Job Vacancies @ Daystar Power Group – 5 Positions

a leading off-grid power service provider, offering hybrid power solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in West Africa. Daystar Power’s solutions “Solar-as-a-Service” (100% solar power) and “Power-as-a-Service” (hybrid power solutions with battery storage) provide clean and reliable power while significantly reducing clients’ overall power costs.

Daystar Power counts the region’s leading industrial and commercial companies among its client base. Daystar is active in Nigeria, Ghana, Togo and Senegal with a representative office in Cote d’Ivoire.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking to engage a competent and experienced Logistics Coordinator. The jobholder will be responsible for overseeing key aspects of a company’s supply chain, from preparation to transportation to delivery.
• An efficiently run system that maximizes profitability is a key indicator of a successful Logistics Coordinator.
• We require a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage planning system strategies to improve signals across the supply chain.
• Manage end-to-end logistics process that capitalizes on risk mitigation opportunities and savings for the business.
• Build strong supplier/3PL network and relationship that encourages a high level of collaboration and delivery.
• Identify potential supply chain failures as part of the planning process and mitigate associated risks.
• Engage in cross-functional and cross-business unit interactions to ensure a dependable and efficient logistics management whilst mitigating mid-term supplier or customer constraints.
• Buying competitively (by keeping abreast of forces of supply and demand that regulate prices) and wisely (involve constant search for better values that yields the best combination of price, quality, and services.
• Manage the daily operational processes and eliminate potential supply chain failures as part of the daily planning process.
• Coordinate import and export processes and ensure compliances with regulatory policies to achieve JIT delivery.
• Answer inquiry on equipment and material availability, delivery times, and status of orders so that inquiries are dealt with promptly and accurately.
• Analyze & interpret KPIs and operational trends to identify areas for improvement & develop corrective action plans.
• Ensure data integrity of all analytics and reports.
• Ensure accurate documentation process and record keeping in compliance to DPS retention policy.
• Evaluate 3PL’s performance through consistent monitoring of on time pick up, transit time and on time delivery measures, to ensure fulfilment according to published schedule and rated cost.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Supply Chain Management, Sciences, Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' proven experience in logistics operation or a similar position.

Language Proficiency:

• English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-starter with enthusiasm for a fast-paced, high-performing start-up work environment
• Attention to detail and strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly organised and able to plan, think critically, pre-empt and communicate
• Manage multiple stakeholders in a dynamic environment

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Computer savvy with a knowledge of working on the logistics software (ERP) and Microsoft Office Suite – report writing and analysis
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and work in high-pressure situations
• Excellent attention to detail.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking to engage a competent Senior Accountant, who will play a team-lead role in ensuring the timeliness, completeness, and accuracy of financial reporting processes.
• This includes preparing monthly management accounts, maintaining general ledgers, coordinating month-end/year-end close procedures, and assisting with audit activities.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for subsidiary entities and support group consolidation.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance using relevant KPIs.
• Review and reconcile general ledger entries on the accounting system.
• Maintain detailed fixed asset register and prepare monthly fixed asset summary schedule.
• Work closely with Operations team to ensure all fixed asset and inventory records are complete and accurate.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts with corresponding subsidiary entities across the group.
• Support Financial Controller with coordinating month-end/year-end close process.
• Prepare and coordinate tasks for audit activities, including statutory audit and tax audit.
• Review and recommend improvements to accounting systems for optimal efficiency.
• Manage insurance on fixed asset portfolio including claims process.
• Supervise and coach junior accountants.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls accountant.

Requirements
Education:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in related disciplines - Accounting or Finance.
• Chartered accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA) is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years work experience in a similar role.
• Experience in an audit firm will be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS requirements and accounting principles.
• Proven experience with preparing financial statements and coordinating month-end/year-end close process.

Language Proficiency:

• English (with good communication skills and accurate reporting skills).

Character:

• Proactive self-starter and pays attention to details.
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Passionate leader with excellent team leadership skills.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to details.
• Highly inquisitive mindset with an aptitude for numbers.
• Advanced communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently but also work with others in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems e.g., QuickBooks, SAP.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office especially Microsoft Excel.

Others:

• Agility: the ability to be flexible, responsive, adaptive, and show initiative in times of change, uncertainty and business opportunity.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Key Responsibilities

• Implementing and using automated tools to extract and analyse data from primary and secondary sources.
• Removing corrupted data and fixing coding errors and related problems.
• Designing, developing, and implementing new ETL processes employing industry standards and best practices to enhance loading of data from and into different sources/ target systems.
• Developing and maintaining databases, data systems – reorganizing data in a readable format.
• Performing analysis to assess quality and meaning of data.
• Using statistical tools to identify, analyse, and interpret patterns and trends in complex data sets that could be helpful for the diagnosis and prediction.
• Assigning numerical value to essential business functions so that business performance can be assessed and compared over periods of time.
• Analysing local, national, and global trends that impact both the organization and the industry.
• Preparing reports for the management stating trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data, giving insights for business decisions.
• Working with engineers and management team to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data governance strategies.
• Preparing analysis reports for the stakeholders to understand the data-analysis steps, enabling them to take important decisions based on various facts and trends.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in an Analytical related field, including Information Technology, Computer Science, and Engineering discipline
• Experience: 2 years or more experience performing data warehouse architecture development and management

Competency and Skills Requirements:

• Experience with technologies such as SQL Server 2008, as well as with newer ones like SSIS and stored procedures
• Experience developing codes, testing for quality assurance, and monitoring of database
• High proficiency in dimensional modeling techniques and their applications
• Strong analytical, consultative, and communication skills; as well as the ability to make good judgment and work with both technical and business personnel
• Experience with Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS computing platforms is a plus
• Experience with Snowflake, Amazon Redshift or similar is a plus

Language Proficiency:

• English

Character:

• Rigorous, autonomous, and methodical, the ideal candidate has to have a good sense of organization, a strong analytical mind, and problem-solving skills. In addition, he/she knows how to meet deadlines and are known for your interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
• Attention to details and extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt, learn and grow with the company.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a group.

Skills:

• Competent and experienced Data Analyst with a track record in developing hands-on database systems, performing various complex assignments.
• He/She must be a strong hands-on Data Analyst and Developer with proven experience in developing technical solutions, developing a Data warehouse and ETL processes for gathering data from all the relevant sources, as well as choosing and implementing automated analysis solutions.
• Hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) – report writing and analysis.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package negotiable based on level of experience
• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Description

• Daystar Power Group is looking to engage a competent Legal Associate to provide general legal support to the group’s businesses.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individual with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.
• Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Key Responsibilities

• Directing, coordinating and supervising groupwide legal matters.
• Monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring external counsel.
• Ensuring timely filing of statutory returns.
• Preparing legal templates required for business processes and engagements; negotiating contracts with counterparties.
• Identifying and forecasting legal risks and advising on legal risk mitigation.
• Acting as company secretary.
• Attending and maintaining of minutes in respect of group meetings.
• Providing and implementing recommendations on the group’s corporate governance framework, ensuring that the group not only adheres to legal requirements but to global corporate governance best practices.
• Liaising with regulatory and governmental institutions as required.
• Tracking and maintaining records of regulatory developments within the group’s industries and reporting such developments to management.

Requirements
Education:

• A Law Degree with excellent grades and qualified to practice law in Nigeria.

Experience:

• 2 - 5 years post qualification work experience in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment. Strong preference will be given to applicants that have worked in top-tier law firms.

Language Proficiency:

• English (excellent oral & writing skills).
• French (oral & writing skills) will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proven law firm or in-house experience and background in Nigerian law and regulations particularly power, employment, project financing, investment law, company law and general corporate advisory.
• Proven background on liaising with regulatory authorities in Nigeria.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office applications in particular, MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience in managing and dealing with high-profile counterparts with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• High degree of personal maturity with the ability to lead conversations and negotiate with high profile counterparts.
• Ability to critically analyse complex problems and provide structured solutions.
• Comfortable with working as part of a team.
• Confidentiality.
• Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Possess keen eyes for details.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Description

• We are recruiting competent and experienced Project Engineers to install, maintain and operate our large capacity sites in Nigeria.
• He or she will work with the Head of Installation to install PV inverters, commission new equipment, and increase customer satisfaction through quality service and professional behaviour.
• We are seeking a hardworking, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management:

• Develop project plan to execute sales contract.
• Design and plan solar and related power installations.
• Direct, coordinate and supervise solar and related power installations.
• Lead supply chain process to order parts locally and internationally.
• Conduct quality assurance of technical installations.
• Identify, electrical, environmental, and safety hazards associated with PV and related power installations and proffer mitigation measures.

Sales Engineering:

• Conduct energy audits on client’s site.
• Lead technical client conversations through email, phone calls and in person meetings.
• Design solar PV systems (on-grid, off grid, hybrid).
• Support in technical sales process.

Service:

• Performing routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance of solar and related power installations.
• Resolve site issues remotely and through site visits.
• Actively monitor performance of installed site and provide written report on events.

General:

• Implement standard operating procedures and HSE standards for solar installation work.
• Review technological trends in the local and global energy sector.
• Develop and coach technical staff.
• Assist in market research and identify energy projects in Ghana.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in Electrical Engineering roles and managing large scale and industrial projects in the solar industry (preferred) or power industry.
• Professional Membership: Preferably a professional engineer with NSE, COREN and engineering certifications
• Language Proficiency: English.

Character:

• Proven leadership experience
• Self-motivated and demonstrate a sense of ownership with high level of commitment and the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Good communication skills and ability to lead and work well in teams.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
• Attention to details and extraordinary oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to adapt, learn and grow with the company.
• High level of integrity
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a group.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects in parallel and prioritize competing demands, passion for renewable energy.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• HSE certification is an advantage.
• Flexible to travel domestically and internationally.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) – report writing and analysis.

Working Condition

• Approximately 30% of time shall be spent in office environments with the remaining time in the field.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

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