Job title: Job Openings at PZ Cussons
Company: PZ Cussons
Job description: PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world’s best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:1.) Tax Compliance ManagerJob ID: JR002184
Job Location: Head Office, Nigeria
Job type: Full-timeJob Responsibilities
- Preparing & reviewing Withholding tax returns(Federal and All States) as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, separating into applicable tax jurisdictions, reconciling WHT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
- Preparing & reviewing VAT returns as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, reconciling VAT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
- Preparing & reviewing monthly Corporate Tax computation by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates.
- Preparing & reviewing PAYE returns (Federal and All States) as per statutory requirement for PZW/Wilmar entities in Nigeria by spooling monthly reports, verifying applicable rates, separating into applicable tax jurisdictions, reconciling WHT report against ledger balances and processing payments without any delays.
- Process payments for all monthly taxes, final demand notice liabilities and every other undisputed tax liability
- Prepare initial draft responses to demand notices, queries and other correspondence from the FIRS and state boards.
- Apply for and Obtain Tax clearance certificates for all entities every year
- Receive and record all correspondence from tax authorities
- Maintain correspondence tracker to ensure responses are filed within the stipulated timeline.
- HT credit note verification on B2B Customer purchases.
Qualifications & Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with a minimum of a Second Class Upper division including in a multinational corporate environment, with exposure to following areas:
- Preparation of various statutory returns – Corporate Tax, WHT,VAT,PAYE etc.
- Handling various audit (FIRS/state tax authorities / Internal / external audit etc.)
- 3 – 4 years of relevant experience
- Professional Qualified ACA/ ACCA or /and member of The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria
- Candidates with working experience in Audit / Assurance function with Big Assurance function are preferred.
Application Closing Date: 20th July, 2025.2.) Head of Category – Personal CareJob ID: JR002140
Job Location: Head Office, Nigeria
Job type: Full-timeKey Accountabilities
- Create and develop category/brand strategies to grow the category/brands market share volume/value and profitability.
- Support the delivery of overall budgeted profitability of the Category by developing solid brand strategies that grow and sustain brand performance. Monitor and report the regional category performance through brand health indicators (NNS, GM, MC) and key consumer KPIs (awareness, trial, attribute rating etc.).
- Explore & exploit new growth opportunities for the category. Lead the NPD process ensuring that its requirements are managed and delivered according to targets with clear hand over to CBUs at Gate 2.
- Collate regional consumer insights and output from research plans to feed into the development of the brand strategy.
- Define pricing policy for products within the category/brand portfolio in the Region.
- Ensure development of regional communication material aligned to the category/brand strategy and that support the delivery of CBU brand plans.
- Participate actively in company-wide initiatives as required – e.g. Margin Improvement Proactively identify sources and resource needs to support brand growth.
Qualification, Experience & Competencies
- Bachelor`s Degree
- Over 7 years of demonstrated experience in Brand Management
- Professional Qualification in Marketing is essential
- Post graduate degree is desirable
- IT savvy including the use of MS Office Suite of Applications.
Job Context & Special Features
May require:
- Significant in-country and regional travel
- International travel
- Flexibility to work on weekends.
Capabilities/Technical skills
Consumer Champion:
- Insight generation (Proven strength)
- Communication (Mastery)
- Digital (Proven strength).
Brand Champion:
- Brand propositions (Proven strength)
- Strategy (Proven strength).
Profit and Growth Champion:
- Commercial delivery (Mastery)
- RTM (Mastery).
Innovation Champion:
- Innovation (Proven strength)
- NPD and PLM (Mastery).
Business Leader:
- Personal leadership (Proven strength)
- Personal drive (Proven strength)
- Talent development (Proven strength).
Significant Relationships (Internal & external):
- Regional Marketing team
- Brand Activation team
- Cross-functional teams from Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, HR, NPD, Consumer Insight, Digital
- Advertising agencies & Service providers.
Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2025.3.) Finance Officer – TreasuryJob Requisition ID: JR002163
Job Location: PZ Wilmar Factory, LagosResponsibilities
- Assist the Finance Controller in preparing regular reporting and month end process.
- Checking daily sales invoice for its accuracy and special pricing, if any
- Assist in checking various rebates / sales claims.
- Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and other external stakeholders as required.
- Rasing journals in outsmart with required approvals & supporting
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
- Contribute to process improvements and the implementation of financial systems and controls.
- Provide administrative support to the finance department as needed and as advised by Finance Controller.
Application Closing Date: 27th June, 2025.
Expected salary:
Location: Nigeria
Job date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:18 GMT