Jobs at Trends Ventures

Role Overview

• The Audit Supervisor is responsible for overseeing audit activities across piggery, catfish fishery, and agronomy farms
• The role ensures financial integrity, operational efficiency, compliance with regulations, and continuous improvement through structured audits and recommendations.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Perspective:

• Identify and report cost-saving opportunities (Target: 5% reduction in operational costs).
• Ensure revenue assurance through audits of sales and financial transactions (Target: 95% assurance rate).

Customer Perspective:

• Maintain farm management satisfaction with audit services (Target: 90% satisfaction rate).
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (Target: 100% compliance rate).

Internal Processes:

• Conduct 12 audits per quarter across all auditable areas.
• Identify and report significant audit findings (Target: 80% of audits with findings).
• Ensure implementation of audit recommendations (Target: 90% implementation rate).

Learning & Growth:

• Complete at least 4 professional development hours per quarter to stay current with industry practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to integrate audit findings into business processes (Target: 80% collaboration rate).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Audit Metrics: Number of audits, findings reported, implementation rate.
• Financial Metrics: Cost savings identified, revenue assurance rate.
• Compliance Metrics: Regulatory and policy compliance rates.
• Development Metrics: Professional development hours, collaboration rate.

Educational Qualification

• B.Ed, BSc or HND qualification in Accounting, Banking & Finance or any related field.

Auditable Areas:

• Operational audit of production plans
• Fortnightly weighing of livestock
• Census of livestock
• Tracking livestock feeding
• Inventory audit
• Staff audit
• Biosecurity measures
• Environmental audit
• Sales audit
• Special audits (investigations).

Targets & Initiatives:

• Develop and execute audit plans covering all areas.
• Report findings and recommend improvements to management.
• Work with farm management to implement recommendations effectively.
• Stay updated on industry developments and regulatory changes.

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Job Summary

• Working with the Farm Manger to oversee and manage crop production, soil science, and agronomic practices for a diverse range of crops, including tropical Plantain, Palm Trees, Cucumber, Greenhouse Bell Pepper, Tomatoes, Sweet Corn, and others.
• Design and Prepare Strategic policy for the crop.

Key Responsibilities

• Draw out budget for the farms for the year and provide planning focus for each year.

Field Visits and Data Collection:

• Regularly visit to farm fields to collect soil samples, assess crop health, identify pest and disease issues, and monitor crop development stages.

Crop Management:

• Ensure optimal crop yields, quality, and market readiness.
• Develop customized crop management plans for farmers, including planting dates, monitor crop health,irrigation schedules, weed control methods, and harvest timing.

Crop Recommendation:

• Advise farmers on suitable crop varieties based on local climate, soil conditions, market demand, and potential disease resistance.

Soil Science:

• Conduct soil tests, analyze results, and recommend amendments.
• Develop and implement soil conservation and fertility management plans.
• Maintain soil health through sustainable practices.

Soil Analysis Interpretation:

• Analyze soil test results to identify nutrient deficiencies and recommend appropriate fertilization strategies.

Training and Extension:

• Conduct training workshops and field demonstrations for Staff on improved agronomic practices, including proper seed selection, pest management, and harvest techniques.

Research and Development:

• Participate in research trials to evaluate new crop varieties, fertilizers, and pest management strategies.
• Track crop yields, quality, and financial performance.
• Prepare reports on crop health, soil conditions and agronomic activities.
• Analyze data to inform decision-making.

Agronomic Practices:

• Implement best practices for irrigation, drainage, and water management.
• Oversee fertilizer application, crop rotation, and intercropping.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry certifications.

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Job Description

• An Experienced Sales/ Marketing Executive develops and implements marketing strategies and campaigns to promote products/services, analyze market trends, manage advertising, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies that align with company goals.
• Conduct market research to understand target audiences and identify opportunities.
• Analyze data, track metrics, and use insights to measure campaign success and improve performance.
• Create and execute marketing campaigns across various channels (social media, email, content marketing, etc.).
• Manage advertising efforts, including sourcing opportunities and placing ads.
• Organize and promote events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Develop and oversee marketing campaigns, including search, email, online, and experiential events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product development, design) to ensure consistency in messaging and brand image.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Create awareness of and develop the brand.
• Understand brand guidelines and ensure they are followed.
• Keep up to date with competitor activity.
• Conduct market research to determine customer preferences and requirements.
• Maintain and update customer databases.
• Distribute marketing materials to a targeted audience
• Prefered candidate must know how to drive.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc in Marketing / HND in any related field
• Must be self-starters with high level of initiatives and drives.