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The Finance and Investment Officer will have the responsibility of evaluating securities, stocks, bonds, and other financial assets for the purpose of gathering data to influence equity investment decisions. This person identifies potential investments for equity investments and debt financing, researches business financials, and advises the board and management. You also contribute to financial decision-making through in-depth analyses of market trends and performance, and portfolio financial activities.

Responsibilities:

• Producing effective financial models for integration into decision-making processes.
• Compiling financial data into reports for other team members and stakeholders.
• Identifying critical areas of business performance for other stakeholders.
• Reporting discrepancies and issues to senior team leaders when they arise.
• Performing financial due diligence and analysis on prospective projects and recommending an investment decision.
• Developing an investment policy aligned with the company strategy and investment criteria for evaluating prospective projects.
• Creating financial models that enhance the return on investment of projects and financial planning.
• Preparing financial documents for presentation to potential and current investors on specific investments- loan applications, information memoranda, and prospectus.
• Analyzing company accounts and financial projections and advising the company on how to best position its investments.
• Providing updates on financial markets activities in order to right position the company in the local and the global market.
• Liaising with fund managers, company managers, stock market traders, stockbrokers, and regulators with a view to expanding funding access while improving market perception.
• Tracking current financial data to alert stakeholders in case of deviation.
• Providing guidance in buying or selling stocks, making investments, and generating funds.
• Preparing documentation for portfolio businesses to get funding.

Requirements:

Education:

• A minimum of university or equivalent degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• A master’s degree in business or finance will be an added advantage.

 Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in providing financial/accounting services largely unsupervised.
• Experience in an investment bank or capacity would be an added advantage.
• Stock brokerage experience would be an added advantage.
• Should possess business planning skills including financial modeling and budgeting.
• Should have a proven ability to achieve and surpass targets.
• Proven knowledge of financial forecasting and diagnosis, corporate finance, and information analysis.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Must demonstrate skills in communication, negotiation, and presentation.

 Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.

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The Product Sourcing Officer will be tasked with effecting a more efficient product sourcing process to save costs and maximize profitability. You will negotiate with suppliers to obtain finished goods/raw materials, and services at the best prices by using strategic sourcing strategies and extensive knowledge of the Shea Butter industry.

Responsibilities:

• Sourcing suppliers and maintaining long-lasting relationships with them as well as existing suppliers.
• Implementing inventory optimization strategies within the company.
• Obtaining quotes from different suppliers.
• Negotiating price, quantity, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Working with the finance team to ensure that all contracts relating to product procurement contain all details of the negotiation.
• Assessing quotes and compiling a detailed assessment of cost breakdowns.
• Generating quote comparisons and contributing to internal supplier selection based on the quotes.
• Providing solutions to improve company spending and outsourcing.
• Formulating evaluative resources to guide your fieldwork.
• Inspecting production sites to ascertain the appropriateness of production conditions.
• Collecting product samples, where possible, for subsequent inspection.

Requirements:

Education:

• A minimum of university or equivalent degree in any field.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in sourcing for suppliers
• Experience in product packaging
• Experience in product supply chain locally and internationally
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems.
• Product (preferably agric) exportation experience.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English; knowledge of another local/foreign language desirable.

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In this role, you will perform product pricing and distribution research, provide day-to-day accounting activities and ensure all financial and accounting entries are complete, accurately captured, and recorded. You will also manage suppliers’ relations and order fulfillment, in addition to conducting demand planning.

Responsibilities:

The Finance and Procurement Officer will focus on achieving the following results:

• Finance and procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/ establishment of internal standard operating procedures in the Finance and Procurement Unit; control of the workflows in the Finance and Procurement Unit.
• Continuous analysis and monitoring of the business financial situation, presentation of forecasts for expansion, and product development projects.
• Accurate financial records. Prepared and updated account payables and receivables.
• Accurate inventory records.
• Elaboration and implementation of cost-saving and reduction strategies.
• Reconciliation of the company’s bank statements and bookkeeping ledgers.
• Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of strategic procurement including sourcing strategy,  supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement introduction and promotion, and performance measurement.
• Continuous follow-up with Port Officials or agents, ensuring products are efficiently received or dispatched.
• Elaboration of proper mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in budget management.
• Efficient communications with suppliers and customers.
• Effective pricing strategy.
• Sufficient inventory levels at all times.
• Elaboration and implementation of the internal control system, which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched.
• Management of the implementation of the procurement processes, monitoring system, and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement.
• Satisfactory fulfillment of orders for different sales channels (retailers, and direct-to-consumers).
• Compliance with all company, local, state, and federal accounting and financial regulations.
• A compliant, analytic, and accurate report of financial data.
• Creation of periodic reports, such as balance sheets, profit & loss statements, etc.
• Taxes computation, remittance, and filing

Requirements:

Education:

• A minimum of university or equivalent degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.

Experience:

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in providing accounting services largely unsupervised.
• Inventory/procurement management experience.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling web-based management systems.
• Experience in the usage of Accounting software and having Accounting/Finance/Procurement Certification would be desirable.
• Product (preferably agric) exportation experience.
• Experience in international business accounting practices will be an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English; knowledge of another local/foreign language desirable.

This job is 80% remote and 30% on-site and on the field. Non-Lagos State residents with the required experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.