Career Opportunities at KPMG Nigeria

Ref #: 202

Overview

• We are currently seeking for the role of IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) and ISA (International Standards of Supreme Audit Institutions) Training Expert.

Detailed Job Description

• International experience in the design and delivery of training to auditors on risk based audit
• Experience in the design and dell very of training to staff of Supreme Audit Institutions is desirable
• Deep knowledge of the standard setting processes adopted by INTOSAI and AFROSAI-E is desirable.
• Familiarity with general public Service rules and public financial management operating environment in Nigeria at the Federal level, and at the state level will be an advantage

Job Requirements

• A university degree in Accounting or related field from a reputable university
• Qualified Chartered Accountant from an IF AC recognized accountancy body with at least 8 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of 8 years experience

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Overview

• 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 seeks an exceptional Chief Operating Officer with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description
Budgeting & Planning:

• Champion the execution of the corporate strategy at the Operation level; Demonstrate ownership for the definition of the Operation’s strategy and ensure alignment with the corporate strategy.
• Provide strategic guidance and oversight in the development of strategic plans for the plant.
• Prepare the annual budgets and prudently monitor and manage the Plants resources within the budgetary provision.
• Facilitate prompt implementation of the approved operational plans and ensure that plant operations are in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Facilitate the definition of broad guidelines for the establishment of standards to ensure and measure the performance of plant operations; its departments, units, teams and personnel.

Plant Management Cycle:

• Oversee the conduct of in-depth research, assessment and analysis and benchmark the plant management strategies against other major players in view of industry and economic realities in order to ensure maintenance and improvement of production standards.
• Work with the Head, Risk Management & Compliance and oversee the execution and implementation of approved risk management frameworks and disaster recovery plans to ensure optimal plant performance and minimize operational losses.
• Continually control and monitor plant performance through the use of standard tools, benchmarking and pre-defined Company indicators to be used for tracking.
• Demonstrate ownership for all technical issues in the plants.
• Optimize and adapt the production process and equipment in line with the Company’s improvement program/ action plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering.
• Relevant Post graduate degree such as an MBA is required.
• Minimum of eighteen (18) years relevant work experience.

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Overview

• 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.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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Detailed Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

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Job Summary

• 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.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.

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Ref #: 212
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 Officer, Database with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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Ref #: 213
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 Sales Administration Manager with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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

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Ref #: 211
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, IT Service Desk with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

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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.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics or any business related discipline
• Relevant professional certification e.g. ACA, ACCA, CFA is required
• 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
• 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.

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Ref #: 209
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 seeks an exceptional Head, Information Technology with proven integrity.

Detailed Job Description

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.