Vacancies: Head of Transportation & Logistics, Head of Insurance
Exciting Career Opportunities in a Leading Global Company
Company Profile
Our client is a Global Company operating in Africa, Middle East and Asia. The Group has diverse Business interests in FMCG, Agriculture & Allied, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, IT, Oil Field Services, etc
As a part of its growth and expansion plans, the Company is seeking to recruit self driven, experienced and motivated individuals to fill select positions within the Group’s various businesses.
The client seeks to fill the following key positions:
Position: Head of Transportation & Logistics (FMH003)
Reporting to the Group Executive Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall accountability of planning, coordinating and managing the fleet including related general administration.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Company’s fleet and coordinate drivers.
- Ensure the security of all the vehicles of the Company including but not limited to arranging tracking for all cars, engraving all their parts, etc.
- Monitor and ensure the routine and need-based maintenance of vehicles in conjunction with the Engineering department.
- Relate with the vehicles documentation desk to ensure that all vehicles particulars (e.g. registration, insurance) are complete.
- Track and analyze the vehicle-wise cost of fuel, maintenance, and other recurring expenses pertaining to running of the vehicle in specified manner.
- Implement and maintain quality systems and continuously improve methodologies with specific focus on growth, cost reduction and process improvements
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
- Degree/Certificate course in Transport Management.
- Minimum 12 years experience of handling same
- Excellent knowledge in a transport function within an FMCG/ Manufacturing Company
- Good writing and communication skills
Position: Head of Insurance (FMH004)
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the Insurance function as it relates to insurance management of the company.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on local and international insurance matters including any regulatory/stationary requirements that may affect the company’s activities
- Ensure the periodic review of all insurance policies, procedures and practices to ensure alignment with National Insurance Commission’s (NAICOM) stipulations
- Monitor and study the impact of new insurance regulations that may affect activities and proffer recommendations.
- Ensure periodic review of risks to be managed via insurance to ensure adequate coverage under existing policies
- Recommend relevant insurance policies for uncovered risks.
- Champion the negotiation of optimal premium rates with insurance providers (both at the local and global levels).
Qualification, Skills and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree m any discipline (preferably in accounting or finance).
- Professional accounting/ finance certification, (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIA).
- A minimum of 12 years relevant experience with at least 5 years in management level.
- Experience leading the insurance function of a large FMCG/ Manufacturing organization, with proven leadership track record.
- Deep knowledge of the local and global insurance key drivers and trends.
How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted on or before Tuesday, 3rd September 2013 and sent by email to: corporaterecruitment@ng.kpmg.com with the relevant job title and code stated in the subject line of the email.
Mails not sent in this format will be disqualified.
Each application must include updated curriculum vitae
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
