Jobs at Alan & Grant

Zip/Postal Code: 100001
Industry: Entertainment

Job Summary

• The job holder will develop and ensure adherence to internal controls, the promotion of good financial management practice, the development of new financial policies & procedures, and the maintenance of the organisation's internal control manual and structure in order to meet the company's mission of "building effective partnerships" and “Our ability to do so many ordinary things Exceptionally Well”.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviews and prepares financial statements and accounting reports for the Cinemas; Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account –Daily Entries, Budgeting & Variance analysis – weekly (Tuesday)
• Vetting and Develops guidelines of Financial document for the maintenance and reconciliation of financial data; maintains and reconciles the more difficult financial control records for expenditures, allotments, receipts, and encumbrances.
• Designs, revises, and implements accounting systems and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and theories.
• Conducts surveys to prepare recommendations for improvements, controls, new methods, and other changes to improve the efficiency of accounting systems.
• Reviews budgets and prepares related budget documents as required by Management.
• Designs cost classification processes; develops guidelines to assign cost classifications to expenditures.
• Determines and analyses direct and indirect costs in order to determine the cost of sales and other operational cost.
• Maintains records and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work and performs related work as assigned.
• Determination and payment of Third party contract and other necessary payments.
• Preparation of salary & wages (Pay as You Earn tax) for all Cinemas for vetting and approval
• Preparation and remittance of staff pension, tax involving withholding tax (WHT), Value-added tax and other tax related matters.
• Bank reconciliation statement and postings of transaction on the Vista systems; Sales (daily), Stock inventory item (daily) and Revenue – Daily
• Accounting entries (cost of sales, third party revenue and cost) –daily
• External relationship/meetings (banks, tax authorities – Federal & State Govt. etc)
• Raising of purchase order for foreign suppliers
• Computation of Film Hire for both calendar & cinema respectively. –Daily

Requirements

• University Degree or higher Degree with a Professional Certificate, CCAB qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in related field  
• Previous experience in a middle to senior finance/accounting role in a in a corporate environment including risk management
• Maintains clear sense of goals and priorities, working in an innovative, responsive style that conveys support to internal customers both inside and outside of the Cinemas mission
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting theories, principles, methods, practices, and terminology in a multidisciplinary and multi-functional environment
• Able to detect underlying ‘blocks’ and issues, to identify opportunities, and to think conceptually about solutions
• Ability to present accounting data in a clear and understandable manner to both technical and non- technical users
• Knowledge of the application of data processing and terminology as it applies to maintaining financial control and accounting records
• Professional attitude to meeting deadlines, ensuring details are handled well, and always mindful of effective resource utilisation
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions, SAGE, Microsoft etc.)
• Knowledge of generally accepted auditing principles, procedures, practices and cost accounting and cost funding procedures
• Model a healthy self-awareness of self and limitation, drawing appropriate boundaries, and showing emotional maturity

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Zip/Postal Code: 100001
Industry: Entertainment

Job Summary

• The job holder is responsible for ensuring the overall financial success of the cinema.
• You will also be responsible for making sure health and safety regulations are adhered to by every member of staff, the day to day control of cinema activities and the driver of exceptional cinema experience for its esteemed customers.
• Taking ownership of the daily cinema operations, Implementing Strategies to improve gross margins, mentoring team members to deliver a best in class service and performance.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance to Head Office driven special promotions, displays and events and Report on buying trends, & customer needs
• Updating the team on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues
• Ensuring a smooth ordering and delivery of concession from suppliers; and to different locations
• Ensuring standards for quality &customer service are met; ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.
• Monitor along with the storekeeper, manages stock levels, ensuring slow moving, damaged stocks are flagged to the Head of Operations
• Encourage the team to maximize their personal growth and development and guaranteeing team members meet and exceed guest-service standards
• Performing daily opening and closing operational duties, with an eye for detail and Ensuring manning requirements are escalated to the HO for prompt action
• Actively helps team members to improve their performance and clarifies expectations of employees’ performance and provides constructive feedback and advice
• Ensures targeted sales are achieved for respective location and develops strategies to improve sales and gross margins
• Conducts screen checks and spot key problematic areas in the screen and other cinema areas
• Along with cinema supervisor, managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
• Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales; analysing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning
• Monitors uniform standards, operational practices, company policies, hygiene, quality standards and ensure they are adhered to
• Ensure tardiness & absenteeism of all team members & outsourced security company if applicable are recorded and details as recorded are mailed to the Head of Operations
• Ensuring a smooth ordering and delivery of concession from suppliers; and to different locations
• Maintains awareness of market trends in the Cinema and entertainment industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what competitors are doing
• Salary sheet for the store, accounting for Overtime/ Deductions/ Resignations/ New appointments compiled and sent to Head of Operations every month on the 22nd of the month unless alternatively specified time to time by Line Manager
• Involved with the planning, development and implementation of marketing and promotional campaigns
• Works closely with all parts of the company to ensure commercial goals of the brand are met

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience working as a Supervisor, ideally within a similar cinema /entertainment industry
• Strong retail marketing experience with excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
• Good Leadership & Management Skills; Ability to plan strategically, delegate effectively and ensures cooperation and result delivery in team
• Excellent communication, Interpersonal skills and Time management skills
• Ability to build good relationships with management team, team members, clients and customers
• Attention to detail; Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task
• Result Oriented; Ability to wok smart and focus on achievement of result

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Zip/Postal Code: 100001
Industry: Entertainment

Job summary

• The job holder is responsible and accountable for maximising revenue and optimising PROFIT ensuring that targets are achieved or exceeded.
• They will deliver excellent Guest Service through highly trained and engaged cinema teams.
• Understand and directly supervise operational performance at peak trading times.
• In response to business challenges and change He/she will be key to creating and maintaining a performance-based culture; recognising and demonstrating initiative, achievement and entrepreneurial behaviour.

​Duties & Responsibilities

• Work with CEO to develop and implement the cinema and amusement park business plan, involving the cinema team, taking into account local, regional and national factors
• Maximise PROFIT within the cinema and amusement park
• Communicate to cinema team in a positive, professional manner all company initiatives to ensure employee engagement and successful implementation
• Pro-actively manage operational costs on a day to day basis through effective management of team and resource utilisation
• Maximise attendance through effective local marketing activities
• Continually monitor competitors and identify opportunities to maximise ATP (Average Ticket Price} performance
• Produce quarterly customer survey to understand behaviour and trends of all guests and produce analysis to identify guests service success and needs to maximise cinemas performance and profit
• On weekly basis produce and ensure film time schedules are in line with peak times and constantly review annual calendar to capitalise extra revenue for schools, universities and public holidays
• Drive retail profitability by maximising RPH (Revenue Per Head), minimising shrinkage and wastage
• Monitor and continually improve the quality of the service delivered to the cinemas Guests
• Liaise with the CEO and Marketing Manager on all cinema activities in relationship with local media groups such radio stations, TV, Nollywood, film distributors, cinema competitors to allow speedy growth for the company
• Produce and review SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis to be competitive and capitalise market share % against other competitors
• Maintain the safety of Guests and employees by complying with company standards, Health, Safety and Environment legislation and meeting all other statutory requirements
• Champion, implement and sustain company initiatives, operations standards, company policies and procedures, ensuring that these are communicated effectively to all employees within the cinema
• Review management information/reports and seek opportunities for preventing loss, and to ensure the security of cash and company assets. To ensure a secure environment for Guests and employees at all times
• Maximise performance of all employees by leading, developing team work and through effective performance management
• To optimise resources by developing a comprehensive manpower and succession plan for the cinema
• To identify capital expenditure opportunities to enhance cinema profitability and maintain operational service standards
• Create Business Plan with set goals to achieve budget for all ‘Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Identify employees training needs and prepare training schedule for all necessary training
• Manage with integrity of providing and maintaining exceptional guest service at all times in line with quality products choices expected by our guests
• To actively pursue ongoing personal, and professional development of yourself and your colleagues in order to enhance your contribution to the mission of the and its Group

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc Degree in related field, MBA is an added advantage
• Minimum of 4 years' experience within the retail and entertainment industry of which 2years in the Cinema industry
• Good experience in managing or providing strategic support to cross-sector partnerships or other strategic external relationships
• Proven experience in operations management, project management, managing budgets and advanced analytical skills
• Maintains clear sense of goals and priorities, working in an innovative, responsive style that conveys support to internal customers both inside and outside the group
• Practicing accountability and integrity; Professional attitude to meeting deadlines, ensuring details are handled well, and always mindful of effective resource utilisation
• Excellent range of skills in training needs analysis, design of effective development interventions, coaching staff development, and monitoring the effectiveness
• Experience supporting regional or international initiatives, cross-cultural / international service preferred
• Reflect on experiences and actively seek involvement in developmental opportunities especially with business partners; willing to take risks and move out of comfort zone
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and training skills; able to effectively communicate concepts and actions in a clear and persuasive manner
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal across a range of cultures and organizational levels
• Effective in motivating, supporting/nurturing, and development team members / and direct reports; and leads by example exhibiting integrity, humility and transparency