Financial Analyst - PZ Cussons Vacancies and Jobs

As part of its continuous development program, PZ Cussons is looking to take in a vibrant, energetic and intelligent candidates as a Financial Analyst that have the potential to grow within the organization and eventually take on leadership roles in Finance.

Jobs Detail

Job title: Financial Analyst

Qualification(s)

• Have a minimum of second class lower degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
• Be an Associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accounting of Nigeria and/ or the Association of Chartered Accountants and/ or CIMA
  

Jobs Experience & skills

• Have 2 – 3 years post qualification experience in the FMCG industry
• Have a strong understanding of Financial Analysis techniques
• Have a strong knowledge of Accounting Software, MFG/ pro knowledge would be an advantage
• Be computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel, very strong Excel modeling 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

Jobs Roles

• Provide all required financial leadership and guidance to the category assigned. Act as Finance Manger for the category assigned and together with the rest of the team strive to optimize the performance
• Proactively ensure that the financial target are met
• Provide financial evaluations of all new product and investment proposals. Ensure that these are fully analysed 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 result 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

closing date: January 26 2010 How to apply for this job Qualified applicants should apply online at: www.pzcussons.com/pzc/working/pzinigeria/vacancies website: www.pzcussons.com