Wednesday 13 June 2012

Job Vacancy for Financial Controller and Retail General Manager at PZ Cussons Nigeria

PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc, the largest subsidiary of PZ Cussons, has enjoyed tremendous business success in Nigeria for over a century.

No other consumer goods company possesses our heritage in Nigeria or understands its customers better than we do. Our approach to Nigeria, our customers, our consumers and to our business is designed to sustain us far into the future.

Job Title: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

All Business Units - Lagos

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER The successful candidate will be required to: ·         Provide financial leadership to the business, and oversee the controls, budgets and act as an interface with accounting.·         Ensure that financial targets are met and drive the business planning process.·         On a monthly basis conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight any profit risks and opportunities, and ensure that these get addressed.·         Drive category margins through SKU profitability assessments and reports.·         Drive the weekly financial reporting process and ensure effective weekly overhead controls.·         Ensure timely submission of budget and forecast to the group.·         Ensure spending controls are in place.·         Ensure that the company’s assets are safe-guarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and that any exposures are addressed.  The Person:  The right candidate must possess:

  • ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification.

  • At least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit.

  • Must have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls.

  • Manufacturing and costing experience.

  • Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.

  • Strong system knowledge of ERP and financial modelling tools. Mfg Pro and Hyperion experience would be an advantage.

  • Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS


Closing date: 30 Jul 2012

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Job Title: GENERAL MANAGER RETAIL

All Business Units - All States

The Role: General Manager Retail:

 

 The successful candidate will be required to:

Ø       Drive and plan marketing and sales objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; driving productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving issues; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

Ø       Meets marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

Ø       Determines annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for stores; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products/stores; analyzing trends and results; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand.

Ø       Drives with support from the marketing and sales human resources objectives by; recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations, planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; ensuring policies and procedures.

Ø       Direct and establish marketing plans, evaluate advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs; developing retail sales action plans.

Ø       Identifies marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share.

Ø       Improves product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product introduction.

Ø       Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

The Person: The Right candidate must:

  • A second degree in Management preferably  MBA

  • 12-15 years business experience with 3years in senior management role and preferably in Retail industry.

  • Good understanding of the Nigerian Retail environment.


·         Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS. 

Closing date: 30 Jul 2012

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