Job Vacancies at Phillips Outsourcing

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Revenue management and planning for distributor business and ensure timely decisions and corrective actions to address opportunities & risks.
• Support the Sales Team to ensure that their strategies lead to Net Sales Revenue and GP growth through the business planning and forecasting processes.
• Provide analytical support in evaluation of all Commercial initiatives in terms of product launches, pricing promotional activities and direct marketing expenditure.
• Support to drive initiatives in order improve Gross Profit (Pricing, Promo optimization, Mix optimization, Product profitability).
• Prepare in-depth & insightful financial analysis and decision support to the sales and category team including identification of opportunities and risks with commentaries/analytics.
• Evaluation and Monitoring of Trade Discount Incentive proposals/programs to drive promotional effectiveness/profitability.
• Strategic investment decision support to the Sales team in assessment of new customers/ business opportunities, new RTM/ business model analysis etc.
• Provision of robust analysis and insight into pack profitability and portfolio management and preparation of value chain analysis for existing and potential products.
• Distributor financial scorecard tracking and review to support ongoing customer performance assessment and appropriate compensation and incentive design.
• Review and processing of Payment for Target-Based Trade Discount Incentive Programs and Support and Trade spend efficiency evaluation to ensure optimal investment decision making
• Ensure the business complies with the executed Commercial policy which includes credit management policies, debts collection policy, product returns policy etc.
• Implement appropriate spending and budgetary controls for ASP expenditures and review spending requests and manage banking relationship for the business on behalf of the distributors.

 Requirements:

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma in Accounting or other related courses.
• Qualified Accountant (ICAN, ACA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent)
• 4+ years of related commercial finance and financial planning and analysis experience with increasing responsibility and control
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a team player in a cross-functional / group environment.
• Proficient in NAVISION, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Experience dealing with FMCG or in the retail sector is highly desirable.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Contribute to Brand Strategy definition.
• Initiate annual Brand marketing review and plans for the Brand with detailed information on Brand marketing objectives in accordance with overall Brand strategy.
• Define Brand Communication Strategy in accordance to Plan and Brand Positioning, selecting the most efficient media mix in alignment with the Category Marketing Manager.
• To prepare Agency briefs and subsequent evaluation and assessment of subsequent Agency creative proposals.
• Propose and test any changes in advertising strategy.
• Work collaboratively with Trade Marketing Team to ensure effective Sales Driver deployment of the Brand in all categories of outlets, driving ultimately Equity.
• Monitor competitive strategies, advertising and positioning platforms with a view to constantly ensuring continued alignment to Brand positioning.
• Report periodically, giving information on all activities undertaken by the Brand and competitive brands.
• Prepare an annual advertising budget for the Brands for the approval of the Chief Marketing Officer.
• Support the development of the yearly Media Brief for the Agency giving guidance regarding advertising budget appropriation by media.
• Monitor and analyze official and unofficial trade margins of competing brands, make appropriate proposals and execute accordingly.
• Ensure that all marketing considerations are considered in making volume projections for the Brand.
• Propose and execute promotions plans and schemes, in alignment with Trade Marketing Team, after approval by the Chief Marketing Officer.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 3 years' experience within Brand Marketing (FMCG preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• In-depth understanding of the brands s/he handled.
• A willingness to listen and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to think creatively and innovatively.
• Budget-management skills and proficiency.
• Analytical skills to forecast and identify trends and challenges.
• Familiarity with the latest trends, technologies and methodologies in graphic design, web design, production, etc.
• Ready to travel extensively for Brand Related activities.
• Sound understanding and experience in creative/production processes, design and implementation, research and NPD.
• A good understanding of advertising agencies and the ability to plan, measure and execute marketing campaigns and strategies.
• Strong understanding of product marketing and good experience in managing the marketing of a product and liaising within teams and external agencies ATL/BTL.
• Degree educated in marketing or related courses; an MBA will be an advantage.
• Previous brand marketing experience in an FMCG.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Enter and upload invoices into system and post transactions to journals, ledgers, and other records
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Reports of VAT and WHT by calculating requirements on paid invoices
• Produce monthly reports, assist in month end closing and other projects as needed
• Track expenses and process expense reports such as floats, travels, staff vendors advance etc.
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions including vendor statements and prepare analysis of accounts
• Provide data for working capital forecasting requirements for vendors and other creditors.
• Processing payment document in accordance with internal procedures and policy as well as in compliance with legal requirements i.e., Tax laws
• Process Freight Payments and other third parties’ payments by recording entry; verifying documentation and making sure to release the payments within stipulated timelines.
• Reconciling vendor statements and maintaining liaison with suppliers to ensure that payments are made promptly, and accounts are up to date.
• Regular communication with internal and external clients via phone and email correspondence on payment matters
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
• Provide supporting documentation for audits and performs other duties as required to support the department.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferably in Finance / Accounting)
• Candidates must have proven work experience in FMCG industry
• 5-7 years in account payable or general accounting procedures
• An accounting professional certification in either ACCA, ICAN or equivalents
• Proficient in data entry and management
• Ability to use MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Knowledge of NAVISON or a similar system is an advantage
• Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task and follow up on pending issues