“Germes” Bakı ofisinə 5 vəzifə üzrə vakansiya elan edir – Ə.H: 1200- 2500 AZN

• Education : Higher education in agriculture. Background in technology of apples and nuts & project management.
• Special skills/knowledge : Negotiation skills to work with various suppliers. Ability to create technical request, create project pipeline and follow the execution.  Ability to manage project budget, work in a strict timing.
• Managerial experience: Maturity/credibility to encourage suppliers to partner and investment. Ability to create a project team from various functions internal and external (growers).
• Total experience:  Minimum 5-7 years of practical experience with deep understanding of  agriculture; practices, economics, agronomics; project management in agriculture.
• English: upper intermediate preferably

• Create full inventory list of FL growers’ capacities of apple & nuts  equipment and storages and its actual use for growing chips apple &nuts es. Analyze created database to find best solutions using specific and innovative approach to every project. Set strategic short and midterm kpi’s to deliver specific result for every project
• Long term storage project. Define which growers are capable to grow best apple & nuts es. Estimate their storage capability suitable for upgrade or new built and implement preferred option. Create a list of storages suitable for the project strategic development.
• Irrigation optimization project. Evaluate best design for different geographic locations. Develop improvement plan and implement changes in strategic perspective.
• Planting and harvesting equipment. Review capacity and age of the equipment. Develop improvement plan including capex proposals. Implement changes in strategic perspective
• Storage optimization via storage improvement (short and medium term). Balance cost of new storage/renovation and storage term. Create and implement improvement plan for existing storage base including equipment upgrade and create strategic plan for development of storage base and evaluation matrix for new growers’ storages.
• Nutrition and plant protection
• Lead trials at model growers sites in north and south
• Create actual weather and soil moisture database using weather stations being used by growers. Establish climate monitoring for new regions of Azerbaijan
• Create sugars m-t system in store and pre harvest using SDM/YSI technology. Multiply within major grower base
• Lead implementation of field and store technology across growers and field managers in order to achieve set targets. Develops new and adapt existing technological practices, involve growers and field managers to create new and improve existing practices.
• All above should be aligned and supported by Agro ops and quality team. As well as local institution where applicable.

 Vacancy 2: Business Development Manager (Agro Project)

• Extensive experience in business development;

• Knowledge of the agriculture business in the specific region;
• Good communications skills;
• Ability to develop relationships, create rapport;
• Self started, with ability to stand alone and take initiatives;
• Good computing skills;
• Availability to travel.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills;
• Strong initiative skills, working both independently and as a part of a team;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy;
• A good command of the English language, spoken and written, as well as Azerbaijani and Russian, is essential.
• Professional self-starter, high level of motivation; client empathy and ethics;
• Manage the proposal development process and maintain the time-lines for the proposal teams;
• Develop draft proposals based on team meetings and discussions;
• Maintain the Business Development databases;
• An understanding of local economic and commercial challenges in Azerbaijan and the region;

• Prospect for potential new clients and turn this into increased business.
• Research and build relationships with new clients.
• Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client’s needs, concerns, and objectives.
• Identify potential clients, and the decision makers within the client organization.
• Handle objections by clarifying, emphasizing agreements and working through differences to a positive conclusion.
• Use a variety of styles to persuade or negotiate appropriately
• Strong analytical and reasoning abilities;
• Ability to collect and analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations
• Research, source, make initial contact, and meet potential clients at their location to accurately qualify the prospect and establish  needs;
• Provide timely feedback regarding performance and activity reports;
• Strong understanding of clients, market dynamics and requirements;
• Clarify goals and reach agreement maintaining the interests of all parties;
• Ability to discuss strategic and sensitive issues;
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with colleagues and clients;

Vacancy 3: Personal Assistant to VIP Building GM

• Fluent oral and written English is required, Azeri & Russian
• Male 25-35
• Degree-level (Finance ,MBA  or Hotel  field)  , additional training preferable but not required
• Successful previous experience as an Executive Assistance or Personal Assistant
• Knowledge of work etiquette, previous experience with VIP
• Good communication skills
• Quick-thinking with good memory for details
• Excellent understanding of confidentiality information
• Knowledge of office work procedures
• Deadline oriented personality, ability to work independently, ability to multitask
• Microsoft Office experienced user,EXCELL –  professional level

• High level of oral and written grammar
• Successful candidate should be:  Energetic, responsible,  well organized, accurate, able to cope with various tasks while keeping priority in mind, can easily work under pressure, has excellent communicative skills, result-oriented, diplomatic. Analytical mind, experience PC-user, different types of office equipment advanced user.  Have good knowledge in assisting TOP-VIP level persons, understanding their demands and priorities.

• Director schedule management, keeping agendas/minutes of internal meetings
• Travel support: arranging personal and business travel, visa application support if required, hotel arrangements, ground and air transportation;
• Finance management: management of corporate expenses, invoices payments for department
• Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with internal and oversea colleagues
• Visa and travel support for oversea colleagues through local visa/travel provider
• Establishing and maintaining excellent communication with government representatives and associations
• Document turnover: letters, internal orders, other documentation
• Written translations: internal documents, communications for employees
• Organization of conferences, business events, meetings. Setting up teleconferences, live-meeting, video-conferences, telepresence
• Personal tasks of Director

• Location: Baku City Center VIP office ,
• •Full time position
• Competitive salary
• Registration according Labor code , fully paid holiday and sick leave, medical insurance
• Young, friendly team of highly qualified professionals with the same vision
• Possibilities for professional growth, interesting projects

Vacancy 4: Finance Manager

Salary 2500 AZN(NET)

Educational and Professional Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master degree in accounting;
• 3-5 years experience in Finance, Accounting

 ACCA or IFRS  Certification 

• Experience in a production or agricultural sector is a strong preference

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Fluent in spoken and written Russian and Azerbaijan, English (Intermediate);
• Excellent Computer skills – MS Office;1C

Must have advance level of Microsoft office skills with advanced proficiency in MS Excel & 1C

• Be results oriented, enthusiastic and with strong interpersonal, analytical and follow-through skills;
• Ability to maintain a fair, consistent set of standards and adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines, attentiveness to detail;
• Good communication skills;
• Leadership skills; Fast learner, team player.
• Strong financial, business & analytical acumen
• Strong knowledge of Azerbaijan Tax Code and good working experience in tax matters
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and previous strong exposure to IFRS reporting
• Have a strong background in an enterprise accounting software. SAP experience will be a strong plus
• Previous financial audit experience in Big-4 is a plus
• Quickly develop a sound understanding of operating aspect of the business and acquire a strong understanding of the “big picture”
• Be detail oriented and analytical problem solver
• Have strong communication and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks, meet specified deadlines and be able to work under stress
• Good team work and people management skills are essential
• Must be “solutions” oriented and be able to build effective relationships (both internally and externally)

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting employees within the department;
• Utilize teamwork to develop departmental synergy;
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company procedures;
• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports;
• Assures compliance with local and corporate policies, regulations and laws;
• Reviews accounts payables and weekly check runs;
• Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits;
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to general ledger accounts, cost centers and documents business transactions;
• Responsible for distributing financial statements and cost center reports;
• Prepares work papers and supporting schedules for the annual financial review;
• Staff management and development;
• Distributes monthly comparison reports and cost center reports according to schedules;
• Prepares financial statements and other reports to summarize and interpret current and projected company financial position;
• Analyze transactional processes and identify areas where additional accuracies and efficiencies can be achieved;
• Closely maintains and monitors the fixed assets system;
• Adheres to internal and external deadlines;
• Applies cost accounting methods to achieve accurate representation of cost center performance;
• Responsible for holding manufacturing plant management accountable for accuracy and timeliness of inventory controls and cost controls;
• Assist with annual budgets – prepares all allocations;
• Coordinate monthly closing process and reconciliation of general ledger accounts;
• Responsible for all taxes obligations;
• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities;
• Develop and implement various accounting procedures;
• Preparation of the monthly statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements under US GAAP and IFRS;
• Work with both internal and external auditors during financial and operational audits;
• Maintain system of accounts and keep records on all company transactions and assets;
• Report, analyze, and ensure integrity of all financial information.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time office position with working week Monday thru Friday, 9.00 a.m. to 18.00 p.m. with 1 hour for lunch break between 1.00 p.m. – 2.00 p.m.
• Оffice is located in the city center

Vacancy 5:

Position: Technical Buyer (Procurement specialist)

Company: International Construction Company

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering/ Finance or MBA
• Female
• English (fluent), Azerbaijani (fluent). Russian (fluent),
• Knowledge of English, Russian and Azerbaijani languages
• Computer literacy (MS Word; Excel; Internet)
• Ability to understand technical materials, products, and the commodity market of industrial area.
• Skill in preparing and analyzing complex technical specifications and bids.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Аbility to conduct business correspondence at high level

Personal requirements: Ability to work quickly and accurately. Applicant must have accuracy in working with various documents, should manage the deadlines in timeline.

Responsibilities:

• Purchases materials, equipment. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions, investigates and develops sources of supplies, prepares bid specifications, issues bid requests and reviews quotations. This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment. Duties
• Identifies and selects vendor to procure requisitioned commodities, meeting criteria such as price, quantity, quality and delivery date and places orders.
• Writes and distributes complex and technical bid invitations or requests for proposals; receives and analyzes bids, quotes, and proposals.
• Conduct purchasing negotiations between department and vendor, prepares
•  Purchase orders for vendor and Invoices for accounting department.
• Carry out all the activities necessary to purchase goods and/or services/subcontracts, in compliance with given cost/time/quality requirements and with Corporate/Company policies and standards and work instructions;
• Issue to vendors the Request for Quotation based on given purchasing request;
• Support the vendors during the preparation of the technical/commercial proposals with obligation of confidentiality about the related bid info;
• Prepare the commercial/economic bid tabulation to compare different proposals and suggest actions to be taken in order to improve bid result and/or select the vendor
• Lead the commercial/economic negotiation;
• Prepare the purchase order/subcontract based on standard General Purchase Terms and Conditions and Project Special;
• Purchase Conditions, if any, and managing possible deviations;
• Close out the bid process receiving purchase/subcontract confirmation by selected vendor and informing the unsuccessful vendors about negative result of their bid;
• Follow up and negotiate, if necessary, purchase order/subcontract revisions;
• Perform the assigned activities in compliance with procedures and provided systems and tools;
• Check and comment the technical documentation received with the Purchase Requisition and Technical Evaluation;
• Manage contractual documentation (Archive) before the issue to centralized archive;
• Fully adhere, at all times and irrespective of the work place, to Company Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures and requirements;
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Superior.

Interested applicants please submit your application with CV(Word format only)  with photo  in English to [email protected]  [email protected]  and indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject line of the email.