Fresh Vacancies at Peakware Group

Peakware Group is an integrated service business with 4 subsidiaries delivering service in Engineering, Construction, Procurement & Installation(EPCI), Field Development Services, Information Technology, Recruitment & Manpower Supply, Telecommunication Services, Wireless Communication System, Automated Security & Communication Equipment/ services, Power Systems (DC Battery Backup/Solar Energy), Learning & Development.

1). Business Accountant

Location: Lagos

• A Business Accountant plays a pivotal role in managing and overseeing a company’s financial operations.

Primary responsibilities:

Financial Record Management:

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Budgeting & Forecasting:
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor performance against budgets and recommend corrective actions.

Accounts Oversight:

• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and payroll processes.
• Reconcile bank accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.

Tax Compliance & Auditing:

• Prepare and file tax returns in compliance with local regulations.
• Liaise with auditors and regulatory authorities during audits.

Compliance and Regulation:

• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards, including tax laws, and coordinating audits to maintain compliance.

Financial Analysis:

• Analyzing financial data to identify trends, costs, revenues, and financial commitments, and providing recommendations to improve financial performance.

Transaction Management:

• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and recording of invoices and payments.
• Finance Business Partnering: Work closely with the CEO to assure the integrity of the revenue and inventory numbers and serve as the
• Finance Business Partner to the major stakeholders
• Requirements: Attributes, Experience & Qualifications

Attributes:

• Must be a proactive professional.
• Must be naturally analytical.
• Strong attention to details, problem-solving abilities are required.
• Integrity, objectivity, humility, dedication, self-motivation & results-driven mindset are required!

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years of experience as an accountant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, accounting reconciliation, revenue assurance, inventory accounting etc
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage good relationship with colleagues

Qualifications:

• HND/BSc in Accountancy, Economics, Business Management
• Professional accounting qualification: ICAN or ACCA or CIMA will be added advantage.
• Retail Accounting experience will make a good plus.

Accountant salary budget:

• 400k gross

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2). Bid Tender/Business Development Officer

Reports to:

Job Location: Lagos

Job Mode: Onsite

Job Summary

• We are recruiting for a Bid Tender/Business Development Officer who would play a key role in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, develop and submit winning bids, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess excellent business development, bid management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through market research, networking, and relationship-building.
• Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
• Develop a growth strategy focused on financial gain and customer satisfaction.

Bid Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and submit winning bids, proposals, and tenders.
• Prepare contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
• Monitor online submission of bid packages through NIPEX, Joint Qualification System portal and any other E-procurement platforms.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.

Market Research and Analysis

• Conduct competitor analysis, market research, and financial analysis to inform bid strategies.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.

Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Submit accurate weekly progress reports.

Key Performance indicator

• Achieve a minimum of 20% annual growth in new business opportunities through successful prospecting and relationship-building.
• Maintain a bid win rate of at least 30% for all submitted bids, proposals, and tenders.
• Attain a client satisfaction rating of 90% or higher through provision of trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
• Conduct a minimum of 4 market research studies per quarter to inform bid strategies and identify new business opportunities
• Ensure 100% compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, and submit accurate weekly progress reports.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related fields.

Experience

• Experience working in business development, preparing technical and financial business tenders.
• Proven track record of success in winning bids, developing business, and building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Working Knowledge

• Business development principles and strategies.
• Technical and financial business tender preparation.
• Quality standards and processes.
• Budget development and commercial proposal writing.
• Contract management systems and processes.

Skills

• Qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Administrative and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management.
• Negotiation and commercial acumen.
• Time management and prioritization.
• IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Salary:

• 400k-600k gross

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3). Procurement and Sourcing Analyst

Location: Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Job Mode: Onsite

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Technology driven Procurement and Sourcing Analyst to be part of Business transformation Project. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in technology procurement, sourcing, vendor management and stakeholder management

Key Responsibility

Vendor Management:

• Manage supplier onboarding, qualification, and performance evaluation using Ariba Supplier Lifecycle and Performance (SLP).
• Foster strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality service and timely delivery.
• Monitor supplier compliance with contracts and organizational policies.

Procurement & Sourcing Operations:

• Execute sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, and auctions, using Ariba and other tools.
• Collaborate with internal teams to define requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Streamline procurement workflows to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.
• Gather and challenge clear requirements and demands as needed to align with market best practices.
• Carry out gap analysis, AS-SI and TO-BE for procurement and sourcing processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of Source to Pay process, vendor management and industry standards, methodologies, processes, and best practices

Project Management and Process Improvement

• Project manage end-to-end sourcing process and contract negotiations against aggressive timelines.
• Contribute to process improvements and stakeholder education.
• Assist in establishing and achieving realistic KPIs and measures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver system design and support

Key Performance Indicator

• Achieve a minimum of 12% annual reduction in technology procurement costs.
• Maintain an average procurement cycle time of 30 days or less.
• Ensure at least 95% of vendors meet performance expectations.
• Maintain 100% contract compliance with organizational standards.
• Automate at least 80% of procurement processes.
• Increase supplier diversity to achieve 25% spend with diverse suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT or technology procurement and sourcing
• Understanding of procurement and sourcing E2E processes
• Experience working with SAP, Ariba and Coupa is a plus

Working Knowledge

• Technology market trends and innovations.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices (e.g., ITIL, CIPS).
• Contract management and negotiation.
• Vendor management and performance metrics.
• Engagement in risk management and mitigation strategies.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Project management (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational objectives
• Knowledge of Microsoft package, SAP, Ariba, Coupa, ERP System or similar procurement and sourcing systems.

Salary:

• 400k-600k gross

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4). Driver

Location: Lagos

• Must reside in Lagos
• Should have a valid driver’s license with at least 2years experience
• Knowledge of Island route is a plus.
• ⁠Pay is 100k

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5). Website Hosting and Monitoring Specialist

Location: Lagos

• We are seeking an experienced Website Hosting and Monitoring Specialist with expertise in Cloudflare, Umbraco CMS, SendGrid, and Google Analytics. This role will be responsible for managing our website’s hosting, security, performance monitoring, and data reporting to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability.

Key Responsibilities:

Website Hosting and Security Management

• Manage fully dedicated, secure hosting environments with integration of SSL certificates, CDN (Content Delivery Network) via Cloudflare, and Web Application Firewall (WAF).
• Ensure DDoS protection and redundancy with locally-redundant instances, and maintain a daily backup system with a 28-day retention policy.
• Maintain a 99.95% service level agreement (SLA) for uptime and high availability.
• Oversee Cloudflare configurations for optimal performance and security.

Content Management and Support

• Work extensively with Umbraco CMS for content updates, plugin installations, bug fixes, and CMS maintenance.
• Provide support for CMS-related issues, implement approved design updates, and ensure compatibility with Umbraco’s latest versions.
• Coordinate updates and customization of website templates in Umbraco as needed.

Email and Communications Management

• Set up, manage, and troubleshoot email communications through SendGrid to ensure reliable delivery of marketing and transactional emails.
• Optimize SendGrid settings for enhanced email security, engagement tracking, and deliverability.

Data Monitoring and Analytics

• Use Google Analytics to monitor website traffic, user engagement, and behavior patterns, generating insights to drive improvements.
• Perform routine data analysis and create monthly performance reports on core metrics, including user acquisition, top-performing pages, and conversion tracking.
• Provide recommendations based on analytics insights to improve website performance and user experience.

Performance and Security Monitoring

• Conduct continuous uptime, availability, and vulnerability monitoring.
• Analyse security logs, conduct vulnerability assessments, and address potential threats proactively.
• Generate regular insights reports, documenting core metrics, security events, and any system performance anomalies.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in website hosting and monitoring, with a strong background in security best practices.
• Proven experience with Cloudflare (CDN, WAF, DDoS protection), Umbraco CMS, SendGrid, and Google Analytics.
• Solid understanding of website performance optimization and traffic analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in generating actionable insights from data.
• Familiarity with CMS maintenance, support, and plugin management.

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6). Cloud Engineer

Reports to:

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Mode: Onsite

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a skilled and innovative Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage cloud-based solutions that support our business objectives.
• The ideal candidate will have expertise in cloud architecture, deployment, and maintenance, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-efficiency in our cloud environments.

Key Responsibility:

• Cloud Architecture & Deployment
• Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Automate deployment processes and improve system scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and align cloud solutions with business goals.
• Cloud Maintenance & Optimization
• Monitor cloud systems to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Identify opportunities to optimize cloud resource utilization and reduce costs.
• Ensure adherence to disaster recovery plans and data backup protocols.

Security & Compliance

• Implement robust security practices, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cloud systems.
• Conduct regular audits and updates to maintain security and compliance.

Key Performance Indicator

• Achieve a cloud infrastructure uptime and availability of at least 99.99% on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a successful deployment rate of 95% or higher, measured quarterly.
• Ensure an average Mean Time to Recovery (MTTR) of less than 2 hours for cloud infrastructure issues, measured monthly.
• Ensure 100% compliance with cloud security policies for all cloud resources, measured quarterly.
• Achieve a year-over-year reduction of at least 15% in cloud costs through optimization strategies.

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Azure, AWS and/or GCP Certification

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in cloud computing (AWS and Azure)

Technical Skills

• Cloud Computing Platforms – Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) administration, provisioning, configuration, and performance monitoring.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – Azure Resource Manager (ARM), AWS CloudFormation, and scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Cloud Security and Compliance – Access controls, policy governance, data protection, and backup solutions.

Cloud Architecture and Design

• Designing Highly Available Solutions – creating multi-region, scalable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Cloud Migration and Deployment – Migrating infrastructure and applications to cloud-based solutions.

DevOps and Agility

• Agile Development Methodologies – Scrum, Kanban, and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD).
• Automated Deployments – Scripting and automating infrastructure deployments using Bash, PowerShell, and Python.

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and communicating technical information to customers.
• Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting
• Resolving technical issues and participating in on-call rotations.
• Working Knowledge
• Cloud adoption and transformation
• Operational standards and process improvement
• IT service management frameworks (ITIL)
• Customer SLA management and communication

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7). Technology Procurement Expert

Report to :

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Mode: Onsite

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced Technology Procurement Expert to lead the procurement of technology solutions, ensuring alignment with
• Peakware Group Limited business objectives, optimal pricing, and mitigated risks. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in technology procurement, contract management, and vendor relations.

Key Responsibility

• Procurement Strategy and Sourcing
• Develop and implement procurement strategies for technology solutions.
• Lead technology sourcing meetings, including benchmarking, sole supplier interactions, and complex technology contract negotiations for Engineering and IT.
• Gather and challenge clear requirements and demands as needed to align with market best practices through industry/market/vendor insights.

Negotiation and Vendor Management

• Execute effective and aligned sourcing and negotiation strategies, leading cross-functional teams.
• Lead vendor communication as single point of contact for the company.
• Ensure supplier due diligence and performance monitoring is performed correctly.

Project Management and Process Improvement

• Project manage end-to-end sourcing process and contract negotiations against aggressive timelines.
• Contribute to process improvements and stakeholder education.
• Assist in establishing and achieving realistic KPIs and measures.

Purchase Order and Documentation Management

• Create Purchase Orders and manage related documentation.
• Manage Purchase Order tracking, escalation, and reconciliation for IT and Engineering.

Financial Management and Collaboration

• Collaborate with IT, Engineering, and Finance on budget alignment and tracking.
• Oversee third-party vendor invoice tracking, satisfaction, and ensure invoice payment.

IT and Inventory Management

• Partner with IT on inventory management utilizing IT systems.
• Partner with IT to manage New Team Member Provisioning/Deprovisioning Process.

Key Performance Indicator

• Achieve a minimum of 12% annual reduction in technology procurement costs.
• Maintain an average procurement cycle time of 30 days or less.
• Ensure at least 95% of vendors meet performance expectations.
• Maintain 100% contract compliance with organizational standards.
• Automate at least 80% of procurement processes.
• Increase supplier diversity to achieve 25% spend with diverse suppliers.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT or technology sourcing
• Proven track record of cost savings and process improvement.

Working Knowledge

• Technology market trends and innovations.
• Knowledge of procurement best practices (e.g., ITIL, CIPS).
• Contract management and negotiation.
• Vendor management and performance metrics.
• Engagement in risk management and mitigation strategies.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and negotiation.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Project management (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of organizational objectives
• Knowledge of Microsoft package, SAP or major ERP System

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8). Project Manager

Reports to:

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria

Job Mode: Onsite

Job Summary:

As our project manager, your job will be to coordinate people and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time, within budget and produce the desired results. You will be the go to person for everything involving a project’s organization and timeline

Key Responsibility

• Project Planning
• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Ensuring technical feasibility.
• Creating a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Defining project timelines, budget, and resource allocation.

Project Execution

Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors.

Ensuring projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.

Managing resource availability and allocation.

Tracking project progress.

Risk Management

• Performing risk management to minimize project risks.
• Developing contingency plans.

Stakeholder Management

• Managing the relationship with clients and stakeholders.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Reporting and escalating to management as needed.

Monitoring and Control

• Measuring project performance using systems, tools, and techniques.
• Using verification techniques to manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs.

Documentation and Compliance

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Communication

• Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Reporting project progress and issues.

Key Performance Indicator

• Deliver at least 95% of projects on time, as scheduled.
• Maintain budget adherence of 90% or higher for all projects.
• Achieve an average client satisfaction rating of 4.2 or higher (on a scale of 1-5).
• Identify and mitigate 100% of major project risks.
• Ensure 98% or more of projects meet quality standards for scope and deliverables.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Project Management Professional certification (PMP)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery.

Working Knowledge

• Project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Project planning tools (MS Project, Asana).
• Risk management techniques.
• Budgeting and cost control.
• Stakeholder engagement strategies.

Skills:

• Leadership and team management.
• Communication and interpersonal.
• Problem-solving and analytical.
• Time management and organization.
• Adaptability and flexibility.

Deadline: 30th December, 2024

How to Apply: If you believe your skills and experience align with the job requirements, or if you know someone who would be an excellent fit, please submit your CV to [email protected]m

We look forward to hearing from you