Job Vacancies at ReelFruit

ReelFruit is an emerging fruit processing company, retailing a range of dried fruit snacks to cater to the growing number of health-conscious consumers in Nigeria. ReelFruit was established in 2012 and has achieved significant growth – retailing in over 350 stores nationwide, with a head office in Lagos and regional office in Abuja and Port Harcourt. The company also retails product on amazon.com in the US as well as internationally.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary
The Human Resource Manager is responsible for overseeing all HR functional activities; employee recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits, performance management, policy implementation and employment & labour law compliance.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Human Resource Management
• Manage the recruitment, selection, confirmation of new hires and exit interviews.
• Provide directional leadership in talent optimization and organizational effectiveness
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance.
• Completes human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees and following up on work results in line with stated KPIs
• Review of standard operating procedures (SOPs), KPIs and Policies to verify compliance or otherwise.
• Manage all employee benefits registration processes and related correspondences
• Develop and implement monthly and quarterly departmental goals indicating individual KPIs and performance plans in line with the overall mission, vision and goals of the organization
• Develop and monitor annual budget that includes all HR services and special events

Employee Relations:

• Oversee staff engagement at all levels.
• Ensure cordial and healthy co-working relationships among all units.
• Investigate and manage employee grievance procedure
• Manage the day-to-day operations of employee-relation functions inclusive of employee absences and vacations/leave
• Identify, coordinate and organize staff training.

Educational Qualification, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in a related field or any related course
• Minimum of 5 years’ post NYSC experience working in this role or a similar role
• Membership of a relevant professional body; CIPM, PHRi or equivalent
• Up to date knowledge of Labour Law legislation in Nigeria.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to hold employees accountable to high standards and provide clarity on what needs to be accomplished.
• Ability to be discreet, uphold ethical standards and develop SMART goals
• Proficient in conducting offline and online recruitment
• Ability to use initiative, show charisma and influence others towards a desired way of thinking or course of action
• Ability to think critically and analyse situations and display positive approach to solving problems on the job
• Must be people oriented and result driven
• Possess the competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• Ability to plan, monitor and appraise employee job results
• Self-motivated, proactive, organized and an impeccable communicator who thinks outside the box.

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Junior Accountant is responsible for posting journal entries, updating financial statements, managing & maintaining accounts receivable and payables, administration of monthly payroll and preparing of financial reports. Also, ensuring that the world class standards are maintained.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Maintain financial transactions on the accounting software chart of accounts and annual budget.
• Preparing asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
• Reconciling financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Tracking all receivables and liaise with appropriate departments for collections
• Manage inventory by liaising with production department.
• Ensuring that accounting entries are entered accurately into the accounting software.
• Preparing periodic financial reports that compare budget costs and actual costs.
• Resolving debtor’s queries, outstanding invoices and statements
• Managing payroll operations by following policies and procedures
• Summarizing current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Documenting financial transactions by entering account information.
• Ensuring all documents and their respective supports are filed appropriately.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is a plus.
• ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification is an added advantage
• Good knowledge and experience with general ledger, accounting and financial reporting principles & practices.
• Ability to use Xero or other accounting software.
• Experience with audit preparations is an advantage
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and communication Skills
• Comfortable working in small teams and in a flexible work environment
• Assertive and proactive: willing to learn and grow in the role
• Able to multi-task, prioritize with good business acumen and work in a fast-paced environment with high volume demands

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager is responsible for formulating and implementation of a robust, fully functional accounting department; put in practices for Reelfruit accounting, boost investor confidence in the company financials, achieve efficient use of financial resources, oversee adequate record keeping for clients thereby enhancing bottom-line figures, and achieving compliance and management of taxation and other regulatory government agencies.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop, Monitor and Implement financial controls as it relates to all key departments within the company
• Induct and manage both financial and non-financial employees to comply with controls
• Ensure that the collection, processing and communication of financial information are properly done.
• Manage all finance employees- internal and external to ensure controls are adhered to
• Examination & Preparation of schedule of expenses, incomes, payables, receivables, payroll& other remittances. Preparation of fixed assets schedule, computation of capital allowance & tax assessment.
• Use XERO to ensure proper record keeping of all sales and financial information
• Ensure all tax payment (PAYE) are paid promptly and duly.
• Liaise with 3rd Party Persons, that is, Auditors and Tax Consultants.
• Study trends, escalate peculiarities to management and set financial targets based on deductions
• Scrutinize budgets submitted by Unit Leads for projects/programs
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement
• Conduct financial analysis to determine profitability of projects and the business in general
• Prepare and present financial reports periodically

Educational Qualification, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ post NYSC experience working in this role or a similar role
• Membership of ICAN/ACCA will be an advantage
• UpToDate Knowledge of IFRS Standards and other Accounting Laws in Nigeria
• Practical knowledge of accounting software, particularly XERO
• Experience monitoring and recording company expenses.
• Experience with audit preparations.
• Ability to create reports and financial statements clearly and error-free
• Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information both verbally and on excel in a manner that can be understood by stakeholders
• Have eye for minutiae details and ensure accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate influence across several program/project and ooze confidence to approach and influence different stakeholders
• Possess sound knowledge of financial accounting and project/program cost-benefit analysis
• Ability to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers
• Ability to deeply understand Reel fruit business principles, needs and practices in line with growth objectives
• Adherence to high moral, ethical, and organisational values in decisions
• Ability to use personal initiative to source for prospective businesses for Reelfruit.
• A proactive individual with excellent numeric and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage others.

Job Title: Human Resource Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Human Resource Officer is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level.
• The duties include: talent management, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, on boarding, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Administer various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains the employee handbook and the policies & procedures manual.
• Develop and implement monthly and quarterly departmental goals indicating individual KPI’s and performance plans in line with the overall mission, vision and goals of the organisation.
• Acquire and manage talent through proper recruitment and selection to the on boarding process for all levels in the organisation.
• Perform compensation and benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, loan claims and administration, leave application process and revises as necessary.
• Facilitate the performance appraisal process and provide the necessary feedback (coaching, pep talk, job enrichment, training, promotion, demotion, termination) for every staff of the organisation.
• Improve Manager and employee performance by managing conflict, counselling, coaching and exit interviewing.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of every department and services performed.
• Maintain human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• 0-2 years prior experience as an HR assistant or executive
• Minimum of B.Sc /B.A in Human Resource Management or any related Management course
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively organise allocated work activities, work to tight deadlines and assist in the effective organisation of task and events.
• Proven practical experience in the use of Office Suite
• Ability to think logically and solve problems occurring within normal work routine
• Ability to interact with others and build relationships
• High accuracy in record keeping and documentation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Proficient in use of recruitment and HR software systems
• Willingness to support and assist other team members when required

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: hr@reelfruit.com using the “Job Title” as the subject of the email.