Jobs for a Financial Controller at PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc

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

Job Requirements
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.
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.
 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.

The Person
The right candidate must possess:

ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification.
At least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit.
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
Must have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls.
Manufacturing and costing experience.

How to Apply 
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Application Deadline: 12 Oct 2012