The Lodhia Group began trading in 1996 as the Steel Centre. In truth, however, the Group’s origins can be traced back far earlier. Born and raised in Tanzania, Lodhia group Founder and Chairman Mr Arun Lodhia was refining his entrepreneurial proclivities from primary school – Fluent in Swahili, English, Gujarati and Hindi – Mr Lodhia has been coupling his business instincts with a nuanced understanding of the regional market to great effect ever since.
This has not gone unnoticed by the world’s largest international players. Iconic global manufacturer Saint-Gobain entered into a Joint Venture to create Saint-Gobain Lodhia Gypsum with the Lodhia group’s glowing local reputation and unwavering commitment to regional prosperity, pivotal in seeing the deal through.
A joint venture between manufacturing giant Saint-Gobain and Lodhia Group – our gypsum board is TBS 1193 : 2009 certified and recognised as the finest produced in the region.
3 Job Vacancies At Lodhia Group
JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT
Job description
DEPARTMENT: Finance
LOCATION: Saint – Gobain Lodhia Gypsum Industries in Arusha-Kikatiti
MAIN DUTIES:
- Engaged in Finance department trades by performing daily Accounting and cash management of the company systems, facilities, and equipment; and shall report to Financial Controller
Technical Accountabilities:
- Daily motoring of postings of all accounting Transactions in SAP B1
- Sales credit checking for credit customers before sale is completed
- Administering and Supervising of monthly payroll and related expenses
- Preparation of statutory payments such as SDL, PAYE, WCF and social contributions
- Filling VAT returns, withholding Tax(WHT), Corporate Tax and Online payment registration
- Daily& Monthly Motoring of Bank reconciliations and ensures them done by 2nd day of the following month
- Monitoring and ensures Weekly Account Payables and receivable, reconciliation and aging Analysis report and ensures that are dispatched to sales Team for debts collection.
- Daily/Weekly and Monthly management of petty cash
- Preparation of Company’s month and year end closing
- Preparation of Monthly Audit Schedules
- Balance sheet Reconciliation with all its supporting schedules
- Maintenance of Fixed Assets Register(PPE)
- Maintenance of Prepayment Schedules
- Maintenance of Provisions/Accruals Schedule and have them reconciled every month
- Monthly Reconciliation of EFD Sales Vs B1 Sales with respective VAT Portion
Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree/Advance Diploma/Ordinary Diploma in Accountancy, Accounts and Finance or Finance and Banking
- At least 1 to 2years of experience in Accounting/Finance Working Environment
- CPA/ACCA is an added advantage
JOB TITLE: MECHANICAL ARTISAN
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Mentainance
LOCATION: Saint – Gobain Lodhia Gypsum Industries in Arusha-Kikatiti
MAIN DUTIES
Engaged in one of the mechanical trades by performing a variety of semiskilled or manual duties involved in the construction, installation, maintenance and/or repair of mechanical systems, facilities, and equipment; and shall report to Engineering Manager
Technical Accountabilities:
- Ensure adherence to health and safety, environment, quality and housekeeping in section.
- Apply fault-finding techniques, conduct root cause failure analysis and regular plant inspections.
- Clean, maintain and repair mechanical parts, components and equipment as directed by the Supervisor.
- Conduct regular plant and steel structures inspections.
- Carry out workshop fabrication, equipment assembly and installation.
- Complete breakdown and preventive maintenance work orders, create subsequent notifications, and provide feedback on work performed.
- Attain and maintain relevant licenses and authorizations required to execute allocated duties e.g. Basic Rigging, Working at Heights.
- Additional responsibilities not listed may be required
Qualifications:
- Form four certificate
- VETA Certificate or any Technical College
- Entry Level
- Industrial construction/maintenance industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of applicable safety rules and of fire protection
- Physical fit as the role requires a lot physical activities
JOB TITLE: ELECTRICAL ARTISAN
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Mentainance
LOCATION: Saint – Gobain Lodhia Gypsum Industries in Arusha-Kikatiti
MAIN DUTIES:
- Engaged in one of the electrical trades by performing a variety of semiskilled or manual duties involved in the construction, installation, maintenance and/or repair of electrical systems, facilities, and equipment; and shall report to the Engineering Manager
Technical Accountabilities:
- Plan, layout, install, and repair wiring, conduit, electrical fixtures, apparatus and control equipment
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens
- Understand, support, and follow lockout/tag out procedures
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Reading blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: location, quantities, and sizes of materials required
- Identify all tools required for tasks and identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered
- Take corrective actions as needed reporting any issues to your supervision
- Use basic tools and care of the tools
- Use of hand electric power tools and pneumatic tools and care for these tools
- Assist mechanics in assembly and work performance; demolition; cleaning; removing debris; housekeeping Building and ground maintenance; handling trash; and assisting in maintenance and construction
- Additional responsibilities not listed may be required
Qualifications:
- Form four certificate
- VETA Certificate or any Technical College
- Entry Level
- Industrial construction/maintenance industry experience preferred
- Knowledge of applicable safety rules and of fire protection
- Physical fit as the role requires a lot physical activities
ADDITIONAL INFO:
You can expect to become part of an innovative, international Group that is a market leader; a Group united by strong values that are shared by all employees. There are multiple prospects for career growth through training and international opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY ( ALL POSTS)
Interested candidates should send CVs and application letters no later than 31 st August 2020 to the email: [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
