Jobs at Karisa Consults Limited

Key Job Responsibilities

• Financial Compilation & Quality Assurance:Rigorously compile, verify, and conduct quality checks on all project receipts, invoices, and expense reports to guarantee 100% audit readiness.
• Budget Management:Collate and manage the monthly project budget, track expenditures against project milestones, and conduct timely variance analysis.
• Complex Financial Calculations:Calculate and prepare all project financials, with specific responsibility for the accurate preparation and processing of DEG call notices.
• International Compliance & Reporting:Ensure all financial practices align strictly with international donor standards and IFRS, preparing comprehensive financial statements for management and stakeholders.
• Risk & Forex Management:Monitor currency exchange impacts and manage financial risks associated with cross-border project operations and procurement.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

• Professional Certification: The candidate must be a Chartered Accountant with an active ICAN (Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria) certification.
• Academic Background: A Bachelor’s degree (BSc) or higher in Accounting.
• Relevant Experience: Proven track record in project accounting, particularly managing finances for large-scale international or donor-funded projects.
• Technical & Software Skills: Deep understanding of IFRS and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) toolsfor financial data analysis, automation, and reporting.

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Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Control & Tracking: Accurately track stock levels using ERP systems. Establish reorder points to avoid stockouts of critical ingredients and overstocking of perishables.
• Quality & Safety Compliance: Implement FIFO and FEFO (First Expired, First Out) rotation systems to minimize spoilage. Ensure all storage areas meet HACCP, GMP, and local regulatory health codes.
• Material Receiving & Dispatch: Inspect incoming deliveries for quality, temperature, and quantity before issuing Goods Receipt Notes (GRN). Manage the orderly release of raw materials to the production floor.
• Audits & Reconciliation: Conduct regular cycle counts and full physical inventory stocktakes. Investigate and reconcile any discrepancies between physical and system balances.
• Vendor & Supply Chain Collaboration: Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely deliveries and build relationships with suppliers.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and supervise warehouse and store personnel, ensuring safety and productivity standards are met.

Core Qualifications & Skills

• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Food Science, or Business Administration.
• Certifications: Certifications like CPIM are highly valued.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in inventory management or warehouse management software (ERP/WMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Specialized Knowledge: Deep understanding of food-grade storage requirements (temperature control, pest management) and supply chain dynamics.

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Core Responsibilities

• Production Tracking: Record, track, and verify daily manufacturing metrics, including batch sizes, yield percentages, packaging counts, and equipment downtime.
• Quality & Safety Assurance: Log data related to critical control points (CCPs), temperature logs, and sanitation checks to ensure compliance with HACCP and GMP standards.
• Inventory Management: Update Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and databases with raw material usage, ingredient stock levels, and finished goods inventory.
• Reporting: Generate recurring performance dashboards and variance reports comparing actual production against the day's production schedule.
• Data Auditing: Perform data entry audits to reconcile discrepancies in product weight, ingredients, and packaging materials.

Key Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with data management software (e.g., MS Excel, SQL) and familiarity with ERP
• Industry Knowledge: Basic understanding of food manufacturing environments, including safety and hygiene protocols.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and the ability to communicate technical data clearly to the production teams.

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Key Responsibilities

• Scheduling: Develop and manage production schedules to meet sales demands without causing bottlenecks.
• Efficiency: Implement process optimization strategies to maximize yield, reduce shrink/waste, and minimize equipment downtime.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize frameworks like Lean Manufacturing to drive operational excellence.
• Food Safety: Enforce rigorous hygiene, food handling, and food safety management standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO 22000) from raw material intake to finished goods.
• Audits: Ensure the facility passes all government health codes and internal quality inspections.
• Budgeting: Oversee the plant's operational budget, control manufacturing costs, and forecast expenses.
• Inventory & Procurement: Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to maintain optimal raw material inventory and reduce supply chain disruptions.
• Staffing: Hire, train, and schedule factory workers, quality assurance teams, and floor supervisors.
• Safety: Monitor industrial health and safety (HSE) standards to ensure a safe working environment.

Typical Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree in Food Technology, Biochemistry, Operations Management, or Engineering.
• Experience: Usually 5 - 7 years in food production, FMCG production, bakery operations or related factory operations.
• Experience in an SME or scale-up manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Core Skills: Supply chain management, budget planning, data analysis, and cross-functional leadership.