Job Opportunities at Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group

Programme Overview/Objective:

• The Finance Trainee Program 2023, is a talent development strategy, that offers young professional talents an opportunity to deepen knowledge and build required competencies necessary for future managerial / leadership roles, especially in the finance function.
• The Program is designed to be geared towards giving the trainees a rich and robust view of the business. It would also serve as a talent recruitment pipeline for the finance team with cross-functional rotation and experiential/practical knowledge.
• The overall goal is for FTP (Finance Trainee program) to be a sustainable talent pool for breeding finance talents for 8 – 10 years running.
• To build highly qualified and motivated professionals for future finance leadership roles.
• To create a rewarding career path with unique career within the finance function.
• To ingrain into the candidates, the WACUB Finance DNA right from when they join.

Eligibility:

• B.Sc./HND in any discipline
• Must be a Chartered ACA
• Maximum 2 Years post-ACA experience
• Not more than 27 years at the time of the program
• Must have completed NYSC
• Must be a resident of Shagamu, Ogun state or willing to relocate to Shagamu.

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Objective

• To uphold manufacturing controls, ensure correct and up to date product costing, monitor inventory as well as vendor obligations are processed for payment in line with company payment policy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Regular reconciliation of inventory (Raw, Packaging and Finished goods) and ensuring inventory related controls are working.
• Ensuring that regular inventory reports are prepared and signed off with relevant stakeholders.
• Review of suppliers’ invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist to establish completeness and validity of details.
• Processing of vendor payment through preparation of bank payment vouchers with checklist (POs, GRN, and invoice) ensure approvals and forward approved vouchers to the treasury unit. Providing explanation to both internal and external auditors on payable related queries.
• Continuous follow up with all stakeholders to ensure that factory costs are captured in full and on time.
• Continuous materials price health check in order to revalidate the system weighted average price.
• Analyze product cost with a view of advising management on pricing decision.
• To play a key role in the manufacturing Month end Closure.
• General ledger versus Subledger account monthly reconciliation and maintenance of schedules to support the accounts.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Site Controller.
• Participate in safety, health, and environmental procedures.
• Ensure adherence in relation to all the policies on quality and food safety in achieving overall set objectives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of HND/BSc in Finance/Accounting or related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar role from any FMCG environment
• Relevant professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) is required.
• Good knowledge of IFRS, Receivables Management
• Good data gathering, analysis, organizational and problem-solving skills

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Evaluate the efficiency of controls and improve them continuously.
• Revise procedures, reports etc. periodically to identify hidden risks or non-conformity issues
• Determine, plan, perform and supervise the delivery of the Business’ risk-based audit plan.
• Develop and mentor the Compliance team; provide enhanced training and career planning.
• Drive delivery of assigned work on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with audit methodology and agreed quality standards.
• Provide an independent opinion on the governance, risk, and control environment of the Company.
• Deliver and communicate audit results to executive management.
• Apply industry knowledge and technical expertise and support the compliance team in learning and developing through proactive analysis and shared experience.
• Provide thought leadership to management and the compliance team in terms of leading internal audit and internal control practices.
• Monitor continuous improvement of audit methodology and practices through the adherence to documented procedures and standards (best practices), ensuring consistency of working practice and quality of employees across all audit teams.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Provide internal clients with an understanding of company’s expectations.
• Independently evaluate controls and compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations across finance, IT, and operations, and will regularly make recommendations for improvement.
• Manage the process of assessing the adequacy, effectiveness, and compliance of the internal controls utilized to contain risks. 
• To assist The Head of Compliance Assurance in serving as a catalyst for change and serve as a supportive audit consultant to all levels of management, and proactively recommend value-added and practical improvements to risk management, as well as to the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
• Initiate and implement action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting.
• Oversee the execution of individual audits defined in the audit plan ensuring the highest level of service quality and client satisfactions.
• Issue all Compliance Audit reports, ensuring the reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and ultimately provide value to management.  
• Review of supplier’s invoices and supporting documents against invoice processing checklist in order to establish completeness and validity of details.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Financial Controller.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND/BSC in Finance/Accounting or any other related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in similar role from any FMCG environment, and Practice
• Relevant Professional qualification (ACA/ACCA) is required.
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management, Regulatory Agencies, Statutory mandates, IFRS/IAS is essential
• Good data gathering, analysis, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Power Point presentation knowledge is required.

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Job Description

• As a Financial Analyst specializing in Project Finance, the Ideal candidate will be a key player in assessing, analyzing, and managing the financial aspects of strategic projects. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in project financial modeling, risk assessment, and financial strategy development.

Key Responsibilities.

• Develop comprehensive financial models for various projects, incorporating revenue projections, cost structures, and cash flow analysis.
• Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning to assess potential financial outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather project cost data and analyze budget versus actual performance.
• Provide insights into cost drivers and recommend cost-saving measures.
• Conduct thorough financial due diligence for potential projects, assessing financial viability and risks.
• Collaborate with Procurement, operational teams, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial objectives.
• Assess return on investment (ROI), NPV, and IRR and contribute to investment decision-making.
• Develop risk assessment models and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports for ongoing projects, highlighting key financial metrics and performance indicators.
• Prepare financial reports and play a key role in month-end financial closure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. MBA or professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, FMVA, AFM) is a plus.
• Proven experience in FP&A or project finance within the FMCG or Manufacturing industry.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, Power BI.
• Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a strategic mindset.

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Job Brief

• We are looking for a creative, passionate and organized Graphics Designer who is willing and has the potential to transit into Brand Management.
• This individual will report to the Category Marketing Manager.  

Purpose of the Role

• Responsible for the entire process of defining requirements, visualizing and creating winning graphics for the Brands and Company.  
• Initiation, planning, implementation, control and co-ordination of the Equity driving and Market Share-gaining programs designed to sustain the assigned Brand as a veritable asset delivering outstanding value to all  consumers and stake holders, aligned to Portfolio Strategy. 
• Conceptualize and co-ordinate the implementation of brand communication sponsorship and events plans  and strategies that will enhance the Equity Scores, Sales Performance and Profitability of the brand in line with Company’s overall profit and portfolio objectives.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate, brainstorm, and strategize with brand teams on a wide range of marketing material designs.
• Translate strategic direction/briefs into high-quality design within an established brand identity. 
• Develop concepts by hand or with software and execute original content by determining the ideal usage of color, text, font style, imagery and layout. 
• Ensure final graphics and layouts are visually appealing and aligned to brand equity. 
• Meet with stakeholders to determine brand objectives and strategies. 
• Research markets and study competition brand. 
• Present and execute creative ideas for marketing activities. 
• Help develop and optimize marketing campaigns (product launching and promotion). 
• Coordinate sales, product development and other teams.
• Track budgets with an eye towards maximizing gains and reducing costs. 
• Analyze industry, competition and market trends. 
• Prepare reports on brand performance and sales  

Requirement and Skills

• Exceptional creativity and innovative design skills. 
• Five or more years of experience (academic and professional) with design software, including Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Corel draw and Video editing software. 
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 
• Organizational and time-management skills for meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Desire to build skill in brand management. 
• BSc/BA/HND from a reputable Higher institution