Job Vacancies at Frutta Juice and Services Nigeria Limited

Frutta Foods and Services Nigeria Limited  - Since its incorporation in 2003, Frutta Juice & Services Ltd is committed to the manufacture of wide range of fruit juices and drinks. Our operational processes conform to international and Nigeria standards delights our consumers’ expectations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Finance Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Job Description
General Accounting:      

• Oversee financial and accounting processes to ensure compliance with Corporate and local policies, statutory requirements and IFRS. Maintain ethical standards with unyielding integrity.
• Serve as the primary contact with independent auditors and audit-related accounting matters.
• Manage administration of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory control accounting and payroll.
• Oversee month end close process to ensure timely closure and financial reports preparation.

Budgetary Function:

• Preparation of annual budgets - Profit & Loss, Cash Flow & Balance Sheet.
• Analyze and report variances - Propose and implement remedial action.
• Estimate the requirement of funds - short term and long term.

Financial Management Reporting and Cost Control Function:

• Implement financial controls and develop financial management mechanisms to minimize financial risk. Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Manage the company's financial reporting systems.
• Produce accurate financial reports to specific deadlines including:
  • Monthly management accounts
  • Flash reports
  • Working capital
  • Board & Investor Packs
• Analyze, interpret and report operating results and make specific recommendations to achieve cost effectiveness and profit improvements.
• Provide gross profit reporting, analyses, and forecasting.
• Anticipate management needs and develop analyses in response to those needs and in support of management decisions.

Balance Sheet and Assets Management Function:

• Work with operating personnel to achieve effective balance sheet and assets management.
• Oversee development and carrying-out of inventory control procedures, including physical stock-take and audit.
• Account for and maintain proper inventory reserves for Excess, Expired and Obsolete Inventory.
• Review assets register to keep track of and safeguard company assets.

Cash Flow Management & Control Function:

•  Daily control of elements affecting working capital.
• Oversee operational cash management and cash flow forecasting.

Audit Function:

• Oversee preparation of financial accounts for auditing purposes.
• Oversee annual audits.
• Liaising with auditors to ensure that annual monitoring is carried out effectively.
• Conduct internal audits

Control Function:

• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures and internal controls in support of business processes and decisions.
• Ensure all activities comply with relevant Acts, legal demands, ethical standards, and the internal management policies.
• Review the preparation and submission of company statutory documents

Qualifications

• First Degree in a relevant field (Accounting/Business Management)
• A post-graduate degree or MBA will be an added advantage.
• Strong commercial finance experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ relevant work experience.
• Previous experience as a Finance Manager in Beverage/FMCG industry a must
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads.
• Negotiation skills, analytical skills and ability to multitask.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: Fleet Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

• Coordinating repairs of vehicles.
• Processing approvals for replacement of vehicle tyres, batteries, etc.
• Handling of vehicles registrations and insurance policies.
• Ensure timely renewal of vehicle licenses and other relevant documents.
• Coordinating mechanics garages.
• Management of drivers and dispatch riders for effective operations.
• Management of courier companies and services.
• Exceptional management of daily transport and logistics operations.
• Manage new vehicle procurement activities by researching and advising management on the best vehicle type.
• Analyze and recommend strategies to increase efficiency of operations and drive best-in-class operational excellence.
• Provide daily/ weekly/ monthly report to the Head, Admin as regards the status of all vehicles under management with the aid of in-house technology.
• Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and enforcing same as they fall due.
• Ensure that the fleet is in optimal condition for our drivers and passengers.
• Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
• Ensure compliance to Nigeria Road Transport laws and regulations.
• Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Utilizing GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles in case of theft.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in relevant field with minimum of 2:2 / Lower Credit.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 year cognate experience in related role.
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, tracker, etc
• Previous experience as a Fleet Manager in FMCG industry is an added advantage
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads.
• Negotiation skills, analytical skills and ability to multitask.

Key Skill Set:

• Excellent driving skill with at least 4 years active driving experience
• Good understanding of, and usage of GPS tracking technology.
• Ability to Prioritize, plan, and execute simultaneous projects and activities.
• Ability to effectively manage fleet and resolve complaints.
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction initiatives to keep fleet maintenance cost at the barest minimum.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (email, phone, in-person)
• Prioritizing, planning, and executing simultaneous projects and activities.
• Excellent technical skills in vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Experience in fleet cost reduction is a MUST.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Job Position: HR Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Permanent

Job Description

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process while collaborating with the Group Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Nurture a positive working environment.
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program.
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs while collaborating with the Group Learning and Development Manager.
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management.
• Interprets HR policies and labor legislation to factory managers and supervisors.
• Manages staff leave, prepares annual leave plan, Monitors and enforce implementation of leave plan.
• Prepares monthly human resources report for MRM.
• Processes applications for loans, salary advances, and other benefits endorsed by supervisor and approved by factory manager.
• Prepares inputs for the monthly payroll.
• Liaises with managers and supervisors and prepares job descriptions for newly created jobs and updates organization charts and existing job descriptions.
• Provides support to managers and supervisors.
• Organizes programmes to facilitate staff development.
• Organizes induction program for all categories of staff.
• Undertakes regular audit of the factory to ensure that health and safety standards and regulations are adhered to.
• Maintains contact with heads of departments in the factory, Group Head, Human Capital and Corporate Services, and Accounts Department.
• Maintains contact with employment agencies, Labour union, training service providers and security agencies.

Qualifications

• A University Degree in related field is desired.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 year cognate experience in related role in Manufacturing sector and ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems environment.
• Familiarity with relevant software, such as Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, etc
• Previous experience as Factory HR Manager in FMCG industry is an added advantage.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Labour and Employment Laws
• Excellent Employee Relations Skills
• Knowledge of returns to be filed (PAYEE, NSITF etc.

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online