Job Vacancies at AACE Foods

JOB SUMMARY: The New Product Manager reports to the Deputy Managing director and helps to develop new and improved products for AACE Foods. He/She will work with stakeholders across the organization to improve existing products or develop and test new products.  This is a cross functional role that aims to bring disciplines together to sign off each aspect of new product introduction.  An innovator and facilitator with a creative but practical disposition.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: He/She will be:
Accountable and Responsible for:

• Providing a feasibility assessment for new products proposed by the marketing team.
• Overseeing the cross functional implementation of the agreed plans concerning Management Approved new products, especially with regards to timing and follow through (Project Management).
• Providing input for the design, development, refinement, and implementation of new products and working with production to identify process improvement.

Accountable for:

• Creating and managing the new product development pipeline portfolio.
• Maintaining knowledge on all regulatory issues as relating to the company’s products and ensuring compliance.
• Recommending the prioritization of new concepts/products through the development process which includes:
• Formula and costing creation presented by finance
• Review of Customer/Market testing completed by marketing
• Production Scale up assessed by the factory.

Responsible for:

• Collaborating cross-functionally to drive the Customer to Concept process to bring new products to market.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Food Science and Technology or related fields.
• Relevant certifications will be an advantage.
• Previous experience in New Product Development

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Creativity and the ability to think outside the box.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally and ‘influence’ more than direct
• Fast paced and analytical.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Excellent leadership skills.

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Job Summary:

The Financial reporting accountant reports directly to the Finance manager and is responsible for overseeing the daily accounting process, month-end reporting and month-end closure in the Finance Department.

Responsible and Accountable for:

• Ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of account reconciliations, journal entries and data compilation and analysis.
• Ensuring achievement of all accounting, financial and operational targets to achieve organization and accounting objectives.
• Organizing internal audits.

Accountable for:

• Developing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and performing analysis for senior management.
• Designing sales reports and administration of general ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining accuracy in all asset files, balance sheets, documentation and bank accounts.
• Managing schedules for all filing deadlines and ensuring compliance to procedural and reporting standards.
• Forecasting costs and revenues and analyzing financial trends.
• Preparation of budgets.
• Performing month-end and year-end close processes.

Education and experience:

• Degree in Accounting or related field.
• ICAN/ACCA qualified.
• Appropriate and relevant experience as financial reporting accountant in manufacturing sector.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Sound knowledge of accounting principles
• Very good experience of financial reporting procedures
• Very good knowledge of budgeting and budgetary control process
• Good attitude and approach to work
• Ability to learn and unlearn with ease
• A good team player
• Analytical and good attention to details

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JOB SUMMARY:

He/She and will oversee all aspect of building a new factory on a greenfield site constructed at Sagamu, Ogun State and work closely with senior company personnel, engineers and architect to develop plans, finalize equipment selection; oversee factory build and equipment installation.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: He/She will be:
Accountable and Responsible for:

• Completing analysis and documentation of the feasibility phase of the project.
• Determining potential impact of technical specification on factory design.
• Identifying and engaging the architect to prepare preliminary architectural drawings for the new factory, taking into account factory equipment requirements.
• Obtaining permits and licenses.
• Complying with legal requirements, building and safety codes, and other regulations.
• Overseeing the processing of the factory Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), and other regulatory, state, and statutory building permits.
• Identifying and engaging the mechanical, electrical, structural, and quantity surveyor consultants, as well as the builder for the factory.
• Coordinating development and presentation for approval of the final version factory drawings.
• Project Managing all aspects of the factory construction.
• Preparing cost estimates, budgets, and work timetables.
• Recommending tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
• Ensuring all parties meet their contractual conditions of performance and recommend (to the MD) of actions needed to rectify if not met.
• Reviewing the work progress on daily basis and report weekly and monthly.
• Reporting works progress and budget matters to the MD and Factory build board committee.
• Analyzing, managing and mitigating risks and recommending appropriate actions to the MD for approval
• Ensuring quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques.
• Developing the Site to ensure efficient use of raw materials, finished goods, truck movement and general flow of goods and personnel.

Responsible for:

• Negotiating terms of agreements and draft contracts
• Engaging with equipment vendors to finalize selection and to clarify technical specifications.
• Oversee the installation of the factory equipment, and the training of staff who will be responsible for operating the machinery.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Preferably an Engineering, Manufacturing or science-based degree
• Appropriate years of proven work experience in supervising projects.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Expert knowledge of building products, construction details and relevant codes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Strategic planning and budgeting.
• Knowledge of Architecture, Engineering and construction skills.
• Organization, implementation and excellent analytical skills.
• Business negotiation and Project Management skills.
• Must be dependable and able to deliver quality in a timely manner.
• Effective communication and leadership skills.
• People management, delegation and decision-making skills.
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft office applications