PZ Cussons is Recruiting Financial Analyst July 2010

Position: Financial Analyst
Department: 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

Closing date: 02 Aug 2010
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Please note that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.