JOBS @ PZ CUSSSONS

JOBS @ PZ CUSSSONS

CREDIT CONTROL MANAGER
All Business Units – Lagos
The Role – Credit Control Manager
The successful candidate will be required to:

•       Co-ordinate all credit activities to assist with reducing exposure to bad debt.

•       Monitor the accurate reporting of sales values.

•       Monitor the adequacy of the company’s sales as captured by all the depots.

•       Maintain accuracy of distributor’s records.

•       Monitor the distributor’s account from all depots for accurate posting.

•       Proactively access credit worthiness for new customers.

•       Check and approve journal entry into the general ledger.

•       Monitor the repatriation of export rebate.

•       Monitor export sales to the point of payment.

•       Liaise with depot managers for transaction correction.

•       Provide support services to other SBUS/units.

The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should:
   

• Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

•       Have two-three (2-3) years post experience in the FMCG industry.

•       Be an associate member of the institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the       Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA).

•       Have a good knowledge of accounting softwares, MFG/PRO knowledge would be an added advantage.

•       Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

•       Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and FIRS.

•       Possess good interpersonal skills.

•       Have an edge for details and be self motivated.

•       Must be a good team player. Must have flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2010.


MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT
Nutricima – Lagos
The Job: Management Accountant.
The successful candidate will be required to:

•       Co-ordinate the overall accounting and reconciliation for the assigned legal entity.

•       Ensure that the books are compliant with relevant accounting regulations/standards.

•       Analyze business performance versus targets and proactively help drive the performance.

•       Support management decision making by ensure that accurate and relevant data are available.

•       Manage Revenue and Cost projections.

•       Prepare monthly Variance Analysis.

•       Provide regular cash management reports and forecasting.

•       Monitor MFG/PRO transactions to ensure accuracy of all transactions.

The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should:

•       Have a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.

•       Have two-three (2-3) years post experience in the FMCG industry.

•       Be an associate member of the institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA).

•       Have a good knowledge of accounting softwares, MFG/PRO knowledge would be an added advantage.

•       Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

•       Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and FIRS.

•       Possess good interpersonal skills.

•       Have an edge for details and be self motivated.

•       Must be a good team player. Must have flexible approach to work and be able to work under pressure.

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2010.


IT BUSINESS ANALYST
All Business Units – Lagos.
The Role: IT Business Analyst.
The role involves responding rapidly to request from management, working on special projects, researching and analyzing specific information. Addressing business needs within fixed deadlines. Projects can also include non-specific work. The successful candidate for the role while reporting to the business development and will be required to:

•       Liaise extensively with internal and external clients.

•       Produce Project Feasibility Reports.

•       Translate client’s requirements into highly specialized projects briefs.

•       Identify options for potential solutions and access for both technical and business suitability.

•       Create logical and innovative solutions to complex problems.

•       Draw up specific proposals for modified and replacement systems.

•       Present proposals to clients.

The Person: the right candidate must:

•       Possess a university degree in Computer Science/Information Systems and potentially Business Administration.

•       Have three – five years (3-5) experience as a business analyst in the FMCG industry.

•       Have sound skills in process modeling, data modeling and testing training.

•       Be proficient in managing MS SQL Server 200x.

•       Have solid knowledge of data warehousing principles, data modeling and data base design.

•       Possess strong business analysis skills (Business intelligence requirements gathering and documentation).

•       Have experience of data extraction and analysis from ERP systems.

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2010.



COST ACCOUNTANT
All Business Units – Lagos
The Role: Cost Accountant.
The successful candidate must be one of the top Cost Accountants in Nigeria, and capable of managing the costing for 400SKUS across 11 factories located in three (3) sites. A ‘costing guru’ with a proven track record, he/she will be required to:

•       Act as the ‘costing expert’ and custodian of the costing system within the organization and help supply chain and Finance to resolve technically challenging costing issues, and ensure consistent costing principles across the different factories.

•       Maintain accurate standard costs across all aspects of the production process and ensure that these consistently reflect the true picture. Ensure cost data is allocated correctly and take corrective measures to resolve issues.

•       Ensure that the bills of materials reflect correct usage levels and support investigation of any major variances, plus ensure that these get resolved.

•       Ensure that the materials cost give an accurate picture of current cost, taking into account stock levels on hand.

•       Ensure proper allocation of conversion costs into finished products.

•      Review and validate WIP levels on a monthly basis.

•       Prepare relevant and actionable monthly reports which are explained to the stakeholders.

•       Identify cost reduction opportunities.

•       Develop and enhance the cost accounting system with our current ERP software, MFG/PRO, as a base.

•       Review current cost accounting processes and controls and continuously seek to enhance the same.

•       Document cost accounting and inventory process and procedures.

•       Co-ordinate physical inventories and cycle counts and reconcile to general ledger.

•       Support the overall finance function from his/her area of expertise sas required.

The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should:

•       Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, would be an added advantage.

•       Have three – five (3-5) years working experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results.

•       Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. MFG/PRO knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a prerequisite.

•       Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other department.

•       Be self motivated and self directed, able and willing o take initiative.

•       Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.

•       Have ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.

•       Must be able to respond to flexible changing circumstances.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2010.




FINANCIAL ANALYST
All Business Units – Lagos
The Role – Financial Analyst.
The successful candidate will be required to:

•      Provide all required financial leadership and guidance to the category assigned.

•       Act as the Finance manager for the category assigned and together with the rest of the team, strive to optimize the performance.

•       Proactively ensure that the financial targets are met. Provide financial evaluations of all new products and investment proposals.

•       Ensure that these are fully analyzed with the financial impact clarified and returns optimized.

•        Proactively seek ways to further drive the profitability of the category by identifying opportunities.

•       Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that the category is aware of the actual spends versus latest commitments.

•       Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is tracked and that the status is explained to the management team on a continuous basis.

•       Manage the financial month end closing for the category and ensure that the results are accurate and clearly understood by the management team.

•       Co-ordinate the five year plan, budget and profit forecast for the category.

•       Work together with the team to optimize working capital.

The Person: The ideal candidate for this position should:

•       Have a Second Class Lower B.Sc in Accounting or Finance. A professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, would be an added advantage.

•       Have three – five (3-5) years working experience in a high volume multiple SKU production environment, with a proven track record of getting results.

•       Have advanced computer skills specifically in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems. MFG/PRO knowledge would be a distinct advantage but not a prerequisite.

•       Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other department.

•       Be self motivated and self directed, able and willing o take initiative.

•       Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.

•       Have ability to work independently with attention to detail and the ability to work on multiple projects at a time are essential.

•       Must be able to respond to flexible changing circumstances.

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Closing Date: 02 Aug 2010.