Great Brands Nigeria Limited Latest Job Vacancies, 21st January 2015

Great Brands Nigeria Limited - A World-Class, People Orientated, Performance Driven, Sales and Distribution Company. We are the leading consumer goods distribution company in Nigeria with over 35 years' of experience of Nigeria and West Africa region.

GBNL is recruiting suitably qualified candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Auditor
Job Reference: RA
Location: Lagos
Job Objective

• To coordinate the regional audit teams activities and ensure total compliance with Management policy regarding internal control pan Nigeria
• Identify Internal Controls strengths and weaknesses, accounting errors or compliance violations.
• Suggest various remedies to de risk the operations of the company

• Reporting to the Head of Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and performing audits across all locations within a region.
• The role win ensure that controls embedded in company processes are in place and adequate.
• Prepare work programs for assigned audits and conduct audit assignments in consultation with Head of Audit
• Document work done in accordance with internal audit policies and procedures
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the Head of Audit on the implementation of assigned engagements
• Monitor changes to company's policies and procedures, documenting and storing such data in the database maintained by the unit
• Provide technical contribution to resolve issues on assigned engagements

• A first class or 2nd class upper B.Sc/BA.
• Undergraduate degree/MBA in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution
• Possession of professional qualification such as ACA or ACCA, ICAN is an added advantage
• Minimum of seven (7) years' relevant experience in a similar accounting or audit role
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and review information pertaining to audits and audit reports
• Demonstrable leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Reporting to the Head of Audit, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading and performing audits.
• The role will ensure that controls embedded in company processes are in place and adequate.
• Prepare work programs for assigned audits and conduct audit assignments in consultation with Head of Audit
• Document work done in accordance with internal audit policies and procedures
• Provide timely and comprehensive feedback to the Head of Audit on the implementation of assigned engagements
• Monitor changes to company's policies and procedures, documenting and storing such data in the database maintained by the unit
• Provide technical contribution to resolve issues on assigned engagements

• A first class or 2nd class upper B.Sc, BA.
• Undergraduate degree/MBA in Accounting or finance from a reputable institution
• Possession of professional qualification, such as ACA or ACCA, ICAN is an added advantage
• Minimum af seven (7) years' relevant experience in a similar accounting or audit role
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and review information pertaining to audits and audit reports
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Daily posting of Accounts on ERP.
• Accurate and timely booking of Expenses in the correct cost center
• Review of Trial Balance
• Control Bank Reconciliation is done on daily basis
• Review and analysis of Bank Charges
• Disbursement Operational Budgets.
• Monthly reconciliation and closure of Suppliers' accounts.
• Management of Fixed Assets Register

• A first class or 2nd class upper B.Sc/BA, Undergraduate degree/MBA in Accounting or Finance from a reputable institution
• Possession of professional qualification, such as ACA or ACCA,
• ICAN is an added advantage
• Minimum of five (5) years' relevant experience in a similar accounting or audit role
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and review information pertaining to audits and audit re.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of financial and accounting software applications, MS Dynamics NAV an advantage.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

• Evaluate and analyze specific Brand Sales and Distribution performance.
• Analyze sales activity against specific KPIS and agreed cost benchmarks.
• Daily review and monitor sales performance by location.
• Maintain an efficient customer database in both Retail and Wholesale channels to satisfy the needs of the market.

• A first class or 2nd class upper BSc/BA.
• Undergraduate degree/MBA in one of the following Economics, Statistics, or Business Administration subjects only
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar function with a leading FMCG or food multinational company in Nigeria. Only FMCG candidates need apply!
• Excellent Analytical and Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Exposure to working in an ERP environment is an added advantage
• A knowledge of market dynamics and Sales & Distribution practices of various FMCG companies in Nigeria is an advantage.