Job Openings at Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited

Eastern Plains Integrated Farms Limited is an integrated Farm situated in Igbariam, Anambra state. We are presently focused on poultry production but have plans in place to expand into other areas of Agriculture.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Technical Manager (Poultry)

Job Location: Anambra
Employment type: Full time

Job Description

• Ensures strict adherence to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the broiler farm in order to achieve set targets for the farm.
• Oversees the supply feeds to the houses.
• Ensures the welfare of poultry by assessing the quality of feeds and care offered, including vaccinations.
• Ensures compliance with relevant health, safety, and regulatory requirements, including biosecurity and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) measures to prevent the entry and transmission of pathogens in the farms.
• Monitors the performance of broiler production and ensure appropriate records of same are maintained and reported.
• Recognizes and responds in a timely manner to poultry health (including diseases) and production related issues.  
• Plans and oversees preparation and stocking procedures pertaining to poultry production.
• Ensures proper working environment and maintenance of physical infrastructure of the broiler farm.
• Communicates sourcing plan of broiler farm inputs, including day-old chicks, feeds, etc. to procurement team for execution.
• Manages and motivates the team members.
• Observes and evaluates performance of workers to ensure achievement sectional targets.
• Ensures high quality, cost-effective and value-added feed products are provided.
• Translates the broilers development strategy into actionable annual plans and drive implementation.
• Supports the ESG in conducting periodic assessments of risks associated with operations in the broiler farm in order to design mitigating controls.
• Responsible for preparing the annual budget of for the broiler farm.
• Provides periodic (daily, weekly etc) reports depending on production figures, inputs utilization figures, mortality and any other required measurable metrics in broiler farm.
• And any other duty as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or related fields.
• 7+ years relevant experience.
• Must be a certified veterinarian
• A member of a recognized professional body
• Must possess leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of poultry farming best practices.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Application Closing Date: 15th October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kelechi.olehi@easternplainsng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Financial Controller

Job Location: Anambra

Key Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze financial information generated from all farm operations to provide accurate reports to the Chief Finance Officer
• Liaises with the Financial Accountants to ensure the reconciliation of all bank accounts monthly and follow up on any reconciliation item.
• Assists the Chief Finance Officer in budget planning, as well as controlling and forecasting income and expenditure.
• Liaises with Chief Finance Officer to ensure that accurate financial information to the Managing Director for presentation to board of directors are readily available timely.
• Ensures statutory returns are made and accurately to relevant tax authorities. 
• Coordinates the preparation and reporting of monthly management accounts and performance reviews of the company’s financial activities.
• Assists in providing support during interim and final audits of the account of the company by external Auditors through provision of relevant documents and information. 
• Ensures that company’s assets are managed effectively with accurate and complete records duly kept.
• Ensures strict adherence to Finance standard operating procedure in all the activities of the department. 
• Any other duty as may be assigned by the Chef Finance Officer.
• Not More Than 40 Years Old.

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Accounting or Finance is required (MBA will be an advantage)

Competencies Required:

• 5+ years of executive level operational experience required
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA, ACCA, ICAN)
• Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
• Understanding of business functions, particularly poultry business
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Financial literacy and the ability to analyse complex data to inform decision-making.

Application Closing Date: 1st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kelechi.olehi@easternplainsng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Warehouse Officer

Job Location: Anambra

Key Responsibilities

• Receives and process warehouse stock (unload, label, and store)
• Prepares and completes orders for dispatch as scheduled
• Operate and maintain preventively warehouse equipment such as weigh scale
• Follow quality standard, comply with procedure, rules, and regulations
• Assist in procurement of goods and materials by arranging for logistics and ensuring end deliveries.
• Performs inventory control, tracks and report any inventory discrepancy
• Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
• Communicate and cooperate with coworkers
• And any other duty as may be assigned.  

Application Closing Date: 1st October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kelechi.olehi@easternplainsng.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.