THE GUARDIAN NEWSPAPERS LIMITED LATEST JOBS, FRIDAY 25, MAY 2012

Our client, a group of companies into fast moving consumer goods and manufacturing wishes to strengthen its team for the emerging opportunities and therefore wishes to recruit the following:
JOB TITLE: HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGER
LOCATION: LAGOS
JOB RESPONSIBILITY:
The ideal candidate will continue to develop the company's H.S.E strategy and policies, maintain the H.S.E management system and work with line managers to promote an excellent health, safety and environmental culture within the d  organization.

Other duties include assessment and arrangement of training, day to day implementation and monitoring of policies and systems, accident and incident investigation and providing H.S.E technical support and advice.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
To be considered for this role the ideal candidate must have an extensive knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation and good manufacturing practices.
Candidate must be highly organized, have proven experience of communicating and influencing across all levels of an organization and demonstrate a proactive approach to help drive change throughout the company.
The applicant should be education to Degree level (B.Sc / M.Sc) and have a Health & Safety qualification; experience in a manufacturing company would be an added advantage.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
LOCATION: LAGOS
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO:
Provide financial leadership to the business oversees the controls, budgets and acts as an interface with accounting.
Ensure financial targets are met and drive the business planning process
Conduct balance sheet reconciliation reviews to highlight any profit risks and opportunities on monthly basis.
Drive the weekly financial reporting process and effective overhead controls
Ensure timely submission of budget and forecast to the group
Ensure that the company's assets are safeguarded by working closely with internal audit to ensure that appropriate levels of controls are in place and addressed
Be responsible for complying with legal, regulatory and other standards.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS:
ICAN, ACA or ACCA qualification in addition to first degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics
MBA /MSC in finance is an added advantage
At least 10 years post qualification experience in healthcare/FMCG industry.
Must have demonstrated experience in financial accounting, budget preparation as well as systems developments and financial controls. Group accounting knowledge will be an added advantage.
Good knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a must
Manufacturing and costing experience
Critical to this position is interpersonal skills and effective communication both verbal and written.
Strong system knowledge of SAP and financial modeling tools

HOW TO APPLY
Applications should reach the advertiser by indicating the position on the top right side of the envelope.

The Advertiser,
Advert Box 2032,
The Guardian Newspapers Limited
Rutam House, Oshodi - Apapa, Expressway,
P.M.Box. 1217, Oshodi, Lagos.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: June 05, 2012