Recruitment at Ultimum Limited

Job Title: Payable Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full Time

About the Job

• As a Payable Accountant, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices & expense reports.
• Liaise with treasury on vendor payments run and queries.

Responsibilities

• Booking of both Local and foreign invoices on SAP
• Booking of request for Advance payment in respect of Customs Duty, Other Clearing Charges for raw materials & Spares
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted
• Verify and investigate discrepancies, if any, by reconciling vendor accounts and monthly vendor statements
• Reconciliation of GRNI, Trade Account Payable GL Balances and Vendors advance payment and submission of a weekly/monthly report on these activities.
• Generate reports detailing accounts payables status
• Understand expense accounts and cost centres
• Posting of Month-end Closing Journals for – Accruals, Prepayments, Amortization etc
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of accounting procedures, policies, rules, and practices affecting the development, maintenance, and control of fiscal record keeping systems.
• Good knowledge of methods and techniques for coding, verifying, balancing, and reconciling accounting records.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Inventory Analyst

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Job Objectives

• Oversee accurate posting, reconciliation, and valuation of inventory, ensuring alignment between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
• Monitor inventory transactions, including receipts, transfers, disposals, and stock adjustments, to ensure compliance with financial controls.
• Coordinate and execute monthly stock counts, ensuring timely reconciliation and closure of variances.
• Prepare comprehensive inventory reports, including stock movements, variance analyses, and landed cost breakdowns for imported raw materials.
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements by maintaining accurate records and addressing queries promptly.
• Provide data-driven insights for budget and forecast planning related to inventory and cost management.
• Provide inputs for budget and forecast preparations related to inventory and cost management.
• Support production costing by ensuring accurate module setups for BOMs and maintaining inventory-related schedules.

Qualifications

• First Degree / Higher National Diploma in Accounting or related Social Science course.
• ACA/ACCA or equivalent is an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.

Job Requirements:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in computer applications and ERP systems.
• Strategic thinking mindset.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Supervising warehouse staff and daily activities.
• Managing, evaluating and reporting on warehouse productivity.
• Tracking and coordinating the receipt, storage, and timely delivery of finished goods and materials.
• Checking orders, bills, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
• Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
• Ensuring basic maintenance standards and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Performing a daily inspection of the warehouse grounds.
• Coordinating and maintaining warehouse handling equipment.
• Communicating and coordinating with other departments and customers.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree in Business Management or a related field.
• 3 years experience as a warehouse supervisor or a similar management position.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse operations and management.
• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Problem-solving skills.

Key Competency & Skills Requirements:

• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate track record of increasing sales and revenue; field sales experience is preferred.
• Ability to develop sales strategies and use performance KPIs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
• Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools and salesforce applications.

Technical Competencies:

• Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industry
• Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities
• People management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Generic CoMPETECIES:

• Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
• Leveraging and Respecting Others
• Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
• Results focused
• Attention to details
• Sustaining operational excellence

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Trade Marketing Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• The Trade Marketing Manager will be responsible for developing and executing trade marketing strategies to drive sales, visibility, and distribution of ULs products across various trade channels with the aim to increase brand presence, customer engagement, and revenue growth.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop pricing and distribution strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders for On-Trade and Wholesalers Channels.
• Use knowledge of customer / category / channel to develop and execute strong Trade Marketing / Activation strategy across Retail, Hawking, Education and Wholesalers Channels and develop activation calendar to drive growth and win market share.
• Use knowledge of customer / category / channel to build activation strategy and plans.
• Lead activation programs with partners to improve brand visibility and visiting the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and guidelines are respected.
• Device strategies to amplify ULs brands core differentiators and unique selling points relative to competitors across all trade channels.
• Collaborate with the Marketing tram and other internal and external stakeholders to make brand plans relevant for the local Markets.
• Analyze consumer trends and brands performance and make necessary recommendations.
• Provide feedback & share with the Commercial team, the activation plans of all shopper marketing activities as well as the KPIs (pre and post activation)
• Work in close partnership with the Commercial team to ensure activation is supported with best-in-class material to win through execution at the point of sale.
• Develop, monitor and control the Trade Marketing budget tracking actual credit notes and invoices and further collaborate with Finance team for budget alignment and processing.
• Brilliant execution of customer plans that deliver sustainable profit & market share growth for Brands portfolio in all channels.
• Demonstrate awareness of spend, volume, margin and profit performance within own area of responsibility to make good business decisions and drive positive outcomes.
• Develop necessary guidelines or tools (e.g. Generic Customer Propositions) to enhance sales force negotiation ability with customers.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams for product development and launches.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• HND / BA / BSc degree in Business Administration /Marketing / Management
• 5 – 7 years of proven Trade Marketing experience in the FMCG industry.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Understanding of various marketing and sales touchpoints
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Strategic approach with operational capability.
• Strong writer and content creator
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• Familiar with digital environment
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Team player.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Business Risk and Control Manager

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full Time

Purpose of the Job

• To monitor internal control processes laid down by management and independently appraise all controls within stores, procurement, production, loading and packing areas of the organization.

The Job

• Develop and implement a robust risk management framework.
• Conduct risk assessments across departments to identify potential threats to business continuity.
• Analyze financial, operational, legal, and strategic risks affecting the company.
• Design and implement risk mitigation strategies to reduce business exposure.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with risk policies.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of risk controls and update strategies accordingly.
• Implement the design and maintenance of controls and the risk and control framework
• Provide leadership and direction in communicating and monitoring internal Control policies, practices, programs, and processes across the company.
• Review and test existing internal controls to ensure they are designed and operating effectively to prevent fraud, errors, and non-compliance.
• Monitoring controls and implementing necessary changes to maintain a strong control environment across the company.
• Report deficiencies in control to Finance Director and Management.
• Designs and implements the right delegations of authority and the design of processes aimed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the achievement of business objectives
• Maintains the delegation of authority documentation
• Defines internal control structures on new business developments (new flows and route-to-markets)
• Challenges and supports the business on governance and control issues
• Implements solutions on weaknesses identified during group / or external Audits

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or related field.
• Professional qualification in a relevant discipline will be an added advantage.

The Person Must:

• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Have proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to pay attention to detail and ability to identify control weaknesses.
• Have a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience in a similar role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: IT Manager

Location: Aba, Abia
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• Manage the internal IT Support team and evaluate skills and performances, ensure end user service is timely and accurate on a daily basis, support technician, set specific end user service standards, contribute to improving IT support by actively monitoring and responding to end users queries, establish best practices through the entire technical support process, identify areas of improvement, evaluate daily, weekly and monthly teams productivity, provide feedback to the appropriate internal teams like security, to improve cross problems solutions.
• Providing outstanding first level technical support as well as assisting in planning out and building our IT infrastructure.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily operations of the IT support team.
• Develop and implement IT support policies and procedures.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of IT support staff.
• Coordinate training and professional development for support team members.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and maintain high service standards.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and negotiate service contracts.
• Collaborate with other departments to identify and address IT needs.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
• Provide end-user support and, advice regarding standard office applications and best practices as it evolves with company needs
• Ensure Licensing Management
• Support onboarding / off-boarding employees on corporate systems
• Create and update manuals and documentation

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field.
• 5 years experience in IT support
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software
• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competency & Skills Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in IT support, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with vendor management and contract negotiations.
• Certifications such as ITIL, CompTIA A+, or Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Technical Competencies:

• Proven work experience as End user services manager
• Advanced knowledge of O365, including SharePoint, Exchange Online, Azure AD, and Microsoft Endpoint Manager
• Task-oriented and organized, experience managing a ticket queue and ability to prioritize
• Team management skills, team player, can collaborate in a productive fashion
• Able to troubleshoot a large variety of technical issues
• Experience in remote support
• Desktop Support: Windows 10 and Mac 10.13+

Generic Competencies:

• Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
• Leveraging and Respecting Others
• Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
• Results focused
• Attention to details
• Sustaining operational excellence

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Plant Training Coordinator

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Job Purpose

• The Plant training Coordinator will drive capability building of the plant workforce to support business performance by maintaining skill matrices and identifying upskilling opportunities. Coordinate annual training plans (Proactive & Reactive) from the line managers and report on progress via L&D KPIs.
• Be the plants single point of contact (SPOC) with the groups centre of excellence and will coordinate trainee & onboarding programmes in alignment of UL requirements including WCM related capability training.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities
Initiate the training and development process:

• Get relevant input for training buckets, this is taking from team room discussions, problem solving outcomes (5Why’s, PDCAs, Improvement Projects) as well as annual training.
• Collaborate with HR Manager and HODs regarding training activities on site
• Engage with L&D Specialist regarding suitable solutions where the training solution does not exist/not part of the Annual Training Plan
• Consolidate departmental training needs by reviewing L&D inputs e.g. PDP as input to the annual LNA / budgeting process Partner with business leaders in implementation of process improvement and execution.
• Monitor productivity data and develop corrective action plans where necessary to achieve annual productivity improvements.
• Ensure all safety protocols are followed to maintain a safe working environment.

Prepare for training:

• Coordinate the logistics of the required training and ensure relevant presenters & candidates are present and available
• Request Purchase Order requests from Procurement, L&D Services team for external training as per the signed-off LNA
• Obtain approval from the Plant Manager for costs not included in the LNA.
• Implement the learning process

Effective use of SOP’s:

• Implement the 8 step SOP process
• (Execution of the SOPs are relevant and effective, use the as training aid), track and check whether people are people being trained against SOP, identify gaps in SOP and ensure Line Manager updates the SOP document)
• Draw on the expertise of SMEs to run learning programmesEnsure all training completed is captured in Training Bucket and registers are completed
• Ensure all training registers and events are recorded.
• Adapt training programme to meet the needs of the team / plant / audience i.e. run 2-day programme over a two-week period with short intervals
• Conducts a quality assurance of Visual Boards by engaging with Line Managers / HOD’s
• Update skill matrices after training on relevant skills are carried out.

Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop progress report:

• Complete the Level 1 evaluations for formal classroom training, analyse the results and develop actions that will improve training effectiveness.

Monitor and Support Competency Acquisition Process:

• Assist Line Manager to develop annual CAP plan for teams
• Monitor weekly / monthly adherence to plan
• Support Line Manager to schedule formative and summative assessments
• Identify SME Assessors and ensure an adequate pool of assessors in the plant
• Administration of CAP Management system by ensuring information is accurate (Line Manager captures the assessment result, TC quality assures)
• Maintain skill matrices and update after training on relevant skills are carried out and evaluated.

Identify Training Solutions for future Pipeline:

• Trainees: Conduct monthly check in with trainee to identify opportunities for trainee to attend training as per the planned training programme.
• (Line Manager responsible to report on progress, driving the trainee programme progress)
• Apprentices: Ensure Apprentice training solutions are included in the training plan, identify opportunities for technical trainee to attend training as per the standard development programme.
• Learnerships: Coordinate of the Learnership Programme
• Plant coordination of any UL training requirements (i.e.WCM etc)

Reporting:

• Ensure the relevant KPI’s are reported against weekly and monthly routines Training hours per employee, training plan compliance, SOPs training completeness etc.
• Communicate and share with relevant stakeholders on site.
• Skill matrix report.

Experience & Academic Requirements

• A Degree in Engineering, Food Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a production role, preferably in the food and beverage industry.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in production management software and tools.
• Understanding of quality control, safety standards, and regulatory requirements in the beverage industry.

Key Competency Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective planning & organizing
• Results orientation
• Ability to work under challenging conditions
• Manufacturing Excellence
• Effective leadership and track record of building high performing teams
• Analytical, reporting and communication
• Coaching and mentorship.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the sales administration, customer service and direct sales force to resolve issues related to collections (cash and credit) and ensure open and timely communication between the commercial, sales, logistics/distribution departments.
• Supervise customer invoicing, subsequent credit adjustment and other related administrative functions.
• Reconcile General Ledger Accounts Receivable and associated accounts.
• Manage daily cash applications and ensure that receivables are posted correctly and on time.
• Front-end bank reconciliation of multiple accounts, including foreign accounts.
• Ensure all components are met, and evidence thereof provided to substantiate relevant financial/accounting/corporate controls for revenue recognition and associated accounting for sales incentives e.g. SOX(Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Reduce risk through the identification and implementation of adequate processes and controls, and continually monitor and assess the adequacy of these processes and controls.
• Ensure all operational functions, including operational procedures and compliance requirements, are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements And Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting preferable (MBA Finance or Accounting will be an advantage), or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in a commercial Admin or accounting role.
• Able to manage, develop relationship and negotiate at all levels of management
• Must be innovative, good communication, presentation and analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Commercial Operation Manager

Location: Abia
Job type: Full Time

Purpose
Responsible for the Organisational effectiveness of the Sales force through:

• Administration of Depot operations
• Administration of field sales operations
• Systems usage and support
• Effective customer management to enhance relationships with trade partners

Responsibilities
Administration of Depot Operations:
Manage the operational effectiveness of:

• Order to Cash
• Cash control
• Credit management
• Stock weeks
• Budget & Overhead
• Depot administrator training
• Depot administrative audit

Administration of Field Sales Ops:
Manage the operational effectiveness:

• Field administrational support
• Sales stationary
• Sales purchasing
• POS distribution & storage from Marketing store onwards
• Fridge placement, management and maintenance
• Cross functional liaison and coordination.
• Commercial Procedures manuals
• Personnel-related Sales issues
• Headcount reporting and control
• Expense claim and control.

Systems usage and support:
Overseeing the effective use, management and development of Systems to:

• Target, split and report Sales KPIs fully and on time to other users
• Manage Sales force incentives
• Maximise the value of Customer Driven Outlet Segmentation (CDOS)
• Collate, interpret and report market and competitor intelligence gathered by the Salesforce.

Customer management:
Develop effective customer management initiatives to enhance relationships with trade partners:

• Trade promotion coordination
• Handling of rebate, incentives and commission
• M&E of customer satisfaction
• Tracking of pricing v competition
• Customer Helpline
• Customer database

Team Leadership:

• Manages, motivates, trains and coaches his team through inspiring leadership
• Champions a strong culture of development / evaluation through Audi, coaching and training his team
• Builds clear Personal Development Plans to enhance performance and individual growth of his own team
• Searches for world best practice locally and globally in his area of responsibility and shares learnings across the business

Relationships:

• Executive and Sales Leadership teams
• Close, constant liaison with all other Departments. Represents Commercial Dept at Planning meeting
• Customer relations with Distributors and Retailers

Qualifications

• University Degree (preferably MBA) in Business or related field
• 3-5 years track record in a senior Systems / Logistics / Commercial or Finance role.

Experience:

• FMCG, preferably beverage industry related, exposure
• Strategic vision
• Deep understanding of the Big Picture (macro PESTEL, SWOT, etc)
• Good leader, coach, trainer and facilitator
• Finance and systems management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop effective and efficient regional distribution plan between depots and plant.
• Oversee workshop activities in ensuring timely completion of trucks for minor/major repair to improve truck availability for operation.
• Maintain good relationship with law enforcement agencies to foster operational support when necessary.
• Develop plans to ensure adequate usage of available trucks for delivery in achieving the daily target / dispatch plan for the cycle.
• Monthly review of operations performance with third party transporters.
• Share dispatch efficiency update with the warehouse and logistics team to identify areas of improvement and reduction in truck residency time.
• Ensure timely dispatch of delivery trucks and prompt unloading at receiving location for improved asset utilization.
• Liaise with warehouse team to ensure proper and timely loading of available trucks and resolve all operational bottlenecks.
• Monitor turnaround time to improve truck availability at the facility.
• Tracking of inbound and outbound shipment activities
• Work closely with sales team for distribution/ dispatch planning.
• Generate Fleet analysis and Utilization Reports

Experience & Academic Requirements

• Degree in Transport Management, Management Science or a related field.
• Previous experience as a transport coordinator or a similar management position.
• Strong working knowledge of transport operations and management.

Key Competency & Skills Requirements:

• Time management skills and the ability to delegate.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry software.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong organization and analytical skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer-oriented individual and an outstanding problem-solver.
• Multi-tasking, strong networking and superior decision-making skills.

Technical Competencies:

• Clear understanding of the dynamics of the carbonated soft drink industry
• Strategic mindset. Ability to identify and act on opportunities
• People management skills
• Excellent communication skills

Generic Competencies:

• Building Sustainable Organizational Capabilities
• Leveraging and Respecting Others
• Problem Analysis / Problem Solving
• Strategic Thinker and Decision Making
• Results focused
• Attention to details
• Sustaining operational excellence

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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