Financial Controller - August 2012 Job Vacancy at PZ Cussons Nigeria

Job Title: Financial Controller

Location: All Business Units – Lagos

Company: PZ Cussons Nigeria

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 CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE,ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE,ONENESS

Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted

Closing date: 30 Aug 2012.

Financial Controller - August 2012 Job Vacancy