by JOBHUB NIGERIA on MAY
in FMCG VACANCIES IN NIGERIA
Kimberly Ryan - One of the leading FMCG Conglomerates in
Nigeria, which is listed at the Nigerian Stock Exchange and
part of an international group, is recruiting three senior
finance members, due to rapid growth in the base business
and the opening up of a new signific
ant JV.
The group operates several successful companies and JVs
in Nigeria. As part of their requirements for the current
expansion programs, they are looking out for vibrant,
energetic and intelligent senior finance leaders that have
the potential to grow within the organization and eventually
take on further leadership roles. To succeed the candidate
will need to display history of extraordinary achievements
and results.
1.) General Manager Supply Chain Finance – Ref: 001
The Successful Candidate will be required to:
Provide all required financial support to the Manufacturing
SBU and particularly the Managing Director in terms of
financial leadership and guidance.
Ensure that the monthly and yearly profit performance is
tracked and that the status is explained to the
management teams on a continuous basis
Ensure that proper spending controls are in place and that
the unit is aware of the actual spending vs latest
commitments
Manage the overall costing process and ensure that the
standard costs for current and new products reflect the
true picture and proactively reconcile and communicate
changes
Assess the impact on standard costs of raw material and
other cost increases and ensure that these impacts are
understood throughout the organization.
Ensure that all investment and sourcing proposals are fully
analyzed with the financial impact being understood and the
returns optimized.
Pro-actively seek ways to further drive the profitability of
the SBU. via margin improvement initiatives and other tools.
The right candidate must possess:
• ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification
• At least 10 years post NYSC experience in an FMCG outfit
• Strong costing and stock accounting experience
• Very strong factory accounting and supply chain
experience. the ideal candidate would have been finance
responsible for a multi site manufacturing structure
• It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment
to the company’s values (Courage, accountability,
Networking, drive and oneness) plus a track record of very
strong intellectual capabilities
• 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
2.) Financial Controller – Ref: 002
The Successful Candidate will be required to:
• Provide financial leadership to the business, oversee the
controls, budgets and act as an interface with accounting
• Ensure timely submission of budget and forecast to the
group.
• 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 addressed.
• Ensure financial targets are met and drive the business
planning process
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight
any profit risks and opportunities, on a monthly basis.
• Drive category margins through SKU profitability
assessments and reports.
• Drive the weekly financial reporting process and effective
overhead controls.
Job Requirements
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 modeling
tools. Mfg Pro and Hyperion experience would be an
advantage.
• It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment
10 the company’s values (Courage, Accountability,
Networking, and Drive & Oneness) plus a track record of
very strong intellectual capabilities.
3.) Commercial Finance Manager – Ref: 003
The Successful Candidate will be required to:
• Perform Strategic Planning and forecasting.
• Perform financial analysis and modeling of alternative
brand/ route to market scenarios.
• Provide Commercial financial reporting, challenge and
analysis.
• Ensure Controls and frameworks are in place.
• Drive Team Development.
• Be responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and
other standards as directed by line management.
Job Requirements
The right candidate must possess:
• A minimum of 5 years post MBA or ACA
• Experience in promotional and marketing investment
analysis
• Excellent persuasive communication and analytical skills
• Proven ability to influence at board level
• It is very important that the applicant shows an alignment
to the company’s values (Courage, Accountability,
Networking, Drive & Oneness) plus a track record of very
strong intellectual capabilities
• Brood range of commercial finance experience within FMCG
• Proven business partnership and influencing skills with sales
and marketing
• Extensive leadership skills
• Very high level of commercial acumen.
Application Closing Date
10th May, 2012
Method of Application
Qualified applicant should send resumes with Job Title and
Ref No. as subject to:
apply@kimberly-ryan.netOnly short listed candidates would be contacted
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