Job Vacancies at Ascentech Services Limited – 18 Positions

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Requirements

• Candidates should posssess a Bachelor Degree, HND, OND qualification
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a driver in a corporate organisation
• Must have good communication skills
• Must be comfortable with big cars (SUVs)
• Must be able to drive both manual and automatic vehicle
• Good knowledge of Lagos roads
• Must stay on the Island or its environs

Working Hours:

• Monday - Friday - 08:00 am - 06:00 pm
• Saturday - 10:00 am - 04:00 pm

Application Closing Date
23rd September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Location: Surulere, Lagos

General Responsibilities and Tasks

• Reviews and approves financial statement note disclosures related to  treasury operations as well as certain balances reported in the Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Cash flow;
• Directs preparation of fiscal records and financial plans, policies, and reports.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, SEC, FASB, SOX and other regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the development of the corporation's plans and programs.
• Develops and communicates financial vision and strategy.
• Directs preparation of annual operating and business fiscal plans (budgets)
• Manages treasury function, including meeting short and long-term funding needs.
• Determines appropriate capital structure.
• Initiates and oversees execution of all capital market transactions.
• Understands how regulatory reform will impact the business and helps ensure the business is best positioned to respond.
• Manages aspects of risk through accounting, audit, planning and treasury functions
• Manages investor relations function
• Serves as company's representative to financial/investment community and shareholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Management, or Finance required
• MBA or an advanced degree in business, management, or finance required.
• At least 8 - 10 years relevant experience as a treasury/liability head
• Knowledge of capital markets, accounting, finance and tax
• Knowledge of MS Office including Excel
• Knowledge of appropriate accounting software packages
• Supervisory experience
• Leadership skills
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Verbal and written communication skills.

Remuneration
N250,000 & above monthly.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the position applied for as the email subject

Note: Only suitable and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Work Days: Mondays - Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 year minimum working experience
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N40,000 - N60,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for and the location in bracket - as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos

General Skills and Requirements

• A graduate degree in Computer Engineering or any related course of study
• Minimum of 2 years cognate working experience
• Install and configure computer hardware operating systems and applications
• Monitor and maintain computer systems and networks
• Talk staff or clients through a series of actions, either face-to-face or over the phone, to help set up systems or resolve issues
• Troubleshoot system and network problems, diagnosing and solving hardware or software faults
• Replace parts as required
• Provide support, including procedural documentation and relevant reports
• Must be adept at graphics designing.

Salary
N40,000 - N60,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the position applied for as the email subject.

Note: Only suitable and qualified candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ota, Ogun
Working Days: Mondays - Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 years minimum working experience
• Previous working experience in the supermarket industry
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N80,000 - N120,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Apapa, Lagos
Work days: Mondays - Saturdays

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study
• 2 years minimum working experience
• Previous working experience in the supermarket industry
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N80,000 - N120,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the job role applied for and the location in bracket - as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

Location: Kano
Job Type: Full Time

Job Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Economics or any related field of study.
• 3 years minimum working experience.
• Previous working experience in the factory setting.
• Experience handling stock reconciliation.
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures.
• Awareness of business trends.
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Salary
N70,000 - N120,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV (in MS Word) to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title applied for as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Roles and responsibilities

• Maintain packet switching core nodes (SGSN, GGSN, MME, SGW/PGW, CG, and Switch) and resolve UE browsing issues.
• Handling technical queries, technical presentation and root cause analysis.
• Back Office support, Alarm monitoring, problem identification and resolution.
• Designed EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network.
• Monitoring and analysis of PS core Performance KPIs for any complex issues in the network.
• Analysis of traffic measurements, success rates and other PS KPI performance.
• Integration of BSC, RNC, eNodeB, HSS, OCS, PCRF with PS core network nodes.
• PS projects implementations and support for operator networks.
• STP and DRA Swap project.
• Designed the EPC packet switched core network topology and planned IP address/VLANs for new build LTE network.
• Commissioned and configured SGW/PGW, MME and CG and achieved end to end first call.
• Configured and integrated LTE network with already existing 2G and 3G Network.
• Performed software upgrade, license loading and rectifications on Huawei SGSN, GGSN and CG to enable interoperability between the GPRS/UMTS and LTE nodes.
• Strong Knowledge of MME, SGSN, SGW, PGW, GGSN, PCRF, VoLTE, CG, DNS, URL Server, OCS
• Strong Knowledge on Protocols: BSSAP, RANAP, GTP, MAP, SCTP, Diameter, SGSAP, S1AP, RADIUS
• Good Knowledge on Interfaces: Gb, Ga, Gn/Gp, Gr, Gf, Gi, Gy, Gx, SGs, S1, S6a, S10/S11, S5/S8, GGSN, SGW, PGW , SGSN, MME, CG, DNS, Switch, Firewall, SPS, HLR/HSS, PCRF
• KPIs Analysis: Mobility, Accessibility, Retain ability, Availability, etc.
• Analysis and Solution for E2E problems like throughput, accessibility, and mobility
• Abilities to evaluate the network performance.
• Good knowledge on CS nodes configuration and parameters (MSC MGW HLR HSS etc), basic and optional features to help to improve the network performance and user experience.
• Abilities to Planned and Designed HLD/LLD for entire EPC Core.
• Abilities to Implement Layer7 DPI, Content Based Charging, service based traffic shaping, flow based charging and Bandwidth control.
• Configuration of Cisco routers and switches.
• Huawei Routers and Switches.
• Strong Knowledge of routing protocols such as static, ospf, isis, bgp, mpls, l2vpn.
• Hands on Huawei PS Core equipment’s and Cisco Routers.
• Availability to system 24X7 for any issue resolution and willing to learn further.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science / Information Technology / Networking / telecom.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience
• Certification required: CCNP, CCSP, CCDA Working knowledge on Cisco & Huawei network switches and routers.
• Detailed technical knowledge of L2 & L3 routing, switching protocols. Available to work in 24/7 shift time, on-call support.

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Android Applications Developer will be a Full Stack Developer handling both design (UI/UX) and code development for applications for devices powered by Android Operating System.

Responsibilities

• Design and build advanced applications for Android platform
• Manage the full technical life cycle of Android applications during each development phase.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm about new products, provide each other with technical insight and review working drafts.
• Document and maintain design specifications, source code, and archives for new applications and ideas.
• Work with product managers, clients, and sales teams to assess customer demand and usability of new applications.
• Perform individual project components within the entire development lifecycle including implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Work from UI/UX requirements, APIs, mockups to build functional, high-performance Android phone and tablet apps.
• Diagnose performance issues, fix bugs to increase the functionality of new applications.
• Understand the nuances of fragments and Android XML layouts, and how to create adaptive interfaces that work for multiple device form factors
• Obtain buy-in from leadership to secure resources for app development.

Requirements
Education:

• BSc / MSc degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience
• Proven software development experience and Android skills development
• Proven working experience in Android app development and
• Have published at least one original Android app
• Experience in Android Studio
• Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON, third party libraries and APIs
• Understand Android UI/UX design
• Solid understanding of full mobile development life cycle with agile development framework.
• Excellent documentation skills and use of collaboration tools.
• Payment industry experience and knowledge will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job sector: Quick Service Restaurant / Bakery / Cakes & Confectionary

Job Summary

• The Business Development Manager will be a passionate and ambitious individual, who will work towards expanding the organisation's clientele by applying an effective sales strategy to achieve sustainable financial growth and strong customer relationship.

Responsibilities

• Devise and implement strategies for meeting and exceeding sales performance targets
• Responsible for locating, developing, defining, negotiating, and closing business relationships.
• Maintain and develop a wide network of contacts and build effective relationships within the market place through which to generate opportunities for new business.
• Opening profitable new accounts for Industrial catering needs and build strong relationships with customers.
• Maintain a strong knowledge of market trends including client and competitor activity and industry innovations.
• Collaborate in preparing and delivering all aspects of the strategic sales process including awareness campaigns, presentations and exhibitions.
• Work closely with the Operations team to identify new service stream opportunities with existing customers.
• Actively contribute towards the successful delivery of the Organization's business plan and targets.

Requirements
Education:

• BSc / HND in Marketing, Business Administration or other related Social Sciences discipline. MSc/MBA will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 5+ years cognate work experience with proven track records in FMCG or related QSR company.

Additional Requirements:

• Accustomed to target-driven revenue generation strategy.
• Proven track record in sales, business development with results in business generation.
• Should have significant experience of new business development within the food industry.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication proposal and presentation skills
• Good financial and business acumen.
• Pleasant, passionate and self-driven.

Application Closing Date
31st October, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Abuja (FCT) , Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Jagawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara , Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Implements the user access policies specified by data trustees.
• Ensures that data quality is sustained during technical processing (such as data entry or Extract-Transport-Load operations).
• Ensures that the recipient of a data extract receives a copy of the business metadata that corresponds to the extracted data.
• Resolves data quality issues in partnership with data Stewards.
• Follows change management practices during maintenance of data within a data collection.
• Ensures that changes to data content and controls can be audited.
• Advises trustees on technology solutions that support the type of access the trustee wants to provide.

Place of Work:

• Though the place of reporting and primary job location will be at Ogbomosho, Oyo State, the selected candidate will be required to embark on trips outside of the State from time to time.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.Sc / HND in Agriculture or relevant discipline.
• Essential: Must be interested in Agriculture, have good knowledge of Tally, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint.
• Hands on experience on the procurement of farm equipment will be a plus
• Well versed with Geography and the different areas/regions of Northern Nigeria, especially Kogi and other neighboring Middle Belt States.
• Team handling & reporting.
• Knowledge and understanding of English, Yoruba and preferably, Igala.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue, Borno, Edo, Ekiti, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe and Zamfara
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Handling and conducting farmers' training
• Understand and farmers problem and provide solution to it
• Farmers related data collection and compiling
• Periodic reporting
• Attaining Audit.

Place of Work:

• Though the place of reporting and primary job location will be at Ogbomosho, Oyo State, the selected candidate will be required to embark on trips outside of the State from time to time.

Key Requirements

• Education: B.Sc / HND in Agriculture or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years experience

Essential Requirements:

• Hand on experience in Farmer training, education, teaching and procurement of farm equipment
• Good persuasive skills; well versed with Geography and the different areas/regions of Northern Nigeria, especially Kogi and other neighboring Middle Belt States
• S/he must be ready to travel across the country.
• Team handling & reporting.
• Must understand and speak good English, Yoruba and preferably, Igala languages.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Managing Director
Job Type: Full Time

Overview

• The Head of Human Resources is responsible for all people-based activity within an organization from both an operational and strategic point of view
• The Head of HR will manage staffing and recruitment, organization development, performance management, training, compensation and benefits administration and employee counseling services.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Recruitment, Employer Branding and Agency Management:

• Identify staff vacancies and ensure timely recruitment of required level/quality of Management staff, other business lines staff, with appropriate approvals in order to meet business needs and focus on employee retention and key employee initiatives.
• Provide active support in selection of recruitment agencies which meet the corporate standard.
• Develop, refine and fine-tune effective methods or tools for selection/or provide external consultants to ensure the right people with the desired level of competence are brought into the organization or are promoted.
• Create an identity and manage the company's image in its role as an employer. The employer brand has to be aligned and congruent with what the company delivers to the employee, customer, public and shareholder.

Performance Management:

• Conduct performance reviews with department managers and monitor employee productivity, attitudes and performance results.
• Ensure an effective performance evaluation process which Management has approved. This should include defining an end-to-end process, training managers on the process and responsibilities for all those involved in the process.
• Drive the performance management system and offer guidance and rules for the manager to set the right goals and to monitor the increasing performance and efficiency of employees.

Senior Management Development:

• Develop an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, team-work and high performance by tracking and implementing new trends in the industry and focus on helping the line management to implement improvements.
• Provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that focuses on empowerment, quality, productivity, standards and goal attainment.
• Establish a clear vision for the strategic planning implementation process and the anticipated outcomes. Make certain the picture is one of reality and not what people wish would occur. Make sure key employees know why the organization is changing.
• Support key initiatives to fully utilize employee potential.

Manpower Training and Development:

• Develop the HR team to ensure the provision of a professional HR service to the organization and be responsible for mentoring, guiding and developing them as a second line to the current business.
• Facilitate development of staff with special focus online management. Ensure intensive training to build new behaviour and skills.
• Ensure a motivational climate in the organization, including adequate opportunities for career growth and development.
• Analyze training needs to design employee development and track ROI of these trainings. Suggest to Heads of Departments what training is to be given to their staff and also together with them identify training requirements.
• Coordinate and manage all events that involve staff training and welfare activities with the assistance of the HR and Administration team. Identify and propose all Company Employee Events to be held including company-wide events, individual divisions, seminars, retreats and staff social events.

Internal Knowledge and Communication Transfer:

• Direct the preparation and maintenance of such reports as are necessary to carry out the functions of the department. Prepare periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested, to track strategic goal accomplishment
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Maintain and develop HR policies, ensuring compliance and to contribute the development of corporate HR policies.
• Ensure appropriate communication at all staff levels to facilitate/ support the development of the team members.
• Provide consistent guidance and templates to all departments. Effectively communicate all relevant information to superiors, peers and subordinates of all departments within the organization.
• Assist teams to develop as leaders while clarifying roles and responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities for change and communicate the need for change so as to evoke innovative thinking from teams.

Personnel Management:

• Ensure job descriptions for all employees are accurate and up to date.
• Assist HODs in creating an induction plan for new joining employee and take new employees through a comprehensive induction on joining.
• Develop and monitor an annual budget that includes Human Resources services, employee recognition, sports teams support, company philanthropic giving, and administration.
• Prepare information and inputs for the salary budgets and ensure compliance to the approved salary budgets; give focus on pay for performance and salary benchmarks where available. Ensure adherence to corporate guideline on salary adjustments and promotions and coordinate increments and promotions of all staff.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and to deadline.
• Maintain and develop leading HR systems and process to address the effective management of people.
• Plan, direct, supervise and coordinate work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.
• Provide counsel and assistance to employees at all levels in accordance with the companys policies and procedures as well as relevant legislation.

Oversee Central HR Administration:

• Employee offer letters
• Salary letters and employment contracts
• Approve updated organization charts on a monthly basis and maintain complete/accurate personnel records.
• Provide counseling and guidance as a support to managers in case of disciplinary issues.
• Coordinate company use of insurance brokers, insurance carriers, pension administrators, and other outside sources.

Qualifications & Qualities

• Graduate in Commerce or Economics with a Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management
• Must have at least 15 years experience in HR with 5 years experience in a similar position. Nigeria experience is preferable.
• IT skills must include above average ability to work on Excel Spreadsheets, MS Word and use of Power Point. Exposure to ERP/SAP will be added advantage
• Fluent in spoken English and adept at written skills in English. Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage
• Ideally, exposure of working within a multi-cultural environment
• Very effective written and verbal communication skills
• In order to be successful in this role, the candidate must be a self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic and able to work independently with minimal supervision, be able to train and lead the team forward.
• Acts with honour and character
• A person of high integrity who is direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Locations: Lagos, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production

Overview

• The Production Manager is responsible for all production activities in the factory which include processing, maintenance, quality, efficiency, and safety. This includes driving strategic plans that ensure that production goals are met in the most cost-effective manner delivering expected financial results.
• To ensure that the facility provides the quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules supporting the business.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory:

• To plan the procurement, receipt and issue of raw material required for daily production.

Production and Maintenance:

• Leads the effort and drives manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive manner with respect to problem resolution.
• Leads the overall efforts for cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resource allocation.
• Manages the overall scheduling, production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in working within all company guidelines and local/state regulations.
• To set, maintain and monitor the processing parameters on machine and moulds as per cycle time/targets established to maximize plant efficiency.
• To control the rejection percentage with a maximum limit of 3 to 3.5 % of the production.
• To monitor timely grinding of the rejection and ensure maximum utilization of the scrap.
• Ensure the efficient operation of injection molding machines and down line equipments.
• Generate machine breakdown history and root cause analysis report and provide the action plan to the management.
• To update on necessary spare parts (local & overseas) requirements for prompt maintenance of machines and utilities.

Manpower:

• To train and supervise all manpower requirements such as operators, electricians, fitters & workers to achieve production efficiency and quality as per targets established.
• To develop and motivate staff to optimize productivity of the workforce. Carry out performance reviews of the team and provide feedback to the management as required.

Reports:

• Verify daily production reports, generators utilization, PHCN availability report, air compressor utilization report and PH value of the cooling tower.
• Prepare daily machine break down reports, mould change reports, machine maintenance history card reports.
• Maintain the daily production consumables and accessories inventory report.
• Maintaining physical inventory records for raw material, diesel, spare parts and any other consumables and submitting the same to accounts on a monthly basis.

Desired Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in plastic injection molding, operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement with minimum 5 years of experience in managing plant production including managing teams of at least 100 people.
• Knowledge on Milacron/Jon Wai machines would be an advantage.
• Experience in managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng stating the position applied for in the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ogun
Department: Technical

Overview

• The individual will supervise and manage the maintenance activity for production related equipment including but not limited to injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps for the entire plant.

Key Responsibilities
Maintenance of production related equipment:

• To be responsible for the maintenance of all injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps for the entire plant to ensure they are in good working order and all safety measures are active as per manufacturer's guidelines.
• To supervise the maintenance team consisting of a minimum of 20 people.
• To ensure that all daily mould changes are supervised and carried as per the requirement of the production manager.
• To prepare and implement a preventive maintenance schedule for all production related equipment.
• To ensure that and be responsible for monthly checks of the Firefighting equipment and ensure it is in good working condition.
• To effectively prioritize maintenance work orders given to internal maintenance team with a view to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and minimize downtime.
• To effectively prioritize maintenance work orders given to external contractors and follow up on their timely completion. Submit progress report on a monthly basis. Ensure proper accounting of the same.
• To ensure that the highest level of cleanliness is maintained on the manufacturing shop floor.

Procurement:

• To ensure that the inventory of spare parts (both imported and locally procured), fuels and oils are available and where required initiate the order process.

Reports:

• Maintain daily reports of (i) Diesel and Gas generator operation (ii) Air compressor operation (iii) Water treatment plant.
• Submit monthly closing stock report of (i) All spare parts (ii) Fuels and oils.
• Submit monthly consumption reports of (i) Power consumption from Diesel and Gas Generators (ii) Power supply from national grid (PHCN) (iii) All fuels and oils.
• Prepare machine break down reports, mould change reports, maintain machine maintenance history cards.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree/diploma in engineering. An electrical engineering specialisation will be an advantage.
• A person with at least 10 years of experience in maintenance of all production related equipment as stated above.
• A person having exposure in supervising a team of at least 20 efficiently.
• A person with basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Email, MS Excel and Word.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Ogun
Department: Production
Reports To: Plant Manager

Overview

• The Shift Engineer will be responsible to support Plant Manager for all production activities on the shop floor.
• It will be his responsibility to ensure all manpower and machines are up and running to maximum efficiency levels with minimum downtime.

Key Responsibilities
Production:

• To be willing to work in day or night shift as per company's requirement.
• Responsible for the optimum production of injection moulding machines.
• Set and monitor processing parameters on all injection machines to achieve shift targets.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality checks are carried out and product quality is maintained as per company standards on the shop floor.
• Ability to operate injection moulding machines, moulds, hot runner systems, diesel and gas generators, air compressors, scrap grinders, cooling towers and water pumps.
• Verify the machine wise shift production and machine wise shift rejection, keeping shift rejection within acceptable norms.
• Verify the production department attendance and advise head of department on any labour-related issues.
• Supervise the production team consisting of a minimum of 100 people.

Raw Material Consumption:

• Ensure that sufficient raw material is made available to production department.

Qualifications, Desired Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Engineering.
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in operating all production-related equipment as stated above.
• Experience and exposure in the supervision of a team of at least 100 efficiently.
• A person with basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Email, MS Excel and Word would be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Nigeria
Department: Sales (Preforms & Closures)

Overview

• The role is a newly established position with the primary objective of supporting the B2B Head of Sales and Marketing in the sales function for the preforms and closures business vertical.
• The individual is expected to provide support towards the achievement of sales growth and profitability in driving new business in line with company vision and values.
• The individual will need to execute the overall B2B sales strategy and sales management in order to expand the customer base in the market.

Key Responsibilities
Under the leadership of Head of Sales and Marketing, the individual will be required to carry out the following for the B2B market:

Sales Strategy:

• Execute the group's B2B sales strategy in order to maximize sales.
• Provide support in B2B customer interaction and improved relationships.
• Execute the sales policies, processes, tools and techniques.
• Develop new business channels through identification of lead generation and conversion into new accounts. Management of a robust prospect pipeline and conversion to sales.
• Meet key B2B customers and provide insights with our offerings on preforms and closures product range and identify schemes and other solutions which we can offer including our existing customer base.

Marketing Activities:

• Assess business potential of our existing product range and customers in Nigeria.
• Define the group's position as top of mind with key accounts.
• Resolve issues or problems faced by customers in order to meet customer and business objectives.
• Carry out SWOT analysis of the competition and compare with company's preforms and closures product category, with a view to maximizing the group's product and revenue potential.

Sales Management:

• Assist in the preparation of the annual sales budget, by SKU and by location.
• Assist in sales forecasting and monthly/quarterly sales reporting.
• Monitor customer activities and post sales follow up with customers.
• Liaise with appropriate warehouse staff on inventory and supply related matters.
• Ensure product pricing is competitive where there is competition for a product. Maximize pricing opportunities where our products command a higher position compared to our competitor's product.
• Cross-check & approve customer sales orders, invoices & delivery waybills, as well as following up and confirming customer payments.
• Keep track of sales budgets and ensure the Order-to-Payment cycle is followed strictly.

Reporting:

• Provide inputs daily on B2B order balances and collections.
• Review monthly, quarterly and annual sales report with Head of Sales.
• Manage and compile internal reports, as required.

Qualifications, Desired Skills and Experience

• Should have at least 5-7 years of experience in sales and marketing.
• An MBA with a degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business administration, advertising or a related field is required.
• Knowledge and application of a wide range of marketing and sales techniques and concepts.
• Must be self-motivated, confident, enthusiastic and able to work independently with minimal supervision. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
• Must possess basic computer knowledge being able to use programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Knowledge of Tally ERP9 is desirable.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the "Job Title" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Lagos
Department / Division / Unit: Application Development / Technology

Job Objective / Purpose of Job

• To develop high quality reusable software component, for business to business integration, using international best practices and new best-in-class technologies, concepts, and philosophy; and to design, code, test, analyse and manage software programs and applications that drive the organization's strategy.

Job Description
Strategy & Planning:

• Works with other software developers, the software architect and designers in conceptualising and developing new software programs and applications
• Plans own work in phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects
• Assists in the preparation and documentation of software requirements and specifications
• Performs research on the requirements of software users and documents findings to serve
• Works closely with the Team Leader, Business Analyst and Product Owner for understanding the functional and system requirements.

Acquisition & Deployment:

• Conducts research on emerging application development software products, languages, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts
• Recommends, schedule, and performs software improvements and upgrades

Operational Management:

• Consistently writes, translate, and code software programs and applications according to specifications and PCIDSS standards
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software application.
• Write and execute unit tests for developed software applications.
• Perform peer to peer code reviews.
• Participate and contribute to software architectural design sessions.
• Maintain and implement source control & version management.
• Create technical documentation for all software applications.
• Deploy all developed application to the development environment for QA and Testing.
• Guide & follow through on developed software applications to ensure successful UAT and subsequent shipment.
• Works closely with the QA team to ensure quality and timely software development within his / her responsibilities
• Runs and monitors software performance tests on new and existing programs for the purposes of correcting errors, isolating areas for improvement, and general debugging
• Administers critical analysis of test results and delivers solutions to problem areas
• Generates statistics and prepare and write reports for management and/or team members on the status of the programming process
• Monitor & manage project lifecycle on popular work management tool.
• Updates tasks on work management tool
• Ensures robust and sustainable enterprise social collaboration architecture for software development by monitoring matrices of the SOA, and fixing complaints/bugs logged by customers
• Assists in the development and maintenance of user manuals and guidelines for ease of use by the client/customers
• Installs software products for end users as required
• Creates and manages Application Programming Interface (API)
• Writes programming scripts to enhance functionality and/or appearance of company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Removes code script from company Web site and/or related Web applications as necessary
• Liaises with network administrators, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.

Key Performance Indicators / Performance Goals:

• Expert level in Java Programming using Java 8 and above
• Understand how to develop Enterprise Solutions
• Understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Hands on experience using Spring Boot Framework
• Hands On experience using Ci/CD
• Hands on experience with building cloud solutions
• Experience using ISO 8583
• Experience using ISO 20022
• Experience in development of Payment Solutions
• Understanding of Domain Driven Architecture
• Should be able to guide and Mentor Junior Developers
• Hands on experience with BDD Testing Framework
• Hands on experience with Junit, Mockito, Hamcrest and AssertJ

Job Specification
Education Qualification:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree / HND in Computer / System / Electrical / Electronic Engineering / Applied Physics / Computer Science or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years experience using Java and related technologies
• Experience preferably in the Digital Payments industry.

Key Skills and Competencies
Skills:

• Research
• Object oriented programming
• Web services / SOA
• In-depth understanding of Postilion and all its applications
• In-depth Knowledge of all products worked on
• Database Management.

Competencies:

• Customer focus (internal and external customers)
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical
• Problem solving
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Risk Management
• Teamwork & collaboration.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2020.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: cv@ascentech.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.