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Methoding Engineer

METHODING ENGINEER KENYA Min. Exp. 8 Years Location of posting Kenya Job Description / Responsibilities • Methoding of complex products • Facilitate New Product Development • Designing various tools, designing and implementing processes • NPD Cycle starting from product design, tool design, manufacturing, Cost Saving Project etc
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General Manager

GM DRC FOR WORK OPERATIONS 20+ years experience Max Age Allowed: 50 Years BE / B Tech - Chemical / Mechanical Engineering Industry : Metal Processing / Large scale Processing & Production House - Manage Total Operation at Plant level and reporting to Director and VP Operation - Establish the new plant, process, machinery, Production, and improvement of plant operation - Facilitate all production Meetings and report on progress related to incoming of scarped batteries, Lead Extraction, refined lead etc. - Prioritise work flow according to production schedule of Anodes and Lead Refining - Manage production cycle to maximise efficiency, profitability and on-time delivery and minimize downtime and Waste - Evaluate any shortfall in production and implement plan to rectify these issues in a timely manner - Business Improvements in relation to production issues and must be well aware about the global business scope of lead. - Optimize production performance and processes and identify, implement and drive continuous production / improvement opportunity - Identify areas of improvement in the manufacturing process to reduce costs and improve efficiencies - Production and Maintenance team of Lead Process / Lead Production only.
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Chief Operating Officer

COO DRC FOR MINING PROCESS 20+ years experience Candidate Must have Experience in Copper / Cobalt / Tin Mining Candidate must be Engineering graduate in Mining Job Profile : Management of Operational Resources : - Ensures Operational resources are in place to meet core production and support objectives against approved Company policy/strategic plans - Leads and directs the activities of direct reports/ functions/contracts via planning and report-back forums and meetings - Maintains and encourages cohesiveness, teamwork and morale to create a motivational, high-performance organisational climate - Ensures the correct key human resources levels with appropriate competencies and skills are in place for sustainable Operations - Approves budgets (requested and allocated) and thereby costs, for the achievement of planned Operational projects, activities and objectives - Performance manages core and support direct reports/ functions/ contracts to ensure outputs and service level agreements are achieved or exceeded
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Branch Controller

FMCG BRANCH CONTROLLER IVC 12+ years experience - The Branch Controller will be responsible for the management of the Regional Procurement Units and Warehouses and will lead in setting up strategic contracts at regional and sub-regional level, and for the Regional Office. - The incumbent will also be responsible for supporting the development and execution of global and regional sourcing strategies and ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the Regional Procurement Unit in processing international procurement transactions for overseas offices. - The role will also include taking a lead role in advising country offices to achieve improved quality assurance of their procurement processes. Key responsibilities: - Volume and Profitability commitments with a sustainable business setup - Manage effectiveness of local teams - Manage financial and operational local country organisation - Ensure optimal functioning of procurement and risk-management processes - Maintain full overview of local operations - Adherence to local regulations Candidate's Profile - A Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Management or related area, Master's degree an advantage - At least three years procurement management level experience in procurement/ supply chain in the commodity sector in Ivory Coast (Raw Cashew Nuts, Cocoa Beans, Cotton), within large/medium scale organisations. Regional experience will be evaluated but a minimum experience in Ivory Coast sector is highly advisable. - 3 years international experience is must. Experience at Regional Procurement management level a strong advantage. - Experience in running complex and high volume procurement processes and in high volume (1M USD+) contracts negotiation - Ability to synthesize and analyse information, and make clear, informed decisions - Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally - Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities - Experience in developing the capacity of Procurement staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans. - Experience in development and implementation of efficient procurement systems, policies and procedures. - Excellent written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills - Fluent in French and English - Cross-cultural experience, understanding and sensitivity - Knowledge of Western and Central Africa region is an advantage - Excellent in office pack/SharePoint is advantage - Willingness and ability to travel around the region sometimes with small notice. Having limited visa related problems will be considered an advantage. - Resilient to stress - Sense of diplomacy and negotiation skills - Experienced in managing teams is a must - Able to prioritize and work with limited supervision, self-motivated, resilient to stress.
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Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER ZIMBABWE FOR EDIBLE OIL 10+ years experience - Good communication skills - Proven working experience as a finance manager Job Profile: The key responsibilities include: - Managing funds from banks - Book keeping, taxation and budgeting - Supervises subordinate personnel in accounts receivable and accounts payable areas of a finance department including Upcountry accountants - Oversees, monitors and works to improve accounting procedures, internal controls and database management; - Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards; - Reviews and justifies expense reports and other expenditures; - Supervises the preparation of monthly journal entries; - Prepares financial statements for a company; - Helps maintain accountability of the financial resources of a company; - Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations; - Ensures compliance with all internal controls; - Trains staff on proper company procedures; - Assists controller with a variety of tasks as needed; - Reviews monthly closing processes to prevent errors; - Handles special projects as requested by management; - Helps with the preparation of the yearly audit; - Assists in safeguarding the assets of investors; - Stays current on changes in regulations and other industry news; - Maximizes return, and limits risk, on cash by minimizing bank balances overdrawn, maintaining exposure limits; - Seek avenues for hedging against FX fluctuations - Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data; - Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. - Regular visit to our Upcountry businesses to validate systems and controls - Budgeting and Control - Business Partnership with relevant stakeholders - Strengthening Controls system by regular Monitoring of customer balances, Stock positions in Upcountry locations etc - Ensuring process goods costing is accurate.
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Senior Accountant 

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT NIGERIA 10+ years experience · Book Keeping, Maintaining a system of managing and overseeing the day-to-day accounting functions of the company , including but not limited to the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments, Banks Reconciliations, Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. · Monitoring and recording transactions and financial events in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policy. Maintaining the accurate and timely processing of general ledger reconciliation and journal entries · Ensuring accurate and timely accounting reporting; monthly, quarterly, and year-end close · Preparing accounts for various companies on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis · Achieving budget objectives by shuffling expenditures, initiating corrective measures, analyzing variances · Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. · Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business. · Fixed Assets Accounting. · Responding to inquiries from Controller F & A, the in terms of accounting results and special reporting requests · Assisting in the implementation and realization of new procedures and projects to improve the workflow of the department Desired Candidate Profile · Must have experience in Project Accounting in Mid to Large sized Manufacturing Organization · Should be conversant with IFRS accounting Standards. · Good Experience in working on Tally ERP / Microsoft Excel · Age Profile : 30-42 Years · Experience in Power Project / Gas Processing Plants / Fertilizer Plants / Petrochemicals / Infrastructure Projects will be preferred. B.Com. / M.Com / CA Inter Perks and Benefits · Accommodation status Sharing Accommodation / Free & furnished accommodation with all recreational facilities including Swimming pool, gym · Leave travel Six months work & 21 days paid leave (21 days leave after six months ‘work) · Travel & Ticketing cost – borne by company · Local allowance - Naira 30,000 per month to manage the local expenses (over and above the salary package) · Transport – Department Car, with driver. Your team members may need to use when in need (Driver salary, fuel and maintenance cost on to the company) · Food – All three meals are provided on company’s cost (Free food - A large canteen with Indian cuisine & continental dishes) · Medical Insurance – Up to INR 3 Lakhs for self & direct family · Work support accessories – Laptop, Mobile Handset & SIM provided by company & monthly recharge is done by company · Maid & laundry services – provided and managed by company · Medical Care – Company takes care of all treatments provided locally / within Nigeria in the company’s full- fledged medical clinic that operates 24/7 Working Terms · Salary – First salary is paid after two months and there after its paid in the last week of every month (The first two months ‘salary retained is paid along with other dues at the time of exit) · Work days & Hours – 6.5 days work (Monday to Friday – 8.30AM to 6.30PM / Saturday – 9.00AM to 6.30PM / Sunday – 9.00AM to 2.30PM)
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Financial Controller 

FC NIGERIA 15+ years experience · Managing all finance and accounting operations. Oversees an organization's daily operations, including but not limited to the accounting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable departments, Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions. · Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances. · Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements. Financial Reporting & Analytics. Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results. Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements. · Developing financial strategy, including risk minimization plans and opportunity forecasting. · Cash flow management. · Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business. · Regulatory Compliances · Monitoring internal controls. · Fixed Assets Accounting. · Coordinating external tax accountants/ Auditors / Consultants · Ensuring payment is received from customers and other debtors. Desired Candidate Profile · Must have experience in Project Accounting in Mid to Large sized Manufacturing Organization · Should be conversant with IFRS accounting Standards. · Good Experience in working on ERP / Microsoft Office · Team Player and ability to lead team by setting examples. · Age Profile : 30-40 Years · Experience in Power Project / Gas Processing Plants / Fertilizer Plants / Petrochemicals / Infrastructure Projects will be preferred. · Chartered Accountant Perks and Benefits Perks and Benefits · Accommodation status Single Accommodation | Free & furnished accommodation with all recreational facilities including Swimming pool, gym · Leave travel – Six months work & 21 days paid leave (21 days leave after six months ‘work) · Travel & Ticketing cost – borne by company · Local allowance - Naira 30,000 per month to manage the local expenses (over and above the salary package) · Transport – Department Car, with driver. Your team members may need to use when in need (Driver salary, fuel and maintenance cost on to the company) · Food – All three meals are provided on company’s cost (Free food - A large canteen with Indian cuisine & continental dishes) · Medical Insurance – Up to INR 3 Lakhs for self & direct family · Work support accessories – Laptop, Mobile Handset & SIM provided by company & monthly recharge is done by company · Maid & laundry services – provided and managed by company · Medical Care – Company takes care of all treatments provided locally / within Nigeria in the company’s full- fledged medical clinic that operates 24/7 Working Terms · Salary – First salary is paid after two months and there after its paid in the last week of every month (The first two months ‘salary retained is paid along with other dues at the time of exit) · Work days & Hours – 6.5 days work (Monday to Friday – 8.30AM to 6.30PM / Saturday – 9.00AM to 6.30PM / Sunday – 9.00AM to 2.30PM)
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Chief Engineeer 

CHIEF ENGINEER NIGERIA FOR TEXTILE Co. is to be based in West Africa. they are one of the largest home textiles Companies in the whole of West Africa with world-class manufacturing facilities. They are fully integrated from ginning operations to spinning, weaving, and finishing. Candidate Profile: Education Qualification: B.E/B. Tech in Electrical Engineer. Experience: The candidate must have a minimum of 15+ years in the textile industry. Roles and Responsibilities Job Role: · The candidate is responsible for maintaining the whole process house machines. · The candidate plans and effecting preventive maintenance schedules of various machines and instruments to increase operational/ machine uptime and equipment reliability. · The candidate is responsible for safety training and safety management. Candidate Job profile: · Candidate has to be responsible for the planning of Maintenance - Various activities related to planning to get maximum production with optimum efficiency i. e. reduce breakdowns in Production time, Daily checks, Preventive Maintenance, Lubricating the Machines. · The candidate will be responsible for Process machines maintenance & all the utilities like generators, compressors, chillers, cooling tower, AHU, etc... · The candidate has to work proactively identifying areas of obstruction/ breakdowns and take steps to rectify the equipment's through the application or troubleshooting tools. · The candidate has to ensure all machines are working well by conducting timely checks. · The Candidate has to be responsible for scheduling and overseeing all maintenance-related work by managing a team of maintenance technicians and supervisors · The candidate has to ensure the facility satisfies all industry regulations and the govt. compliances · The candidate is responsible for the annual maintenance budget and managing budgets · The candidate has to be responsible for spare parts development, design drawing, and modification. · Candidate must have to look for new ways/tools/assets to improve productivity and cut costs · The Candidate has good knowledge of the generation of maintenance reports and root cause analysis of the breakdowns. · The candidate has to coordinate with procurement and the vendors for requirements cost/benefit analyses. Desirable Profile: · Strong domain knowledge · Budgetary and costs planning processes · Great communication and analytical skills · Leadership Abilities · Excellent listener · Outstanding Follow up on actions and commitments. Age limit: 40 -45 years
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General Manager Manufacturing 

GM MANUFACTURING EGYPT GM – Manufacturing to join a leading food manufacturer to oversee the Egypt manufacturing operation. This person will be responsible for overseeing the entire manufacturing operations within Egypt to ensure efficient and effective production and sufficient product quantities. The organization is on a journey of driving world-class manufacturing both in terms of processes and culture therefore this individual will need to lead this change. We are looking for somebody who has the ability and experience to develop and implement strategic direction across all functions but also have the motivation and passion to lead from the front. Do have at least 8 years of experience in a senior leadership position managing operations within a food / FMCG manufacturing business? Do have experience working within a world-class manufacturing business? Do you have extensive experience within the Egyptian market? If you answer yes, this is an opportunity you should not miss out on! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES · Contribute to the development of the company’s overall short and long-term strategy · Lead and execute the strategy development in the areas of Operations · Drive a World Class Manufacturing culture · Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to monitor the market demands and production volumes to adjust production accordingly · Continuously seek new ways to improve the operations efficiency and cost-effectiveness · Play a hands-on role in managing, motivating and directing the team to ensure efficient execution of production plans · Budget planning with the delivery of production, quality, service, and cost budgets and KPIs · Leading rigorous and regular reviews and examinations of performance with appropriately planned improvement and corrective actions · Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel · Overseeing full P+L of the Egypt business · Delivery of safety, quality and environmental targets · Build succession and development plans and ensure there is a sufficient skill mix to meet current and anticipated needs in conjunction with HR KEY INGREDIENTS · Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Industrial or related field · At least 8 years of experience in a senior leadership role managing operations within an FMCG / Food manufacturing business · Experience driving a culture of manufacturing excellence · Proven experience within the Egypt market · Fluency in Arabic and English is a must · Strong leader with the ability to influence change.
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Distribution Manager 

DISTRIBUTION MANAGER UAE one of the regional largest Food and Beverage Manufacturing businesses in their search for a Distribution Manager. This person will be responsible for managing, controlling and safeguarding the complete inventory of the business with the highest standards of product quality by ensuring good practices and temperature maintenance of cold stores and fleet management. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: · Reporting to the Head of Supply Chain · Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations · Ensures distribution staff deliver efficient operations and timely deliveries · Providing various daily, monthly, periodical reports to the management · Plan, organize, and execute dispatches to local distribution · Space Management and ensure efficient space utilization · Ensure warehouse rentals are within the allocated budgets · Reduce wastage and improve efficiency by reducing non-value added services · Effective control over the ERP, WMS system · Inventory management activities include receiving, storing, rotating and handling supplies. · Creating, implementing and managing strategies and processes to guarantee all product, incoming and · outbound is sent and received on time · Overseeing forecasting and information flow · Championing a culture of measurement · Adhere to all warehousing, handling legislation requirements · Ensuring compliance of QHSE, HACCP & GMP requirements in line with company policies KEY INGREDIENTS · Minimum of 12 years experience in a mid-level management position in warehousing and logistics · Must have experience with WMS · Oracle and SAP experience preferred · Cold Stores experience is essential · Proven experience effectively managing a large team · Proven experience in order management, demand/supply planning, inventory control, logistics and warehousing · Excellent communication in English · Solutions driven mindset
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Chief Financial Officer 

CFO NIGERIA a Microfinance bank urgently requires the services of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has primary responsibility for the planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the company, including business planning, budgeting, forecasting and negotiations. Location: Abuja Responsibilities: Providing leadership, direction and management of the finance and accounting team Providing strategic recommendations to the CEO and members of the executive management team Managing the processes for financial forecasting and budgets, and overseeing the preparation of all financial reporting Advising on long-term business and financial planning Establishing and developing relations with senior management and external partners and stakeholders Reviewing all formal finance, related procedures Qualifications and requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics An MBA is also highly desirable. At least 10 years' experience in the microfinance industry. Managing a team is a must.
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Chief Operating Officer 

Chief Operating Officer(COO) Reporting to: Vice Chairman & CEO / Board Director Location : Saudi Arabia Nationality : All A- Projects Acquisition (Tendering) B-Project Execution Planning C-Project Execution and Monitoring A minimum of 20 years experience is required for the successful candidate , of which minimum of 5 years in the same role in reputable companies . Successful candidate shall have previous exposure at similar role in companies with multi-billion annual revenue which operate in the following fields: 1. Project development and investment according to IPP, PPP in the fields of Energy, Utility, Infrastructure. Preferably in Saudi Arabia or Middle East. EPC Contracting in the filed of Power, Water Oil & Gas and Industrial projects
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Operations Director 

Director of Operations for a group of 5 Star Resorts in Caribbean. The candidate must be currently handling a cluster role of Operations head in Caribbean/ South America with 5 star hotels. Starting emoluments will be over USD 200,000 plus benefits This is a quick hire.
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Business Development Director 

Director of Business Development BAHRAIN FOR 5 STAR The candidate should be a bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major. 5-7 years’ experience as a DOSM or a DOS in a large hotel (Team) is preferred. Knowledge of Arabic and Middle East experience is a Plus. Bahrain experience will be Bonus. Reports to the CEO. Compensation starts at USD 63,500 plus full expat family status. Apply in Confidence:
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Key Account Manager 

Key Account Manager for FMCG Company based in Dubai. Minimum 8+ Years of Experience Required: Provide leadership and coordination of National Modern Trade sales functions. Implement effective go to market model for UAE Modern Trade. Monitor and analyse UAE Modern Trade sales activity against goals to take appropriate corrective action in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities:- · Liaising with suppliers/principals and Division Sales Manager to develop sales strategies and execution to improve market share. · Perform sales activities in major accounts and negotiates trade agreements and discounts in consultation with the Sales Manager. · Annual and monthly sales forecasting. · Propose and initiate Listings, BDA & display agreements with customers. · Achieves UAE Modern Trade sales operational objectives as per strategic plans and reviews and contributes UAE Modern Trade sales information and recommendations for preparing Strategic plan. · Meets UAE Modern Trade sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions. · Establishes sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for channels and areas in support of national objectives together with Customer Business Plans in collaboration with Marketing. · Maintains and expands customer base by counselling Key Accounts / channel sales Managers; building and maintaining rapport with key customers; identifying new customer opportunities · Recommends product lines by identifying new product opportunities, and/or product, packaging, and service changes; tracking competitors · Implements trade promotions along with Marketing by publishing, tracking, and evaluating trade spending · Responsible for growing market share for company products in UAE market · Develop and lead effective go to market model for UAE market. · Directly manage major and critical developing customer accounts, and coordinate the management of all other accounts.
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Project Manager 

PROJECT MANAGER PROJECT EXP: EPC OF GAS PLANTS LOCATION: UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Opportunity with a major Oil & Gas EPC company in UAE for an experienced Project Manager to lead on a gas plant EPC project. Ideal candidate should have: - Degree in Mechanical Engineering. - 15+ years (Max 25 years) experience in Project Management. - Should have executed atleast two mid sized EPC projects assuming full responsibility as a Project Manager. - Experience on gas plant projects in Iraq would be an advantage. Preference for candidates currently available in United Arab Emirates.
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Chief Project Manager 

Chief Manager - Projects Experience - 22 to 25 Years Location – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Person should have good number of exp. as a project manager / cluster head who has handled multiple projects of Transmission lines in Gulf and other International Countries.
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Finance Manager 

FINANCE MANAGER MALAWI The objective is to provide leadership in the financial and fiscal management of the company’s operations and also to drive value creation by institutionalizing strategic plans, integrating cost management and building a transparent & robust financial information system. Responsibilities · Drive the development of strategic business and financial plans in alignment with overall corporate objectives · Ensure effective cash flow management and balance receivables and payables at all times · Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, costing and auditing procedures · Oversee the approval and processing of revenue expenditure, position control documents and budgets for all departments · Create, coordinate, and implement the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company including budgeting, auditing and conservation of assets · Approve and implement changes and improvements in the financial and management information systems for the company · Ensure compliance with all statutory and reporting requirements · Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards to minimize commercial and legal risks · Ensure all Board related and Secretarial matters are conducted in compliance with all statutory requirements · Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures · Interact with other functions to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports and recommendations · Provide coaching, direction and leadership support to team members in order to achieve business results · Monitor and advice preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards · Establish appropriate feedback mechanism on ongoing income and cost performance, business decisions and financial results to take corrective action on all material deviations · Establish control mechanisms to ensure that financial and tangible assets of the business are utilized optimally. Experience: Min 8 Years in Manufacturing Sector Qualification: Chartered Accountant (CA) Qualified from Bharat Skills · Knowledge of costing models in manufacturing · Knowledge of statutory audit requirements and statutory compliance requirements · Sound knowledge of financial planning and budgeting · Knowledge of credit, fund and cash flow management including Foreign exchange management · Maintaining good relationship with financial & regulatory institutions and investors · Ongoing knowledge of new directives and accounting best practices · Extensive usage of accounting packages, Microsoft applications and other computing applications Benefits: Tax Free Package+ Family Status+ Medicals+ Air tickets
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Financial Controller 

FC MALAWI for technical expertise for a supply chain project (2 years) in East Africa. Required Resource: Business Processes and Financial management expert. Nationality: Malawi (preferred) Years of Exp: 15 Years Minimum Few of the basic requirements are: Past experience of working in health supply chain domain Support the implementation of the client’s corporate strategy and business operating model Review costing structure and pricing and implement strategies for driving down costs to market comparable benchmarks and implement a strict debtor and creditor management discipline Implement improvement debtor and creditor management framework and develop tools for reliable tracking of debtor and creditor management and tracking. Implement the revenue generation sustainability strategy that will ensure healthy revenue flows and a sustainable financial management model.
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Head of Mergers and Acquisitions 

HEAD OF MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS PAN AFRICA FOR ENERGY This role is open to anyone globally with the right skill set and qualifications. PURPOSE: Build and lead the Mergers and Acquisition activities of a multibillion dollar high growth energy business, targeting 1GW of renewable asset and/or business acquisitions over five years plus the acquisition of energy and digital service businesses. MAJOR CHALLENGES: The geographical remit is global but has an official focus on South Africa and Africa. The candidate will execute and integrate acquisitions and partnerships according to a strategy development in conjunction with the Senior Energy Leadership. QUALIFICATIONS: Relevant B degree (HONS) – Essential/Minimum Relevant M degree – Recommended/Desirable MBA – Recommended/Desirable CFA level III – Recommended/Desirable CA – Recommended/Desirable Exceptional M&A track record at a senior level (Partner, MD, Director or similar) with leading international private equity houses, investment banks or blue-chip organizations focused on the power industry, with particular exposure to renewable energy assets, businesses and services. Demonstrable track record of transacting across Africa (and preferably other international markets) and assessing and entering new renewable energy markets is more important. Strong acquisition or investment experience of/in renewable energy assets or businesses is a must, with a preference for M&A experience of the service side of the energy value chain. KPA’s: Collaborate closely with other Energy Business divisions including the Asset Management, Legal, Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E), Utility Projects, Services, Digitization and Distributed Generation functions to ensure alignment and cross-fertilization Pull-in wider Group skill sets to assist in Value Addition and reviews Engage the knowledge and networks of the Business and broader Group Engage with external partners for potential collaborative opportunities Continue to develop and expand relationships throughout the industry (and service sectors) and governmental sectors Articulate a compelling vision with demonstrable results in cross team engagement and consultation Encourage a culture of clear, concise and direct communication Present and represent the Merger & Acquisition (M&A) division, strategy and investments internally and to the Investment Committee, Board and Shareholders Represent the Group externally Energy will be a digital native business Work with Energy and the broader Group’s digital divisions to ensure that processes and reporting are digitized and optimized from the outset, utilizing best in class M&A and asset management software that dovetails into the Energy Business’s platforms and reporting systems Define and refine the M&A process applying industry best practices and standards Lead the M&A process from market and sector assessment to target identification, due diligence, negotiation, target closing and funding and post-acquisition integration Implement a policy of strict capital gating of the M&A cycle to reduce risk in pursuing acquisitions Maintain a high-performance level and success rate of M&A activities Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and expand competencies Ensure clear communication of individual, divisional and Business targets and objectives and drive performance towards their fulfilment Perform thorough bottom up and top down analyses of markets and strategies in order to defensibly define target markets, technologies and technology clusters and identify individual opportunities Introduce digital processes to enhance and optimize deal sourcing and screening Ensure modelling of targets utilizes traditional and stochastic modelling, where relevant and dependent on drivers and risks Maintain and ensure a healthy environment, safe operations practices Ensure compliance with all applicable Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) policies procedures in line with set standards Alongside the Managing Director and senior Energy Leadership develop and implement near, medium and long-term M&A strategies, initially focused on South Africa and Africa but to include international markets and opportunities that complement the strategy or are synergistic with the Group’s activities Evolve the strategic focus as the Business grows Expectation is that the initial focus will be on expanding the asset base by acquiring generating assets and businesses, but this will be supplemented by adjacent energy, and ultimately digital, service company acquisitions Maintain awareness of industry, sector, geographical and legislative and regulative developments and trends through network, industry resources, conferences and travel Ensure knowledge and learnings are disseminated with the team and throughout the Business Develop and improve the knowledge and activities of the M&A department, keeping up with industry best practices Create a continuous improvement mindset in every aspect of the business and from a personal perspective Assimilate, through experience, travel, network and learning, and implement best practice and new industry trends Grow the M&A team appropriately as the Business develops and evolves with best-in-class candidates Initially, parts of the M&A process may need to be outsourced Define a Value Addition plan from early on in each M&A process, identifying specific qualitative and quantitative value optimization strategies Build and evolve an Integration Plan over the course of each M&A process and oversee the execution of the Integration post-acquisition
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