Ultimum Limited is a fast-growing alcoholic & non-alcoholic Beverage’s manufacturing company and Nigerian-based subsidiary of Union Camerounaise de Brasseries – a leading Total Beverages Manufacturer with over 50 years presence and tremendous success in Cameroon; also, a proud sponsor of the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Abidjan. Ivory Coast.
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Job Purpose
- Manage the internal IT Support team and evaluate skills and performances, ensure end user service is timely and accurate on a daily basis, support technician, set specific end user service standards, contribute to improving IT support by actively monitoring and responding to end users queries, establish best practices through the entire technical support process, identify areas of improvement, evaluate daily, weekly and monthly teams productivity, provide feedback to the appropriate internal teams like security, to improve cross problems solutions.
- Providing outstanding first level technical support as well as assisting in planning out and building our IT infrastructure.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee daily operations of the IT support team.
- Develop and implement IT support policies and procedures.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of IT support staff.
- Coordinate training and professional development for support team members.
- Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain high service standards.
- Manage relationships with external vendors and negotiate service contracts.
- Collaborate with other departments to identify and address IT needs.
- Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
- Provide end-user support and, advice regarding standard office applications and best practices as it evolves with company needs
- Ensure Licensing Management
- Support onboarding / off-boarding employees on corporate systems
- Create and update manuals and documentation
Experience & Academic Requirements
- Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
- 5 years experience in IT support
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software
- Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Competency & Skills Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations.
- Certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Technical Competencies:
- Proven work experience as End user services manager
- Advanced knowledge of O365, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, Azure AD, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager
- Task-oriented and organized, experience managing a ticket queue and ability to prioritize
- Team management skills, team player, can collaborate in a productive fashion
- Able to troubleshoot a large variety of technical issues
- Experience in remote support
- Desktop Support: Windows 10 and Mac 10.13+
Generic Competencies:
- Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
- Leveraging and Respecting Others
- Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
- Results focused
- Attention to details
- Sustaining operational excellence
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Job Purpose
- The Production Team Leader will provide hands-on leadership on a production shift within the plant to ensure that production schedules are met safely and on time, while continually reducing costs and increasing overall efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and collaborate effectively with the production team to meet production targets.
- Ensure adherence to production schedules and collaborate with quality teams for product integrity.
- Manage machinery operation, including disassembly, reassembly, and calibration.
- Conduct yield reconciliations at the end of each batch.
- Oversee the completion of all necessary documentation, including line logs and quality records.
- Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of production areas, tooling, and machinery.
- Manage shift handovers for seamless production continuity.
- Address and escalate issues to management and lead problem-solving efforts.
- Conduct product trials and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Degree / HND in Engineering and or other related fields.
- Minimum 5 years related experience in similar role in Production.
- Beverages manufacturing experience is an added advantage.
Skills and Comptencies:
- Ability to lead, organize and succeed in a very fast paced, rapidly growing manufacturing environment.
- Ability to sustain and develop team working and team-based problem solving.
- High level of numerical and analytical ability.
- Possess the ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to build effective relationships with work colleagues.
- Able to achieve results by setting high standards and committing to clear objectives.
- Adaptable to change and varying situations.
- Ability to show resilience and a flexible approach.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong people and performance management skills.
- Full understanding of customer expectations and deliverables.
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Job Purpose
- Ensure the financial health and stability of Ultimum Limited.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Analysis:
- Prepare and present financial reports to management.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends and provide insights.
- Recommend actions based on financial analysis.
Budget Management:
- Develop and manage the companys budget.
- Monitor and control expenditures to ensure alignment with the budget.
Cost Management:
- Analyze costs and pricing strategies.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
Investment and Strategy:
- Advise on investment activities and strategies.
- Develop financial plans to support business objectives.
Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
- Liaise with auditors and manage audit processes.
Team Leadership:
- Oversee the finance department and set goals.
- Lead and mentor finance team members.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a financial management role, preferably in the manufacturing sector.
Skills:
- Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles
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Job Purpose
- In addition to other duties that may be assigned from time to time, the Admin Manager will be responsible for supporting the People & Culture department by managing administrative tasks, ensuring compliance with company policies, and facilitating smooth People operations.
- The incumbent will also oversee the management of the HQ facility and support the Executive team on all administrative matters.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
Office Administration:
- Oversee daily office operations, ensuring efficiency in administrative processes.
- Manage office supplies, facilities, and vendor relationships.
- Supervise clerical staff and ensure adherence to company policies.
- Coordinate company events, meetings, and corporate engagements.
- Manage business travel plans and ensure seamless execution.
Documentation & Reporting:
- Prepare presentations, reports, and business documents for executives and management.
- Handle filing systems and document control in compliance with company standards.
- Assist in tracking key performance indicators and preparing monthly executive reports.
Communication & Coordination:
- Facilitate effective communication between departments and senior leadership.
- Support People Operations team, including recruitment coordination, welfare & benefits administration, and employee engagement activities.
- Manage official correspondence, including emails, memos, and announcements.
Executive Support:
- Provide direct assistance to senior management, including scheduling meetings, preparing
- reports, and managing correspondence.
- Coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation, and itinerary planning for executives.
- Act as a liaison between management and internal/external stakeholders.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive company information.
People Operations Support:
- Aid the People & Culture management team on various initiatives employee relations,
- compensation & benefits, recruitment & onboarding, L&D, etc.
- Support and/or champion People related projects in line with business and functional needs.
- Participate in development and review of People Policies and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Office Management, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in administrative and/or executive support, preferably in an FMCG company.
Skills and Comptencies:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.
- Exceptional attention to details.
- Tech savvy with good analytical ability.
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Job Purpose
- The Territory Distributor Manager will be responsible for maintaining customer relationships, meeting sales targets, and ensuring efficient sales operations within assigned geographic area.
- The incumbent will devise sales strategies, analyze data, address customer concerns, and identify sales opportunities.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Manage territory sales team and identify, develop and manage Key Distributors/ wholesalers to deliver assigned territory objectives for:
- Sales Volume
- Numeric and Weighted Distribution
- Market Share (Volume and Value)
- Distribution and Retail Channels Product Visibility.
- Merchandising and world-class customer service to trade partners
- Ensure process management for distributors, to ensure high customer service levels at acceptable levels of risk in order to achieve volume and revenue targets, which includes ordering, payment, invoicing, delivery of goods and visit planning.
- Analyze data to establish optimal route and sales management practices for the territory
- Monitor sales performance for all UL products across all outlets within the assigned territory
- Train and manage the assigned Sales Representatives for the territory
- Engage all trade partners (distributors, wholesalers, retailers and other pipeline customers within the territory, addressing their concerns and helping to grow their business in a collaborative manner)
- Carry out regular field/market/trade/outlet and consumer research and distill insights to improve territory performance and to advise UTL regional and national leadership
- Participate in industry or promotional events (e.g. trade shows) to cultivate customer relationships
- Conduct training in sales techniques and company product attributes
- Monitor competition within the assigned region
- Optimise RTM including Route and Beat Distribution System to consistently deliver primary and secondary sales objectives in assigned area.
- Set reasonable sales, distribution and stocking targets to be achieved by the sales team.
- Ensure excellent in-outlet execution standards are maintained across all channels within assigned territory consistent with the company LOS
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Banagement, Communication, Marketing, or Business Administration.
- Previous work experience as a Territory Sales Manager or a similar position in the FMCG industry.
- Demonstrate a track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred.
Skills and Comptencies:
Core Skills:
- Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organisation and analytical skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
- Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and salesforce applications.
Technical Competencies:
- Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industry
- Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities
- Understanding of RGM and ability to covert same into winning strategies
- Project management skills
- Ability to manage budgets
- People management skills
- Excellent communication skills
Other Essentials Competencies:
- Building Value Based Relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
- Leveraging and Respecting Others
- Problem Analysis / Problem-Solving
- Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
- Attention to details
- Results focused
- Sustaining operational excellence
- Integrity
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Purpose
Responsible for the Organisational effectiveness of the Sales force through:
- Administration of Depot operations
- Administration of field sales operations
- Systems usage and support
- Effective customer management to enhance relationships with trade partners
Responsibilities
Administration of Depot Operations:
Manage the operational effectiveness of:
- Order to Cash
- Cash control
- Credit management
- Stock weeks
- Budget & Overhead
- Depot administrator training
- Depot administrative audit
Administration of Field Sales Ops:
Manage the operational effectiveness:
- Field administrational support
- Sales stationary
- Sales purchasing
- POS distribution & storage from Marketing store onwards
- Fridge placement, management and maintenance
- Cross functional liaison and coordination.
- Commercial Procedures manuals
- Personnel-related Sales issues
- Headcount reporting and control
- Expense claim and control.
Systems usage and support:
Overseeing the effective use, management and development of Systems to:
- Target, split and report Sales KPIs fully and on time to other users
- Manage Sales force incentives
- Maximise the value of Customer Driven Outlet Segmentation (CDOS)
- Collate, interpret and report market and competitor intelligence gathered by the Salesforce.
Customer management:
Develop effective customer management initiatives to enhance relationships with trade partners:
- Trade promotion coordination
- Handling of rebate, incentives and commission
- M&E of customer satisfaction
- Tracking of pricing v competition
- Customer Helpline
- Customer database
Team Leadership:
- Manages, motivates, trains and coaches his team through inspiring leadership
- Champions a strong culture of development / evaluation through Audi, coaching and training his team
- Builds clear Personal Development Plans to enhance performance and individual growth of his own team
- Searches for world best practice locally and globally in his area of responsibility and shares learnings across the business
Relationships:
- Executive and Sales Leadership teams
- Close, constant liaison with all other Departments. Represents Commercial Dept at Planning meeting
- Customer relations with Distributors and Retailers
Qualifications
- University Degree (preferably MBA) in Business or related field
- 3-5 years track record in a senior Systems / Logistics / Commercial or Finance role.
Experience:
- FMCG, preferably beverage industry related, exposure
- Strategic vision
- Deep understanding of the Big Picture (macro PESTEL, SWOT, etc)
- Good leader, coach, trainer and facilitator
- Finance and systems management
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
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Job Purpose
- The Plant training Coordinator will drive capability building of the plant workforce to support business performance by maintaining skill matrices and identifying upskilling opportunities. Coordinate annual training plans (Proactive & Reactive) from the line managers and report on progress via L&D KPIs.
- Be the plants single point of contact (SPOC) with the groups centre of excellence and will coordinate trainee & onboarding programmes in alignment of UL requirements including WCM related capability training.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
Initiate the training and development process:
- Get relevant input for training buckets, this is taking from team room discussions, problem solving outcomes (5Why's, PDCAs, Improvement Projects) as well as annual training.
- Collaborate with HR Manager and HODs regarding training activities on site
- Engage with L&D Specialist regarding suitable solutions where the training solution does not exist/not part of the Annual Training Plan
- Consolidate departmental training needs by reviewing L&D inputs e.g. PDP as input to the annual LNA / budgeting process Partner with business leaders in implementation of process improvement and execution.
- Monitor productivity data and develop corrective action plans where necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements.
- Ensure all safety protocols are followed to maintain a safe working environment.
Prepare for training:
- Coordinate the logistics of the required training and ensure relevant presenters & candidates are present and available
- Request Purchase Order requests from Procurement, L&D Services team for external training as per the signed-off LNA
- Obtain approval from the Plant Manager for costs not included in the LNA.
- Implement the learning process
Effective use of SOP's:
- Implement the 8 step SOP process
- (Execution of the SOPs are relevant and effective, use the as training aid), track and check whether people are people being trained against SOP, identify gaps in SOP and ensure Line Manager updates the SOP document)
- Draw on the expertise of SMEs to run learning programmesEnsure all training completed is captured in Training Bucket and registers are completed
- Ensure all training registers and events are recorded.
- Adapt training programme to meet the needs of the team / plant / audience i.e. run 2-day programme over a two-week period with short intervals
- Conducts a quality assurance of Visual Boards by engaging with Line Managers / HOD's
- Update skill matrices after training on relevant skills are carried out.
Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop progress report:
- Complete the Level 1 evaluations for formal classroom training, analyse the results and develop actions that will improve training effectiveness.
Monitor and Support Competency Acquisition Process:
- Assist Line Manager to develop annual CAP plan for teams
- Monitor weekly / monthly adherence to plan
- Support Line Manager to schedule formative and summative assessments
- Identify SME Assessors and ensure an adequate pool of assessors in the plant
- Administration of CAP Management system by ensuring information is accurate (Line Manager captures the assessment result, TC quality assures)
- Maintain skill matrices and update after training on relevant skills are carried out and evaluated.
Identify Training Solutions for future Pipeline:
- Trainees: Conduct monthly check in with trainee to identify opportunities for trainee to attend training as per the planned training programme.
- (Line Manager responsible to report on progress, driving the trainee programme progress)
- Apprentices: Ensure Apprentice training solutions are included in the training plan, identify opportunities for technical trainee to attend training as per the standard development programme.
- Learnerships: Coordinate of the Learnership Programme
- Plant coordination of any UL training requirements (i.e.WCM etc)
Reporting:
- Ensure the relevant KPI's are reported against weekly and monthly routines Training hours per employee, training plan compliance, SOPs training completeness etc.
- Communicate and share with relevant stakeholders on site.
- Skill matrix report.
Experience & Academic Requirements
- A Degree in Engineering, Food Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a production role, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in production management software and tools.
- Understanding of quality control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in the beverage industry.
Key Competency Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Effective planning & organizing
- Results orientation
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Effective leadership and track record of building high performing teams
- Analytical, reporting and communication
- Coaching and mentorship.
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Job Purpose
- The Trade Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing trade marketing strategies to drive sales, visibility, and distribution of ULs products across various trade channels with the aim to increase brand presence, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop pricing and distribution strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders for On-Trade and Wholesalers Channels.
- Use knowledge of customer / category / channel to develop and execute strong Trade Marketing / Activation strategy across Retail, Hawking, Education and Wholesalers Channels and develop activation calendar to drive growth and win market share.
- Use knowledge of customer / category / channel to build activation strategy and plans.
- Lead activation programs with partners to improve brand visibility and visiting the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and guidelines are respected.
- Device strategies to amplify ULs brands core differentiators and unique selling points relative to competitors across all trade channels.
- Collaborate with the Marketing tram and other internal and external stakeholders to make brand plans relevant for the local Markets.
- Analyze consumer trends and brands performance and make necessary recommendations.
- Provide feedback & share with the Commercial team, the activation plans of all shopper marketing activities as well as the KPIs (pre and post activation)
- Work in close partnership with the Commercial team to ensure activation is supported with best-in-class material to win through execution at the point of sale.
- Develop, monitor and control the Trade Marketing budget tracking actual credit notes and invoices and further collaborate with Finance team for budget alignment and processing.
- Brilliant execution of customer plans that deliver sustainable profit & market share growth for Brands portfolio in all channels.
- Demonstrate awareness of spend, volume, margin and profit performance within own area of responsibility to make good business decisions and drive positive outcomes.
- Develop necessary guidelines or tools (e.g. Generic Customer Propositions) to enhance sales force negotiation ability with customers.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams for product development and launches.
Experience & Academic Requirements
- HND / BA / BSc degree in Business Administration /Marketing / Management
- 5 - 7 years of proven Trade Marketing experience in the FMCG industry.
Key Competency Requirements:
- Understanding of various marketing and sales touchpoints
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strategic approach with operational capability.
- Strong writer and content creator
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical-thinker and problem-solver
- Familiar with digital environment
- Good time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Team player.
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Responsibilities
- Build financial reports that communicate and analyse performance
- Prepare presentations in support of board, monthly/quarterly senior leadership meetings and various strategic committees of the company
- Prepare and present variance analysis that compares historical performance and forecasted budget with actual results
- Assist with month-end close processes liaising with accounting to assemble accurate financials for management reporting
- Evaluate and forecast the financial viability and financial impact of expansion opportunities and new initiatives.
- Partner with Information Technology professionals to enable implementation of reporting systems and processes across Finance
- Act as a finance business partner and subject matter expert across the business
- Support the Commercial Team to ensure that their strategies lead to Net Sales Revenue and GP growth through the business planning and forecasting processes.
- Provide analytical support in the evaluation of all commercial initiatives in terms of product launches, pricing promotional activities, and direct marketing expenditure.
- Support to drive initiatives in order to improve Gross Profit (Pricing, Promo optimization, Mix optimization, product profitability).
- Prepare in-depth and insightful financial analysis and decision support to the sales and category team including identification of opportunities and risks with commentaries/analytics.
- Evaluation and monitoring of trade discounts Incentive proposals/programs to drive promotional effectiveness/profitability.
- Provision of robust analysis and insight into pack profitability and portfolio management and preparation of value chain analysis for existing and potential products.
Requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related fields.
- Membership of Chartered Accountant (ICAN or a similar professional body) is an added advantage
- 3yrs+ experience in financial planning and analysis department.
- Familiarity with Excel.
- Good understanding of systems and core accounting concepts.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Good command of spreadsheets and Excel Functions, Formulas, Pivot Tables.
- Data Analysis
- Experience working with sizeable ERPs like SAP.
- Continuous learning mindset.
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Responsibilities
- Ensure that invoices are prepared and sent to customers in a timely and accurate manner, based on sales orders and contracts.
- Monitor customer accounts to ensure that payments are correctly applied and received in a timely fashion.
- Utilize various communication channels, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to follow up with customers and collect outstanding payments.
- Investigate and resolve any payment discrepancies or disputes in a professional and timely manner.
- Work closely with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to address customer concerns and ensure that issues are resolved promptly.
- Keep accurate records of customer interactions and transaction details within the accounting system.
- Distribute monthly statements to customers to keep them informed of their outstanding balances.
- Generate financial reports related to accounts receivable, including aging reports, cash collections, and bad debt analysis.
- Collaborate with the credit department to assess the creditworthiness of new and existing customers and establish appropriate credit limits.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities by preparing reconciliations and reports for management.
Required Qualifications
- A Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
- Proven experience in accounts receivable or a related field.
- Familiarity with financial accounting software, such as QuickBooks or SAP.
- Basic knowledge of financial statements and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work with confidential information and maintain high levels of professionalism and integrity.
Accounts Receivable Required Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers and internal teams.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data entry, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payment discrepancies or issues.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of accounts receivable processes.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
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Responsibilities
- Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
- Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity.
- Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of finished goods and materials.
- Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
- Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
- Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
- Coordinating and maintaining warehouse handling equipment.
- Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers.
Requirements
- Degree in Business Management or a related field.
- 3years experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar management position.
- Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
- Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
- Problem-solving skills.
Key Competency & Skills Requirements:
- Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred.
- Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
- Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and salesforce applications.
Technical Competencies:
- Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industry
- Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities
- People management skills
- Excellent communication skills
Generic Competencies:
- Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
- Leveraging and Respecting Others
- Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
- Results focused
- Attention to details
- Sustaining operational excellence
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Role Purpose
- To guarantee financial excellence at the Plant, implement stringent controls, foster accountability.
- Ensure the reliability of cost accounting key figures and/or P/L reporting for the Plant.
- Additionally, prioritize operational discipline, enhance visibility and predictability for price and performance in advance of month-end closing.
Primary Responsibilities
Cost Leadership:
- Oversight of the plants closing cycle, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the results including pricing, budgeting and plant asset booking.
- Ensure first time right postings, Avoid accounting errors and postings of manual journals.
- Assume responsibility for managing plant inventory and capital expenditure (CAPEX). This involves ensuring compliance with booking procedures, onsite management, and reviewing internal process compliance. The primary goal is to ensure that asset bookings conform to IFRS standards, asset management processes align with internal control policies, and relevant processes operate as efficiently as possible.
Controls And Compliance:
- Serve as the first line of defense and oversee the execution of controls as defined by Business Risks & Control.
- Ensuring that the Plants assigned controls accurately reflect the reality of the processes.
- Oversee both internal and external tax reporting for the plant. Work closely with the Treasury & Tax Manager to ensure timely completion of tax filings, respond to inquiries, and meet tax inspection requirements mandated by the local authority.
Forecasting & Planning:
- Support Plant operations, Finance Business Analyst on the forecast by providing inputs for forecasting/budgeting
Cost Management:
- Analyze costs, variances on yields and consumptions
- Reasonability/accuracy of accruals
- Reconciliation of utility costs (water, electricity, effluent) between internal and municipal readings & ensure accuracy of the accrual
- GRN Compliance (Open PO Management, UOM receipting accuracy)
- Review and understanding of the reallocation journals at the plant. Root cause analysis and process improvement to reduce number of journals.
- Approve journals
Inventory Management:
- Ensure Inventory management compliance of Finished goods, raw & packaging materials and Spare Parts
- Stock count controls (periodic stock count review, reconciliation and ensure that differences are posted) Monthly Review & Quarterly attendance
- Stock movements analysis and investigate anomalies
Capex Management:
- Ensuring capitalization is captured correctly
- Validation of Capitalization to the plant
- Physical verification of assets
- Impairments (identify, and request bookings
Profile
- Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Business, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering or CA
- 2 to 3 + years, in industry context
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
- Previous controlling experience (preferably site manufacturing )
- Working knowledge of Accounting
- Strong leadership skills
- Good communicator and the ability to work with financial and non-financial collaborators
- Good analytical skills
- Ability to synthesize complex issues into actionable activities
- Capacity to anticipate future trends and developments.
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Purpose of the Job
- To monitor internal control processes laid down by management and independently appraise all controls within stores, procurement, production, loading and packing areas of the organization.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a robust risk management framework.
- Conduct risk assessments across departments to identify potential threats to business continuity.
- Analyze financial, operational, legal, and strategic risks affecting the company.
- Design and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce business exposure.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with risk policies.
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk controls and update strategies accordingly.
- Implement the design and maintenance of controls and the risk and control framework
- Provide leadership and direction in communicating and monitoring internal Control policies, practices, programs, and processes across the company.
- Review and test existing internal controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively to prevent fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
- Monitoring controls and implementing necessary changes to maintain a strong control environment across the company.
- Report deficiencies in control to Finance Director and Management.
- Designs and implements the right delegations of authority and the design of processes aimed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of business objectives
- Maintains the delegation of authority documentation
- Defines internal control structures on new business developments (new flows and route-to-markets)
- Challenges and supports the business on governance and control issues
- Implements solutions on weaknesses identified during group / or external Audits
Requirements
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Have the ability to pay attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
- Have a minimum of 3 - 5 years experience in a similar role.
Others Requirements:
- B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related field.
- Professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.
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About the Job
- As a Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices & expense reports.
- Liaise with treasury on vendor payments run and queries.
Responsibilities
- Booking of both Local and foreign invoices on SAP
- Booking of request for Advance payment in respect of Customs Duty, Other Clearing Charges for raw materials & Spares
- Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
- Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
- Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
- Reconciliation of GRNI, Trade Account Payable GL Balances and Vendors advance payment and submission of a weekly/monthly report on these activities.
- Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
- Understand expense accounts and cost centres
- Posting of Month-end Closing Journals for - Accruals, Prepayments, Amortization etc
- Provide supporting documentation for audits
Requirements
- Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with experience.
Our Perfect Candidate:
- Good knowledge of accounting procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems.
- Good knowledge of methods and techniques for coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records.
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Role And Responsibilities
- Assess, monitor, plan and manage working capital & cash flow to ensure liquidity for the business to meet her short-, medium- & Long-term obligations.
- Forecast daily cash requirements and execute daily financing decisions.
- Ensure profitable short/medium term investment of surplus funds at minimum risk and with the objective of easy divestment.
- Assess investment performance benchmark and recommend changes to investment policies based on market conditions.
- Monitor and ensure verification and accuracy of all bank charges, income from investments and ensure that golden circle limits set for each bank is observed.
- Manage appropriate accounting procedures and processes for finance income, investments and periodic IFRS 9 impairments.
- Keep in close touch with executives of financial institutions and monitor the performance of Banks and the company's exposure to each bank and ensure that the company's fund and facilities are not put at risk.
- Maintain close contact with the forex and money markets to keep abreast of trends and developments regarding the interplay of interest rates, forex rates and purchases/utilization.
- Project a positive image of ULTIMUM LIMITED and sustain the confidence of the financial community in the company's ability to maintain its credit rating and professionalism.
- Monitor import documentation process to ensure that target lead times are achieved and ensures duty and other charges are paid promptly to minimize port clearance delays.
- Ensure minimal exposure to fluctuations in forex by type of foreign contracts and financing.
- Responsible for compliance with CBNs exchange control guideline on documentation of Form M and A, LC and Bill of Entry and direct remittances.
- Advise management on the liquidity situation of the company, gearing level and structure of the cost of funds and thus ensuring adequate proactive planning for short-term liquidity and long-term solvency.
- Preparation of monthly cash flow forecast and Treasury report for ULTIMUM LIMITED.
- Responsible for keeping the business compliant with local, state and federal tax regulations and laws to avoid liabilities.
- Perform estimations, analysis, planning, and research, and oversee tax audits.
- Establish seamless processes for tax management
- Continually scan the business environment to take advantage of government tax policies that benefits the business in tax planning.
- Fully responsible for providing information on tax matters for inclusion in the Board packs.
- Contribute fully and provide all data used in determining the yearly premium for ULTIMUM LIMITED.
- Full responsibility for following up with the insurance brokers for prompt collection of all valid claims to maximize profits.
- Manage and develop direct reports.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance or related field.
- Proven experience in treasury management, with at least 3-5 years in a senior treasury role.
- Commercial Exposure.
- Accounting & Audit Skills.
Required Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal relation and negotiation skill.
- Knowledge of the Nigeria financial market.
- Knowledge of procure to pay process, policies and tool.
- Knowledge of internal controls on account payables (AP) processes.
- SAP experience and proficiency in Microsoft office tools.
- Externally oriented.
- Sound analytical skills and business knowledge.
- Possess self-confident and high integrity.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Willing to adapt quickly to quick changes in direction.
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Job Purpose
- The Plant Manufacturing Excellence Manager will function to identify, co-operate and actively participate in strategic & systemic level value chain improvement initiatives and to provide leadership for the implementation of prioritised Strategic intents from the Manufacturing Excellence Strategy for the Plant.
- He will develop the framework, roll-out and ensure entrenchment of consistent loss intelligence as well as loss eradication processes across the plant as key elements of the Manufacturing Excellence Program driving system.
Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead sustainability of the Manufacturing Excellence Program
- Ensures that the group standards have been implemented in the Plant
- Manage the ManEx program via a structured ManEx steering committee meetings
- Ensure compliance to ManEx Pillars ownership and roll-out
- Develop annual ManEx plan and set short term plans to achieve these targets
- Monitor ManEx progress across all pillars and provide feedback
- Drive quarterly loss intelligence analysis to identify improvement teams needed and coach /influence for success
- If Group standards have been adapted due to plant specifics these changes have been approved by the Group Operational Excellence Director.
- Serve as the Plant ManEx subject matter expert and provide guidance to Plant Senior Leadership Team
- Primary ManEx resource for the plant
- Facilitate the Plant 1 year and 3-year planning process
- Manage and drive for compliance to the plant MCRS
- Evaluate plant meetings and provide feedback to managers on meeting effectiveness and identify opportunities to improve structure and tool usage
- Actively participate and critique plant daily, weekly and monthly meetings and ensure ManEx standards are fully implemented and sustained
- Assist Department Management teams in developing sustainability plans to identify and close gaps
Training:
- Ensure that where training implementation is undertaken, it is done following company policies and procedures.
- Interact with leadership teams to determine training needs to support ManEx implementation.
- Where necessary, develop training material to address specific needs of shift based and engineering teams.
- Train Pillar leaders and improvement team leads on ManEx methodologies as part of improvement project launch
- Lead, facilitate and coach Problem Solving (5-Why, BDA Sheet, Kaizen, PIP)
- Conduct problem solving training where and when needed
- Facilitate plant problem solving sessions
- Review progress and report on effectiveness of problem solving
- Share monthly reports on improvement teams progress as part of loss eradication
- Support Plant achievement of KPI targets and results.
- Verify KPI results tracking for excellence program
- Support KPI training / education at all levels
- Ensure the accurate and timely submission of monthly ManEx reporting info
- Development of ManEx work practices for all Pillars
- Coaches, mentors and guides management and other functional teams on ManEx principles and work practices.
- Ensures the ongoing development and review of ManEx and facilitates the development and implementation of appropriate ManEx induction programmes to ensure continuity with respect to newly appointed staff.
Experience & Academic Requirements
- A Degree in Engineering, Food Science or a related field.
- Additional Business Qualification will be an added advantage.
- 5 years experience in manufacturing environment including 3 years experience in implementing operational excellence program in production or manufacturing environment.
- Six Sigma training and post certification experience will be an added advantage.
- Experience of working in a matrix-structured organization.
Key Competency Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal & influencing skills
- Effective planning & organizing
- Results orientation
- Ability to work under challenging conditions
- Manufacturing Excellence Program
- Effective leadership and track record of building high performing teams
- Analytical, reporting and communication
- Coaching and mentorship.
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Responsibilities
- Work directly with the sales administration, customer service and direct sales force to resolve issues related to collections (cash and credit) and ensure open and timely communication between the commercial, sales, logistics/distribution departments.
- Supervise customer invoicing, subsequent credit adjustment and other related administrative functions.
- Reconcile General Ledger Accounts Receivable and associated accounts.
- Manage daily cash applications and ensure that receivables are posted correctly and on time.
- Front-end bank reconciliation of multiple accounts, including foreign accounts.
- Ensure all components are met, and evidence thereof provided to substantiate relevant financial/accounting/corporate controls for revenue recognition and associated accounting for sales incentives e.g. SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley).
- Reduce risk through the identification and implementation of adequate processes and controls, and continually monitor and assess the adequacy of these processes and controls.
- Ensure all operational functions, including operational procedures and compliance requirements, are met.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting preferable (MBA Finance or Accounting will be an advantage), or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 year's experience in a commercial Admin or accounting role
- Able to manage, develop relationship and negotiate at all levels of management
- Must be innovative, good communication, presentation and analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure.
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Job Purpose
- Manage end to end procurement processes for all indirect related procurement and oversee direct procurement materials.
- Tasks will include:
- Price Negotiations
- Cost Model Reviews:
- Engage with the deployment of EPDs and NPDs
- Be a key contact for all procure to pay activities.
- Contract/Schedule and PIR Management;
Manage And Implement SAP Related Tasks:
- Ensure quota arrangement is maintained where needed
- Ensure all active materials are set up with valid contracts
- Escalate SAP issues that may require expert handling.
- Ensure contracts data integrity within the system by carrying out periodic data health checks.
Price Trends Monitoring:
- Constant follow up with input raw material market prices and price trends.
- Be engaged with external business environment, foreign exchange movements and government policies to proactively anticipate business impact.
- Conduct due diligence benchmarking within commodities subcategories.
- Internal and External Relationship Management;
- Build effective strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Engage suppliers effectively and proactively.
- Plan quarterly supplier engagement sessions.
- Plan supplier visits where and when necessary.
- Participate in helping resolve supplier issues and complaints.
- Attend internal cross-functional meetings.
- Attend to requests from other internal and/or external parties.
- Be an effective liaison between internal and external stakeholders.
Create And Deliver Effective Budget:
- Support in the setting up of the materials standard cost
- Deliver yearly spend within budget as aligned with the business.
- Identify, Implement and Deliver Sustainable and Long-Term Savings Opportunities;
- Through the strategy creation process, identify and explore all potential value levers.
- Constantly engage with the suppliers and R&D teams to identify, implement and deliver cost saving opportunities.
Monitor Inventory Levels:
- Participate in the setting of stockholding norms for commodities materials purchased by the organisation.
- Provide corrective action support for inventories that vary from plan.
Academic Qualifications
- A good first degree in social/management/physical sciences
- Possession of a Post graduate degree in Human Resources/Business Administration/Supply Chain Management or related field is an added advantage
- Membership of the CIPS, CILS, CILCS, CISCOM, Lean Six Sigma or any other related professional qualification is required.
- Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in a similar role, especially in the FMCG sector
Knowledge Requirements:
- Knowledge of Inventory Management
- Knowledge of Cost management
- Knowledge of applicable legislations, as well as policies and procedures
- Demonstrates expertise in Procurement management.
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Responsibilities
- Review and appraise the soundness, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting and
- financial controls, compliance procedures and controls and timeliness of documentation generation
- Identify the risks that a business faces and develop preventive strategies.
- Reviewing of SOP from time to time.
- Provide training on policy and controls.
- Review Vendor creation, Customer Creation (Agreements), Credit setting for customers.
- Review Capex project briefs and compliance with procedures.
- Credit control (Receivables, staff float outstanding).
- Field force expenses management and control.
- Checking of Consumptions vs Bill of Materials to detect and eliminate any shortages/pilferages.
- Checking the asset disposal bidding process.
- Reviewing the Fixed assets register from time to time, a physical asset count exercise.
- Supervise the physical Stock Take for all locations (RM, WIP, PM, FG, Engg Spares, etc).
- Checking of payroll, such as overtime, leave allowance, incentives, etc.
- Evaluating SAP audit trail.
- Tax and Regulatory Affairs: Ensure all tax and regulatory filings are made promptly.
Desired Skills and Experience
- B.Sc Accounting, A.C.A, M.Sc in view.
- 3-5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and/or with an audit firm.
- Analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Excellent Communication skills and perfect command of the English language.
- Conversant with the SAP ERP system.
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Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop effective and efficient regional distribution plan between depots and plant.
- Oversee workshop activities in ensuring timely completion of trucks for minor/major repair to improve truck availability for operation.
- Maintain good relationship with law enforcement agencies to foster operational support when necessary.
- Develop plans to ensure adequate usage of available trucks for delivery in achieving the daily target / dispatch plan for the cycle.
- Monthly review of operations performance with third party transporters.
- Share dispatch efficiency update with the warehouse and logistics team to identify areas of improvement and reduction in truck residency time.
- Ensure timely dispatch of delivery trucks and prompt unloading at receiving location for improved asset utilization.
- Liaise with warehouse team to ensure proper and timely loading of available trucks and resolve all operational bottlenecks.
- Monitor turnaround time to improve truck availability at the facility.
- Tracking of inbound and outbound shipment activities
- Work closely with sales team for distribution/ dispatch planning.
- Generate Fleet analysis and Utilization Reports
Requirements
- Degree in Transport Management, Management Science or a related field.
- Previous experience as a transport coordinator or a similar management position.
- Strong working knowledge of transport operations and management.
Key Competencies and Skills:
- Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
- Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Strong organization and analytical skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
- Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.
Technical Competencies:
- Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industry
- Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities
- People management skills
- Excellent communication skills
Generic Competencies:
- Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
- Leveraging and Respecting Others
- Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
- Results focused
- Attention to details
- Sustaining operational excellence
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Responsibilities
- Oversee accurate posting, reconciliation, and valuation of inventory, ensuring alignment between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
- Monitor inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, disposals, and stock adjustments, to ensure compliance with financial controls.
- Coordinate and execute monthly stock counts, ensuring timely reconciliation and closure of variances.
- Prepare comprehensive inventory reports, including stock movements, variance analyses, and landed cost breakdowns for imported raw materials.
- Ensure compliance with audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and addressing queries promptly.
- Provide data-driven insights for budget and forecast planning related to inventory and cost management.
- Provide inputs for budget and forecast preparations related to inventory and cost management.
- Support production costing by ensuring accurate module setups for BOMs and maintaining inventory-related schedules.
Requirements
- First Degree / Higher National Diploma in Accounting or related social science course.
- ACA/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage.
- 3 - 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing finance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
Other Requirements:
- Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications and ERP systems.
- Strategic thinking mindset.
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