PZ Cussons is a world class company that develops leading brands in the market.

Credit Control Manager
All Business Units – Lagos

The Role: Credit Control Manager

The successful candidate will be required to:

Coordinate all credit activities to assist with reducing exposure to bad debt.
Monitor the accurate reporting of sales values.
Monitor the adequacy of the company’s sales as captured by all the depots.
Maintain accuracy of distributors records.
Monitor the distributors account from all depots for accurate posting.
Proactively assess credit worthiness for new customers.
Check and approve journal entry into the general ledger.
Monitor the repatriation of export rebate.
Monitor export sales to the point of payment.
Liaise with depot managers for transaction correction.
Provide support services to other SBUs/Units.

The Person

The ideal candidate for this position should:

· Have a minimum of second class lower degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.

· Have two–three (2-3) years post-qualification experience in the FMCG industry.

· Be an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and the Association of Chartered Accountants.

· Have a good knowledge of accounting soft-wares, MFG/Pro knowledge would be an advantage.

· Be highly computer literate especially a sound knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

· 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: 19th February 2010

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