Food Concepts began operations in 2001 with a clear vision: to transform the food industry in West Africa and consistently exceed stakeholder expectations.
Since 2004, Chicken Republic—our subsidiary—has expanded to 55 outlets across Nigeria and Ghana.
This rapid growth has earned us the reputation as West Africa’s fastest-growing chicken QSR and Nigeria’s top chicken QSR by both revenue and outlet count.
Furthermore, Chicken Republic was named among Nigeria’s top 20 brands in the Financial Standards Awards 2009.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:
Project Administration Officer
Requisition ID: 1220
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Business Development Department
Reports to (Title): Project Manager
Job Purpose
To oversee and perform administrative functions concerned with a project.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Project Administration:
- Ensure project administrative and financial activities comply with policies and regulations
- Assist in developing and preparing result-oriented work plans, critical paths, and other project management tools
- Support implementation of internal standard operating procedures
- Coordinate appointments and meetings, including preparing briefing materials, presentations, speeches, and documentation
- Translate simple correspondence and interpret meetings as needed
- Assist with budget preparation and provide information for audits
- Arrange travel and lodging, securing travel authorizations when required
- Offer administrative support for conferences, workshops, and retreats
- Maintain an up-to-date inventory list and assist with annual physical verification
- Manage project stationery supplies, track stock levels, and log distributions
- Keep filing systems current, ensuring confidentiality of materials
Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy of project completion estimates
- Variance from planned budget
- Percentage of milestones met
- Cost variance analysis
Job Specifications
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field
Professional Requirements:
- Relevant certifications are an added advantage
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
Knowledge Requirements:
- Strong understanding of administrative regulations
- Familiarity with project and time management
- Supervisory skills
Decision Expectations:
- Provide efficient administrative and logistical support in line with policies
- Maintain secure and organized filing systems
Working Conditions:
- Standard 40-hour workweek, with occasional overtime as workload demands
- May include contractor liaison, site visits, and report preparation
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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IT Infrastructure & Security Manager
Requisition ID: 1913
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Shared Services Department
Reports to (Title): Head of IT, IT Steering Committee
Direct Reports: Network Associate; Software-as-a-Service Associate
Job Purpose
Lead the planning, deployment, and upkeep of network, server, storage, and cloud systems. Ensure these platforms run smoothly, scale effectively, and remain secure.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Infrastructure Management:
- Design and implement the company’s IT architecture (networks, servers, storage, endpoints, cloud)
- Maintain high availability and peak performance of systems supporting business functions
- Oversee system upgrades and patch management to uphold security and efficiency
- Manage vendor relationships and SLAs for hardware, software, ISPs, and managed services
- Create and test disaster recovery and business continuity plans for mission-critical systems
Cybersecurity Management:
- Develop and enforce security policies aligned with industry standards (ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS)
- Deploy and monitor security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, access controls)
- Lead incident response: investigation, mitigation, and post-incident review
- Conduct regular vulnerability scans and penetration tests
- Ensure adherence to data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, NDPR)
Monitoring & Risk Management:
- Continuously track system health and usage via dashboards and monitoring tools
- Identify and address infrastructure and security risks
- Review audit logs to detect unauthorized access or anomalies
- Regularly test backups, failover mechanisms, and emergency procedures
Leadership & Governance:
- Mentor and guide the infrastructure and security teams
- Align IT projects with organizational goals through collaboration with business units
- Report on infrastructure and security metrics via KPIs and dashboards
- Manage the budget for infrastructure, security tools, and personnel
Asset & Configuration Management:
- Keep an accurate inventory of IT assets and licenses
- Ensure configuration standards are documented and maintained
- Oversee secure user onboarding/offboarding and access provisioning
Key Performance Indicators
- System uptime for servers, networks, and applications
- Incident response and resolution times (MTTR)
- Bandwidth utilization and latency metrics
- Compliance audit scores
- Rate of vulnerability remediation
Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Certifications: ITIL, CISSP, CISM, or CompTIA certifications preferred
Experience: At least 4 years in IT infrastructure management, with 2 years in a supervisory role
Technical Knowledge:
- Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, VLANs)
- Server/storage systems, virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Cybersecurity tools and frameworks
- Backup, DR, and business continuity principles
- ITSM and incident/change management best practices
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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Human Resource Officer
Requisition ID: 1142
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
Deliver administrative support for HR operations and ensure accurate record-keeping.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Records Management:
- Create and maintain the HR database, sharing information only with authorized personnel
- Organize and safeguard employee records, documents, and files
- Provide tools and forms (leave, loans, medical, pension, tax) to staff on request
Payroll & Benefits Administration:
- Process monthly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate payments
- Remit taxes and deductions promptly; update pension fund contributions
- Coordinate with pension administrators two weeks after remittance
Coordination & Liaison:
- Act as HR’s point of contact with Admin for travel bookings, stationery, uniforms, etc.
- Prepare and dispatch departmental correspondences, memos, and reports
- Track the movement of documents in and out of files; maintain action logs
Reporting & Follow-up:
- Summarize and report departmental correspondence weekly to the HR Manager
- Assist with ad hoc HR projects as assigned
Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing
- Quality of database management
- Internal compliance rate
Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor’s in HR, Business Administration, or related field
Certifications: CIPM, HRCI membership is a plus
Experience: Minimum 2 years in an HR support role
Knowledge: HR processes, Nigerian labor laws, payroll systems
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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Compliance Associate
Requisition ID: 780
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Purpose
Ensure company adherence to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal standards in the QSR sector.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Risk & Regulatory Compliance:
- Verify products meet federal and state regulations wherever sold
- Prepare and submit regulatory filings based on technical data analysis
- Conduct on-site compliance checks across stores and kiosks
- Liaise with the SEC and other regulatory bodies
Advisory & Oversight:
- Provide expert guidance on regulatory matters to department heads
- Stay abreast of changes in food regulations, consumer protection, and business laws
- Investigate compliance breaches and implement corrective measures
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain accurate compliance records and registers
- Report compliance status and corrective actions to the Head of Risk & Compliance
Key Performance Indicators
- Rate of regulatory adherence
- Number of compliance incidents and resolution time
- Effectiveness of sensitization programs on regulatory changes
Job Specifications
Education: Bachelor’s in Law, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
Certifications: ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or CIMA membership preferred; compliance certifications a plus
Experience: 5–6 years in compliance roles, ideally within FMCG/QSR
Knowledge: Food industry regulations, accounting fundamentals, risk management standards
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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Indirect Payable Associate
Requisition ID: 1040
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Operations Accountant
Department: Finance
Job Purpose
Process and manage creditor invoices accurately and on schedule.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Accounts Payable Processing:
- Assist the QSR Finance Manager with payable unit functions
- Verify, code, and post incoming invoices per financial policies
- Prepare franchise royalty and marketing invoices; reconcile receivables
- Match payments from franchises and ensure monthly GL reconciliation
Bookkeeping & Reporting:
- Book cash advances and retirements, ensuring accurate entries
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
- Generate weekly reports on unretired advances, outstanding invoices, and payables aging
Supervisory:
- Distribute daily tasks among team members for efficiency
- Coach new staff on operational procedures and best practices
Key Performance Indicators
- Invoice processing volume and accuracy
- Timeliness of postings and reconciliations
- Supplier relationship health
- Exception rate per audit
Job Specifications
Education: Degree in Accounting or Finance
Certifications: ICAN, ACCA, or equivalent preferred
Experience: Minimum 4 years in accounts payable
Knowledge: Bookkeeping, ERP/accounting software, strong numerical skills
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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Internal Control Associate
Requisition ID: 1838
Location: Mushin, Lagos
Job Purpose
Monitor and strengthen internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure policy compliance.
Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas
Control Documentation:
- Keep internal control records up to date and accurate
- Verify asset tags and control registers daily
Compliance Monitoring:
- Track cash advance retirements and log delays
- Maintain and close error logs for documentation corrections
Stock & Asset Verification:
- Conduct monthly physical checks of inventory and assets
- Certify goods received from suppliers via GRN approval
Audit & Reporting:
- Vouch and check payment vouchers for completeness
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual control reports
- Identify and recommend improvements for control processes
Key Performance Indicators
- Time between control breach and reporting
- Number of control enhancements implemented
- Frequency of control violations
Job Specifications
Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certifications: ICAN, ACCA, CITN, CIS membership an advantage
Experience: Minimum 4 years in internal control or audit roles
Knowledge: Audit procedures, financial accounting controls
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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