Job Offers at Lafarge Cement

About the role

Support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services within the Country. Support the implementation of procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a local level.

What you'll be doing 

• Performs all tasks in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support and execute the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services in accordance with category strategies, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in own country, in line with zone and global strategies.
• Create local purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services within authorized signature limits.
• Support individual category projects and initiatives at the local level
• Provide Category and Operational Management with information and support for the integration of local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices into strategy development
• Execute and identify approved PRs waiting to be processed. Assess opportunity to bundle volume.
• In case of incomprehensible PR, detail the reason of the rejection to facilitate the end user for correction and tracking the flow history.
• Assign accurate and relevant source of supply to the PR raised by end users.
• Maintain a close relationship with tactical buyers (Category managers) to be constantly updated about the last version of the newly negotiated contracts.
• Create the relevant purchasing document types (contract, framework agreement, scheduling agreements, etc)
• Prepare catalogue (collect price list negotiated by the strategic buyer), open standard change, coordinate the approval of the prices and communicate the availability of the catalogue to end users.
• In case of imports, close follow up with the supplier along with the customs and port authorities is necessary

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Operational Management (e.g. plant managers, financial, inventory)
• Country and Category Management
• Local and international suppliers

ho we are looking for

• B.Sc/HND

Specific Work experience:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in a previous procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure the delivery of the departmental KPIs

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Basic negotiation skills
• SAP/ Procurement system capability
• Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at most levels (including technical and operational) and with most functions in the local language
• Behavioral competence:
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions

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About the role 

• Responsible for all facilities based activity from an operational perspective in their region, leading and supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of a sustainable framework and protocol for Corporate Services activity.
• Corporate Services covers all office, residential and guest house facilities in region and includes canteen operation, property maintenance, furnishing and housekeeping. In addition, the post holder has responsibility for immigration matters in the region of operation and oversight for travel/ticketing and visas in region (and other locations as required).

What you'll be doing

• Develop and implement an annual agenda for Corporate Services in region, in line with functional plan, ensuring plans support the needs of the business but are also flexible enough to cope with changes as and when they occur.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of corporate services systems and policies in line with best practice.
• Establish effective relationships with vendors and suppliers, regularly challenging to ensure timely, cost effective delivery of goods and services.
• Manage the organization’s property portfolio in region.
• Collaborate with partners across functions and locations, vendors and suppliers to ensure properties, facilities and related arrangements comply with Holcim Health & Safety standards.
• Embed a performance management culture within Work in partnership with the vendors to identify opportunities and areas of improvement to support improved organizational and people performance in line with business needs.
• Provide corporate services data reporting and analysis to satisfy routine and ad-hoc organizational requirements and key analysis e.g. hotel spend, visas etc.
• Collaborate with and support other teams within the O & HR function as required.
• Track and monitor the delivery of corporate services activities to agreed procedures, standards and timescales, as defined by the Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s).
• Interpret and analyze a range of management data and utilize to enhance the effectiveness of corporate services delivery across the organization.
• Report to Head, Corporate Services, and client groups as required, on the achievement against Service Level Agreements/KPIs and follow up action where necessary.
• Track internal trends within corporate services for region, identifying and recommending appropriate change initiatives to Head, Corporate Services and leading implementation for region as required.
• Drive continuous improvement and service development through keeping abreast of developments in external corporate services field and exploiting business opportunities.

HouseKeeping

• Ensure that all necessary housekeeping is carried out at all external areas within the jurisdiction of the company premises such as drive ways, parking lots, lawns etc. in order to foster a clean and safe work surrounding.
• Develop and ensure that agreed standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained in all offices, canteen and residential areas in accordance with safety procedures and administration
• Carry out periodic inspections of contractors to ascertain adherence with correct procedures, administration and best practice cleaning and sanitizing; reporting any deviation to necessary authorities and ensuring adherence to best practice cleaning
• Facilitate weekly meetings with outsourced cleaning/maintenance contractors for effective follow up on all Facilities jobs
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste on site liaising (as necessary) with Environmental and other relevant departments for efficient and effective waste management
• Proactively provide advice and guidance to staff at all levels of the organization to facilitate optimal use of accommodations and facilities and initiate an active campaign on safety measures in the building
• Provide relocation services to eligible employees to minimize disruption while ensuring compliance with policy

Estate and Facility Management 

• Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures for the effective management of Lafarge accommodations and facilities.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures that affect the use of supplies and facilities.
• Create monitoring systems/ or programs in the company to detect problems as early as possible and initiate interventions to solve the problems in the facilities.
• Ensure that all furniture, furnishings and fittings are properly kept, checked, and maintained in good working condition in accordance with correct procedures, report and ensure timely close out of all noted faults. 

Cost Management

• Prepare and manage the department’s budget ensuring effective operations and facilities maintenance.
• Develop canteen SLA to ensure that the quality and standard of service is in conformity with the necessary regulatory and contractual standards.
• Provide needed facilities to ensure the smooth running of the canteen services within the location (plant/office) at all times.
• Ensure canteen workers conform to appropriate hygiene standards at all times including periodic medical tests required for food handlers.
• Ensure that the canteen invoices are promptly settled to avoid any payment related disruptions in service

Who you'll be working with 

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Head, Corporate Services, O & HR Director, Plant Manager, Lafarge Africa ExCo,
• Senior Managers across the organization

List of direct reports

• Assistant Corporate Services Manager

What we are looking for

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Professional certification may be an advantage
• 5 - 7 years working in a large organization in a similar role
• Experience in any area of corporate services i.e. vendor management, facilities, protocol, events, will be an advantage

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Understanding of facilities management and the building/construction industry.
• Understanding of document storage requirements, policies and procedures.

Behavioral competence:

• Customer focused
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passionate, results oriented
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Leadership and managerial abilities

Leadership and managerial abilities:

• Ability to work within a rapidly changing environment

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About the role

The role holder is responsible leading the design, development, and implementation of business intelligence Solutions within Lafarge Africa. 

What you'll be doing

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of business intelligence solutions using Qliksense, Nprinting, and big query to extract, transform, and visualize data for actionable insights, ensuring adherence to best practices and meeting business requirements.
• Design and implement extraction and transformation processes using QVD and data modeling layers in Qlik Sense to support dashboards and reporting needs.
• Manage and optimize data pipelines and workflows to ensure the efficient processing and analysis of large datasets from multiple sources
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs. Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into data models, dashboards, and reports that support decision-making and drive business outcomes.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and technologies in business intelligence, data analytics, and data visualization, and recommend best practices and tools to enhance analytical capabilities.
• Utilize hands-on experience in programming to enhance QlikSense solutions (optional but advantageous).
• Drive and lead large-scale change and transformation programs related to QlikSense implementation and usage.
• Apply knowledge of data modeling and dimensional modeling to work with large data sets effectively.
• Collaborate with Cloud infrastructure teams to leverage cloud services and optimize QlikSense deployments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in other BI/Visualization tools such as Looker and Tableau (preferred but not mandatory).
• Perform local BI training for users across the business • Perform other duties as assigne

What we are looking for 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages and tools for analyzing datasets (Qlikview,Qliksense,Data Studio, Business Objects)

Specific Work Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business intelligence, data analytics, or related roles, with a focus on data visualization and analytics platforms such as Qliksense
• Strong proficiency in Qliksense, Nprinting, big query, SQL, and other relevant tools and technologies.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex data models, dashboards, and reports that drive business insights and decision-making.
• Experience working with large datasets and departments in a complex organizational environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with a passion for driving business value through data-driven decision-making.
• Previous scripting or programming experience
• Knowledge of systems, processes and the application of IT to the business
• Experience working with key business users to design, configure, and modify BI tools and deliverables to meet business requirements
• Familiarity with manufacturing environment
• SAP knowledge is desirable

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of data/ information with attention to detail and accuracy and derive insights from these data sets
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings
• Knowledge of change control processes • Knowledge of system delivery lifecycle
• Documentation skills
• Ability to deal with unexpected problems in a professional manner
• Good knowledge of SQL, data modeling and design

Behavioral Competence:

• Good Written and verbal communication – to communicate across business lines and report on findings and processes to executives and employees
• Ability to communicate and interact with all levels of system users (written and verbal).
• Comfortable with a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Ability to engage with internal clients.
• Ability to analyse complex situations and propose a variety of alternative courses of action.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Customer / end-user service orientation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail as role is data-driven

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About the role

The primary responsibility of the Country Internal Control Lead is to: 

• Support and coordinate the establishment and implementation of the Internal Control framework (including the Minimum Control Standards) in the organisation that would safeguard the organization’s assets as well as prevent and detect errors and fraud.
• Carry out an independent appraisal of the effectiveness of the policies, procedures and standards by which the country’s financial, physical and information resources are managed.
• Add value by acting as a facilitator in business risk management and carrying out value for money reviews, thereby assisting the management in the effective discharge of their responsibilities.

What you'll be doing

• Ensure that Group Internal Control instructions are followed strictly in coordination with the Regional IC Director and Group Internal Control
• Coordinate internal control system (ICS) for the organisation except Logistics:
  • Finance (including Corporate Finance and Treasury and Financial Shared Service Centre), Legal, Communications, Public Affairs, Sustainability and Development,
  • Procurement, Commercial, Security, Organisation and Human Resources, collectively “Head office Functions who work with management to ensure a system is in place which ensures that all major risks are identified, analysed and mitigated on a continuous basis.
  • Provide assurance to CFO / Supply Chain Director and other Exco members
    on control matters.
• To plan, organize and carry out the internal control function; including the preparation and monitoring of the execution of an Internal Control testing plan which fulfils the responsibility of the departments/processes within the organisation, scheduling and assigning work and estimating resource needs. Ensure system controls are adequate and that segregation of duties is at the highest level, conflicts should be at the barest minimum and with adequate mitigating controls.
• Maintain the Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework and approval workflows across the organisation and within the system. Ensure the DOA and approval workflows are designed appropriately and implemented as designed.
• To support in preparation of report package to Group Internal Control, Audit and Board Risk and Ethics Committees on the policies, programs and activities of the department.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on Internal Control system and control deficiencies in line with requirements to ensure appropriate escalation and adequate action plans.
• Ensure reliable Internal Control assessment and test results to the Group through SAP GRC, and signed certification letters. Preparation of Internal Control reports for presentation to Management and the Board
• Coordinate the periodic Certification Process of the financial statements and ensure timely submission
• To coordinate coverage with the external auditors and ensure that each party is not only aware of the other's work but also well briefed on areas of concern
• To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being reviewed, report on the findings and recommendations and monitor management's response and implementation
• To review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information that is provided for management
• Provide insight and support the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process performed Corporate Finance and Treasury function.
• Providing advice on proposed developments such as major new segments and proposed initiatives to help ensure risks are properly identified and evaluated and appropriate controls built in.
• Coordinate internal control activities for Mortar, and Readymix and AFR.
• Coordinate internal control activities for systems, process and Information Technology. 
• To report on the value for money that the company obtains in its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• To provide both management with an opinion on the internal controls within the operations.
• Communicating, educating and ensuring strict compliance with Company’s Controls, Policies & procedures
• Supporting Business Process Owners in the documentation of Policies, Processes and Procedures and design of suitable controls.
• Perform special review of cases (Root Cause Analyses) in a professional manner when called upon.
• This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required 

Who you'll be working with

List of direct reports:

• Finance / Procurement Assurance Manager
• Commercial Assurance Manager
• Internal Control & Audit Senior (Systems)

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

The incumbent interacts regularly with all cadres of staff and external parties to the Organisation including:

• Group Internal Control
• Regional Internal Control
• Chief Finance Officer
• LAP Executive Committee Members
• Internal Control Manager (Industrial & Logistics)
• Compliance Counsel
• External Auditors
• Consultants
• May also interacts regularly with the external public including suppliers and other external stakeholders. 

What we are looking for

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Membership of ICAN, ACCA, CPA or other relevant professional body

Desirable

• Membership of Internal Control Institute
• ISACA’s CRISC certification
• Understanding of the cement industry or a similar business and regulatory environment (is a plus) 

Specific Work experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant job experience, preferably with some experience in an internal audit function of multinational or Big ‘4’
• Expertise in process review & documentation: including planning, techniques, test andbsampling methods involved in conducting audits
• Knowledge of computerised accounting and auditing record keeping systems
• An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal control and audit, including Control standards and legislation changes and developments as they affect the business, and new auditing techniques and practices
• An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with other staff and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• An ability to work with minimal supervision.

Technical / Functional Skills:

• Thorough understanding of Internal Control Framework such as COSO, Turnbull, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc (certification preferable)
• Good Presentation skills
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Strong computer Skills especially Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email applications
• Ability to prioritise with excellent time management skills
• Attention to detail
• Experience in use of SAP is an advantage 

Behavioural Competence:

• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong team player
• Adaptable
• Tactful and tolerant
• Ability to work well under pressure and adhere to set deadlines
• Resilient and Self-motivated

Leadership and Managerial abilities: 

• Excellent management skills and ability to organize and plan effectively to meet both short- and long-range goals and objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple project plans successfully and simultaneously.
• Ability to motivate individuals and teams
• Able to coach and direct a diverse team