Job Opportunities at HR-Aid Consults

Salary: N450,000 – N500,000

Overview

We are looking to hire a Finance and Control Manager for our client in the hospitality and fashion industry. The Finance and Control Manager will oversee the organization’s financial operations by efficiently distributing financial resources and providing strategic advice that is profitable to the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop a robust financial strategy and metrics tied to the overall corporate strategy and direction that will drive sustainable growth.
• Support the sales and production teams to understand financial/accounting implications of transactions and other matters by providing technical accounting guidance.
• Research and advice on complex accounting issues
• Work closely with management to pro-actively identify and manage financial risks and opportunities.
• Develop effective strategies and methods for minimizing financial risk to the business.
• Determine the financial strategy of the organization.
• Ensure total oversight of all finance activities and documentation, and ensure that accounting and financial systems for planning, managing, and reporting are efficient, consistent, user-friendly, aligned with local statutory policies, laws, and regulations.
• Establish and maintain strong professional relationships with tax authorities, auditors, banks, insurance officers, investment community and other service providers
• Maintain accurate and updated financial documentation including but not limited to financial statements, payroll information, tax information, bank details etc.
• Develop and consolidate business processes and accounting policies, strategies, and procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Continuously track the financial status and performance of the business to identify areas that require improvement.
• Conduct periodic audits of budget items, comparing budget-to-actual expenses.
• Prepare and execute budget, enforcing strict budget compliance.
• Ensure that the organization is tax compliant.
• Drive cost-control initiatives
• Approve and decline procurements requests as required.
• Maintain all loans and payables of the organization.
• Accurately interpret government policies and regulations
• Prepare financial models and advise for future investments.
• Accurate monitoring and review of inventory reports and performance
• Ensure that insurance payments are appropriated and up to date.
• Determine the liquidity ratio of the organization per time.
• Ensure accuracy of all financial information
• Ensure that the organization’s financial documents are protected and kept confidential.
• Work with Head of Product and Strategy to determine costing and pricing policies.
• Provide insightful financial information and analysis to the Managing Director/CEO to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
• Pro-actively identify revenue and income leakages and develop tactical measures of correction.
• Operate and run efficient and effective book closing and internal control processes and procedures.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial and annual inventory analysis reports.
• Interpret financial reports and report finance status and Key metrics to the management team.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, best practices, and policies
• Astute business acumen- financial and commercial knowledge
• Sound knowledge of finance related regulations and risk management practices
• Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and river positive change.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance (PAYE, PENSION, VAT, Organization’s Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax)
• Good knowledge of statutory and regulatory laws 
• Advanced proficiency in Ms. Office Suite or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software
• Ability to interpret financial records and reports.
• Ability to draw up monthly, quarterly, and annual budget.
• Ability to read, compare and interpret figures and data accurately.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong negotiation skills

Educational & Experience

• M.Sc. in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other accounting related field
• Professional accounting qualification e.g., ACA, ACCA
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience with at least 3 years in managerial position in finance.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgement.
• Must demonstrate a high level of creativity in solving complex problems.
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive when situations require this.
• Must have the ability to manage the flow of people and business, liaise and consult with internal and external stakeholders for maximum efficiency.
• Must approach new situations with an open mind.
• Must have good inter-personal relationship.
• Must be result-driven.
• Must be aware and responsive to the needs of stakeholders.
• Must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and sound judgement.
• Must place high premium on integrity & transparency.
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive.
• Must be professional in creating accounting reports in compliance with accounting standards.
• Must have a proactive attitude.
• Must check and cross check that reports have minimal or zero errors.

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Salary: N400,000 net

Overview

We are looking to hire an Operations Manager for our client in the hospitality industry. The Manager will oversee the restaurant management team in creating the right framework for operational excellence, brand management and ensuring that customers have a pleasant experience that live up to the organization’s set standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all restaurant activities to ensure compliance to all company operations standards
• Supervise the job functions of all restaurant and kitchen staff.
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts and being fully aware of new products and competition status.
• Train new and current employees on proper customer service practices
• Conduct market research and identify new opportunities.
• Achieve growth by hitting sales targets.
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team.
• Design and implement a strategic sales plan that expands the organization’s customer base.
• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
• Work with the Finance and Control team to prepare an annual budget, schedule expenditures, analyse variances and initiate corrective actions.
• Create detailed reports on weekly, monthly, and annual revenues.
• Ability to run campaigns and promotions to improve footfall.
• Develop and implement procedural and operational expansion of company ambitions.
• Manage events and promote the restaurant in the media etc.
• Develop the restaurant’s operations systems.
• Determine product handling and storage requirements.
• Develop, implement, enforce, and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management and shipping.
• Manage the restaurant’s stock control.
• Check that the inventory records are accurate.
• Ensure optimal level of sanitary procedures for all food handling.
• Ensure neat and clean kitchen area to ensure optimal quality of all food preparation.
• Support and evaluate performance of all service staff.
• Schedule and evaluate all restaurant operations and provide training to all employees.
• Ensure that all staff work according to required policies and procedures.
• Maintain and update knowledge of all food and beverage trends.
• Schedule and manage all shifts for restaurant operations.
• Assist to resolve all complaints and always maintain food quality.
• Perform regular interviews with all employees.
• Coordinate all activities that affect operational decisions and business requirements.
• Communicate with all restaurant staff to ensure delivery times are met.
• Plan, schedule and review workload and manpower to make sure targets are being met on a cost-effective basis.
• Manage restaurant’s good image and suggest ways to improve it.
• Control operational costs and identify measures to cut waste.
• Promote the brand in the local community through word-of-mouth and restaurant events.
• Perform any other tasks as assigned.

Skills

• Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge
• Familiarity with restaurant management software, like OpenTable and Peach-Works
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong project and financial management skills
• Good budgeting and budgetary control skills
• Knowledge of strategic planning for process improvement, growth, and expansion
• Ability to describe food features in simple or technical terms based on clients’ existing knowledge.
• Exceptional listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability
• Confident, assertive, and honest approach in responding to clients’ questions.
• Good problem-solving abilities
• Attuned to subtleties in human interactions.

Educational & Experience

• B.Sc. in Business Administration, Hospitality management or related field
• Culinary schooling is an added advantage.
• At least 5 years’ work experience as a Restaurant Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Hospitality Manager, or similar role.
• Ability to accomplish tasks with little direct supervision.
• Ability to determine department needs based on inventory levels and business volume.
• Enthusiastic, results-oriented with excellent social skills
• Ability to motivate and lead people and hold employees accountable.
• Act in accordance with values, principles and standard
• Must have a forward-thinking attitude.
• Must be professional in attitude and appearance.
• Must possess good judgement.
• Possess a strong emotional intelligence.

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Salary: N100,000

We are looking to hire an Interior Architect for our client, an interior design company located in Lekki, Lagos. 

Job Description 

• Understands procurement 
• Interior design 
• Vendor & artisan management 
• Sourcing people who will do the jobs
• Can take initiative 
• Understands drawing/design
• Should have keen interest 
• End to end Project management from from design to project execution 
• Handle deliveries 
• Hardworking 
• Able to write reports

Requirements 

• At least 2 years experience as a Project manager/project supervisor. 
• OND/HND, building tech
• Proximity to Lekki is important 
• Must have good communication skills.