Our client, is looking for a dynamic IT Assistant for the IT department.

Reporting to the IT and Digital Officer, the selected candidate shall be responsible to provide IT support to all the employees.

Main Responsibilities:

• Solving IT technical problems in a quick and efficient manner
• Maintaining records of all IT requests and ensure timely reports are prepared
• Preparation of quotes and approval of Purchase Orders for new purchases and repairs of both software and hardware devices
• Carrying out preventive maintenance required by any information system equipment
• Installation of new software and hardware, including configuration of computers, laptops, workstations, printers, phones, and assorted peripherals

Profile:

• A relevant certificate or diploma from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge of server infrastructure
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• High level of attention to details
• Excellent customer service skills

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Our client is looking for an After Sales Administration and Accounting Back Office Assistant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

a) AFTER SALES DEPARTMENT:

1. Welcome guests at the reception counter and manage incoming and outgoing calls.

2. Plan and organize the agenda of the Managing Director, including his meetings and other movements (flight & Hotel reservations etc)

3. Manage and ensure follow up of orders between clients and suppliers, which will include a good “know how” of different models used by the various clusters of Multivac Export AG.

4. Assist the field service technicians in all their administrative and commercial tasks including:

a. Quote preparation

b. Casting

c. Spare parts sales

d. Inventory

e. Reporting

5. Assist the back-office planning/scheduling and reporting whilst ensuring that deadlines are met with regards to interventions and maintenance contracts.

6. Follow up on debtors and ensure timely collection of overdue invoices.

7. Follow up with suppliers - relationship building, ordering, sourcing of new prospects, evaluation of new prospects.

8. Follow up with clients - ensure good relationship is maintained and that deadlines are met by the field service team. Ensure proper planning before interventions are carried out as well as proper follow up following interventions.

9. Reporting - ensure that reports and templates are prepared on time for submission to management and subsequently constantly monitored. Good reporting will be a key to smooth application of our strategy.

10. Work with available IT tools in order to ensure that tasks are carried out as expected - This will include MUWO Webshop tool for ordering of spare parts.

11. Follow up with freight forwarders.

12. Report to management as and when required.

13. Ad hoc tasks.

b) ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT:

1. Assist the financial controller with month end and year end reports.

2. Assist with the auditing queries and be in contact with internal and external auditors.

3. Work with our accounting tools for reporting and invoicing tasks on PASTEL, Cognos and TIS.

4. Filing.

5. Prepare invoices and any other administrative related documents to be validated by management.

6. Prepare payments to be validated by management.

7. Journals and working with our external accountant.

8. Prepare casting for stock

9. Manage petty cash.

10. Ad hoc tasks.

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Our client in the financial industry is  looking for a highly motivated person as Financial Solutions Executive who will be a dynamic force behind generating new sales leads and drive revenue growth

Main Responsibilities

• Significant contributor to revenue generation including meeting set targets.
• Lead the sales process from prospect identification through the final presentation, coordinating resources to maximize the opportunity for success. 
• Build solid relationships with prospects and be able to network with team members from other lines of business and geographies for cross over opportunities. 

Profile

• Degree
•  3-5 years direct sales or client relationship management experience
• Solid understanding of Sales Process
• Team player, energetic and self-motivated, with the ability to work well under time constraints.
• Polished and effective presentation skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism

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Our client in the financial industry is seeking a highly motivated and creative Digital Content Officer to join their team.

The Digital Content Officer will be responsible for planning, creating, and executing digital content strategies across various platforms to drive engagement, build brand awareness, and support business goals. This role requires a strong understanding of content creation, social media management, and SEO, with a focus on delivering high-quality digital content tailored to our audience.

Key Responsibilities:

1.             Content Creation & Strategy:

• Develop and implement digital content strategies that align with the company’s goals and target audience.
• Create engaging content for websites, blogs, social media, email campaigns, and other digital platforms.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm, develop, and execute content plans for various digital channels.
• Ensure that all content is consistent with the brand voice, tone, and style.

2.             SEO & Content Optimization:

• Optimize digital content for search engines (SEO) to increase organic traffic and improve rankings.
• Conduct keyword research and analyze competitor content to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor SEO performance and implement changes based on data-driven insights.

3.             Social Media Management:

• Manage and create content for social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).
• Develop a social media calendar and schedule posts regularly to maintain an active presence.
• Engage with followers, respond to comments and messages, and monitor social media trends.

4.             Content Performance Analysis:

• Track and analyze the performance of digital content, including website traffic, social media engagement, and lead generation.
• Provide reports and insights to the team on content performance and areas for improvement.

5.             Collaboration & Project Management:

• Work closely with agencies to produce visually appealing and functional content.
• Manage content workflows and ensure deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends, digital marketing best practices, and content innovations to improve content strategies.

6.             Content Maintenance:

• Regularly update and refresh existing content on the website and other platforms.
• Ensure content is aligned with the latest branding guidelines and marketing objectives.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or a related field.
• Proven experience in digital content creation, preferably in a similar role.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and content management systems (CMS).
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Creative thinking with the ability to generate fresh ideas and solutions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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Our client, Alteo Milling Limited is seeking an experienced and dedicated Back End Operations Manager to join their team. They would like to welcome a passionate, dynamic and proactive candidate, capable of bringing real added value to the team.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The candidate will be expected to perform various duties which may include but are not limited to:

• Participate in daily production planning meeting for review of targets and achievements, production bottlenecks and plan corrective action in case of deviation from process parameters, downtime, or inefficiencies to ensure smooth production of sugar.
• Coordinating with all concerned departments to ensure smooth production flow by fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture.
• Assist in the budgeting exercise for production, estimation of operational costs and management of assigned budgets.
• Plan and organise maintenance efficiently to reduce downtime, mainly preventive maintenance.
• Monitoring of KPIs related to production output, efficiency and quality
• Analyse production data and trends to identify areas for improvement lead by data decision matrix
• Managing of inventory levels of raw materials, chemicals and consumables to support uninterrupted production.
• Ensure compliance with related regulatory standards in place.
• Ensure adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability practices in the sugar production processes.
• Plan and manage all the works to be carried out and all the manpower associated with on a daily, weekly and monthly basis

·       Ensure all employees, particularly those at the back end are qualified and can work with the new machines and equipment else organize training courses for them in collaboration with the Training & Development Lead.

·       Liaise with the Factory Manager in the preparation of all maintenance works or in the installation of equipment

·       Ensure strict supervision of Safety & Health measures in the place of work as per Company policy and arrange with the Safety & Health Officer for training when the need arise.

·       Ensure that there is proper housekeeping over the tools and equipment in the respective departments.

PROFILE

·       BSC in Mechanical Engineering or any equivalent qualifications

·       At least 5 years of experience in a similar position

·       Ability to interact with stakeholders in a professional manner.

·       Skills in budgeting and strategic planning.

·       Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

·       Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS

·       Teamwork and collaboration skills

·       Strong planning and organisational skills

·       Integrity and strong work ethics

·       Excellent written and oral skills in English and French

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Our Client is looking for a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.

The role of an FP&A Manager is to implement, develop and provide commercial financial analysis on KPIs giving data driven insights to aid decision making. Varying business to business, the FP&A function will manage all data and dissemination of commercial results across the business, so the relevant tools are being provided to support the growth of a business.

The key responsibilities and tasks will include the following:

• Analyse current and past trends in key performance indicators including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, expenses and capital expenditures.
• Monitor performance indicators, performing analytical review, highlighting trends, and analysing causes of unexpected variance.
• Manage the continued development of Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Operating Plan and provide recommendations on action plan to be taken to meet the budget.
• Provide cash flow forecasting and manage all areas relating to cashflow to create an ongoing cash forecast and ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational needs and capital investment requirement.
• Manages capital market risks and interest exposures. Mitigate risks through use of  various hedging strategies to reduce risks related to changes in interest rates, and foreign currencies.
• Manage all areas relating to cash flow management of the Company and its subsidiaries. This position will be responsible for managing the liquidity of the businesses, monitoring cash flows to ensure sufficient cash to fund company operations, ensure that treasury function is properly managed.
• Reporting to Group for consolidation purposes for reforecast exercise.
• Ensure that the company operates efficiently by monitoring and using its current assets and liabilities most effectively.
• Support Senior Management Team and Departments heads with in-depth analysis and any ad-hoc reporting to establish goals and measure performance of the Company’s portfolio of businesses.
• Analyse and review of discounts and ensure discounts are within reasonable range to ensure revenue growth management.
• Analyse complex financial information and reports to provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes.
• Implement and work with a Business Intelligence Tool and Dashboard reports.
• Improve performance by evaluating processes to drive efficiencies and understand ROI in marketing programs.
• Perform benchmarking, analyse customer needs to strive for continuous improvement and gain competitive edge.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and provides guidance on investment and project decisions.
• Lead special projects and teams to gain more efficiency in process.
• Compilation of statistical reports and filing as per regulatory requirement.
• Any ad-hoc duties as required.

Profile:

• Degree/Master holder or ACCA Qualified
• Advanced Excel Skills. This can include the ability to interpret SQL and a growing requirement for dashboard creation using tools such as Power BI
• Have strong experience working as a business partner in delivering better decision support and enabling strategic initiatives which help to improve the organization’s financial performance.

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Our client, Alteo Agri Ltd, is looking for a Purchasing Assistant

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To manage and be conversant with the actual procurement business processes, policies, procedures and ERP/Procurement systems in place on both sites
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, risk mitigation and improved supplier relationships whilst ensuring value and quality is maintained in line to the company’s policies and/or expectations.
• To find and appraise new suppliers when necessary while ensuring current suppliers are treated fairly
• Accountable for negotiating with suppliers, liaising with stakeholders internally to review vendor performance, and mitigate risk through the successful execution of coherent procurement strategies
• To review and update the purchasing and stores policies and procedures as and when required
• To monitor stock levels to keep wastage reduced.
• Due to the remoteness of the sites and short period of the off crop, the candidate will be responsible for the effective and timely sourcing of goods and services.
• To initiate tenders to ensure consumables, equipment and parts are timely available for the crop season.
• Working closely and liaising with the head of sections and departments when necessary.
• Involved in day-to-day operations to ensure the smooth operation of the procurement and stores sections

PROFILE

• A bachelor's degree or any equivalent experience in procurement, project management, or a relevant logistics role.
• Have at least 3 or more years of experience in procurement and supply chain experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize activities to meet deadlines
• Conversant with Microsoft office and to have strong Excel skills
• Having a technical background would be an advantage
• Organizational skills.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service skills

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