PZ Cussons Nigeria, a leader in the manufacturing of household domestic appliances is currently recruiting for the under-listed positions:
MARKETING MANAGER- Consumer Electronics
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: MARKETING MANAGER – CONSUMER ELECTRONICS
The successful candidates will be required to: - Create and implement product and brand development plans.
- Plan annual and 5 year budget plan and delivery.
- Plan and execute customer insight and sales channel activation.
- Coordinate supplier price negotiation and cost control.
- Plan, advertise and promote all marketing activities.
- Manage all elements of the marketing mix.
- Possess a university degree, ideally in a commercial related discipline.
- Have between ten- twelve (10-12) years experience in Marketing or Brand Management role, ideally in the electronics or home appliances industry.
- Have strong numeric skills.
- Possess good Analytical and People management skills.
- Be flexible and able to adapt to changing market and business conditions.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS
- Have excellent computer software application skills.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Closing date: 14 Oct 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 400 SKUs across 11 factories located in 3 sites.
A “costing guru” with a proven track record, s/he will be required to:
(a) 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.
(b) 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 action to resolve issues.
(c) Ensure that the Bill of Materials reflect correct usage levels and support investigations of any major variances, plus ensure that these get resolved.
(d) Ensure that the material costs give an accurate picture of current costs, taking into account stock levels on hand.
(e) Ensure proper allocation of conversion costs into finished products.
(f) Review and validate WIP levels on a monthly basis.
(g) Prepare relevant and actionable monthly reports which are explained to the stake-holders.
(h) Identify cost reduction opportunities.
(i) Develop and enhance the cost accounting system with our current ERP software, MFG PRO, as a base.
(j) Review current cost accounting processes and controls and continuously seek to enhance the same.
(k) Document cost accounting and inventory processes and procedures.
(l) Coordinate physical inventories and cycle counts and reconcile to general ledger.
(m) Support the overall finance function from his/her area of expertise as required.
- Have a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Finance, a professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, and CIMA would be an added advantage.
- Have 3-5 years relevant work 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 pre-requisite.
- Be self-motivated and self-directed, able and willing to take initiative.
- Have considerable interaction and involvement with all levels in other departments.
- Must have strong analytical skills with particular attention to detail.
- Have an 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 flexibly to changing circumstances.
Closing date: 14 Oct 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.
- 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: 14 Oct 2010
Regional Sales Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: Regional Sales Manager
- Deliver regional sales targets and objectives.
- Execute the company’s sales plans for the region, thereby ensuring profitability and growth of the company’s brands in the designated region.
- Manage and drive customers/partners in the region towards profitable growth as well as develop new ones in accordance with Company procedures.
- Identify and explore new regional sales opportunities.
- Develop and grow the capabilities of the sales team in the region through regular performance reviews, monitoring of objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned.
- Have a B.A. or B.Sc. Degree in Marketing/Business Studies.
- Have five to nine (5–9) years cognate working experience in a similar position.
- Have computer expertise especially in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have good knowledge in distribution & customer development in the sector of FMCG.
- Have excellent Managerial skills.
- Have excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Have excellent customer relation skills.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Have good team building skills.
- Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.
- CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
Sales Manager- MFB
HPZ - Lagos
The Role: Sales Manager – Micro Finance Business
The successful candidate will be required to:
- Identify reputable and financially sound microfinance businesses (MFBs)
- Develop and maintain business relations with identified MFBS.
- Develop and implement strategies to promote HPZ products in the MFB industry.
- Collate financial services industry information to analyse trends and identify business opportunities.
- Coordinate the assessment of establishing a financial institution.
- Oversee all administration relating to the scheme including correspondence with the MFBs.
The Person: The right candidate must:
- Possess a university degree (an MBA certification will be an added advantage)
- Have a background in the microfinance banking operations.
- Have between 3-5 years working experience in a similar role.
- Be open and trustworthy.
- Have good analytical skills.
- Be able to multitask within tight deadlines.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be pro-active and task oriented.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
Showroom Floor Manager
HPZ - Abuja Fct
The Role: Showroom Floor Manager
The role of the Floor Manager is to improve the commercial performance of the store by increasing its turnover and maximise profitability. Action will be required in all support functions within the showroom including store operations, customer care, marketing, finance, administration, stock control, health & safety. The successful candidate will be required to:
- Analyse sales figures/data, interpret trends to facilitate planning and forecasting of future sales volume to maximise profits.
- Manage and motivate team to increase sales and ensure efficiency.
- Manage stock levels and make key decisions about stock control.
- Effectively co-ordinate staff including interview of potential, training and development, conduct appraisals and performance reviews.
- Ensure the compliance of standards for quality, customer service, health and safety and resolve legal and security issues where necessary.
- Tour the sales floor regularly, speak with colleagues and respond to customers’ complaints or comments thereby resolving urgent issues.
- Promote the organization locally by liaising with local businesses, newspapers and the community in general.
- Organize special promotions, displays and events.
- Update colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other pertinent issues.
- Monitor local competitors, market trends in the retail industry and create awareness of forth coming customer initiatives.
- Initiate changes to improve the business e.g. revising opening hours to ensure the store can compete effectively with the local market.
- Ensure adherence to the operational procedure manual.
- Possess a B.Sc. degree in any engineering related discipline.
- Have excellent customer service, selling and Interpersonal skills.
- Have between 3 -5 years sales management experience with electronics or home appliances in a fast paced environment.
- Have the ability for self-motivation and multi-tasking.
- Possess strong leadership skills and ability to act independently.
- Possess good retail management skills.
- Have high level of enthusiasm, drive and resilience.
- Possess effective team management skills.
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
- Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet explorer.
Closing date: 15 Oct 2010
IT Operations Manager
All Business Units - Lagos
The Role: IT Operations Manager
- Manage Data Center operations;
- Develop, establish and improve service management processes in order to ensure effective, efficient and secured provision of infrastructure and other IT services based on best practices in the industry (ITILv3);
- Oversee management of user authorization and authentication of key business applications;
- manage the procurement of all IT-related purchases;
- Have a CAN DO attitude, exhibiting our core values – COURAGE, ACCOUNTABILITY, NETWORKING, DRIVE and ONENESS.
