Jobs at First Excelsia

Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic professional to fill the role of Head, Business Operations.
• The successful candidate will provide leadership across key operational functions including accounts, HSSE (Health, Safety, Security & Environment), administration, IT, and supply chain.
• This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading strategic planning and resource allocation across all business support functions.
• Overseeing daily operations across accounts, HSSE, administration, IT, and supply chain.
• Establishing operational goals and drive performance across supervised departments.
• Analysing internal processes and implement improvements for operational efficiency.
• Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and cost optimization.
• Managing procurement, vendor relationships, inventory, and logistics operations.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, legal, and industry standards.
• Developing and implement HSSE strategies to ensure workplace safety and risk mitigation.
• Managing stakeholder relationships including vendors, regulators, and government agencies.
• Negotiating contracts and commercial agreements in line with company strategy.
• Leading, mentoring, and managing teams to achieve performance targets.
• Establishing KPIs and monitor performance across all operational units.
• Collaborating with executive management to drive business growth and scalability.
• Performing other related duties to support overall organizational objectives.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Operations Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in operations, procurement, or finance
• Prior experience in a senior management role is highly desirable
• Professional certifications (e.g., ICAN, ACCA, CIPS) are an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of accounting, supply chain, IT systems, and HSSE regulations
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical, financial, and problem-solving capabilities
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and adaptability.

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Job Summary

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and quality-driven professional to join its Production team as a Quality Control Associate. This role serves as the final checkpoint in the production process, ensuring that all garments meet the company’s quality standards.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for inspecting products, identifying defects, and supporting continuous improvement in production quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting thorough inspections of garments at various stages of production, assessing stitching, finishing, sizing, and overall construction.
• Identifying and reporting defects such as fabric damage, uneven dye patterns, incorrect trims, poor workmanship, or missing labels.
• Monitoring dyed fabrics to ensure consistency with approved colour and pattern standards.
• Communicating identified issues promptly to the dye and production teams for correction.
• Maintaining accurate records of quality checks, defects, and inspection outcomes.
• Preparing and sharing regular reports highlighting recurring issues and production trends.
• Providing timely feedback to tailors, dyers, and production staff to address quality concerns.
• Supporting troubleshooting and recommend solutions to prevent recurring defects.
• Performing final checks to ensure garments are properly pressed, labelled, and packaged according to brand standards.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement to enhance production efficiency and quality.
• Performing other related duties to support overall production operations.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree, HND, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a production role within a fashion or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
• Good documentation and reporting abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

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Job Summary

• Our client, an international commercial bank, is seeking results-driven sales professionals within the financial sector to join its dynamic team.
• The role involves driving sales of financial products and services, meeting set targets, and contributing to overall business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of the bank’s financial products, including accounts, loans, and digital services
• Identify and onboard new customers through proactive marketing and networking
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support retention and growth
• Achieve assigned sales targets and performance objectives
• Cross-sell and upsell products based on customer needs
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance during customer onboarding
• Provide regular reports on sales activities and performance
• Represent the bank professionally in all customer interactions

Person Specifications

• Minimum of OND/HND/Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 1–3 years’ experience in banking or financial sales
• Strong knowledge of banking products and services
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Ability to work independently and in different locations across Nigeria.

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Job Description

• Our client is seeking an experienced Finance Manager with strong project management and project finance expertise to oversee the company’s financial operations while supporting the planning, execution, and financial control of engineering and system integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow, financial reporting, and working capital requirements.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, financial reporting standards, and statutory requirements.
• Develop project budgets, cost estimates, and financial models for engineering and automation projects.
• Implement project cost control mechanisms to ensure projects remain within budget.
• Support management with financial analysis for business decisions, investments, and expansion opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Develop and implement financial policies, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Improve financial systems integration with project management tools.
• Build and maintain a high-performance finance team.
• Provide training and guidance on financial controls and project finance practices.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration is an advantage.
• 3–6 years of Solid experience in finance or accounting.
• 3–5 years in project finance or project cost management.
• Experience in engineering, construction or technology project related environments is highly preferred.
• Strong financial analysis and project budgeting skills
• Knowledge of project financial controls and contract finance
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and MS Excel
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.