Pep Africa recruitment for a Financial Manager, November 25 2011

Pep Africa recruitment for a Financial Manager, November 25 2011
Pep, a single brand retail chain in Africa seeks to appoint a Financial Manager for its start up subsidiary in Nigeria

Job Title: Financial Manager
Job Description
To set up and manage the financial aspects of Pep’s Nigeria subsidiary and to provide financial advice and support to Management, in order to enable them to make sound business decisions.

Vacancy Responsibilities
Set up and manage the Financial department for Pep Nigeria
Play a key role in the development of Nigeria’s growth strategy to ensure profitability including gross profit margins, exchange rates, etc
Evaluate and optimise financial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures
Make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgers, and other financial control functions
Responsible for financial accounting and budgets
Cost Management
Give financial input to all projects
Produce accurate financial reports required by laws, regulations and company procedures
Keep abreast of changes in Nigeria’s financial regulations and legislation, especially regarding foreign exchange policies; repatriation of funds and relevant tax systems
Ensure alignment with Pep Africa’s centralised processes, procedures and systems

Job Vacancy Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Financial management/Accounting
At least 10 years experience in a financial management position within a retail environment
Computer literacy: Advanced level (Office Software and Financial systems)
Skills: Leadership; Management; Analytical; Problem Solving; Decision Making; Build and maintain healthy business relationships; Attention to detail; Commercial/Business acumen
The appointment is subject to the approval of a work permit in Nigeria

How to apply
If you are interested in the above position, please submit your CV and internal application form to Ansi Reiter, People Support – 4th Floor, fax 021 937-2820, [email protected]
If you do not hear within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful
Pep Africa strives for equal opportunity in terms of its employment equity guidelines

Vacancy deadline: 5 December 2011