Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: FINANCIAL ANALYST

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.
•  Pro-actively ensure that the financial targets are met.Provide financial evaluations of all new product and investment proposals.
• Ensure that these are fully analyzed with the financial impact clarified and returns optimized.
• Pro-actively 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 vs. 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.
• Coordinate the five year plan, budget and profit forecasts for the category.
• Work together with the rest of the team to optimize working capital.   
•  The Person :The ideal candidate for this position should:
  
  
  Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
•  Have three to five (3-5) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.
• Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and/or the Association of Chartered Accountants and/or CIMA.
• Have a strong understanding of financial analysis techniques.
• Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.
• Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel, very strong Excel modelling skills are required. 
• Have a sound knowledge of IAS/SAS and IFRS.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Have an eye for details and be self-motivated.
• Must be a good team player.
• Must have a 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 would be contacted.

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc:MARKETING MANAGER

MARKETING MANAGER (FOODS)

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role: MARKETING MANAGER (FOODS)   

The successful candidate will be required to:  

·         Create, develop and implement category/brands strategy in order to grow market share in volume, value and profitability.

·         Initiate and manage the New Product Development (NPD) process.

·         Ensure pricing strategy supports brand positioning and is relevant to the competitive arena.

·         Deliver overall budgeted profitability by growing and sustaining category/brands performance.

·         Lead and agree with sales department, the selection of the appropriate trade channels.

·         Explore and exploit new opportunities for relevant portfolio.

·         Monitor, control and report category performance through brand health indicators such as NNS, GM, OC,OP &Key consumer KPI’s.

·         Develop and execute approved M&C plan for assigned category/brands.

·         Understand and apply relevant external environment, e.g. consumer insights, competitor activity and other PZC OU activity (networks).

·         Proactively feed into and follow up on actions from the Sales & Operations Planning process (S&OP).

 The Person:   The right candidate must possess: 

 ·         A B.Sc. Business Administration (an MBA will be considered a plus).

·         8 - 10 years relevant experience in sales/marketing departments of reputable food companies.

·         Some external professional Qualification such as membership of the Chartered Institute of Marketing of Nigeria.

·         A CANDO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.  

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Commercial Export Sales Manager

Commercial Export Sales Manager

All Business Units - All States

  The Role:   Commercial Export Sales Manager – Francophone West Africa  The successful candidate is required to: 

• Ensure clear company processes are in place.
• Identify and appoint official country distributors in African markets and provide appropriate information for setting up new customers accounts in MFG in line with agreed distributor’s expectations.
• Agree export prices / payment modalities / trading terms with customers in line with procedure.
• Collect orders from customers and ensure product availability in site 18 on agreed time.
• Establish proven customer payment from bank and prepare a proforma invoice of the order.
• Arrange for registration of trademarks of products and all other documents in export countries.
• Clarify any special requirements from customers and relate back to PZ.
• Forward the proforma invoice to the export logistics department for loading / stuffing arrangement.
• Follow up on customer order shipment until delivery for effective customer service.
• Ensure good customer relationship management / regular status update.
• Ensure alignment with S&OP and inclusion of export orders in the monthly forecast.
• Arrange samples and send to customers for test marketing  

  The Person: The successful candidate is required to possess: 

• B.Sc. Purchasing and Supply or Social Sciences; MBA will be an advantage.
• 5 - 9 years working experience in a similar role.
• Computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
•  Membership of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Chartered.
• Good knowledge of ports operations and the Nigerian freight system.
• Good working relationship with NEPC, NACCIMA, MANEG.
• Good knowledge of inventory management, planning and organising skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Fluency In French Language COMPULSORY.
• CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.

 Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 07 Dec 2010

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Jobs at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc: Communications Manager

Communications Manager

All Business Units - Lagos

The Role:   Communications Manager 

The successful candidate is required to:

• Create, implement and oversee the company’s communications program.
• Develop and maintain strong external and internal communications media.
• To develop a national communications strategy.
• To project the work of the PZ CUSSONS FOUNDATION and other sponsorship / donation activities.
• To build the organization’s reputation.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists, research stories, identify media angles, organise press conferences and write press releases.
• Champion cultural change moves within the organization.
• Develop and execute in conjunction with commercial management, new ways of maximizing and enhancing strategy through non-paid media.
• Effectively manage key communications channels including local publications, intranet/internet etc.
• Implement corporate internal and external communication policies, strategy and guidance.
• Oversee the production of speeches and position papers for senior management.

   The Person: The successful candidate must:   

• Possess a B.Sc. in Mass Communications, MBA (Management).
• Have a minimum of eight to ten (8–10) years work experience with not less than five (5) years at senior management level.
• Be a Member of Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM-Chartered).
• Be a Computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
• Have excellent Public Relations skills. 
• Posses the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and deliver to agreed deadlines.
• Be thorough, accurate, giving attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Be service driven and highly professional.  
• Have an enthusiastic approach to change.
• Show excellent interpersonal relations skills.
• Have Excellent presentation and writing skills.
• Possess skill in writing for a variety of audiences, writing and editing news and feature articles.
• Be fluent in most Nigerian languages. 
• Posses a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE, ONENESS.   

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date: 03 Dec 2010

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Job at SOS Village Nigeria

Applications are invited from qualified and committed professionals to fill the position of NATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR
Position Summary
• As a member of the (West and Central Africa) Regional Human Resources and Organizational Development Network, the National HR & OD Advisor works closely with the national management team in Nigeria to build an effective National HR function in S0S Children's Villages Nigeria, and to support the implementation of HR policies, strategies and good practices.
• S/He also facilities organizational Development (OD) processes aimed at strengthening national associations, including board development and development of national management team.
• Build an effective HR function at the national level, ultimately ensuring that all co-workers are properly recruited, oriented, trained and performance managed, and that fair and consistent employment conditions are established.
• Support the implementation of HR / OD policies, strategies and plans within the, country, ensuring global priorities and strategies directions are properly supported.
• Support Organisation Development (OD) initiative I National Association (NA) capacity building ('strong local rooting') focusing on building management & governance capacity.

COOPERATION/REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
• Reports directly to the National Director and cooperates closely with other National Office advisory staff.
• Receives additional technical support and instruction from the Regional HR / OD Advisor, and contributes• actively to the Regional HR / OD network.
• Provides dose guidance and support to co-workers in charge of HR within the projects, national director and other senior national staff.

Method of Application
If you meet the above stated requirements, 'submit your written/online application with a Cover letter stating your motivation for applying for this position to:

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria
National Office
35,Ogunmefun Street, Pedro, Palmgrove
P.O. Box 660 Shomolu
Lagos, Nigeria

Or by e-mail to: humanresources@sosvillages-nigeria.org

SOS Children's Villages Nigeria IS committed to meritocracy and integrity and will not discriminate in recruitment, training and promotion on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, disability, opinions and religious beliefs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No Phone Calls please


Closing Date: 7th December, 2010.