Jobs at Elizabeth Maddeux Limited

Job Overview

• We are seeking a meticulous and objective Internal Auditor to monitor and evaluate internal controls, ensure accuracy in financial processes, and enforce compliance with operational standards.
• The Internal Control Officer will serve as a watchdog for business integrity, process effectiveness, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities
Operational Audits:

• Conduct internal audits on procurement, production, sales, inventory, payroll, and cash handling.
• Evaluate efficiency of operations and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Financial Controls & Risk Analysis:

• Verify accuracy of financial statements and general ledger entries.
• Conduct risk assessments and fraud investigations.
• Ensure segregation of duties and implement internal checks.

Inventory & Production Audits

• Conduct routine spot-checks on inventory levels (raw, WIP, finished goods).
• Match inventory records with sales and production logs.
• Monitor bakery yield metrics and ingredient usage.

Process & Policy Audits:

• Review SOPs across all departments and identify compliance gaps.
• Recommend improvements to enhance control and efficiency.
• Conduct training and sensitization sessions for factory staff.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance Review;

• Validate statutory filings and tax payments.
• Check compliance with local labor laws, food safety regulations, and corporate governance codes.

Reporting:

• Submit timely, objective, and actionable audit reports with clear risk indicators.
• Track and follow up on audit recommendations to ensure full implementation.

Process Development:

• Establish audit documentation standards and reporting templates.
• Build risk management frameworks and internal control matrices.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of audit or internal control experience, preferably in FMCG/production.
• Professional qualification (ICAN, ACCA, CIA) is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to details.
• Sound knowledge of audit principles, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and analytical skills.

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Job Overview

• We are looking for a diligent and experienced Accountant to handle the end-to-end financial processes of our bakery operations.
• The ideal candidate must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced FMCG environment, capable of reconciling inventory with production, managing multiple accounts, and providing strategic insight for cost optimization.

Responsibilties
Accounts Payable & Receivable:

• Maintain vendor and customer ledgers; manage invoicing, receipts, and payments.
• Ensure timely payment of suppliers and collections from distributors or clients.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management:

• Reconcile all bank and POS statements with internal records.
• Monitor cash flow, implement petty cash controls, and forecast liquidity needs.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

• Develop operating budgets in conjunction with the Factory Manager.
• Track performance against budget and provide variance analysis with recommendations.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance:

• Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, WHT, and other statutory returns.
• Ensure accurate and timely remittances in line with FIRS and other regulatory requirements.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Reconcile raw material usage with production output and sales.
• Monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Conduct monthly stock-taking with the storekeeper and internal auditor.

Process Development & Documentation:

• Develop standardized accounting procedures for revenue recognition, expenditure, and reconciliations.
• Implement financial controls to prevent leakage, misuse, or fraud.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or Finance.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in an FMCG setting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Excel).
• Membership of ICAN or ACCA (or in progress).
• Sound understanding of tax laws, internal controls, and manufacturing cost structures.

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Job Overview

• We are seeking a proactive and seasoned Factory Manager to lead end-to-end operations of our client’s bakery plant in Abuja.
• The ideal candidate must be able to seamlessly coordinate production, people, marketing support, logistics, financial controls, quality assurance, and general administration in a high-speed, high-volume environment.
• This individual will be the strategic and operational backbone of our manufacturing facility, driving performance, compliance, innovation, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities
Production & Operational Management:

• Oversee daily bakery production processes including mixing, baking, packaging, storage, and dispatch.
• Maintain optimal production efficiency by aligning labor, machines, and materials with demand and sales forecasts.
• Introduce and implement continuous improvement methodologies (Kaizen, Lean) to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
• Monitor production KPIs, downtime, batch yields, and daily output, ensuring adherence to defined targets.

Strategic Planning & Execution:

• Collaborate with senior management to define and execute long-term operational strategies.
• Identify growth opportunities, drive factory expansion, and implement new production lines or processes.

People Management:

• Lead a diverse team of production staff, shift supervisors, quality controllers, and drivers.
• Design and implement performance reviews, skills development programs, and conflict resolution processes.
• Foster a productive, safe, and inclusive work environment.
• Enforce discipline and ensure compliance with labor laws and union expectations, if applicable.

Financial Oversight & Cost Management:

• Prepare and manage factory operating budgets, track overheads, and optimize cost per unit.
• Authorize expenditure, control production-related costs, and ensure proper documentation of financial processes.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement to control raw material usage and reconcile variances.

Resource Planning & Inventory Management:

• Supervise procurement planning, inventory levels, stock rotation, and spoilage controls.
• Ensure accurate records of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Introduce stock movement tracking systems for real-time insights.

Marketing Support & Sales Alignment:

• Coordinate with the marketing team to forecast production based on promotions and seasonal trends.
• Provide insights on marketable packaging, pricing, and product innovations to align with customer demands.

Vendor, Fleet & Maintenance Management:

• Maintain strong vendor relationships for raw material, packaging, and equipment procurement.
• Oversee factory maintenance schedules, ensure preventive maintenance and emergency repairs are conducted promptly.
• Supervise fleet operations, including daily route planning, driver compliance, and vehicle servicing.

Facility & General Office Administration:

• Supervise the daily administration of the factory premises including security, sanitation, visitor protocols, and record-keeping.
• Coordinate third-party services such as cleaning, security, waste management, etc.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety laws, fire protocols, and factory regulations.

Quality Assurance & Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure factory operations are aligned with NAFDAC, SON, HACCP, and other food safety standards.
• Investigate quality issues and establish preventive measures. 10. Reporting & Process Development
• Design, document, and standardize production processes and SOPs for all operational areas.
• Submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reports with actionable insights to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in a factory/ plant management role in the FMCG industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing a factory workforce, operations budget, and production lifecycle.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with ERP or production software is an added advantage.

What you will gain

• Salary: N300,000 - N500,000 monthly.
• Annual performance bonus
• Dynamic, innovative, and supportive work culture
• Health Insurance (HMO)
• Career growth within a progressive and expanding manufacturing company.