Jobs at Saro Agrosciences Limited

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure timely analysis of sample to prevent production loss time and waste.
• To make sure equipment are kept clean, calibrated, with a clean work environment always maintained.
• Promptly document and communicate all analysis results to QA Manager and production.
• Ensure that reagents are correctly labelled and prepared according to the standard procedures.
• Conduct after CIP swap test and environmental microbial analysis for the plant
• Promotes product safety and hygiene awareness across the factory contributing to competence development of site professionals.
• Performs Hygiene Audits and implement Hygienic requirements across site.
• Identify, control, prevent and resolve microbiological concerns or issues, Communicate, and escalate any hygiene findings.
• Guide in the cleaning & sanitization procedures and training to ensure hygiene of equipment and utilities.
• Micro products testing and reporting, trouble shooting of micro and cross-contamination non-conformities to identify preventive and corrective actions.
• Monitor production water quality. Implement and comply with Environmental & Occupation health & safety requirements.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc or HND in Microbiology and Science Laboratory Technology Food would be preferable.
• 3 - 5 years experience in similar role in a similar FMCG or processing plant.
• Age Requirement: 28 - 40 years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should have considerable experience in batch processing/ mixing operations. He should be able to initiate product changeovers, Cleaning in place (CIP), machine set-ups, and ultimately deliver a good processing.
• He should be able to control process parameter to deliver the right formulation within agreed specification and time.
• Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
• Test operation of machines periodically, fix minor issues that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to the key/ competent technical teams if required.
• Check line products to spot any machine-related defects, flaws, or quality concerns.
• Keep records accurate batch manufacturing records, ensure quality checks are done at critical control points.
• Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must have.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision. 

Education and Experience

• Minimum of OND in Engineering: Chemical, Mechanical, Production, Industrial or related field etc.
• Have at least a 2 - 3 years related processing experience in an FMCG or chemical/ herbicide filling plant operation/ facility.
• Age Requirement: 25 - 38 Years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Serve as the engineering leader and technical expert.
• He is responsible for achieving the right machine efficiency level through: Minimized breakdowns, improved machine filling rates, and implementing the required continuous improvement initiatives on the production lines.
• To optimum machine performance, determine various staffing and training needs, as well as hire, train, and supervise engineering staff members.
• Oversee engineering projects, reports/Capex proposal, as well as interpret P&ID, GA, isometric drawings, BOQ & Tender documents.
• He/ she is to ensure adequate spares (and consumables) are available to support product machine operations (with proper sourcing, negotiation & ordering, Budget, and cost control).
• Experienced in construction management along with erection & commissioning of all equipment (utility, processing, electrical, filling & packaging line, service, others, and able to drive seamless handover to production.
• Ensure adherence to all company principles and policies as well as local laws and regulations.
• Ensures compliance to health, GMP, safety and regulatory requirements of all products manufactured.
• Leverages strong product technology knowledge for efficient line operation
• Propose, monitor and flawlessly execute capital projects such as plant expansion, new line installations and equipment modification for growth and/or efficiency.
• Able to work closely with production, quality, R&D, engineering, human resources, finance, and IT functions
• Drive Continuous improvement culture and high level of employee engagement at all levels in the factory.
• Provide leadership and guidance in the development of people to provide a strong bench.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Preferably 5 - 7 years of experience in plant engineering supervision, with implementation of LEAN and/or TPM.
• Age Requirement: 30 - 45 years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Working to reduce complaint and product & process non-conformities to deliver product high reliability in processing Packing operations.
• Provide quality system and control support to the business in compliance to Regulatory agencies requirements, guidelines, and Company requirements. (e.g. Nafdac, SON, Ministries etc).
• Effectively address Quality incidents, non-conformances, and risks assessments, monitor external /trade complaints, monitor trends, and drive investigations where necessary.
• Ensure that safe work policies, procedures, and standards are well imbibed to ensure continuous improvement across all process on site.
• Organize internal audits as well as host audit organisations to ensure companywide compliance in line with ISO9001.
• Ensure full and timely communication and collaboration with all areas of the business, key stakeholders, and customer.
• The incumbent is to drive customer product research & NPD process, formulation management, in conjunction with NPD & Marketing and Sales teams.
• Work closely with and build relationships with Sales and Marketing to ensure all products are commercially viable.
• Shelf-life completion and extension work.
• Control and monitor value added product development including competitor product analysis, benchmarking market, product design, product matching, sensory analysis, recipe optimisation, supplier rationalisation and optimisation programmes.
• Provide recipes, tolerance data, relevant raw material specifications and costing information in the correct format, in a timely fashion, to allow the Centralised Resource team to create and finalise product information for successful product launches.
• Drive factory liaison in terms of process development, production trials, recipe manufacture, and ingredient training with plant operatives.

Education and Experience

• Educated to Degree or equivalent level in Foods Science, or Laboratory, or Chemical or related qualification.
• 5 - 7+ years in FMCG environment.
• Must have led Quality and R&D process in a manufacturing environment.
• Robust experience managing new product registration, Nafdac requirement in Herbicide processing and formulation will be an added advantage.
• Age Requirement: 30 - 45 Years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should be able to oversee and drive maintenance of herbicide formulation and filling lines machines/ equipment.
• He/ she must be able to take responsibility of utility operations – ensuring smooth run, to deliver the right efficiency levels.
• He/ she should be able to leverage the combination of troubleshooting skills along mechanical, electrical, and general engineering skills to operate, monitor, maintain, report & sustain onsite utilities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping and cleanliness of the equipment and workplace. He /she to ensure the right documentations are in place and fully complied with by the technical teams.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Able to track, record, analysis, and schedule routine maintenance/repairs in line with TPM and WCM standards.
• Knowledge of HVAC, Plumbing, extraction/ventilation, and Fire suppression system and operations.
• Should be knowledgeable in the use of MS Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must be able to synergize with other departments to achieve set goals.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must have.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of HND in Engineering (Mechanical, Production, or industrial Engineering, or related field).
• 3 - 5 years related job experience in an FMCG or relevant processing & filling line operations. Prior experience in an herbicide processing/ packaging plant is an advantage).

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Duties / Responsibilities

• The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment. He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, start-up procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
• Control and adjust machine settings etc
• Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
• Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
• Test operation of machines periodically
• Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
• Check line products to spot any machine-related defects, flaws, or quality concerns.
• Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
• Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
• Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
• Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
• Accountability for assigned works with attention to detail is a must have.
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision.

Education and Experience

• Minimum  OND qualification in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related field).
• 2 - 3 years related machine operator experience in an FMCG or chemical/ herbicide filling plant operation/ facility.
• Age Requirement: 25 - 38 years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing smooth and efficient factory production, to produce good quality outputs with desired yield levels.
• Promote a culture of constant reviewing of all production processes to increase efficiency, productivity and quality whilst striving to lower cost.
• Manage and support a team of Supervisors and other operational/ technical teams.
• Encouraging a LEAN manufacturing and continuously improving culture.
• Ensuring the effective application of Company policies and processes and to work with the business to develop these further.
• Championing and adhering to our Health and Safety mandate.
• Communicate effectively with your team to allocate work, set deadlines, and inform employees of issues.
• Focus closely on labour, waste and GMP targets to ensure efficiency.
• Ensures material planning is adequately done, with raw & packaging materials order and delivered for use with sufficient buffer stock provision.
• Head up the Continuous improvement (CI) team, ensuring that projects are handled efficiently and with the greatest positive outcome.
• Ensure savings are on track through Business Improvement Projects.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of B.Sc Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Production, Industrial, or related field) etc.
• Have at least a 5 years related processing experience in an FMCG or chemical / herbicide filling plant operation / facility.
• Age Requirement: 28 - 40 years.

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Location: Along Lagos Ibadan expressway, Ogun

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensures accuracy in material input for processing.
• Also to ensure accuracy of analysis in line with guidelines and procedures to achieve product stability.
• Ensures that all raw material combinations and adjustments are in line with agreed specification (as well as statutory guidelines).
• Performs online process control Monitoring by carrying out regular checks on all factory product and monitor other process parameters that has direct effect on product quality.
• Track product Quality and Non-conformances by monitoring all processing parameters, investigating discrepancies, informing the team on the outcomes, and controlling of out of spec results.
• Document non-conforming products raise non-conformances to ensure prompt/proper investigation of any deviation in product quality.
• Drive housekeeping and process safety, within the process, equipment and facility in line with GMP rules, ISO procedures.
• Prepares accurate reports in accordance with company procedure and work instruction to provide reliable information for the efficient management of the departments.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc or HND in Microbiology, Laboratory science, Food Technology, or any related science fields.
• 1 - 2 years’ experience in similar role in a similar FMCG or processing plant. (Prior experience in herbicide factory will be an added advantage).
• Age Requirement: 25 - 35 Years

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensuring the consistent application of the organization’s Quality Management System by implementing and enforcing the quality system in a sustainable manner, resolving all Supply Chain-related Quality issues in the Distribution Centres (DCs) and preventing all forms of breaches.
• Ensuring adherence to good hygienic, warehouse and distribution practices in all Supply Chain facilities by implementing and supervising the correct pest management programme and good working conditions in factory, suppliers’ locations, as well as Distributors’ warehouses.
• Implementing Quality auditing programme for all manufacturing and supply Chain facilities by controlling and managing the programme, assessing the performance of the quality system, and reporting its effectiveness to management, proposing actions for improvement, and ensuring the auditing programme is in line with Market/Business Unit requirements.
• Anchor quality risk assessment and audits- Supplier and/or Customer auditing schemes.
• Coordinating the required resources for carrying out initiatives and checks around quality issues in operations.
• Facilitating training programs for Supply Chain Quality initiative in conjunction with key stakeholders.
• Implementing the Quality Management Systems in production, vendor sourcing, preparing materials specification, vendor prequalification, supply Chain, defining and establishing specific quality procedures, tools, training materials and guidelines.
• Ensuring good warehouse and distribution practices for the Saro AgroSciences business.
• Coordinating and conducting quality assessment and Continuous Improvement plans for warehouses and DCs.
• Risk mitigation, capability building and training of the sales teams.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in a relevant field.
• 3 - 4 relevant years of experience in a similar role in an FMCG/ processing company.
• Age Requirement: 28 - 40 Years.

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Duties / Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise, and participate in daily warehouse operation and activities, including the receipt, documentation, storage, safety, and distribution of equipment and supplies, inventories, and products.
• Monitor inventory usage and re-order levels.
• Implement FIFO and FEFO as required for stocks.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned warehouse employees.
• Receive, unpack, pack, load, issue, store and deliver materials, textbooks, supplies or equipment; complete packing slips for shipments as assigned.
• Route, schedule, pack and prepare orders for delivery; load vehicles; schedule and oversee deliveries and pick-ups.
• Supervise the processing of requisitions, invoices, reimbursements of warehouse items, as well as complete requisitions materials/ stocks.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records and logs and prepare reports as required; maintain inventory of items in the warehouse; file records as required.
• Supervise the assembly of inventory printouts and catalogues as required.
• Monitor automated warehousing system; collate data, and handle required material reconciliation.
• Operate and demonstrate use of specialized warehouse equipment as necessary assure proper and routine maintenance and servicing of warehouse vehicles and equipment.
• Lead regulatory agency visits for site and warehouse inspection.

Education and Experience

• B.Sc or HND in Accounting / Finance or related sciences.
• 2 - 4 year’s experience in similar role in a similar warehousing outfit
• Age Requirement: 28 - 38 Years

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Job Summary

• The Audit, Risk and Compliance Governance (ARCG) Business Partner is charged with the responsibility of increasing the operational efficiency of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU), by preventing fraud and eliminating wastages. He/ She manages and reports on the implementation and findings on the SBU’s risk management and compliance frameworks by planning, execution, preparation of quality Internal Audit, Compliance review & Risk management programs in the SBU. He/ She will coordinate the creation, review and implementation of policies and procedures established by the agencies that regulate the company.

Duties / Responsibilities
Audit:

• Conduct environmental audits to ensure adherence to environmental standards.
• Develop Internal Audit Strategic Plan for the SBU
• Monitor and test corrective actions from prior audits
• Provide support to the Company’s independent auditors
• Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure that compliance procedures are followed.

Compliance:

• Continuous monitoring of business activities to ensure compliance with company Policies, Processes, Guidelines and Governance framework
• Interacting with external auditors on matters related to audits of the organization’s internal controls
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated
• Advise Management on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.

Risk Management:

• Execute Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management included in the annual ARCG plan
• Assess product, compliance, or operational risks and develop risk management strategies
• Develop, enhance, and apply procedures and approach to Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management execution in the business and seek to identify new potential gaps in the business.
• Effectively communicate findings, recommendations, resolutions & updates to Business Management & Board Committees in respect of Internal audits, Compliance review & Risk management issues.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a second Class upper in any course from a reputable university
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 Years cumulative experience as an internal control personnel
• Goods knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35yrs old

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Innovative Leadership
• Time Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
• Networks and Alliances
• Managerial Leadership/Talent Management Skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Negotiation Skills.

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Job Summary

• Head of Accounts is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in overseeing all activities of the accounting and tax accounting departments and is involved in the supervision and management of general accounting activities, analyses, business partnership, and the maintenance of effective internal controls while ensuring statutory compliance in all accounting initiatives.
• He/ She is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the business’s accounting and reporting functions, and he reports directly to the Chief Finance Officer who takes responsibility over the entire financial department.
• He/ She is additionally expected to work with other finance departmental heads in deciding on complex modeling of the business’s financial approaches that cut across the entire business.

Duties / Responsibilities
Leadership/Supervisory Role:

• Supervise end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Leads the accounting department in the establishment of risk management procedures as well as the update of those procedures.
• Motivates, develops, and creates a departmental culture and vision, taking full responsibility for the success or failure of the quarterly/annual audit process.
• Responsible for building talent across the accounting department and supports continuous improvement initiatives across the finance department.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepares reports in reflection of the revenue quarterly/annual processes.
• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters.
• Pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
• Completeness and accuracy of bank/cash reconciliations.
• Review financial information and analysis from direct reports.
• Presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.
• Establish and implement financial reporting systems to comply with government regulations and legislation.
• Managing financial transactions.
• Create monthly and annual reports to identify results, trends, and financial forecasts.

Financial Analysis:

• Ensures the accounting departments in the preparation of accounts and conducting quarterly/annual auditing and the final preparation of accounts
• Ensures the accounting department in the preparation and monitoring the business’s annual budgets and liaises with external auditors to drive ad hoc projects that will improve process efficiency.
• Ensures that there is a proactive engagement across the accounting department in implementing audit findings with a view of improving the business’s overall financial performance.

Statutory Compliance & Tax:

• Tax planning and ensuring statutory tax compliances on Coy Tax, VAT, WHT and other relevant taxes.
• Interface with the auditors, tax authorities, banks, and regulatory agencies
• Preparing company tax.
• Ensuring compliance with all other statutory and financial regulations e.g. IFRS
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.

Accounting & Auditing:

• Ensuring proper accounting records are maintained aligned with Organizational Goals
• Maintains professional development, remains abreast of relevant accounting issues and financial policy and standards.
• Establishing a mechanism/checklist to ensure operations are under control and give requisite support to business heads.
• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Debt management and collection
• Collaborate with auditing services to ensure proper compliance with all regulations
• Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported
• Coordinating audit processes.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Cost Control, Cash Flow Management & Administration:

• Imports and logistics supervision
• Receivables, Payables and Stocks control
• Improving efficiencies and reducing costs across the business
• Monitor and facilitate administration activities for the company
• Ensure assessment and proper control on the admin expenditure for the company.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or relevant field (Minimum of Second class upper).
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Applicant must have a Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in Financial Management and Controls.
• Age Requirement: 30 - 38 years old.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Advanced Accounting Skills
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Analytical Skills
• Innovative Leadership
• Time Management
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Communication and Inter-Personal Skills
• Leadership; Coaching, Delegating and Developing People
• Change Management Skills
• Networks and Alliances
• Strategic thinking

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Job Summary

• Management Accountant (MA) is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in providing central financial direction to the Business Accountant.
• His/her primary duty is to support the Business Accountant with production of on time and accurate management reporting information.
• He/she will also be required to work with the finance team to design, implement and
• manage best accounting practices across their areas of responsibility, including making and implementing agreed process changes and improvements.
• He/she will be part of a team with a culture of high performance and will deploy his/her skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
• He /She should be able to present reports competently and confidently to the Management team.
• He /She must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensures that all foreign currency payments are made in accordance with contracted terms and budgeted exchange rates.
• Develops tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the Management Team and provides actionable recommendations on both strategy and operations.
• He/she will ensure that financial discipline and prudence is applied for all transactions and will provide primary controls to ensure that the assets of the project are well secured.
• Put the right mechanism in place to ensure Business Pays all obligations on due date, stays Cash-Flow Positive throughout the period in line with the financial indicators in the plan.
• Responsible for the seamless and real-time running of the financial reporting processes to aid speed of service delivery to both internal and external parties.
• Report the actual financial Performance and compare with the Control Levers.
• Completion of monthly statutory rendition
• Managing preparation and submission of the Group’s various VAT returns and declarations.
• Work with other Strategic Business Unit Accountant to ensure prompt reconciliation of all intercompany accounts
• Prepare the weekly wastage report
• Production of supporting Balance Sheet and reconciliation for all Balance sheet Items.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university
• Minimum of 5 years work experience.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Applicant must have a Minimum of 5 years working experience in similar role as Management Accountant.
• Age Requirement: 28 - 35yrs old.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good Analytical and innovative skills.
• Must be self-motivated
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

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Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Summary

• Production Accountant (PA) is a strategic partner in running the business and plays a crucial role in providing central financial direction to the Business Accountant.
• The Production Accountant primary purpose is to support the Business Accountant with production of timely and accurate Production and cost accounting information.
• The successful candidate will also be required to work with the finance team to design, implement and manage best accounting practices across their areas of responsibility, including making and implementing agreed process changes and improvements.
• He/she will be part of a team with a culture of high performance and will deploy his/her skills optimally to achieve strategic priorities.
• He /She should be able to present reports competently and confidently to the Management team.
• He /She must have clear focus, give attention to details and be a strategic thinker who is focused on execution.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Ensure daily Production report and track, prepare, and analyze variance report for Management Team.
• Perform comprehensive variance analysis and determined root-cause for each significant variance.
• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Provide Weekly status of labor, overhead, productivity, usages, direct labor, and distribution cost.
• Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations
• Ensure that financial discipline and prudence is applied for all transactions and will provide primary controls to ensure that the assets of the project are well secured.
• Monitor the key performance indicators to assess, analyze and track manufacturing processes
• Report the actual financial Performance and compare with the Control Levers
• Assist the Business Accountant in the preparation of data required for forecasting, planning,and budgeting.
• Provide weekly wastage Report.
• Ensure inputs and outputs of inventory are analyzed accurately and timely.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Second Class upper in Accounting, Economics, or Finance from a reputable university.
• Must be a Chartered Accountant (ACCA or ACA).
• An MBA or equivalent postgraduate management degree will be an advantage
• Applicant must have a Minimum of 5 years working experience in similar role as Production Accountant.
• Age Requirement: 28- 35 years old.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Good Analytical and innovative skills.
• Must be self-motivated
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power Point or related software.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.