NEXTZON VACANCIES IN A PAINT MANUFACTURING COMPANY, FRIDAY 26, NOVEMBER 2010

Our client is a paint manufacturing company that produces and distributes various ranges of paint products within and outside the Niger Delta region of Nigeria. The company is poised to become the leading paint manufacturing company in Nigeria and the West Africa sub-region. As a result of the on-going transformational restructuring of the company, the client requires highly motivated, ambitious and resilient individuals to further develop her business.
Potential candid arcs must also be confident, self-motivated and result-oriented individuals who can also provide commercial and strategic management skills to ensure that all set targets for the company are surpassed. This exciting opportunity is located in Bayelsa State.
GENERAL MANAGER, FINANCE (NXT /CPL GMF-O1)
The successful-candidate will be responsible for formulating and implementing accounting policies and procedures for the company's accounting department. He/she will also ensure that the accounting policies and processes of the company are strictly followed. The candidate will also be responsible for producing periodic management reports, financial statements and establishing costing models for the company. He/She will further provide both operational and strategic support to the organization and manage the finances for all its activities.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• A university degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years working experience within the finance I audit and control department of a corporate organisation or professional services organization
• Professional qualification such as: ACA, ACCA, lCAN, CFA etc.
• Knowledge of financial management systems; accounting policies and standards; tax management, cost accounting etc.
• Budgeting and Planning .Good written and oral communication skills
• Sound organizational, administrative and managerial skills
• Good people management and negotiation skills
GENERAL MANAGER, MARKETING (NXT/CPL GMM-02)
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving business generation initiatives for the company through well articulated marketing and sales plans. He/She will also develop, establish and maintain marketing strategies to meet organizational objectives and ensure effective management of the marketing, advertising and promotional activities of the organization,
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• A good first degree in marketing or related field
• Relevant certifications will he added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years post graduate experience (with at least 4(four) years in managerial position) in a marketing/sales oriented function/ organization development.
• Experience in all aspects of developing, maintaining marketing and sales strategies
• Excellent sales and marketing knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of strategic planning and business development
• Relevant product and industry knowledge with good decision making
• Persuasiveness and innovative skills
• Good judgment and leadership skills
WAREHOUSE MANAGER (NXT /CPL WM- 03)
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling the overall operations of the warehousing department. He/she will manage, control inventory and ensure maintenance of appropriate stock levels at all times. The right candidate will also be responsible for motivating, organizing and energizing the warehouse workforce to ensure that set productivity targets are met and surpassed.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Minimum of 6 years post graduate experience out of which a minimum of 4 years must have been in a similar position in a reputable company
• A good university degree or its equivalent from a reputable institution
• A post graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Knowledgeable and skilled in the following key areas: Inventory Control ‘Management , Demand forecasting and analysis, Reporting/communication skills, Oral & Written Communication skills
HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (NXT /CPL HRO-04)
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing human resource related support to the Human Resources Manager and the organization as a whole.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• A good bachelor's degree from a reputable university in personnel management, humanities, social science or related fields
• At least between 1-3 years experience in a similar position in a reputable organization
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work with tight deadlines
• Organizational skills, particularly in respect of maintaining tiling systems and personnel records
• Ability to use Microsoft Packages/software such as Word, Excel, Access, email (e.g. Microsoft outlook), and other computer related tools
METHOD OF APPLICATION
If you qualify and are interested in any of these positions, please send in your resume (as an attachment) stating the reference code of the position being applied for as the subject of the email.
Applications should be submitted not later than 7th December, 2010 via email to: recruitment@nextzon.com. No other format of application will be accepted.