Kimberly Ryan New Job Openings in Nigeria -November 2010

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Company Name N/A

Job Title: Finance Tax Professional

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Accountabilities

This role will involve overseeing tax aspects of the Organization’s operation in the region.You will take care of all tax compliance matters for the local entities and tax registrations. You will be coordinating tax audits and the relationship with the tax authorities. You will be liaising closely with local finance and accounting staff as well as external tax advisers. Furthermore, you will pro-actively identify weaknesses in current processes and identify solutions, to ensure that tax processes are in place and deliver the correct output. Our various business units and management will seek your expert advice on tax questions in both a local and international context. Having commercial outlook, strong business acumen and awareness of risk would be to your advantage. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in difficult and often time-constrained situations will nicely round off your profile. Further description: The successful candidate will carry out but not limited to the following:

Liaises with Government auditors, FIRS, etc

Acts as advisor on the management of all audit exercises of the various PSCs with regards to timing, execution and duration of the field audit and the provision of documents

■ Ensures effective communication and follow up with auditors on the completion of field work and reports to Management on developments

■ Documents proposals on new contracts with a view to providing advice on the tax implications and management of such contracts

■Effectively communicates the roles of each party in a Contract highlighting any impracticality of tax responsibilities

■ Keep custody of all asset transfer documents by obtaining copies from the New Business/Legal Department

■ Develop a good working relationship with Government liaison officers from other companies by exchanging ideas and in turn obtaining up to date information.

■ Liaise with the Legal Department and Public Relations Departments for effective monitoring of Bills and report

■ Participate in ad-hoc committees on Industry wide fiscal issues – Custom Duty exemption, new fiscal/tax Bills etc and report back to Management

Requirements The successful candidate should have B.Sc. in Accounting, Economics or Business Admin., plus ICAN. To Apply Send Clear and Concise CV to mibs@kimberly-ryan.net

Work Experience

The successful candidate should have with at least three (3+) years experience in the telecoms industry, accounting and tax experience in a reputable tax consulting firm. Membership of (CITN) will be an added advantage.

Competencies

Experience with Corporate Tax, VAT ,Business Support and Controls Skills: The successful candidate should have the following skills: . Good organizational and analytical ability is necessary for the function. . Thorough knowledge of Federal and States Tax Laws is essential. . Interpersonal skills for relating to Partners and various Government Agencies

Closing date: 2010-11-30

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MICHAEL PAGE RECRUITMENT:FINANCE MANAGER VACANCY:

FINANCE MANAGER

Western Africa - Port-Harcourt

Perm

Manufacturing, Construction, Property

Added on 20/07/2010

About our client
Our client is a global leader in marine and engineering services.
Expanding its activities in the Oil & Gas sector in Nigeria, the company is looking to recruit an Administrative and Finance Manager in Port-Harcourt.

Job description
As a member of the General Management Team, the Finance Director will be responsible for managing finance and accounting information. He/she will also play a key role in defining the strategy of the subsidiary and in operational decision making process.
He/she will be responsible for running the finance and administration aspects of the subsidiary. He/she will be assisted in his/her duties by a team of around 10 members. The main responsibilities will be to:

- Supervise the branch's financial planning and policies, accounting & cost control practices, and maintenance of its financial report in accordance with Group procedures,
- Prepare the monthly and annual financial statement,
- Manage the treasury, taxation and budgets,
- Make sure information is effectively communicated to the headquarters and alert management regarding the different priorities for internal auditing,
- Manage the personnel and human resources department,
- Supervise the information technology department,
- Manage public relations with external bodies (banks, auditors, tax authorities, Customs, insurers),
- Ensure that internal controls and systems comply with accounting standards, statutory requirement and corporate guidelines,
- When necessary be in charge of General Management when the General Manager or his deputy is absent.

Who we are looking for
We seek ideally a qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years in an audit or financial position in construction, oil & gas services, civil works or B2B.
Because of the remote location and local living conditions, you must have a stable personality along with a stable personal environment.
You'll possess fluent verbal and written English. French would be advantageous.
The position is based in Port-Harcourt with 8 weeks on/3 weeks off rotation.

What's on offer
Excellent salary + bonus, benefits and international career prospects in the Company

Michael Page Contact
Your application will be sent to Igor Rochette

Reference : QIRO572632

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PZ CUSSONS FINANCIAL ANALYSTALL BUSINESS UNITS ( LAGOS)

FINANCIAL ANALYST
ALL BUSINESS UNITS – LAGOS

THE ROLE: FINANCIAL ANALYST

RESPONSILIBITIES:

• 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.

Eligibility/EXPERIENCE

• 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.

Deadline: 02 Aug 2010

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