Job Positions in a Reputable Food Company, 4th March, 2019

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KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent. They are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Head, Financial Planning & Analysis Ref #: 210 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seek an exceptional Head, Financial Planning & Analysis with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Circulate the annual business planning guidelines/ assumptions and provide guidance to Head, Finance & IT and other budget holders during the planning process.
Manage collation of budget inputs across the company ensuring inputs from all plants/ functional areas are in compliance with stated guidelines and prepare consolidated annual budget.
Monitor approved budget allocations by obtaining information on revenue and expenditure, and reporting variances on a monthly basis.
Carry out adhoc financial analysis to support information requirements for management decision making process.
Allocate costs for central or joint expenditure to relevant cost centers in line with Rite Foods cost allocation policies.
Assist the Head Finance & IT in reviewing the business case for any major investment decisions in light of organizational strategy.
Drive periodic budget forecasting and recommend budget review as required.
Develop periodic and other ad hoc budget reports, forecasts and analysis.
Manage periodic business performance monitoring and reporting process – liaise with plants and relevant units to obtain data on defined metrics and generate monthly business performance statements, noting major deviations from planned budget and risk areas.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports to aid executive management decision-making process.
Conduct in-depth variance analysis to explain deviation from budgeted/forecasted performance and highlight management actions needed to correct the situation.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or any business related discipline
Relevant professional certification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA is required
Strong knowledge of trend analysis, budgeting and financial forecasting methods
Good understanding of financial performance measures, including commercial KPIs
Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost control techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projections.
Minimum of six (6) of relevant experience with at least five (3) years performing modelling and analysis
Good knowledge, understanding and experience of accounting concepts, principles and practices regarding budgeting and management reporting
Good financial modelling skills and financial projection techniques

Job Title: Head, IT Service Desk Ref #: 211 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seek an exceptional Head, IT Service Desk with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Manage the helpdesk and provide first level technical assistance to staff in line with pre-defined policies and procedures.
Ensure prompt escalation of unresolved issues to the other specialists in IT.
Follow-up on escalated issues and provide prompt feedback to customers
Communicate resolution of faults to end-user/request/initiator
Maintain an up-to-date database/register of issues as well as the resolution status
Conduct trend analysis of issues raised and recommend quick fixes to frequently recurring ones
Provide input into the selection of end user hardware and software based on knowledge of technical issues associated with the proposed brands
Assist in developing programmes for training end users on self-help tips and office application usage
In conjunction with the Head, Application Support, assist in managing software applications
Assist in conducting regular surveys to measure customer satisfaction levels and identify service improvement opportunities
Keep abreast of new end user support technologies and apply knowledge to relevant segments
Ensure periodic activity reports are prepared for the Head, Information Technology

Requirements

First degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering or any related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution.
Professional qualification in a related discipline will be an advantage.
Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in a similar role.
Good understanding of service support policies, processes and procedures
Good knowledge of troubleshooting relevant enterprise applications
Good knowledge of relevant hardware (Compaq, HP, Dell, etc.) support and installation procedures
Good knowledge of supporting Linux/UNIX, MS Windows & MS Office Suite
Good oral and written communication skills.

Job Title: Sales Administration Manager Ref #: 213 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seek an exceptional Sales Administration Manager with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Participate in the development of plans for sales regions and representatives.
Manage timely processing of customers’ sales orders to ensure promptness of service delivery.
Monitor to ensure the right information is provided on sales orders, invoices and receipts to customers for all transactions.
Ensure goods are released on agreed payment terms.
Liaise with field officers and customers (where necessary) to achieve timely delivery of products.
Liaise with the Finished Goods Warehouse Manager to ensure all goods are released to distributor promptly.
Liaise with Logistics Manager for the provision of vehicles for delivery purposes (where necessary) to enhance delivery process.
Ensure strict compliance to ISO requirement by Sales Dept.
Track credit-based sale transactions, stay up-to-date on due payment dates and prompt relevant Sales representatives to follow up for payment.
Oversee maintenance of accurate and up-to-date sales records/ documentation.
Continuously monitor and report on sales performance across the country.
Collate periodic reports from relevant offices for review and submission, for Rite Foods Management’s information and decision.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a Social Sciences or Business Management discipline.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.
Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the food and beverage industry.
Good knowledge of Rite Foods products.
Good understanding of sales planning, monitoring and reporting approaches.

Job Title: Officer, Database Ref #: 212 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seek an exceptional Officer, Database with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users.
Map out the conceptual design for a planned database.
Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model and meet storage requirement.
Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS).
Control access permissions and privileges.
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans.
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.

Requirements

First degree in Electronics, Computer Engineering or any related discipline from a reputable tertiary institution.
Professional qualification in a related discipline will be an advantage.
Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a similar role.
Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design.
Strong knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (Oracle 8 or higher versions, MS SQL Server) and operating systems (UNIX, MS Windows)
Flexibility and adaptability.
Problem-solving and good analytical skills.
Communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.
Ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.

Job Title: Head, Information Technology Ref #: 209 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Overview

In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience, we seeks an exceptional Head, Information Technology with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

Provide overall guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the department’s functions and activities.
Oversee and ensure the articulation and development of company overall IT strategy and ensure alignment with the Company’s corporate strategy, business goals and objectives.
Establish and enforce IT policies and procedures that promote and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and security of corporate data and information.
Advise the Company on IT upgrades and acquisitions and collaborate with business functions to identify IT requirements and acquire technology solutions in line with overall corporate and business strategy.
Develop business case for implementing new IT business solutions aimed at improving the achievement of business objectives and present recommendations to relevant internal stakeholders.
Develop and maintain appropriate business relationships with the Company’s IT vendors and ensure congruence in strategy and compliance with agreed service levels.
Establish IT governance frameworks for IT project management, service management, enterprise architecture, information security, quality assurance and service performance management.
Oversee the design, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) to facilitate efficient business operations Company-wide.
Ensure optimal availability and reliability of the Company’s IT systems and support infrastructure, to provide accurate and up-to-date business management information.
Oversee the design and implementation of a disaster recovery plan and system that ensures timely and continuous system and network availability at all times throughout the Company.
Champion the definition and implementation of corporate security initiatives such as intrusion detection, virus and malicious code protection, operating systems configuration, network and firewall administration.
Oversee the maintenance and updates of the Company’s websites and knowledge management forms.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Management or its equivalent in any discipline.
Post graduate degree related discipline.
Professional qualification will be an added advantage.
Minimum of ten 10 years relevant work experience
In depth knowledge and understanding of the role of IT in the achievement of the organization’s business objectives.
Proven experience in managing the IT function of an organization.
Working knowledge of systems development standards, policies and procedures.
Strong IT project planning/management and implementation skills.
Sound understanding of business financials, including budgeting and financial management.
Sound awareness/ understanding of trends and recent developments in the global IT industry.
Strong operational management and resource planning/ coordination skills.
Strong interpersonal and networking skills.