Business Head

BUSINESS HEAD ZAMBIA 20+ years experience · Will be overall in charge of P&L for the Furniture and Electronics Appliances Businesses. Be a single point source for stakeholders for all activities and performance of SBU · • Provide strategic direction to the division of Astro Holdings. Knowledge of using tools like the Balanced Score card an added advantage. · • Must possess knowledge of furniture, fast moving electronics appliances including mobile phones and tablets on technical advances, comparisons. We look forward for candidates with a strong FMCG/ B2C background and a sound management capability to run SBU aggressively, banking on synergies that can be created from within the SBU. · • Should have risen in hierarchy with a service background to appreciate customer dynamics and perception of service quality. · • Strategic thinker in terms of synergizing strengths and systematic business expansion plans. · • Creating and implementing a Business plan. Meeting sales goals by monitoring progress. · • Analyzing sales data. Presentation skills. Management and leadership skills, · • Ability to lead and motivate a high performance sales team · • Excellent communication skills · • Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude · Knowledge of Kaizen implementation Candidate must be able to do the following with ease: · Must be an adept in the industry with a short learning curve to understand the Zambian market. · Read signals and market trends and understand Market Size, Share and develop appropriate strategies to grow year over year and increase market share. · Use CRM packages and develop good sales funnel · Handle sales and service team of the division · make comparative F&B (features and benefits) analysis and give a holistic position of our offerings to customers · Ensure tender management effectively · Train sales and service personnel regularly · Exhibit aggressive selling skills to mitigate competition · Motivate team building and enhancing synergies for group capabilities and capacities · Liaise with Manufacturers and OEM for various issues related to customers, vehicles, techno commercial, legal matters · Ensure regular follow up with new customers and service customers · Ensure low response and restoration time actively engaging with service team and handle receivables with diligence · Ensure superior management skills blending KPIs to a Balanced Score Card model for exponential growth. · Ensure implementation of Kaizen practices Desired Candidate Profile · Must be adept in verbal and written English communication. · Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. · Must know MS office including word, excel and power point · Must have basic knowledge of application software and issues arising in same in a set up · Must have good analytic skills · Must know to drive a 4 wheeler and should possess license · Should be a learner and yearn to expand knowledge in to adjacent domains like aspects that go into backward integration into manufacture of furniture in Zambia. · Experience in Africa will be an advantage but not mandatory · Knowledge and practice of Kaizen

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General Manager

GM CONTRACTS CANADA 20+ years experience Hands of experiences in Project Management methodologies, supervision of projects i.e. documentary approval & monitoring of project schedules. Thorough understanding and knowledge of the subject i.e. Infrastructure projects

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General Manager

GM CONTRACTS SINGAPORE 20+ years experience Hands of experiences in Project Management methodologies, supervision of projects i.e. documentary approval & monitoring of project schedules. Thorough understanding and knowledge of the subject i.e. Infrastructure projects

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Vice President

VP ZAMBIA 20+ years experience Roles and Responsibilities • Will be overall in charge of P&L for the EBG ( Engineering Business Group) comprising of Construction, HVAC, Engineering Goods trading. Be a single point source for stakeholders for all activities and performance of EBG as an SBU ( Strategic Business Unit). · Provide strategic direction to the EBG of Astro Holdings. Using tools like the Balanced Score card an added advantage. · Must possess knowledge of Steel, Hardware etc used in construction, and HVAC areas. We look forward for candidates with a strong construction industry background and a sound management capability to run HVAC and Steel trading businesses aggressively, banking on synergies that can be created from within the EBG. · Associate with all the projects right from beginning of work at project site, during execution, till completion and handing over of the project. The incumbent candidate must be possessing expertise in sequentially conducing the following : o Kick-off Meeting (All the respective departments) · VP to appoint team leader / Project head for complete project life cycle. o Prepare Integrated Project management Plan. o Project management plan covers entire gamut of activities for complete project life cycle including all knowledge e.g. Integration management, scope management, time management, cost management, procurement management, safety health and o environment, risk management, quality management, human resource management, communication management. o Prepare organization chart with duties and responsibilities. o Prepare statutory plan and check compliance of the same. o Documents and data control. o Prepare term of reference o Prepare work schedule / time management plan. · • Recommend and help in selecting consultants for design, architecture, MEP, HVAC based on past performance (prequalification / bidding) · • Conduct design work shop and verify gaps in coordination. · • Manage concept / preliminary project reports and get approvals. · • Manage design co-ordination with respective consultants. · • Follow-up for resolution of conflicts. · • Manage detailed project reports and get approval. · • Manage scope of design life cycle. · • Manage budget for design life cycle. · • Value engineering during design stage including Life cycle cost analysis and constructability analysis. · • Review cost including checking of B.O.Q. · • Review rate analysis / detailed specifications. · • Review bid terms and condition. · • Facilitate appointment of contractors based on bid evaluation. · • Coordinate with QS Consultant. · Update Project Management Plan, (Quality policy, scope of works, project particulars, organization structure, duties and responsibility of key personnel, operating policies, quality procedure, Master works schedule, method statement, material / works inspection and test plan, forms and check lists, documentation index/ filling index, project co- Review budget / cash flow plan and obtain client approval · • Establish project control system and daily submissions of OPPM ( One page project management report) . · • Conduct joint evaluation of quality assessment and progress assessment. · • Review and recommend interim payments after preparation by the Performance Management Manager. · • Procurement plan review. · • Engineering technical review of design consultants, comments on Contractors design, shop drawings and material submittals. · • Value engineering during construction where the same does not impact the construction schedule. · • Managing request for information (RFI), Request for action (RFA), corrective action reports (CAR). · • Carry out Daily /Weekly / Monthly progress meetings. · • Carry out SHEQ audit. · • Prepare mitigation / recovery plan in case of delay with respect to baseline schedule. · • Prepare contract management plan. · • Carry out performance analysis (actual versus budget). · • Manage scope of work and its variations. · • Check as-built drawings prepared by the Contractor during construction. · • Delivery Management-post construction · • Prepare inspection works schedule based on authority requirements. · • Prepare final inspection and test plan. · • Consolidate as-built drawings. · • Carry out inspection and testing for applying cc. · • Monitor authority approval to obtain cc. · • Prepare hand over schedule. · Submit final reports on project handover in conjunction with design team. · • Conclude hand over with client and O M team. · • Must be knowledgeable on Kaizen implementation. Desired Candidate Profile • Must be adept in verbal and written English communication. • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills. • Must know MS office including word, excel and power point • Must have basic knowledge of application software and issues arising in same in a set up • Must have good analytic skills • Must know to drive a 4 wheeler and should possess license • Should be a learner and yearn to expand knowledge in to adjacent domains like aspects that go into Healthcare facilities construction. • Experience in Africa will be an advantage but not mandatory • Knowledge and practice of Kaizen

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Business Head

BUSINESS HEAD AUTO ZAMBIA 12+ years experience Will be overall in charge of P&L for the Auto industry Businesses. Be a single point source for stakeholders for all activities and performance of SBU · Provide strategic direction to the division of Astro Holdings. Knowledge of using tools like the Balanced Score card an added advantage. · Must possess knowledge of automobiles on technical advances, comparisons. We look forward for candidates with a strong Auto industry background and a sound management capability to run SBU aggressively, banking on synergies that can be created from within the SBU. · Should have risen in hierarchy with a service background to appreciate customer dynamics and perception of service quality. · Strategic thinker in terms of synergizing strengths and systematic business expansion plans. · Creating and implementing a Business plan. Meeting sales goals by monitoring progress. · Analyzing sales data.Presentation skills.Management and leadership skills, · Ability to lead and motivate a high performance sales team · Excellent communication skills · Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude · Knowledge of Kaizen implementation

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Construction Manager

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER UGANDA 15-20 years experience experience in the field of Project management & Construction Management for Pharma/chemical Industries. Site Supervision & Site Engineering. Resource

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Vice President

VP IT DIVISION CANADA 25+ years experience Is a voracious seeker of knowledge, reading, attending seminars and updating knowledge Will oversee and co- ordinate the timely completion of IT projects Will lead and mobilize the team from the front Excellent communicating and coordinating skills

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Vice President

VP IT DIVISION SINGAPORE 25+ years experience Is a voracious seeker of knowledge, reading, attending seminars and updating knowledge Will oversee and co- ordinate the timely completion of IT projects Will lead and mobilize the team from the front Excellent communicating and coordinating skills

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Deputy General Manager

DGM PROJECT FINANCE DRC 20+ years experience Must be CA Qualified Must be with Good in Project Finance activity of Metal / Mining / Construction Age: Should not be more then 48 Years • Responsible for the management and control of project cash flows • Actively participate with the Project team in preparation of Project budgets • Oversee each stage of the project and provide reports in a timely manner on time and cost overruns • Timely submission of the MIS to the Board covering all financial aspects of the project (s) including variance analysis, financial analysis, drilled-down cost for each of the key project areas and the project performance • Deliver complete, accurate and timely project costing and accounting in sync with the actual completion status of the projects with all control mechanisms in place • Present current & upcoming project(s) to the prospective lenders for efficient fund raise on an as needed basis • Coordinate with the lenders in fund raising by providing timely information • Actively participate in the due diligence process from the lenders on an as needed basis • Support the financial modeling of the project and provide insights for improvements as required • Lead and execute lenders’ reporting requirement • Ability to review existing SOPs and improve where required to ensure successful and efficient implementation • Ensure timely completion of project accounting and cash flows • Manage the team of Project accountants and ensure timely deliverables • Actively participate in Project meetings • Actively participate in procurement process • Maintain strong communication with Group companies’ finance heads, business heads and HODs

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Finance Manager

FINANCE MANAGER UAE Responsible for the financial health of a company. Producing financial reports and develop strategies based on financial research. Guiding senior executives in making sound business decisions in the long and short term. Job Responsibilities Ø Implementation of policies covering all areas of financial activities so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service to customers. Ø Ensure that all financial and accounting activities and documentations of the Company’s accounts are properly administered, controlled and monitored on a daily, monthly and yearly basis; Ensure all items in the financial closing checklist have been diligently taken care of before confirming monthly / yearly closing of the books. Ø Prepare annual budgets and monitor financial performance versus budget so that the business is aware of anticipated costs/revenues, areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon; Ø Evaluate data pertaining to costs in order to plan budgets, prepare operational & risk reports for management’s analysis. Ø Ensures that all department reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet department requirements, policies and standards. Ø Manage the entire receivable process to ensure that all contracted payments are received on time and reconcile and provide analysis of changes in receivable and financial impact. Ø Manage the entire payables process to ensure all vendor payments are paid accurately and on time and also that relationships with suppliers remain positive. Ø Manage the entire expenses process to ensure all business related activities and business maintenance related expenses are paid accurately and on time. Ø Manage the finance reporting schedules to ensure all scheduled and adhoc reports are produced for senior managers when requested accurately and on time. Ensure that these reports reconcile accurately with the data on the system and presented clearly for all to understand. Ø Liaises with the Audit Committee and other auditors to ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements and standards. Ø Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting or collection procedures, or investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets, or other financial control functions. Ø Provide financial and commercial advice on business proposals and strategic initiatives & analysis of any new businesses. Ø Identify aging inventory and coordinate with respective division manager for appropriate liquidation. Ø Continual enhancements to the Internal Control systems within the Company particularly in the areas of Finance, Accounting and Administration. 11) Ø Ensure the effective achievement of functional objectives through the leadership of function – setting individual objectives, managing performance, developing and motivating staff, provision of formal and informal feedback and appraisal – in order to ensure that the highest level of performance is achieved. Job Requirements Qualifications Ø University graduate in accounting/finance Ø Should possess a recognized professional finance/accounting qualification (e.g. CA/CPA) Experience Ø Minimum 10 years’ experience of managing finance and accounting in a mid to large size business Ø Prior experience working in the automotive industry will be an added advantage Knowledge & Skills Ø Economics and Accounting – Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, banking, analysis and reporting of financial data Ø Mathematics – Knowledge of arithmetic, statistics, ratios and their application Administration and Management: – Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. Analytical & Critical Thinking:– Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals and organizations to make improvements or take corrective action).

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Production Manager

Expatriate Production Manager -Margarine for NIGERIA Requirement: Minimum of 8 years experience in Maragine production African and Nigerian experience not mandatory

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General Manager Projects

GM-Projects--Edible Oil Refinery -Solvent extraction Plant -MNC- Mumbai BE/BTECH (Chemical/Mech) with 20-25 years exp in green field Projects/ Project management/ Project execution/ procurement/ Civil/ Electrical/ mechanical/ Structural Projects/ Heavy fabrication/ Erections& Commissioning of Equipment/ system/ machines/ piping/ Heavy storage Tanks/ dryer/ Oil refinery Equipments/ Boilers/ -all system-------Ready to work in Mumbai

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Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant for the leading Group. Job Location : East Africa Experience : Minimum 8 Years Industry Preference : Manufacturing Qualification : ICWA - Inter Or Qualified ICWA

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Project Technical Manager

PROJECT TECHNICAL MANAGER UAE - Minimum 15-20 years in Transportation & Installation & Design engineering (Sealine / Subsea / Heavy lift) - Minimum 5-7 Years' Experience as Sealine/ Subsea Technical Manager in complex offshore Projects with major offshore Oil&Gas Company Job Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Human Resources Manager

A large multinational in Dubai is looking to recruit a seasoned HR Manager for their business in the region. They are looking for HR professionals from the FMCG / Pharma industry with team-leading experience. You should have managed transformation projects and are well versed with Rewards/Comp & Ben.

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Construction Manager

Construction Manager for Abu Dhabi- Long term Qualification: BE (Mechanical/ Civil) Min experience in the Construction: 20 years. Must have handled at least two major projects in capacity of Construction manager in past. Overseas experience will be preferred. Industry: Oil & Gas, petrochemicals, Refineries He has the following responsibilities: • To ensure the implementation of the HSE management system at site with particular reference to their area of operation. • To organize and lead, along with the relevant AST and Superintendent/Supervisors, weekly meetings with the discipline Subcontractors; • To participate to construction meeting with the Client; • To promote Field revisions of the detailed Construction Schedule; • To verify congruity of the works with technical specification; • To assist and co-operate with the Supervisors in the ordinary management of subcontracts, in defining extra-works and in the execution of changes during the works; • Together with the Commissioning Manager, to ensure congruence between the completion of Construction and Plant Pre-commissioning; • To collaborate with the Contract Engineer in preparing changes and claims; • To prepare his own section of routine work progress reports; • To perform discipline quality inspection according to the Inspection Plan and procedures in liaison with the QAE. In case of particular projects, CSM can coordinate Area superintendents.

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Sales Manager

SALES MANAGER ZAMBIA Must Have Experience in Consumer Durables/ Consumer Electronic/ FMCD and Africa Working Experience 10+ years experience Salary: 2500 USD to 3000 USD (Not More than this) Perks: Bachelor Accommodation, Transportation, Visa, Ticket and Variable Contract: 2 years Leave: After 1 year

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Shift Engineer

Shift Engineer from a Plastic Manufacturing Industry Ghana Required Education: Diploma/ Training from CIPET ( Must) Experience: 10+ yrs of experience in PET/PE material in Injection Molding machine PET ( HUSKY and IPS ) and SACMI ( IPS and CCM) Salary: $1200- $1500 net saving + Local salary + Bachelor accommodation

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Audit Manager

AUDIT MANAGER UGANDA The successful candidates will provide expertise guidance to profitably and satisfactorily manage the assurance engagements by defining the audit strategy in consultation with the Engagement Partner and in compliance with Grant Thornton policies and standards. · Responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio. This involves managing client relationships and a team of auditors at various levels of experience and qualifications. · Works with the Audit Partner in establishing audit objectives and overall scope, engages with all relevant stakeholders and ensures technical feasibility. · Proactively driving the audit process from start to finish, ensuring that the client deadline is met through an efficient and effective audit, delivering a high-quality service. · Applies knowledge of current issues in audit, accounting, financial reporting standards, regulatory requirements, and industry specific concerns to client engagements, identifies where they may impact a client and reflects these in the audit documentation. · Manages multiple deadlines and relationships, both internally and externally, with staff, partners, and clients, highlighting audit issues and risks and ensuring all queries are dealt with through the team. · Reviews the work of in-charge Audit Executives, Assistant Executives and Associates and provides expertise guidance where needed. · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. · Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACCA, CA) · 8+years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years managing & supervising audit teams preferably in mid or top tier accounting firms. · Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and GAAP. · Experience in public sector audits will be added advantage. · Strong leadership skills and have a proven record in building a team with the capacity and capability to deliver. · Excellent business development and relationship management skills, whilst still maintaining the ability to take direction from partners and clients. · Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

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Chief Operating Officer

COO for a 3 wheeler OEM. Looking after a sought after leader in the 2W and 3W industry who has a background of turn around growth stories and business expansion through innovative leadership style and a strategic bent of mind. Strong background in leading Plant Operations, Cost reduction initiatives, P&L, Business Excellence etc. Location: Pune. Must have: 2W and 3 W industry background. CTC upto 1 CR

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