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

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.