Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc is a cement manufacturing company in Nigeria owned by Lafarge SA, Paris. We stand to enjoy high value creation from the Lafarge branding equity as the Group introduces a turning point to display customer orientation, technical excellence and innovation from the branding platform. Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria PLC formerly WAPCO was established in 1959 with its first factory in Ewekoro, Ogun State in 1960. The second factory in Sagamu, also in Ogun State was established in 1978. The Group's values of respect, care and rigor inform its actions with regard to employees and other stakeholders. Lafarge's business activities, for their part, target sustainable growth by reconciling the twin challenges of economic development and environmental respect.
Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc looking for experienced, intelligent and highly motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
1.) Plant Control Administrator
Location: Ewekoro
Objective
To assist Plant Controller (Plant Finance Manager) in achieving object of reliable books of I accounts, safeguard the Company’s control and assist in meeting the Plant’s reporting deadline.
Responsibilities
Adhere strictly the Safety Policies, Rules, and Regulations of the company.
Prepare and Maintain all the books of Accounts
Maintain Accurate and Reliable General Ledger for the Plant in a timely manner
Responsible for total contact with the external Auditors (both at the end of the year and during routine audit)
In charge of regular reconciliation of the Plant’s bank accounts and other books of accounts
Ensuring that all account booking to Enterprise resource Package (ERP) follow the normal approval process and accountable for same.
Liaising with the plant cashier to ensure that the fund request of the Plant is met in timely manner.
Ensure full compliance with the Company’s control process in expenses booking and advise Plant Controller to initiate a process where one is not in existence.
Assist Plant Controller in meeting the Plant’s monthly financial reporting deadline.
Candidates’ Profile
HND or B. Sc. in Finance! Accounting with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in a process industry.
Commitment to the highest standards of safe work habits.
Good team player and self-motivated.
Strong coaching ability, motivate and inspire teamwork.
Able to take initiative based 011 sound problem solving skills.
Very good written and verbal communications skills.
Knowledge of JDE will be an added advantage.
2.) Cashier
Location: Ewekoro
Responsibilities
Respect the Safety Policies, Rules and Regulations of the company.
Ensure cash disbursement journals are received by the Plant Controller following each disbursement.
To carry out Monthly Reconciliation of Bank and Cash.
To review JOE Cash Postings and ensure all are in line with records.
To ensure timely request of Impress are done and proper record of cash movement kept in a presentable form.
Candidates’ Profile
OND. degree in Finance or related discipline with Minimum of 2 years working experience.
Proficient in computer usage (e.g. MSWord& MS Excel)
Good aptitude for record keeping
Good team player and self-motivated.
Attentive to details.
Good interpersonal relationship.
3.) Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Ewekoro
Responsibilities
Adhere strictly the Safety Policies, Rules, and Regulations of tile company.
Stack supplies/receipts from Goods Receiving section into appropriate stocks locations.
Identification, labeling and tagging of received goods (Local & Offshore).
To prepare daily stocks reports for Fuels and Lubricants Paper bags etc. for
Management Information System.
To offload bricks, grinding media, AGO and LPFO deliveries and proper storage.
Issue stock items to users on receipt of a duly authorized order on Stores tickets.
Report on stocks movements for stocks provisioning.
Ascertain on hand balances of stocks for ordering purposes.
Recheck discrepancies declared during Cycle Count (Variance Sheets)
Inventory Management (reconciliation of physical balance with computer balance of items and making necessary correction)
Posting of goods received into the JOE systems and Preparation of daily goods receipt report.
Candidates’ Profile
OND in any Social Science discipline with minimum of 2 years experience.
Analytical thinking.
Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours.
Ability to Multi-task.
Good Team Player.
4.) Warehouseman
Location: Ewekoro
Responsibilities
Respect the Safety Policies, Rules, and Regulations of the company.
Receive stock returns from users into the Physical Store location.
Co-ordinate the preparation of daily fuel stock and Paper Bag stock figures, as regards opening balances, issues, receipts, closing stocks and requirements.
Cross-check issues of items to users departments as regards correct catalogue number, right quantities, description and authorized signatories.
Ensure availability of stores handling equipment and other utilities for smooth stores operations.
Supervise receipt and stacking of items relating to carding, unit of measure and location.
To segregate damage and obsolete stock items in the Stores.
Candidates’ Profile
OND in any Social Science discipline with 5 years experience or
B.Sc. or HND Social Sciences or related discipline with maximum of 2 years working experience.
Analytical Thinking.
Energetic and flare to work unexpected long hours.
Ability to Multi-task.
Good estimation of activity duration and execution
5.) Financial Accountant
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Responsible for setting up and ensuring proper accounting for transactions and generation of Management Accounts (P&L, BS. CF & periodic management report).
Actively participate in the achievement of the strategic objectives for the company.
Qualifications:
Minimum of B.Sc/HND Degree, in Accounting
Professional Qualification (ACCA, ACA or ICAN) is a major advantage
Experience in a large Manufacturing Company; not less than 4 years
6.) Sales Executive
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Negotiate the sale and supply of ready mix concrete and related services to customers
Qualifications:
Minimum of B.Sc./HND in any of the Social Sciences, Business Admin, Marketing
7.) Quality Senior Laboratory Technician
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Design concrete mixes as per project specifications and customer requirements
Qualifications:
Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
2-3 Years’ experience in quality control or assurance laboratory (Concrete)
8.) Plant & Production Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Coordinate with the shipping department for optimum production schedule
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering. Chemistry
3-5 years’ experience in operation of Asphat or Concrete Plant
9.) Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Ensure Plants and vehicles are maintained in the most time efficient manner and
routine maintenance planned and scheduled to minimize downtime
Qualifications:
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Good working knowledge of CAT wheel loaders and Mercedes concrete mixer trucks
2-3 years’ experience in maintenance of Asphat or Concrete Plant
10.) Accountant Cum Stock Controller
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
Ensure that all material is received and recorded as per company procedures.
Keep records of timecard (attendance), materials! spare parts and product deliveries
Qualifications:
B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Business Admin, Financial Economics
Professional Qualification like ICAN may be added advantage
Good working knowledge of Computer especially MS Word and Excel
2-3 years’ experience in Finance from Construction Industry
Other Vacant Positions
11.) Batch Plant Operator
12.) Laboratory Technicians (Concrete)
13.) Concrete Pump Operator(With D/L)
14.) Pump Helper (Readymix)
15.) Concrete Truck Mixer Drivers
16.) Plant Helper
17.) Wheel Loader Operator
18.) Shipper
Application Deadline
8th February, 2011
Method of Application
To apply, please follow this procedure:
Go to www.lafargewapco.com
Click on “Careers” tab on top right navigation bar.
Click ‘Job offers” under “Jobs & internships” at the left side navigation box.
Click job offer of your choice and follow through on the Lafarge careers web portal.
To view more jobs, “click on view all jobs“.
Please note that paper applications will not be accepted.
