Current Jobs at Applied Engineering Technology Initiative (AETI)

Job Title: General Manager – FMCG Sales & Marketing

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Provide leadership and vision by assisting the board and staff with the development of long range and annual plans, and with the evaluation and reporting of progress on strategies;
• Formulate and execute company’s strategic plan;
• Set and achieve key performance targets for: sales, delivery, cost, expenses and other measurements of operational performance;
• Identify, create, and develop new market opportunities, taking the lead on constructing a robust and successful business proposal that secure new deals, contracts and long term relationships;
• Support and lead company products sales, growth and continuous cost & quality improvements in the business;
• Manage all sales related activities covering setting and strictly monitoring of sales targets and ensures accurate delivery of products in all sales channels;
• Timely update and present competitors’ activities and provides market feed-back on new products, prices changes, new launches, etc to the top management;
• Communicate operational/sales results, activities, etc. to Executive Management and provide recommendations and plans for ongoing improvement.
• Develop and maintain an excellent rapport with key stakeholders such as clients, suppliers, community organisations, regulatory bodies etc;
• Represent the organization at trade exhibitions, events and other related activities;
• Formulate performance measures, parameters and targets, in line with the business objectives and agreed every year on performance review, with targets set for the subsequent year.
• Suggest ideas for increasing revenue

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Business Management or any related business courses.
• M.Sc, MBA will be an added advantage
• Relevant qualifications/Certification in Sales and Marketing
• 10-15 years of management experience in a retail/FMCG environment
• Good understanding of the Nigerian business network and environment
• Experience working in a union environment, preferred
• Excellent people skills
• Experience in strategic marketing planning
• Organized, meticulous, and confident;
• Strategic thinker with the ability to understand market and business intelligence to make informed choices about business development;
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong leadership qualities, be a team-player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with company management, co-workers and third parties at different settings;
• Excellent business acumen and financial skills.
• Ability to develop and lead a sales team & passion for service quality;

Job Title: General Manager – Tomato Plant

Location: Kano

Job Description

• Direct all aspects of the factory operations, including supply chain management, manufacturing, warehousing, and quality control
• Drive all aspects of operations to ensure effective cost management, production, quality, and health and safety requirements
• Prepare an annual manufacturing plan and policy guidelines to drive the performance of key result areas on production activities and continuous implementation monitoring.
• Recruit and oversee a competent anf effective workforce
• Ensure that the plant and machinery are in good shape and well maintained continually.
• Understand technical aspects of complex manufacturing processes
• Meet production expectations and targets continually.
• Ensure that the factory is optimally run
• Perform other duties as may be necessary for optimal performance of the factory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Business Management
• Minimum of 10-15 years manufacturing experience, with not less than 5 years in a similar role
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of cost management metrics
• Excellent people management and negotiation skills
• Have a good practical knowledge of enterprise resource planning and delivery.

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Assisting in financial planning and preparation of budgets
• Managing accounting records and receipts
• Reconciling daily, monthly and yearly transactions
• Ensuring financial transactions are well captured with reasonable accuracy
• Processing and preparing invoices
• Resolving financial disputes raised by the customer service and sales teams
• Being a key point of contact for other departments on financial and accounting matters
• Supporting the Finance Manager and executives with projects and tasks when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field
• Professional accounting qualification or near qualification
• Minimum of 5 years accounting experience in an FMCG environment
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Organised with high level of integrity and honesty
• Ability to produce well standing guarantors
• High numerical strength
• Detailed and calm
• Knowledge in relevant accounting software

Job Title: Internal Audit Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
• Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans
• Obtain,analyseand evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc
• Prepare and present reports that reflect audit’s results and document process
• Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
• Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
• Maintain open communication with management and in some cases directors
• Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
• Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
• Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional qualification in accounting/auditing
• Minimum of 5 years proven working experience as Internal Auditor
• Computer skills in MS Office, accounting software and databases
• Ability to engage with large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgment.