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We are an Indigenous Dried Fruit Processing company headquartered in Lagos with regional offices in Abuja and Port Harcourt, retails a range of dried fruit snacks across over 400 locations in Nigeria, and exports products to Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Belgium, also on Amazon.com.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• As we increase our processing capacity as well as our global distribution, we seek to hire a competent and experienced finance professional whose passion aligns with our business strategic initiatives to lead and grow the finance department.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Oversee all monetary operations and develop data-driven strategies to optimize the profitable running of the business.
• Review financial data and prepare periodic financial reports to management, board members, and stakeholders.
• Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance on a regular basis.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Advise management and provide inputs on the funding and cash-flow implications of the company’s strategy, goals, and plans.
• Develop and implement a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the company.
• Research economic trends, analyze internal operations, identify areas of cost reduction and process optimization.
• Support the CEO with various fundraising initiatives.
• Plan and perform risk management by analyzing the organization’s liabilities and investments.
• Analyze, and decide on investment strategies while considering cash and liquidity risks.
• Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable for the organization’s operations.
• Lead and coordinate the development of cost management measures company-wide in collaboration with other Heads of departments.
• Lead and coordinate the budget preparation process across all departments, liaising and collaborating with other Heads of departments to prepare, timely, accurate budget to enable the achievements of strategic objectives.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Ensure compliance with the statutory laws and regulatory bodies.

Experience

• B.Sc. in Accounting or any relevant field with a minimum of 7 years work experience in corporate finance.
• Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.)
• Exceptional communication, Interpersonal, and Leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit.
• Excellent Business Analysis, Project Management, and Financial Management skills.
• Great Problem solver and critical thinker.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (especially MS Excel) and Financial Management Software.

Skills:

As the Finance Manager, you’ll need to show:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used.
• Deep understanding of business principles and practices.
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
• Strong analytical, numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• Ability to demonstrate influence across several programs/projects and ooze confidence to approach and influence different stakeholders.
• Responsible for the delivery of service excellence through ownership, process, and effective team management.
• Be a business brand ambassador and take ownership to build robust and lasting professional partnerships.
• Quick to use your own initiative to create solutions and contribute new ideas.
• Understanding of data privacy standards.
• A self-starting attitude and an open outlook.
• Resilience under pressure and against deadlines.
• Skills in managing people, projects, and resources.
• Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.

Job Title: Executive Assistant

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties / Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact: among executives, clients, and other external stakeholders.
• Manage and explore internal and external communications for the CEO.
• Prepare and compile reports, presentations, and correspondence; proposals, pitch decks, and speeches.
• Liaise with managers, executives, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on projects, deliverables, and OKRs.
• Manage work and family diaries/schedules, schedule meetings and appointments, prepare and send agendas and other related documents to attendees.
• Perform research for meetings, take minutes, follow up on detailed action points, and track deliverables.
• Manage and coordinate projects, conferences, and events, while keeping track of timelines, deadlines, and other related matters.
• Collate and file expenses.
• Book and arrange travel, and accommodation for both private and work trips.
• Accompany the CEO on work and family trips (where necessary).
• Organize the CEO’s personal commitments.
• Provide general administrative support.
• Conduct research and oversee office correspondence.
• Manage databases and filing systems.
• Implement and maintain efficient administrative procedures/systems.

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum of B.An in English, Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, or any related discipline.
• 3 years prior experience in a similar role.
• MS Office, Google Suite, and English Proficiency.
• Great attention to detail, Versatile, Action-Focused, and Unflappable under pressure.
• Hard-working, Flexible, and Adaptable approach to work.
• Reliable, Discrete, and Confidentiality.
• Ambitious and Curious about business trends with a great passion to learn and research.
• Great oral & written communication skills and Reporting skills.
• Outstanding Project management and organizational skills with great ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Analytical, Logical, and Critical thinking skills.

Skills:

As the Executive Assistant to the CEO, you’ll need to show:

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate processes are being used.
• Deep understanding of business principles and practices.
• Ability to demonstrate influence across several programs/projects and ooze confidence to approach and influence different stakeholders.
• Responsible for the delivery of service excellence through ownership, process, and effective team management.
• Be a business brand ambassador and take ownership to build robust and lasting professional partnerships.
• Quick to use your own initiative to create solutions and contribute new ideas.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Strong analytical, numerical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships.
• Commercial and business awareness.
• A self-starting attitude and an open outlook.
• Resilience under pressure and against deadlines.
• Skills in managing people, projects, and resources.

Job Title: Sales Administrative Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Sales Admin is responsible for the tracking and reporting of all the administrative processes relating to Sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage petty cash transactions, records, and other related tasks.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and facilitating sales meetings, conferences, and other events.
• Responsible for the coordination and execution of bank runs.
• Manage order placements and data entry into the CRM software.
• Contribute to the preparation of Sales reports.
• Ensure inventory planning to determine appropriate stocking levels of items.
• Responsible for the maintenance of the inventory database (department supplies) and prompting for purchase with attention to budgetary constraints.
• Ensure windows are closed; sockets, fans, and air conditioners are turned off before locking up the office each day.
• Actively participate in departmental/ organizational meetings and appraisals.
• Work collaboratively with the Sales team to contribute to overall departmental goals.
• Resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Prompt capture of all Sales operations on the CRM software.
• Prompt resolution of Sales operational matters.
• Manage the department’s documentation and filing system to ensure that all records are up to date.
• Fill in all necessary documents as at when due and send the report to the Line Manager/Supervisor.
• Provide a detailed report of tasks.
• Perform other tasks as identified by the Line manager/supervisor.
• Manage all Sales logistic operations with directives from the administrative department.

Experience

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. / B. An in Business Administration or any relevant field.
• At least 1-year experience and adept in technology; have a decent knowledge of basic Microsoft office software and skills necessary to perform data entry; familiar with using customer relationship management (CRM) systems/software.

Skills:

As the Sales Administrative Officer, you’ll need to show:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, fast-paced, and a problem solver.
• Resilience under pressure and against deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and desire to probe further into data.
• Ability to multitask and organize work/activities.
• Proactive and ability to initiate or suggest best practices to support the sales team and create solutions.
• Teachable and be able to follow directives.

Job Title: Business Development Executive

Location: Jabi, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

• As we increase our processing capacity as well as our global distribution, we seek an experienced Business Development Executive based in Abuja, to improve market visibility via identifying and closing commercial opportunities, building and managing customer relationships, generating and exceeding targeted revenues allocated to the assigned region.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Grow channels and achieve monthly sales targets.
• Plan overall team itinerary in collaboration with other team members to ensure adequate coverage of all trade accounts in a month.
• Implement the territorial expansion objective as required for growth and profitability.
• Oversee and manage all order fulfillment from end to end, ensuring all requisite sale templates, invoices are populated in due time online and offline.
• Monitor, track, and report all trade accounts’ monthly sales report, to monitor progress on set departmental goals.
• Provide accurate financial and accounting information on sales and contribute to the preparation of sales budgets, reports, and forecasts.
• Grow and manage existing relationships across all channels/Trade Partners/Stores.
• Ensure adherence to all sales processes, procedures, and policies.
• Monitor product aging in all stores to mitigate expiry risk, while ensuring product returns and retrievals are kept to the barest minimum and in line with company policies.
• A daily capture of all sales activities on the sales CRM software.
• Prompt capture of all leads. Ensure regular and accurate reports on the same.
• Ensure constant lead follow-up and facilitate closure.
• Train, mentor, and manage subordinates.
• Provide detailed periodic sales reports.
• Oversee optimization of all trade accounts to ensure product visibility and elimination of stock-outs.
• Ensure the entire product range is represented across all trade account channels.
• Oversee the record-keeping of the opening & closing stock.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Qualification / Skills

• Minimum of HND / B.Sc. / B. An in Marketing, Business Administration or any relevant field.
• 3 – 4 years of Retail Sales experience in FMCG with good market knowledge.
• Ability to schedule activities and maximize time while ensuring to meet all deadlines.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals in a wide range of positions and foster harmony across teams.
• Excellent Communication and Team Management Skills.
• Strong Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to generate new business leads using an existing network of contacts and industry knowledge.
• Ability to make informed strategic decisions.
• Ability to handle high-level negotiation meetings and deals.

How to Apply

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