Ongoing recruitment at Hillcrest Agro-allied Industries Limited, January 2020
Hillcrest Agro-allied Industries Limited is an agricultural products processing company located in Offa, Kwara State. We operate a rice processing mill that produces par-boiled head rice and we deliver to the final customer through distributors. We add value to nutrition and overall well-being.
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job specifications
- Our Finance and Administration Manager provides accurate financial information to support decision making.
- He or she is a reliable professional with broad knowledge in accounting, financial and business principles.
- He or she is a strategic thinker and an effective leader who can take the profitable decisions.
Requirements
Work experience:
- 7+ years experience as head of finance / accounting or similar role, out of which 4+ years experience in strategic planning at the management level.
Abilities:
- Sound leadership ability.
- An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices. Knowledge and ability to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Sound knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.
Competences:
- Strategic planning.
- Banking and Funds management.
- Book keeping.
- Investments.
- Financial control.
Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job specifications
- Our Human Resource Manager provides the means and tools to manage and grow people.
- He or she is an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all human resource functions.
- He or she partners with departmental managers, leads and manages activities while also possessing a strong strategic mindset.
Requirements
Work experience:
- 4+ years experience as HR Manager in a processing or manufacturing organisation, out of which 2+ years in the agriculture or foods sector.
Abilities:
- Sound leadership ability.
- Full understanding of the way the company operates to meet its objectives.
- Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
- Comprehensive understanding of local employment needs, and state and federal labour laws.
- Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
- Ability to improve employee morale.
Competences:
- Strategic HR.
- HR strategy.
- Employee performance.
Job Title: Brand Manager
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job specifications
- Our Brand Manager develops and executes the brand strategy and makes feedstock available to support the strategy.
- His or her task would include arranging consultations work with farmers on latest technologies.
- He or she shapes the company’s outward image by uncovering consumer insights.
- Additionally, he or she defines what attract our customers and prospects, and how we can improve customer experience,
Requirements
Work experience:
- 7+ years experience in implementing targeted brand campaigns, out of which 4+ years working experience in brand management; or out of which 4+ years experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns.
Abilities:
- Sound leadership ability.
- Strategic thinking and ability.
- Ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and communicate recommendations.
- Understanding of the marketing mix.
- Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers.
Competences:
- Marketing.
- R & D.
- Public relations.
- Product development.
Job Title: Maintenance Manager
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job specifications
- Our Maintenance Manager strives to avoid or prevent machines and equipment breakdowns.
- He or she will have an understanding of milling machine systems and electrical systems (generation, transmission and distribution) as well as the mechanisms of vibrating and abrasive machines.
- He or she will be skilled in maintenance processes and in safety regulations.
- He or she will also have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as documenting, reporting, budgeting etc.
Requirements
Work experience:
- 5+ years experience in maintenance management role, out of which 2+ years in planning maintenance operations; or out of which 2+ years in installing and maintaining vibrating and abrasive machines, elevators, rotating disks, separators, etc.
Abilities:
- Sound leadership ability.
- Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
- Preventive maintenance
- Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics.
- Technical aspects of vibrators, elevators, rotating and separating machine systems. Attention to detail.
Competences:
- Power systems.
- Conveyor systems.
- Vibrating machines.
Job Title: Commercial Manager
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job specifications
- Our Commercial Manager ensures sufficient supply of feedstock and the availability of branded products.
- He or she is passionate in his or her tasks and have great knowledge in marketing, supply and distribution, and selling.
- He or she balances a practical mindset with creative business acumen and leads people through complex marketing operations.
Requirements
Work experience:
- 7+ years experience in sales and distribution, out of which 4+ years experience in developing efficient strategies and business plans in all marketing aspects (branding, product promotion etc.).
Abilities:
- Sound leadership ability.
- Strategic thinking and ability.
- Good understanding of market research and data analysis methods.
- Ability to apply marketing techniques over digital (e.g. social media) and non-digital (e.g. press) channels.
- Understanding of other business disciplines (Information Technology, finance).
Competences:
- Sales team coverage management
- Key accounts management
- Direct-to-retail experience.
Job Title: Technical Assistant to CEO
Location: Offa, Kwara
Job Specifications
- Technical Assistant to CEO supports the CEO in execution of governance and executive
- management functions.
- He or she provides round the clock support In a variety of technical and administrative tasks to the CEO and provides high-quality technical and administrative assistance to departmental managers to ensure that the company’s workflow runs smoothly.
Requirements
Work experience:
- 4+ years as Data and Information Analyst and providing technical and administrative support directly to senior management, out of which 2+ years in the agriculture sector.
Abilities:
- Capable of managing work load and prioritizing tasks.
- Proficient in collaboration and delegation of duties,
- Impeccable multi-tasking abilities.
Competences:
- Agriculture economics.
- Organization.
- Information technology.
- Internal control and audit.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to:
[email protected] clearly indicating the "Job Title" as subject of your mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Application Deadline 17th January, 2020.