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.