ABOUT THE COMPANY

Great Brands Nigeria Limited (GBNL) is the exclusive distributor for British American Tobacco Nigeria Limited (BATN). The two companies have a long-term distribution agreement that was finalized in April 2001.

To undertake product distribution, GBNL has invested heavily in its distribution infrastructure of Warehouses, Master Depots, Depots, and Sales Centers. Besides setting up its Corporate office in Lagos , and five regional offices in Lagos , Ibadan , Abuja , Port Harcourt and Kano; GBNL also has area offices in Benin, Ilorin, Onitsha, Jos, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Benin, Makurdi, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Gombe, etc.

Recognizing that the needs of the Nigerian market are large and spread across a wide geographical area, GBNL has appointed sub distributors to undertake distribution into the regional and interior areas. At the start of business in 2001, GBNL appointed Interfoods Distribution Company Limited (IDC) as its sub-distributor to develop the its initial... distribution infrastructure across Nigeria . During the two year period ended 31 st March 2003, based on the first phase of initial investment made by GBNL and IDC, the company acquired approx. 55-60% of the market share in the cigarette industry.

To further grow market share and increase sale turnover of the company, GBNL appointed additional sub distributors across the country.

In pioneering Direct Store Sales (DSS) in Nigerian markets, the objective of the company is to have distribution arrangement in 70-75 cities across the country, facilitate continued sales growth in DSS to over 22,000 retail outlets, and grow its market share to over 85%.

JOB SUMMARY

RequirementsCandidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree / HND qualification with at least 2 years work experience.Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should send their Resume using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collating, checking and analysing spreadsheet dataExamining company accounts and financial control systemsQauging levels of financial risk within organisationsChecking that financial reports and records are accurate and reliableEnsuring that assets are protectedIdentifying if and where processes are not working as they should and advising on changes to be madePreparing reports, commentaries and financial statementsLiaising with managerial staff and presenting findings and recommendationsEnsuring procedures, policies, legislation and regulations are correctly followed and complied withUndertaking reviews of wages.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Reporting, Auditing of accounts, Bookkeeping, Audit (internal), Documentation and record keeping

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree
Lagos Nigeria

Salary Criteria