Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionise the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.
The journey began with our pioneering of the food court concept in Nigeria – a new and exciting offering for the local market. At the same time, we also imported well-developed QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) brands from South Africa. Since this time we have concentrated on developing our own brands, which already occupy prime market positions. Chicken Republic, as our flagship brand, is a classic success story.
Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).
Our multifaceted business also comprises an Operational Division, Central Kitchen Unit and Supply Chain Division.Key Responsibilities:
Processing of suppliers / vendor invoices for payment
Maintaining the creditors’ schedule
Ensure daily/weekly collection of Bank statements and confirmation of cheques
Manage all forms of payment (internet banking, Remita, interswitch etc)
Keeping the financials documents organized and filed
Detect and eliminate errors in payment request
Confirm all retirement before another cash advance is processed for a staff
Ensure posting of items received by the store into appropriate Trade Creditor’s account
Verify all intercompany transactions across businesses – review and sign off on all intercompany transactions across the divisions
Confirm on monthly basis that charges on COT and Interest are in line with the agreed rate.
Perform any other related duties from time to time
Functional Competencies/Requirements:
Skill to improve risk management through reduction/transparency of cash balances
Banking transaction execution and settlement skill
Cash and investment reporting skill
Compliance to audit observation as to the segregation of duties with reference to back office functionality of recording transactions through a systematic driven authorization/execution process
General Management Competencies/Requirements:
Strong Oral and Written Communication skills
Good Presentation Skills
Relationship Management
Strong Problem solving skills
Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate effectively
Educational Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum of university degree or HND Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Minimum of 1 years post professional qualification experience.
Desired Personal Attributes:
Integrity
Proactive self-starter
Assertive and tenacious
Ability to work with little or no supervision
Ability to work with all levels of management, build partnerships and teams
Highly organized and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
Ability to cope with and work under pressure
