Recruitment at Food Concepts Limited

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Requisition ID: 762
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Processing of suppliers / vendor invoices for payment
• Maintaining the creditors’ schedule
• Ensure daily/weekly collection of Bank statements and   confirmation of cheques
• Manage all forms of payment (internet banking, Remita, interswitch etc)
• Keeping the financials documents organized and filed
• Detect and eliminate errors in payment request
• Confirm all retirement before another cash advance is processed for a staff
• Ensure posting of items received by the store into appropriate Trade Creditor’s account
• Verify all intercompany transactions across businesses – review and sign off on all intercompany transactions across the divisions
• Confirm on monthly basis that charges on COT and Interest are in line with the agreed rate.
• Perform any other related duties from time to time

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• Minimum of university degree or HND Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Minimum of 1 years post professional qualification experience.

Functional Competencies / Requirements:

• Skill to improve risk management through reduction/transparency of cash balances
• Banking transaction execution and settlement skill
• Cash and investment reporting skill
• Compliance to audit observation as to the segregation of duties with reference to back office functionality of recording transactions through a systematic driven authorization/execution process

General Management Competencies / Requirements:

• Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
• Good Presentation Skills
• Relationship Management
• Strong Problem solving skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Assertive and tenacious
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Revenue Assurance Manager

Requisition ID: 1682
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Managing Cash Assets:

• Review daily cash position report
• Prepare monthly cash forecast, cash flow report (Source and Application of fund)
• Monitor and follow-up with investments placement including interest and roll-overs
• Review imprest system and cashier’s float, to ensure they are properly accounted for
• Review daily sales and daily lodgement verification

Bank Oversight:

• Monitor daily bank balances to ensure payment instructions are not issued on unfunded accounts
• Manage bank POS terminals and deployment
• Maintain relationship with bank officials
• Prepare quarterly and yearly reports to regulatory bodies i.e.  SEC on  fund utilization (when necessary and where applicable)
• Ensure all treasury transactions are posted and reconciliation of GL and sub GL accounts.
• Confirm and verify bank charges
• Review bank reconciliation report
• Review, monitor and ensure payment processes are strictly adhered to
• Ensure daily/weekly collection of Bank statements and confirmation of cheques.
• Confirmation of cheques

Financial Advisory:

• Advise management on utilization of surplus funds
• Evaluate the fiscal decisions of their organization and recommending the best possible course of action.
• Analyse the risks and rewards of various decisions on a regular basis
• Ensure the management understands the risks of any given financial decision and is aware of alternative decisions they might be better off making instead.
• Coordinate the process of fund raise and provide all required information in conjunction with the Financial Adviser

KPI:

• Provision of Daily cash report
• Provision of Bank Reconciliation Report
• Accuracy of treasury reports, fund balances etc
• Time taken to create month-end accounting journals for all treasury transactions
• Accuracy of cash forecast
• Rate of compliance with internal controls especially on payments
• Accuracy of forecasted investment income

Educational Qualifications / Experience

• A good first degree in Accounting or Finance
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field is an added advantage
• Minimum of  5 years in a core financial / treasury capacity.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of Cash Management Principles
• Knowledge of banking systems and processes
• Knowledge of Risk Management
• Knowledge of the Food/QSR Industry processes

Professional Requirements:

• Membership of the Certified Treasury Professional(CTP), ICAN, ACCA, CFA or any other related professional qualification is required, as well as courses on  Treasury and Fund Management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Inventory Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To monitor the net worth of goods and maintain accurate records at all times, whilst helping to determine the organization’s profitability and accuracy of financial statements

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Inventory Management:

• Ensure proper treatment of , inter-store/ inter-branch transfer Note and Shipment report from the warehouse to QSR locations
• Monitor daily stock movement   i.e Inter-store transfers
• Post all inventory journals ( inventory depletion on a monthly basis) on system in use (Oracle)
• Compute all direct cost and other related inventory consumptions;  Diesel Usage, Gas consumption & General Consumable and post into the respective ledgers
• Reconcile store by store Cost of Sales, Diesel, Gas & General consumables reconciliation with store managers
• Perform monthly price update of GP template used in the store
• Coordinate monthly inventory count activities.

Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare monthly Stock Usage Analysis and Variance Analysis
• Perform valuation of all closing stock includes diesel, Gas and other consumables
• Reconcile stock count sheet with GP report from QSR stores
• Prepare stock count report for management decision
• Reconcile all inventory ledgers with the inventory valuation report
• Prepare change Price impact on gross profit report
• Key Performance Indicators
• Timeliness of stock usage and variance analysis
• Timelines of  cost of sales report for monthly profit or loss
• Timeliness of monthly stock count report
• Accuracy of the inventory valuation reports

Job Specifications

• A good first degree in Accounting  or Finance
• Possession of a Post graduate degree in Accounting/Business Administration or related field is an added advantage
• Membership of the ICAN, CFA, ACCA or any other related professional qualification is required.
• Minimum of 4-5  years’ experience in a similar role
• Decision Expectations
• Enforce agreed decisions
• Ensures accurate stock reporting
• Monitor daily stock movement
• Reconciles inventory ledgers with inventory valuation report

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of Accounting and Financial Management
• Knowledge of Financial Analysis
• Knowledge of operations in the Food/QSR Industry
• Knowledge of process of recording raw goods, overhead costs and variable costs.
• Knowledge of GAAP
• Knowledge of various inventory methods.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Internal Auditor

Job Purpose

• Implementation, Monitoring and Coordination

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Ensure and monitor store compliance to Company policies, procedures and systems
• Report variance and ensure proper follow up
• Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure the satisfactory resolution of identified significant issues
• Conduct OSC – Operations Standard Compliance on stores to ensure compliance to store standards
• Ensure follow up on gaps identified and communicate to Line Manager
• Undertake and report on the value for money that the company obtains in all its activities with special regard to economy, efficiency and effectiveness
• Proactively identify trends and issues from audit findings and formulate recommendations for improving internal controls and addressing identified weaknesses/gaps across all locations/markets in which the company operates
• Review and report on the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of the financial and other information provided to management for decision making
• Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure the satisfactory resolution of identified significant issues
• Report on stores compliance to standards
• Develop and maintain the company’s Quality Management system, ensuring full compliance with its guidelines and a consolidated uniform approach across the company
• Assist management in the identification of business improvement opportunities in line with the recommendations of the Quality Policy and provide required assistance in managing projects which are spin-offs of such exercises

KPI:

• No. of store compliance
• No. of variance/breaches
• No. of fraud cases
• No. of repeat occurrences of Control breaches
• All other Performance Indicators will be based on performance against agreed objectives

Requirements
Functional Competencies / Requirements:

• Good knowledge of computerized accounting and auditing record keeping systems
• An ability to maintain current knowledge of developments related to business matters of interest to internal audit, particularly legislation changes and developments as they affect the Food Industry, and new auditing techniques and practices
• Fundamentals of Accounting

General Management Competencies / Requirements:

• Strong Analytical
• Problem solving skills
• Strong Time Management & Multi-tasking skills
• Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively

Educational Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum of university degree or its equivalent in related discipline
• Minimum of 2 years working experience

Desired Personal Attributes:

• Integrity
• Proactive self-starter
• Results Orientation
• Strategic Thought Process and Follow through
• Assertiveness & tenacity
• Strong cerebral capacity
• Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
• Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task effectively
• Ability to cope with and work under pressure

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Pie Production Manager

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Supply Chain Department
Reports to (Title): Pie Production Manager
Direct Reports: Shift Supervisor

Job Purpose

• To assist with the production or processing operations.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Production / Operations:

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production and other lines.
• Attend pre-production meetings with production staff to set daily volume targets.
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations.
• Continuously improve operating efficiencies and structures to meet changing market demands.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure maintenance of standards, product quality, and hygiene compliance; motivate the team in managing factory production.
• Ensure total quality management system in the plant, particularly concerning food safety management.
• Ensure compliance with Quality Manufacturing Standards (ISO 22000 – 2018 Quality System).

Maintenance:

• Ensure effective management of resources to meet business goals and objectives.
• Manage stock (raw material, packaging, and finished goods) in the unit.
• Manage assets and liabilities in the plant.
• Monitor the short, medium, and long-term maintenance and servicing of machinery and molds.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Level of capacity utilization.
• Rate of overall operating efficiency.
• Quality of products.
• Reportable health and safety incidents.

Requirements

• A good first degree in business administration, food technology, food and hospitality, or related disciplines.
• Membership in the Association for Operations Management or any other related professional qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially in the Food Industry/FMCG.

Other Requirements:

• Knowledge of methods, techniques, or procedures involved in pie production.
• Knowledge of key trends and developments in the production process.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective production.
• Knowledge of processes in the Food/QSR Industry.

Decision Expectations:

• Ensure input in the operations of the pie production line.
• Maintain defined product specifications during operations.

Working Conditions:

• The jobholder typically works 6 days per week, with production operations complementing store operations, which may involve working during weekends or evenings. This role can be demanding, especially during peak periods such as holidays and festive seasons, as the role holder is responsible for pie production.

Contacts and Purpose of Contact:
Internal Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Executive Management: Exchange or provide information, monitor the production process, obtain, clarify, and discuss information, present and discuss information and problems.

External Contacts (most frequent contacts):

• Service Providers/Vendors

Application Closing Date
Not Specified

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Restaurant Operative

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Interested applicants must be 21 years and above.
• Five credits in SSCE; OND holders can apply.
• BSC/HND Holders shouldn’t apply.

Salary & Benefits

• N50,000 – N60,000 monthly.
• Staff meal stipend.
• Family Health Insurance.
• Clear career growth in line with study advancement.
• 13th month salary.
• Annual Leave.
• Christmas Bonus.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applicants should be resident in these locations – Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Obalende, Oniru, Ikate, Total Lekki, Lekki Phase 1, 1004 Building & and its environs on the island.
• Only applicants who live in the aforementioned locations will be contacted and should apply. There is no provision for accommodation.