Jobs at Quality Foods Africa

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in conjunction with all department heads to ensure maximum profitability
• Provide critical assessment of all budgets and cost projections
• Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price
• Maintain vendor and service provider relationships
• Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs
• Keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost-cutting partnerships
• Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost
• Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the interdependency of cost drivers
• Understand the entire arc of the business and how productivity impacts profitability
• Commit to maximizing efficiency at all levels without compromising quality
• Develop and implement proactive solutions and cost-cutting measures
• Present new strategies and assessments to stakeholders in a compelling fashion
• Educate and persuade stakeholders to procure buy-in and cooperation
• Roll out clear cost-saving programs with timelines and assessment goals

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or a relevant field is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years experience working in cost control
• Management experience is strongly preferred
• Exceptionally well-organized with an aptitude for data
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
• Solid networking and interpersonal skills
• Able to generate budgets and reports
• Strong presentation skills, able to explain concepts concisely and accurately
• Able to develop strong, cooperative relationships with department heads
• Creative thinking skills and ability to solve problems.

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Job Description

• Responsible for performance monitoring, capturing and maintaining all financial transactions within the designated company locations and documenting the corresponding bills/documents as proof.
• Periodic running and extraction of financial reports from the accounting system after successful closure of period activities
• Prepare reconciliation and variance reports.
• Monitor and analyse financial trends and provide insights to the QSR organisation.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Support the QSR organisation in meeting its financial goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree qualification
• Minimum of 3 years experience in this role.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial modelling and forecasting techniques.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environ.