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Job at Grand Cereal for Gradate

About Grand Cereals Limited

Grand Cereals Limited (GCL) is a Nigerian integrated foods company that specializes in producing a diverse range of animal feeds and consumer food products, particularly in the edible category. Their primary focus lies in creating superior value from locally sourced raw materials. GCL holds leading brands in cereals, vegetables, and other consumer food products, emphasizing its commitment to quality and local sourcing in its production and marketing strategies.

Summary

  • Company: Grand Cereals Limited (GCL)
  • Job Opening: 3 Positions
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
  • Locations: Plateau, Lagos State Nigeria

1. Accounts Payable Officer

Job Description
  • This role is responsible for processing creditors’ Invoices and payment, reconciliation of creditors ledger account and transporters’ account, preparation of transporters’ schedule and payment of the same as at when due.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting and Performance Management

  • Obtain Goods Received Note, Weigh Slips, Waybills, Laboratory Report and LPO from supply chain dept.
  • Post invoices generated from Goods Received Note
  • Calculation of gross amount, deduction and net amount payable to supplier.
  • Reconcile suppliers (creditors) accounts.
  • Prepare transporters’ payment schedule twice every week for payment of their bills.
  • Ensure right coding, batching and posting Of every bill from the transport office before payment is made.
  • Raise debit notes for deduction of every shortage incurred by transporters before payment is made.
  • Reconciliation Of transporter’s account.

Internal Controls:

  • Consistently ensure the application and effectiveness Of key controls in transaction processing as it relates to Invoicing processing and Payments.
  • Drive implementation of various action points from internal and external audits as cascaded by the line manager

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Minimum of a bachelors degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or related course of study.
  • Minimum Of two (2) years’ work experience in relevant field.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviour
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel Integrity
  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS.
  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Knowledge Of SAP will be an added advantage

Go to Method of Application

2. Stock Accounting Officer

Job Description
  • This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and high quality OT IF stock reporting and implementing controls for the safe keeping of inventory and to prevent financial loss to the business.

Key Accountabilities

  • Execute Inventory-related controls in line with lay down policies and procedures with respect to the physical flow of goods to ensure the accuracy of all inventory.
  • Responsible for all general ledger inventory accounts and inventory detail/ sub-ledgers within Own plants and factories
  • Physical inventories/cycle counts — coordinate all physical inventories/cycle counts and perform book-to-physical research/corrections within the Factory
  • Confirm, review, reconcile, and correct production orders and ensure all information and related inventory impacts are correctly captured
  • Reporting and analysis — provide accurate and timely information for management decisions
  • Execute/implement business working capital strategy as directed by Management
  • Material requirement forecast and monthly update Of all information relating to inventories variance analysis
  • Weekly spot checks, GIT analysis and scrap analysis
  • Factory and Depot stock reconciliations
  • Tracking Of stock adjustment by location
  • Support the Distribution and Inventory Finance Manager in the preparation of Budget and business reviews
  • Ensure all template relating to stock and other inventories are properly updated and monitored for variances
  • Ensure all inventory variances are investigated, reported, escalated, and cleared in a timely manner
  • Ensure carrying cost for all inventory items are in line with purchase prices. Investigate, report, escalate variances OTIF

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Minimum Of 5 years’ experience in a financial control function Of a FMCG
  • First Degree in Accounting plus ACA/ACCA
  • Knowledge, Skills & Behaviour
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good Interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Knowledge Of SAP will be an added advantage

Go to Method of Application

3. Brand Manager

Job Description
  • Responsible for managing designated category and its profitability; develop and implement brand and marketing initiatives and deliver on brand growth and equity objectives

Key Accountabilities

  • prepare annual marketing plans and drive achievement Of brand(s) volume, value, market share, distribution and equity objectives/ targets as agreed with Head of Marketing
  • Drive execution Of brand activities to ensure consistency with portfolio / product line strategy
  • Drive successful implementation of consumer/shopper support initiatives and where required channel support strategies in line with brand positioning.
  • Measure and report performance Of marketing campaigns and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs).
  • Drive on-time delivery of new product development initiatives to market and closely manage launched products through launch and growth phase
  • Track and monitor brand/competition/category performance in markets and channels to identify opportunities where present and proffer remedial solution (s) where there may be issues.
  • Judicious utilization Of brand budget to ensure activities required are effectively implemented
  • Perform post-event evaluation of specific consumer or trade-related activations and promotions with appropriate closure reports. prepare brand update data for monthly, quarterly and yearly marketing report prepare brand briefs for brand / marketing initiatives
Qualifications and Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or HND in Social Sciences, Art or Humanities field
  • Minimum Of five (5) year experience in brand management and marketing
  • Membership with a renowned professional association such as ARCON will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in modern trade will be an added advantage

Competencies Required

  • Experience in successfully leading a team
  • Strong interpersonal and team orientation
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail and a creative ability
  • Research skills and market intelligence

Deadline

31st January 2025

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to hr@grandcereals.com. The subject of your email should have the position you are applying for.

Job at Grand Cereal for Gradate

Job at Grand Cereal for Gradate

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