Jobs at Michael Stevens Consulting

Division/Department - Shared Services
Location: Subsidiary, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To coordinate the financial activities of each subsidiary/ business unit (including planning, budgeting, forecasting and fund sourcing) in order to ensure optimal returns on investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops annual plans and budgets for the Finance department to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.
• Liaises with the CFO to develop, update, and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across each subsidiary.
• Advises Executive management to changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends.
• Establishes and maintains accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations and planning.
• Provides financial advice on the organisation s short, medium and long term cash, funding, and risk situation to Executive management.
• Coordinates the preparation of the corporate budget and supports Heads of departments in the formulation of cost management measures.
• Develops and implements a robust and reliable financial reporting system for the Subsidiary.
• Develops and manages relationships with relevant external bodies/ contacts e.g. regulatory organisations, auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
• Oversees the prompt administration of monthly payrolls, staff allowances and benefits, tax remittance, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees.
• Liaises with external and internal Auditors for the smooth performance audit operations, and deals with any queries from the Auditors.

Person Specification

• First degree in Finance/ Accounting/ Business Administration or related discipline.
• Masters degree in a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Chartered Financial Analyst, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA).
• 10 years post-graduation experience, 3 of which must have been in a Management position interfacing with the Executive management.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Highly skilled in corporate finance methodologies, risk management, forecasting and control.
• Good knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting.
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent coaching and people management skills.
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.

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Division/Department - Office of the GMD
Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To serve as the administrative and functional point person for the GMD s corporate, and community matters to ensure smooth functioning of activities and processes within the Group.

Key Responsibilities
General:

• Coordinates the calendar (e.g. travel, accommodation, meeting, and schedule arrangements) for the GMD and visiting business partners. This includes initiating contact and securing appointments, and facilities as appropriate.
• Works closely with other team members to ensure the GMD s preparation for meetings, presentations or other engagements.
• Attend Executive management meetings and document the proceedings of such meetings. Follow up on recommendations and action points involving the GMD s attention.

Research & Business Development:

• Ensures that the Group takes full advantage of and benefits from emerging and future business opportunities in the operating environment.
• Maintains and updates data on market development and changing trends to enable the Group proactively respond and take advantage of emerging opportunities and challenges.
• Ensures availability of data for planning and decision making on the Group's business strategy, development and growth imperatives.
• Assists in business case development and analysis to support business decision.

Public Sector Relations:

• Promote and protect the Group s image and interest with the Government and regulatory agencies.
• Responds to requests, complaints and serves as a liaison between the Origin Group and the public sector to resolve issues.
• Participates in identifying opportunities to leverage existing government programs and to create new ones that facilitate the sale and promotion of products
• Identifies and builds a network of internal and external contacts within the community, government and regulatory agencies.
• Manage multiple projects and relationships as assigned by the GMD related to business and community interests.

Person Specification

• First degree in Business Administration, Management, Public relations or a related discipline
• Master s degree in relevant discipline
• 5 years post-graduation experience in a similar role.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Research and business development skills
• Analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Computer proficiency and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Presentation and communications skills
• Good leadership and team building skills.

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Division/Department - Group
Location: Head Office, Lagos

Job Purpose

• To provide leadership and direction for all business operations in VegeFresh, and to facilitate the achievement of established financial and business targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and direction to the operations of VegeFresh.
• Plans and directs the activities of VegeFresh to achieve stated goals and standards for financial and business performance.
• Monitors and supports subordinates to ensure that set targets are achieved and overall performance improved.
• Develops relationships with external suppliers to ensure that VegeFresh delivers the highest quality product and the highest financial return.
• Ensures strict compliance with all relevant hygiene and safety legislation and requirements.
• Oversees the production process, draws up a production schedule, and ensures that the production process is cost effective.
• Monitors the production process and product standards, and implements quality-control programmes.
• Initiates and implements business development strategies and plans to ensure that the VegeFresh products remain competitive in the market.
• Reviews and reports regularly to the Director, Group Subsidiaries on the performance of products, achieved business performance, and development plans of VegeFresh.
• Creates and manages contacts and relationships with key industry players and stakeholders.
• Acts as the image maker and representative in matters involving VegeFresh and other parties.
• Guides and monitors compliance with relevant company policies, procedures and regulatory provisions.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Business development and strategic planning skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong project management skills.
• Good customer relationship management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Presentation and communications skills.
• Good leadership and team building skills.

Person Specification

• First degree in a Management-related discipline
• Master s degree in Food Technology or an MBA
• Relevant professional qualification
• 12 years post-graduation experience, with a minimum of 4 years in a senior management position in a similar organization
• Proven experience in managing similar food production companies profitably.