Recruitment at Food Concepts Plc

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: 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:
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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: Business Analyst Manager

Requisition ID: 1442
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• To support the delivery of Analysis and insights by providing data and information for the day-to-day operation of the business and identify pricing opportunities for the business.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Recipe costing:

• Reviews food recipe and determines appropriate costing of menu items
• Converts recipes for use in quantity preparation.
• Ensure up to date costing of material items
• Performs margin and pricing sensitivity analysis in order to support business initiatives
• Develop price points for new product launches to improve profit margin and sales volumes

Business Analysis:

• Reviews products menu to determine the best and worst performing products by location
• Determine location theoretical GP and cost benefit per location
• Monitors pricing decisions and proactively monitor products’ performance to determine whether revaluation is needed
• Ensures pricing accuracy across all store types and regions
• Performs products and volumes profitability analysis

Competitive Analysis:

• Monitors and update commercial and competitor price lists
• Analyze market trends, including competitors’ prices, consumer habits, marketing strategies and profitability
• Work closely with relevant teams to capture pricing strategies and opportunities.
• Data Analytics
• Reporting on daily, weekly, and monthly product performance

Key Performance Indicators:

• Ensures an updated product price list by clusters
• Ensures an updated competitor price list
• Maintain and regularly update pricing models
• Develop regular templates to drive business operation

Job Specifications

• A good First Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or Finance.
• Relevant professional degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role is required

Knowledge Requirements:

• Demonstrates good research, quantitative, and analytical skills
• Must be competent in software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel
• Have a natural aptitude in mathematics and can think analytically.
• Demonstrates commercial and economic awareness, including an awareness of global economic factors that can influence the Food & Beverage and QSR industry
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication skills.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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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:
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Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Analysis of software’s functional and technical requirements as well as design peculiarities and architecture to identify relevant testing considerations.
• Creation of test plans that contain expected timelines for completion and address all considerations raised during the analysis phase.
• Articulation and documentation of test information including test planning, test scripts, test scenarios, test data, pre-conditions, and test outcomes.
• Perform manual and automated testing, including functional, integration, regression, performance, and security testing.
• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using modern test automation frameworks.
• Identify, document, and report software defects and inconsistencies and working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive test plans and strategies that align with project requirements.
• Perform risk assessments to prioritize testing efforts and focus on critical areas.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, product managers, DevOps, and security teams, to ensure quality is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• 4 years of Quality Assurance (Manual and Automation) testing work experience in a Fintech company, e-commerce company, Software testing Company, software company, Banking Industry, etc.
• Certifications in QA, blockchain technologies, or relevant areas (e.g., ISTQB, CKA, CBSA).
• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, or other financial compliance requirements.
• You want to build something that endures. The legacy of the work you do matters to you.
• You have a good knowledge of Software, Payment, and Banking.
• You are highly proficient in problem-solving, time management, analytical thinking, ambitious, and have a great drive to succeed.
• You have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to articulate complex issues to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You work well in a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• You have proven experience with test automation tools and frameworks such as Cypress, Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.
• You have hands-on experience with performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, or similar.
• You have experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, TeamCity, GitLab CI, Bitbucket, and integration of automated tests into pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Hands-on experience in working with production environments with zero tolerance for any errors.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• A continuous improvement mindset, staying up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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