Recent Vacancies In A Reputable Food Company

KPMG Nigeria - Our client is a reputable player in the Food industry that always strives to attract and retain the very best talent. In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience with proven integrity in the vacant position below:     Job Title: Head, Risk Management & Compliance Ref #: 204 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Detailed Job Descriptions

• Define the Company’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework and establish guidelines for the development and implementation of supporting policies and procedures.
• Work closely with departments to facilitate the implementation of the Company’s risk management framework, including the ongoing identification of risks, assessment and recording of business risks, definition of risk mitigation strategies, assignment of risk owners, monitoring and reporting on compliance with laid down policies and procedures on risk management.
• Work with risk owners and managers, collaboratively, to develop risk mitigation responses in line with the agreed levels of risk tolerance.
• Monitor and review the Company’s risk management policies and procedures, methodology, frameworks and tools for continued relevance, and suggest amendments necessary to update them on an ongoing basis.
• Incorporate risk considerations into strategic decision-making and ensure alignment between business strategies of line management and the Company’s risk policy.
• Ensure periodic re-evaluation of Company’s risk appetite within the context of its risk environment and make recommendations to the Executive Management team on the appropriate risk response(s) and their implications for the business.
• Conduct periodic (scheduled and unscheduled) compliance checks across the Company’s operations in accordance with the Company’s laid down policies and procedures.
• Recommend relevant sanctions and penalties for the approval of the MD, based on outcomes of compliance checks.
• Continually review the Company’s processes, policies and procedures, and proffer recommendations and updates, in line with best practices.
• Review any new contracts or internal business proposals to ensure risk compliance measures are adequate
• Build risk awareness amongst staff by providing support and training within the company.

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics or Management.
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree
• Risk management certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 12-13 years risk management experience in a reputable organization with strong risk management skill, with at least five (5) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.

• In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with proven integrity.

• Define strategies, plans and programs for recruitment, learning and development, career and performance management, to enable attraction, development, motivation and retention of best-in-class talent.
• Oversee the management of all expatriate recruitment, quota and temporary work permit
• Oversee payroll activities to ensure timely and accurate computations.
• Champion the entrenchment of a first class maintenance and management culture with respect to the Company’s facilities.
• Oversee payroll activities to ensure timely and accurate computations.
• Cascade corporate strategic objectives into measurable objectives and plans for the HR & Administration function.
• Oversee the preparation of the department’s annual budget and monitor its implementation.
• Work with the Plant Managers (Beverage and Bakery) to ensure conformance of the company factory facility management practices to Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
• Oversee the organization’s fleet management practices, in order to meet emerging and future transportation needs.
• Perform periodic checks to ensure that the relevant security controls are in place Companywide.
• Provide HR and administration related advice to Executive Management and HODs when required
• Ensure that all HR and administration issues are resolved in line with SLAs and exceptions escalated to the Managing Director, where necessary.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the department’s policies, procedures and processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and submit periodic management reports on the activities of the department for board and management decision-making.
• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in any discipline.
• Post graduate Degree in HR or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g. Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of ten 10 years relevant work experience.
• Employee satisfaction score
• Adherence of training plan
• Skills development plan executed
• Job grades standardized
• Succession plans for key jobs in place
• Recruitment lead time
• Cost and quality of new hires
• Competitiveness of compensation structure with similar organizations
• Appraisals completed on time and implementation of performance reports
• Cost efficiency of the department (measured by variance between department’s actual expenditure compared to budgeted expenditure)
• Retention rate of key staff
• Staff turnover rate.

• Develop and implement comprehensive internal auditing policies and procedures
• Prepare Internal audit plan and provide oversight and direction in the execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements and projects within established timelines and budgets
• Coordinate with External Auditors, ensuring efficient implementation of the overall statutory financial audit plans.
• Oversee and review the drafting of internal audit reports and other audit deliverables, and direct the work conducted by external auditors.
• Conduct periodic financial, compliance, operational and special audits and carry out investigations into reported irregularities, as required.
• Review analyses of non-conformities, discuss audit findings across the organization and suggest recommendations.
• Report to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors regarding internal control matters, results of audit reviews, the progression of audit plan and any other matters of discussion.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and changing regulatory guidelines to enable the development and implementation of appropriate control measures and monitoring mechanism as well as their continuous update / revision.
• Attend and participate in relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Board.

• First degree in Accounting
• Professional accounting certification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CISA or other relevant higher business degree as an added advantage
• Minimum eight(8) internal audit experience in a reputable organization, with at least three (3) years at managing the strategic direction of a business risk unit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, corporate governance procedures and accounting standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of operational dynamics.
• Good report writing and oral communication skills.
• Good knowledge and hands on practical experience and use of accounting packages and systems.
• Good decision making and problem solving skills.
• Good leadership and people management skills.

• In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with proven integrity.

• Lead the development and implementation of agreed external relations policy, strategy, and work plans and assess the need for changes on a periodic basis.
• Monitor legislation and government regulations on an ongoing basis, to identify areas that may impact the Company’s operations
• Analyze complex and sensitive issues/ regulations and provide recommendations on strategies/ approaches to the Company’s executives.
• Coordinate the interface with key government and regulatory agencies, including NAFDAC and SON and ensure compliance with clearly stated guidelines.
• Carry out analysis and documentation, and provide recommendations regarding special projects arising from federal regulations and state laws.
• Accompany Company Executives to meetings with government officials, and take the lead/ support in presenting issues that impact on the Company’s businesses.
• Obtain and maintain necessary product approvals and documentation (certificates, declaration of conformity, etc) as required.
• Actively network and build relationships with key Government officials and their staff.
• Coordinate the implementation of approved company’s corporate social responsibility and community development initiatives.
• Formulate and implement legal strategies and ensure compliance with all legal and corporate governance requirements.
• Organize and prepare agenda for Board meetings and Board Committee meetings.
• Manage the Company’s lawyers to provide timely and cost effective legal advice on all business transactions to avoid or minimize loss and/or exposure to potential litigation
• Develop internal communications plans for a range of projects, initiatives and campaigns, and implement them.
• Act as a sounding Board for management and the HR team on the legal implications of people management policies and practices.
• Work with the Head, Marketing Communications to develop media strategies to support the organizations’ brand and handle topical and reputation-sensitive issues.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the MD.

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Mass Media, Political or Social Sciences, International Relations or other related fields.
• Post graduate degree in public relations, Political Sciences, International Relations etc.
• Minimum of ten (10) relevant work experience in a similar role
• Understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the food and beverage manufacturing industry
• Excellent negotiation, protocol awareness and diplomatic skills
• Good communication skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Good organizational skills
• High sense of responsibility and accountability