations. This means mainly: Installs, repairs, maintenance and instruction of use of instruments to ensure safe and effective customer operations.
  • Provides responsive telephone and on-site support and generally work to ensure that customer is successful in the use of Life Technologies Instrumentation.
  • Assures the professional relationship with existing customers to achieve customer loyalty to our company.
  • Delivers professional Service activities (installation and associated training, maintenance, reparation, assistance etc.) in order to provide an optimum Service support to all the local customers to achieve loyalty.
  • Contributes to achieve specific Service related targets as defined for revenues, profit, service order volume, etc. – while complying with internal rules and practices.
  • Acts within general Service policies, business processes and procedures (PPP) and local procedures and rules
  • Utilization of the Escalation Procedure as appropriate.
  • Assures own related asset management including spare parts stock, company car, telephone, tools, software and computers, calibrations, literature etc.
  • Coordinates own work schedule with relevant partners (service coordinator, team leader, colleagues). Produces timely and accurate reports of the own activities as appropriate: i.e. engineer reports, planned maintenance reports, installation reports, expense reports etc. (via email or written)
  • Assures that its own activities are in line with the activities of the rest of the local commercial organization (sales & support) and informs customers of company’s other product and services

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-3 years cognate experience
  • Minimum of BSc in Life Sciences / Biology-related or biomedical / clinical engineering
  • Experience in Clinical Engineering is highly desired.
  • Very good working knowledge of computers in general with proficiency in the MS Office Suite
  • Analytical / troubleshooting skills (Electronics/Electro-mechanical)
  • Willingness to travel through Africa and Europe (50% – 75%)
  • Good verbal and written command of the English (technical) language
  • Valid passport & Driving licensed is required

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Life Science Engineer

Zip/Postal Code: 100001
Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Health Care

Job Summary

  • The job holder with a background in Life Science to provide Service support activities to our customers across Nigeria.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Contributes to achieve specific Service related targets as defined for revenues, profit, service order volume, etc. – while complying with internal rules and practices
  • Performs service activities within guidelines and in compliance with internal & customer procedures and regulations. This means mainly: Installs, repairs, maintenance and instruction of use of instruments to ensure safe and effective customer operations.
  • Provides responsive telephone and on-site support and generally work to ensure that customer is successful in the use of Life Technologies Instrumentation.
  • Assures the professional relationship with existing customers to achieve customer loyalty to our company.
  • Acts within general Service policies, business processes and procedures (PPP) and local procedures and rules
  • Delivers professional Service activities (installation and associated training, maintenance, reparation, assistance etc.) in order to provide an optimum Service support to all the local customers to achieve loyalty
  • Utilization of the Escalation Procedure as appropriate.
  • Assures own related asset management including spare parts stock, company car, telephone, tools, software and computers, calibrations, literature etc.
  • Coordinates own work schedule with relevant partners (service coordinator, team leader, colleagues). Produces timely and accurate reports of the own activities as appropriate: i.e. engineer reports, planned maintenance reports, installation reports, expense reports etc. (via email or written)
  • Assures that its own activities are in line with the activities of the rest of the local commercial organization (sales & support) and informs customers of company’s other product and services

Requirements

  • Minimum of BSc in Engineering, Life Science Electrical / Electronics, Clinical Engineering, Biomedical, or related subjects
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of cognate work experience
  • Past experience in a relevant service function and remote field based on-site work
  • Life Sciences / Biology-related or biomedical / clinical engineering university degree required
  • Very good working knowledge of computers in general with proficiency in the MS Office Suite
  • Troubleshooting knowledge and experience skills
  • Willingness to travel through Africa and Europe (50% – 75%)
  • Good verbal and written command of the English (technical) language.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

 

Job Title: Supply Chain Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Industry: Transportation

Job Summary

  • The job holder will support the company through the design and implementation of value-driven procurement and inventory strategies, plan, coordinate and oversee supply chain strategy and operations for service efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate and oversee all purchasing activities, manage and develop supplier/vendor relationships and negotiations
  • Drive cost reduction and support revenue growth by ensuring appropriately managed supply chain
  • Work closely with user departments (e.g. facilities management team) in handling of objections and complaints in regard to stocks items and related services
  • Liaise with other departments/units to ensure accuracy in demand forecasts, and generate supply plans for year-round availability of business-critical stock items (and related service)
  • Consistently ensure measurements and evaluation of supplier/vendor performance
  • Keep abreast of relevant economic, industry, supply market, and business conditions
  • Maintain a “no surprises” supply chain environment
  • Proffer appropriate solutions for all supply chain operational challenges
  • Provide timely updates to GLC, for supply assurance
  • Ensure compliance to formal sourcing, procurement policies and preferred supplier/vendor agreements
  • Ensure economic order quantity and minimum re-order levels are maintained on all stock items
  • Provide clear direction and undertake performance monitoring of the Supply Chain Team
  • Ensure clear documentation of procurement and inventory-related processes, and adherence by the SC team
  • Manage resources (human, technology and physical), through good practices, communication systems, and performance management techniques
  • Monitor forecasts and quotas to identify changes or to determine their effect on supply chain activities
  • Monitor inventory turnover, reduce waste, and mitigate inventory holding costs.
  • Ensure competitive pricing from Suppliers/Vendors & Efficiently negotiate orders and contracts
  • Manage activities related to strategic or tactical purchasing, inventory requirements/planning, inventory control and warehousing
  • Develop and appropriately utilise material costs forecasts or standard cost lists.
  • Periodically review Supply Chain protocols continue to meet the Company operational needs
  • The Supply Chain Manager will place his/her full working capabilities at the disposal of the company, and based on work exigencies, the company reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities to the role.

Requirements

  • Minimum of a B.Sc in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or a related field
  • A professional qualification, such as ACA, ICAN, ACCA, CFA
  • Minimum of six (6) years previous experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities
  • Ability to set priorities and manage multiple task functions simultaneously
  • Ability to work with Sage and Microsoft Navision software.
  • Critical thinking – Apply logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Planning – Finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
  • Reporting – Automated financial and accounting reporting systems. International Financial Reporting standards (IFRS). International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)
  • Business management – Strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, operations, and coordination of resources
  • Problem-solving – Apply methods to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution that solves identified problems
  • Organizing and planning – Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, arrange, and accomplish own work and that of others Leadership – Capacity to superintend, guide, plan, organize and manage activities.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online


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