Graduate & Exp. Job Recruitment at Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises [7 Positions]

Ornamental Agro-Allied Enterprises is a full service agriculture firm offering professional farm management, Dairy Operation, livestock operations management, agricultural consulting. We have a practical understanding across the whole range of farming disciplines.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

 

Job Title: Graduate Trainee
Location: Lagos

Requirements

• Ability to think indicatively, pay attention to detail and seek continuous improvement.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of integrity and transparency.
• Dedication of time and knowledge.
• Effective time management skills.
• Promptness and dependability.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must be ready to be part of a team and work with a team to meet tight schedules.
• Must be able to handle tough fast environment. Participate in training sessions to understand the objective of the project.

Skills/Qualifications

• Minimum second class lower Degree or HND in any discipline
• Be analytical minded and be a fast learner.
• Be confident and possess leadership skills.
• Intelligent dont confuse with academic.
• Must be hardworking, diligent and trustworthy.
• Must be ready to be part of a team and work with a team to meet tight schedules.
• Must be able to handle tough fast environment.
• Participate in training sessions to understand the objective of the project.
• Must be resident in Lagos State.

 

 

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secures financial information by completing data base backups.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.
• Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
• Documents financial transactions by entering account information.
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
• Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.

Skills/Qualifications

• Accounting, Corporate Finance, Reporting Skills, Attention to Detail, Deadline Oriented, Reporting Research Results, Confidentiality, Time Management, Data Entry Management, General Math Skills.

 

 

Job Title: Operations Manager, Finance
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• The Operations Manager (Finance) will play the strategic role of ensuring that the daytoday operations and administration of the organization runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction and supervision for all the team leads including skill and competency development, so that each team member is continually growing into higher responsibility in the organization.
• Implement measure to provide motivation for employees
• Prepare, revise and submit reports,budgets and other documentation
• Negotiate SLA between Finance Operations and other groups/units within the business in accordance to the set business objectives
• Communicate information to the departments filtered for management
• Perform training and administering sessions
• Implement quality management and regulatory compliance strategies

Requirements
Must:

• Have prior experience in operational management from the financial sector
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in written form
• Have comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation
• Have leadership and supervisory skills
• Have interpersonal skills
• Be able to work with teams
• Be able to coordinate with other departments
• Excellent project, planning, change and time management capabilities
• Be cordial and professional
• Be innovative
• Have good judgement and decision making skills

Qualifications

• A University degree
• 2-5 years financial services operations experience
• Exposure to global best practices
• Prior experience, working in a semimanagerial capacity in a structured organization

 

 

Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Lagos

Job Descriptions

• Function in an active & influential business advisory role with management in order to drive business results as it affects human resources.
• Maintain a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
• Maintain human resource staff job results by counseling and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job performance.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering contracts and helping resolve workrelated problems.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource Federal & State requirements.
• Maintain professional & technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

Requirements/Skills

• Demonstrates integrity, leadership skills.
• Demonstrates organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to architect and drive change.
• Ability to influence senior management.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.

Qualification/Experience

• Must have a LL.B or B. Sc/ B.A in Social Sciences or related field. Professional certification in HR (such CIPM, CIPD, SHRM) is an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 2-5 years HR related experience.
• Must have indepth knowledge about the operational needs of the Business; Buisiness driven with strong financial acumen.
• Must have a good knowledge of Human Resource Business Manuals, organizational development, talent management, performance management, workforce planning, retention strategies etc.

 

 

Job Title: Front Office Manager
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Managing and training the Front Office staff
• Ensuring the front desk provides a professional and friendly service for guests
• Dealing with guests
• Arranging staff scheduling
• Acting as liaison between General Farm Manager and staff

Qualification/Certification

• Proven working experience in similar roles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional appearance
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Proven working experience in similar roles
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional appearance
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure
• Degree or HND in any relevant act courses

 

 

Job Title: Farm Manager
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To plan and carry out the day to day operational aspects of the stock and pastoral management, with the key objective being to maximize the productivity and profitability of the property, without compromising plant condition, stock welfare or human resources.

Responsibilities
Stock:

• To maximise stock health and performance in balance with ensuring optimal pasture management on a daily, weekly and annual basis.
• Special attention to be given to seasonal stocking ratios to ensure a focus on key classes of stock.
• To ensure target weights are achieved in a timely manner and that stock are presented in an optimal state to their given market.
• Timely organisation and implementation of the main stock priorities, including but no limited to shearing, docking, dagging, weaning, scanning, trucking and TB testings in conjunction with farm policies.
• Contribute to the setting of farm policies, including the development programme, projected livestock increases versus livestock performance and understanding the annual budget requirements in conjunction with management.
• Record keeping including stock performance and live weights, animal diagnostics, stock tallies (monthly stock reconciliation), rainfall, soil temperature, week and pest monitoring, hours kept by casual staff, vehicle maintenance and a full and comprehensive diary.
• Attendance at any offfarm field days, discussions groups or further education as required for either personal or professional development as agreed on by management.

Animal Health:

• Monitor animal health status and maintain accurate records in accordance with farm policies.
• Ensure all animal health treatments are used in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines, specifically adhering to the outlined dose rate, stock suitability and associated withholding periods.
• Abide by safe handling practices when handling and administering sprays, dips, drenches or any other AgChem products.

Business Management, Finance and Marketing:

• Contribute to the farm policies and the annual development programmes of the property.
• Actively participate in any team meetings relating to the operation and produce information pertaining to the stock as required.

Human Recources:

• To assist management in identifying job requirements and recommending priorities and staffing needs.
• Ensure a positive team atmosphere and establish a good working relationship with all other staff members.
• Liaise with staff and contractors to ensure tasks are completed on time and to an acceptable standard.
• Participate in any further education and upgrading of skills required for oneself and other team members through field days and any courses that relate to their responsibilities.
• Record and monitor hours/tallies completed by contractors, and assist management in monitoring quality of work, as required.

Requirements/Skills

• Ability to contribute to a team environment, be a team player and add value to that team when required.
• Must be willing to take on responsibility, be confident at working independently and have the knowledge, experience and initiative to plan an effective, undirected day’s work.
• Must be well acquainted with the seasonal feed requirements of the key classes of stock in terms of the animal health requirements and the ever changing feeding priorities.
• Must be willing and eager to make the business grow successfully.
• Must have good observation and deduction skills and the ability to act appropriately when situations arise.
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to express oneself clearly and offer an opinion able to be supported through discussion and debate.
• Able to take constructive direction in a positive manner.
• Good observational skills and a questioning nature, willing to challenge existing farm practices with supporting evidence, to observe a problem or potential opportunity, to think through the consequences and to offer suggestions.
• To show a high level of stockmanship skills.
• An understanding of the basic biology of stock, soils and plants ie. reproduction, growth, health, and so on.
• High personal standards – discipline, loyalty, honesty and integrity.
• Must be tidy, both in the workplace and around home.
• Show a high degree of time management skills.

General:

• Must be capable of general farm repairs and maintenance and farm development including but no exclusively fencing, water reticulation systems and general plant.
• Hand piece skills are essential to the position.
• To maintain a team of suitable dogs, and have the skills to work them in an effective manner.
• All stock including dogs, horses or other farm animals are cared for in a humane way.
• Must treat the employer’s tools, equipment and vehicles with care and respect.
• Willing to work in with and incorporate advice from outside specialists.
• Prepared to adapt new technology and adapt research findings to the farm situation.

 

 

Job Title: Chief Security Officer
Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Devise policies and procedures regarding areas such as business continuity planning, loss prevention and fraud prevention, and privacy.
• Oversee and coordinate security efforts across the company, including information technology, human resources, communications, legal, facilities management and other groups.
• Identify security initiatives and standards.
• Oversee network of vendors and directors who secure the company’s assets.
• Oversee safeguarding of intellectual property and computer systems.
• Develop procedures to ensure physical safety of employees and visitors.
• Manage the development and implementation of global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure security is maintained and updated.
• Create workplace violence awareness and prevention programs.
• Implement video surveillance.
• Prioritize security initiatives.
• Develop network access and monitoring policies.
• Maintain relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement and other related government agencies.
• Develop emergency procedures and incident responses.
• Investigate security breaches.
• Implement disciplinary procedures.
• Conduct audits to find holes in security platform.
• Develop risk management assessments.
• Create global security policy, standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.

Qualification/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in a related field such as business or Computing.
• Specific certifications in IT security or particular technological programs may also be necessary.
• Chief security officers providing physical security might need a background in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• In general, a chief security officer should have excellent communication, persuasion and publicspeaking skills.
• He or she will need to build relationships quickly and should possess a quick analytical mind and a decisive.

 

Application Closing Date
30th October, 2016.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and CV’s to:[email protected]