JOB: Ongoing recruitment at Hillcrest Agro-allied Industries Limited

Hillcrest Agro-allied Industries Limited is an agricultural products processing company located in Offa, Kwara State. We operate a rice processing mill that produces par-boiled head rice and we deliver to the final customer through distributors. We add value to nutrition and overall well-being.

Application Deadline: 17th January, 2020.

We are recruiting to fill the positions below:

Job Title: Finance and Administration Manager

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job specifications

• Our Finance and Administration Manager provides accurate financial information to support decision making.
• He or she is a reliable professional with broad knowledge in accounting, financial and business principles.
• He or she is a strategic thinker and an effective leader who can take the profitable decisions.

Requirements
Work experience:

• 7+ years experience as head of finance / accounting or similar role, out of which 4+ years experience in strategic planning at the management level.

Abilities:

• Sound leadership ability.
• An analytical mind with a strategic ability.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles, laws and best practices. Knowledge and ability to apply the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Sound knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.

Competences:

• Strategic planning.
• Banking and Funds management.
• Book keeping.
• Investments.
• Financial control.

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job specifications

• Our Human Resource Manager provides the means and tools to manage and grow people.
• He or she is an experienced professional with deep knowledge of all human resource functions.
• He or she partners with departmental managers, leads and manages activities while also possessing a strong strategic mindset.

Requirements
Work experience:

• 4+ years experience as HR Manager in a processing or manufacturing organisation, out of which 2+ years in the agriculture or foods sector.

Abilities:

• Sound leadership ability.
• Full understanding of the way the company operates to meet its objectives.
• Thorough knowledge of human resource management principles and best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of local employment needs, and state and federal labour laws.
• Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to improve employee morale.

Competences:

• Strategic HR.
• HR strategy.
• Employee performance.

Job Title: Brand Manager

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job specifications

• Our Brand Manager develops and executes the brand strategy and makes feedstock available to support the strategy.
• His or her task would include arranging consultations work with farmers on latest technologies.
• He or she shapes the company’s outward image by uncovering consumer insights.
• Additionally, he or she defines what attract our customers and prospects, and how we can improve customer experience,

Requirements
Work experience:

• 7+ years experience in implementing targeted brand campaigns, out of which 4+ years working experience in brand management; or out of which 4+ years experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns.

Abilities:

• Sound leadership ability.
• Strategic thinking and ability.
• Ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and communicate recommendations.
• Understanding of the marketing mix.
• Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers.

Competences:

• Marketing.
• R & D.
• Public relations.
• Product development.

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Location: Offa, Kwara

• Our Maintenance Manager strives to avoid or prevent machines and equipment breakdowns.
• He or she will have an understanding of milling machine systems and electrical systems (generation, transmission and distribution) as well as the mechanisms of vibrating and abrasive machines.
• He or she will be skilled in maintenance processes and in safety regulations.
• He or she will also have aptitude in undertaking administrative tasks such as documenting, reporting, budgeting etc.

Requirements
Work experience:

• 5+ years experience in maintenance management role, out of which 2+ years in planning maintenance operations; or out of which 2+ years in installing and maintaining vibrating and abrasive machines, elevators, rotating disks, separators, etc.

Abilities:

• Sound leadership ability.
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Preventive maintenance
• Ability to interpret blueprints, specifications and schematics.
• Technical aspects of vibrators, elevators, rotating and separating machine systems. Attention to detail.

Competences:

• Power systems.
• Conveyor systems.
• Vibrating machines.

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job specifications

• Our Commercial Manager ensures sufficient supply of feedstock and the availability of branded products.
• He or she is passionate in his or her tasks and have great knowledge in marketing, supply and distribution, and selling.
• He or she balances a practical mindset with creative business acumen and leads people through complex marketing operations.

Requirements
Work experience:

• 7+ years experience in sales and distribution, out of which 4+ years experience in developing efficient strategies and business plans in all marketing aspects (branding, product promotion etc.).

Abilities:

• Sound leadership ability.
• Strategic thinking and ability.
• Good understanding of market research and data analysis methods.
• Ability to apply marketing techniques over digital (e.g. social media) and non-digital (e.g. press) channels.
• Understanding of other business disciplines (Information Technology, finance).

Competences:

• Sales team coverage management
• Key accounts management
• Direct-to-retail experience.

Job Title: Technical Assistant to CEO

Location: Offa, Kwara

Job Specifications

• Technical Assistant to CEO supports the CEO in execution of governance and executive
• management functions.
• He or she provides round the clock support In a variety of technical and administrative tasks to the CEO and provides high-quality technical and administrative assistance to departmental managers to ensure that the company’s workflow runs smoothly.

Requirements
Work experience:

• 4+ years as Data and Information Analyst and providing technical and administrative support directly to senior management, out of which 2+ years in the agriculture sector.

Abilities:

• Capable of managing work load and prioritizing tasks.
• Proficient in collaboration and delegation of duties,
• Impeccable multi-tasking abilities.

Competences:

• Agriculture economics.
• Organization.
• Information technology.
• Internal control and audit.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application Letter and CV to: [email protected] clearly indicating the “Job Title” as subject of your mail.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted