Latest Vacancies at Hotpoint Appliances LTD

Job Purpose

• The role is responsible for processing transactions, maintaining proper books of accounts, preparing financial reports, plans, forecasts, analysis and to facilitate effective decision making across the organization. The role has responsibilities for Cash and Tax accounting.
• The role aims to provide timely, accurate and complete financial information and to come up with data-driven insights on how to optimize costs and drive business performance in an optimal way.
• The role entails the analysis of the company’s key overheads, tax and cost drivers.

Job Responsibility and Accountability

• Process transactions, maintain proper, up-to-date books of accounts and prepare financial reports, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, and assist the Finance / Treasury / Credit Manager in all finance operations-related tasks.
• Prepare, consolidate and track financial entries and ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Monitor and control costs.
• Review and approve journals.
• Prepare reconciliations, commentaries and reports to explain actual performance Vs Budgets and other comparatives.
• Analyze trends on past and current revenues, margins, overheads, tax to provide insights that enable the management to anticipate and plan for the future.
• Analyse the impact of tax, change of accounting policy, procedures and other initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze finance-related reports.
• Collaborate / assist other accountants and build strong partnerships cross-functionally.
• Develop templates for analyzing different scenarios for overheads, revenues, margins, working capital etc.
• Identify and analyze tax savings opportunities for the company.
• Drive revenue and cost optimization initiatives
• Provide the management with analysis and advice on cost optimization and allocation.
• Use qualitative and quantitative techniques to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of overheads utilization (e.g use of ratios).
• Perform cost / benefit analysis for proposed, current and closed projects and initiatives, including outsourced services, leasing, pricing, discounts e.t.c
• Proactively partner with and advise non-finance team members on revenues and cost control and optimization.
• Working closely with the retail, sales, marketing and supply chain teams to map out cost optimization opportunities and project forecasts.
• Participate in the cross-functional review and analysis of cost center reports.
• Assist the Financial Accountant to conduct the finance training as part of an upskilling and awareness creation program.
• Go for structured trade visits to develop a deep commercial appreciation of the business
• Perform pre and post implementation evaluation of the effectiveness of cost optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the cost efficiency of each department.
• Overheads’ budget and tax controls / process checks & reviews
• Controls and compliance: Facilitate audits and perform self-assessments on overheads/tax optimization   procedures, policies and initiatives.
• Coach / train other accountants in the team.
• Work with line managers on development plan.
• Work cross-functionally to implement and improve financial data, systems and reports.
• Participate in various committees or task forces geared to business performance improvement, strategy development and execution.
• Carry out ad hoc assignments as assigned from time to time by the line Manager, Financial Accountant and CFO.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics from an accredited University.
• Membership of a recognized professional accountancy body (e.g. CFA, CPA or ACCA).
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience in a busy Finance environment.
• Must be conversant with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience in working with analytics tools such as BI, Qlik, Business Warehouse e.t.c will be an added advantage.

  Key Skills: 

• Interpretation of financial information with a commercial lens.
• Stakeholder and risk management experience.
• Excellent financial modelling skills.
• High attention to detail, excellent analytical and presentation skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization.
• A strong team player with demonstrated experience in leading and working with teams.
• Knowledge of commercial finance best practices.

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Job Purpose

• This role in supports the department by turning data into useful insights, coordinating daily operations, and tracking performance. It helps ensure smooth field and office collaboration, accurate reporting, and efficient execution of trade activities. The analyst’s work supports better decision making and continuous improvement in sales operations.

Roles and responsibilities 

• Attendance Monitoring: Track and report attendance of Trade Developers in stores, ensuring punctuality and accountability.
• Leave Management: Handle leave applications for TradeDevelopers and ensure operations are not disrupted.
• Field Support: Respond to Trade Developers’ requests and relay important updates from
• head office.
• App Usage: Ensure full adoption and proper use of the Sales Force App for attendance, stock tracking, and reporting.
• Fare Requests: Prepare fare requisitions for field teams conducting stock takes.
• Promotion Communication: Share promotion details, product prices, and dealer updates to ensure correct implementation and margin compliance.
• Credit Notes: Prepare credit note summaries for promotions or price changes and share with dealers for timely reimbursement.
• Goods Return(GRN): Process GRNs for faulty, missing, or returned goods and ensure quick resolution.
• SKU Updates: Keep the Modern Trade App updated with all new products and SKUs for accurate tracking.
• Back-Office Coordination: Support the sales team by following up on dealer orders and coordinating with invoicing, service, and warehouse teams.
• Stock Takes: Oversee monthly stock counts for sell-out accounts and prepare reconciliation reports to highlight discrepancies.
• Returns Analysis: Review GRN data to identify return trends and suggest actions to reduce them.
• Performance Reports: Track performance of Trade Developers and share monthly reports with management.
• Incentive Reports: Prepare and validate monthly incentive reports to ensure fairness and accuracy.
• Inventory Reports: Use data from the Funnet App to analyze stock levels, sales trends, and market share performance.
• Ad Hoc Reports: Prepare additional reports as needed to support business reviews and decision-making.
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Superior

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Statistics, Economics, Data Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Two years experience in data analysis, sales operations, or modern trade (preferably in consumer electronics or retail).
• Experience in data reporting, operational coordination, and working with field teams.
• Added advantage: Familiarity with ERP systems and data collection tools used in retail.

Key Skills: 

• Excel Skills: Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, and dashboards).
• Operational Coordination: Skilled in managing multiple operational tasks efficiently.
• Accuracy: Strong attention to detail in data entry, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Communication: Good written and verbal communication skills; able to work with different teams.
• Process Improvement: Ability to simplify and automate reporting or routine tasks.
• Time Management: Able to handle tight deadlines and prioritize work effectively