Recruitment at PZ Cussons Nigeria

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 position below:

Job Title: Tax Compliance Manager

Job ID: JR002184
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job 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.
• WHT credit note verification on B2B Customer purchases.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience 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.)
  • 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
10th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Job ID: JR002369
Location: Nigeria
Job type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures accurate and timely payroll processing and distribution, compliance with Nigerian labor laws and tax regulations (like Staff
• Product Pack, PAYE, pension, and WHT), and manages employee payroll data and records.
• Key responsibilities include overseeing the entire payroll cycle, managing relationships with external service providers, collaborating with HR and Finance, processing employee changes, and generating financial reports.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all employees, including salary computation, tax deductions, pension contributions, and other benefits.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements (Group Life, PAYE, NHF, NSITF, ITF, pension, etc.).
• Manage payroll systems and ensure data accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Maintain employee payroll records and handle adjustments such as promotions, bonuses, and terminations.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll reports and remittances to relevant authorities (FIRS, PenCom, NHF, etc.).
• Support the employees on Pension and Tax registration
• Guide employees on payroll policies, payslips, and document approval.
• Collaborate with HR/Benefits teams to ensure correct benefit enrolments and deductions.
• Provide support to store teams in the effective use of the ERP software
• Ensure all inquiries and complaints received via email are responded to and resolved within 24 hours.
• Monitor monthly payroll costs and work closely with the Finance
• Department for budgeting and reconciliation.
• Provide reports and analysis on payroll expenditures, trends, and headcount as required.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies or errors promptly.
• Manage external audits and ensure internal controls are adhered to in the payroll process.
• Supervise and train payroll staff or officers.
• Ensure HR documentation and processes comply with labour laws and company policies
• All other activities as required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws, tax policies, and payroll regulations.
• Experience working with payroll software (e.g., Sage, PaySpace, SAP, QuickBooks, or other HRIS systems).
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as ACA, ACCA, or CIPM (added advantage).

Added Experience:

• Experience in a multinational or large-scale organization in Nigeria.
• Familiarity with expatriate payroll and benefits (if applicable).
• Strong Excel and data management skills.

Application Closing Date
10th October, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002328
Location: Nigeria

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development and implementation of country product regulatory strategies in support of business objectives
• Formulate and implement regulatory affairs policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
• Participate in project teams developing new products to define country regulatory requirements
• Prepare accurate regulatory submissions to secure timely approvals in support of business initiatives
• Monitor the development of impending and changes of regulations and standards.  To communicate potential business impact to all appropriate levels of management.
• Provide regulatory guidance to departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, and/or marketing of products.
• Provide support to the Technical Manager to build capability in the business to ensure that regulatory requirements are considered throughout the product development and product sourcing processes.  Conduct training seminars on regulatory requirements and/or impending regulations to the appropriate business team members to enable the best global development activities
• Coordinate and maintain regulatory procedures to ensure consistent, efficient and compliant regulatory processes
• Coordinate tracking information on regulatory approval in product registrations, preparation of product samples, document packages for regulatory submissions, audits with NAFDAC, SON and other relevant regulatory authorities.
• Communicate appropriately with all customers, government, regulatory agencies and the business, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty.
• Participate in the development and implementation of trial protocols.
• Any other regulatory support assigned by the Technical Manager

Qualifications & Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
• 7 years’ work experience with at least 5years in a similar position.
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure.
• Experience as Quality personnel as well as experience in R&D and manufacturing will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Finance BP Senior Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002210
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that the business has a robust Risk and opportunity portfolio identified during business planning meetings is managed properly.
• Produce the monthly business report providing detailed explanation of variances versus plan.
• Ensure category and brand variances are correctly analysed into the price, volume, mix and cost variance and corrective actions required are reported to the marketing team/Commercial team
• Carry out new product development analysis and Capex financial justification analysis.  Prepare pre and post evaluations of new product development, consumer, and trade promotions.
• Work with the various function of the business to provide financial decision support and take a proactive approach to cost control. (GM analysis, promotion appraisal, price review, MIs)
• Report and monitor overhead and media spend monthly and ensure variances are explained and understood by budget holders.
• Manage the financial month end closing for TEC and ensure that the results are accurate and clearly understood. Ensure that the monthly financial results reflect the true picture without any need for later “prior period adjustments”
• Support commercial strategy and planning for the regional team for their annual 5YP – including monthly trends actual versus budget.
• Support the team on all other ad-hoc activities.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Most significant relationship is with Sales, Marketing and CBS finance.
• Networks include Human Resources, After-Sales Service & Supply Chain.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s degree / HND in Finance or Accounting
• Membership of any of the following accounting bodies such as ICAN, ACCA, CIMA, CFA and ICAEW with emphasis on those who have completed their exams.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an FMCG environment with 10 – 12 relevant operational experience in Finance
• Meticulous and analytical approach to data
• Well-developed corporate communication skills and deep proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Experience of interfacing with senior management.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Be innovative and proactive.
• Be assertive, courageous, and persistent.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

Job Title: IT Site Support Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002133
Locations: Nigeria

Job Responsibilities

• Providing L1 and L2 support for all IT Infra related issues:
• End User computing (Including IT Hardware & software deployment and support to end users & Endpoint devices + End point security)
• Networks & Security (Including LAN, WAN, Voice, Wireless).
• Servers (Including Functional servers, Application Servers, Data backup, Disaster Recovery
• Physical Security (CCTV System, Access control System and Electric Fence)
• IT Administration (Aligning with Business requests and management, IT Procurement, IT Outsourcing, IT Training, IT Documentation, Asset management, Asset maintenance, IT asset Life cycle management)
• IT Projects (Including IT Infra projects and providing support to other IT projects such as SAP, TWMS, UWB, ePMS, PIMS, DMS-SFA etc.)
• Timely support of IT related issues across the factory
• Provide desktop/Laptop immediate support for all the users both on/off site
• Support TWMS system within the business warehouse
• IT related equipment on site and report any abnormality
• Work closely with approved Service Provider (WAN and LAN) to Support and resolve related LAN and WAN issues across Nigeria
• Support the investigation of Network related issues across other PZ & Wilmar operating Units outside Nigeria especially during service outage
• Align with global team and vendors to execute Network Projects, Services Improvement plan and Operations across Nigeria
• Ensure incident management are aligned with PZC and Wilmar standard operating procedures

Requirements

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science or Computer related courses
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work/management experience.

Key Technical Skills:

• Experience in Deployment, Configuration, Management & providing technical support of the Network Infrastructure.
• Experience in Deployment, Configuration, Management & providing technical support of Server Infrastructure.
• Experience in Deployment, Configuration, Maintenance of Endpoint Devices & Application such as Desktop PCs, Laptops, Printers, scanners, mobile devices, Software applications etc.
• Experience in providing support for Application & Database Systems for Websites/Web & Application servers.
• Experience in Design, Implementation & Administration of Physical security solutions which include CCTV, Access control and Electric fence system.
• Experience in IT Procurement such as providing technical validation of quotes and BOM.
• Experience in IT Outsourcing & Vendor Management
• Work experience in supporting IT projects.
• Experience in documentation and preparing reports.

Other Skills:

• Strong communicational, Project Management, and Analytical Abilities

Professional Certification:

• At least MCSA or MCSE, CCNA, CCNP or other Professional relevant certifications

Competencies:

• Teamwork & Problem Solving
• Customer Service and leadership skills
• Self-motivated with International mind set
• Excellent communication skills
• Engaging and collaborative style
• Good influencing skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Good Project Management skill.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Job Requisition ID: JR001994
Locations: Nigeria

Key Responsibilities

• Performing Routine Maintenance: This includes tasks like cleaning, lubricating, and inspecting equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshooting and Repairing Issues: Identifying and resolving problems with equipment, machinery, plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, and other building systems.
• Preventative Maintenance: Implementing and carrying out preventative maintenance procedures to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.
• Responding to Emergency Situations: Addressing urgent maintenance needs and ensuring quick repairs to prevent further damage or disruption.
• Maintaining Inventory: Keeping track of supplies, parts, and equipment used for maintenance tasks.
• Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and preventative maintenance procedures.
• Safety Compliance: Ensuring that all maintenance activities are conducted safely and in accordance with industry standards and regulations.
• Working with Others: Collaborating with other staff members, contractors, and vendors as needed.
• Performing General Maintenance Tasks: This may include painting, landscaping, carpentry, and other general upkeep tasks.
• Assisting with Installations: Participating in the installation of new equipment and systems.
• Training Others: Assisting in training other staff members on the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Quality Control: Conducting periodic quality checks on equipment and systems to ensure everything is up to standard.
• Staying Up to Date: Keeping up with current and developing manufacturing and engineering trends regarding maintenance.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002327
Locations: Aba – Abia and Port Harcourt – Rivers

Job Profile

• Mechanical degree holder with experience to manage maintenance activities in factory with heavy and precision machineries.
• Oversee the PPM and Improvement activities in Soap finishing plant.
• The person needs to maintain records in Maintenance management software and update to the management on progress on projects, energy usage, spares management and people data.
• He needs to drive plans to improve skills of his team and operators.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring PPM and overhauling activities are performed according to schedules.
• To investigate and analyse the root cause of breakdown to manage and prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage spare parts for finishing plant machines.
• To drive and maintain a high performance in Occupational, Health & Safety and Environmental Care standard/practise
• To manage team and individual performance through regular reviews, monitoring objectives and ensuring development needs are identified and actioned
• To coordinate Good manufacturing Practice activities on site in line with agreed GMP standards (PZC GMP Standard/NAFDAC GMP requirements)

Required Qualifications

• B.Eng/B.Sc/HND Mechanical Engineering

Required Experience:

• 3 – 5 years minimum work experience
• Proficient in Microsoft office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Good knowledge of machine design
• Excellent Knowledge of engineering drawing and ability to use AutoCAD or other drafting packages
• Ability to withstand stress and pressure
• Good eye for infrastructural, design and engineering details
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite
• Excellent Analytical and Numerical skills
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills.
• Good communication skills

Attribute:

• Coordinates and ensures Planning and Organizing of activities to achieve goals
• Shows appreciation/encouragement while Working with People rather than apportioning blame
• Gives full commitment to the Principles and Values of the organization
• Demonstrates Commercial Orientation and an understanding of business issues
• Thinks more broadly about impact of actions – Analysis and Decision Making
• Embraces Innovation and Change to solve business challenges
• Establishes Interacting and Communicating networks links within and outside the organization

Bold:

• Be bold, fearless, pioneering and passionate, open and honest, true to oneself and proud of the job.
• Engage with authenticity and integrity,
• Accountability in carrying out responsibility,
• Reaching out and connecting, sharing views and taking feedback, and
• Having the courage to speak up and make a difference.

Energetic:

• Be energetic, dynamic and proactive, capable and flexible, embracing change and moving fast into the future. Ability to face challenge,
• Adapting with agility to stay ahead
• Responding at speed, building momentum
• Evolving to overcome every obstacle in the way

Striving:

• As an individual, strive to raise the bar, pushing performance, aiming high and achieving more.
• Work with resilience and determination taking ownership of goals and commercial growth leading with ambition and entrepreneurial in attitude, and always learning to improve

Together:

• Work with factory team to deliver factory KPIs.
• Support other function in delivering their part to HSE manufacturing improvement as well as personal improvement.

Application Closing Date
24th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Territory Sales Manager

Job Requisition ID: JR002292
Location: Asaba, Delta

Job Responsibilities

• Key Distributor management to deliver positive ROI.
• Efficient supervision of Secondary sales team to drive products availability/Performance management.
• Retail account management and creation.
• To set territory sales targets & objectives from the overall business targets and objectives.
• Coaching and accompaniment with Directs reports to enhance efficiency. Managing outlets-ensure proper servicing, settle disputes, handle complaints, communicate trade promotions and consumer promotions, oversee merchandising and manage payment terms.
• Develop Distribution-add new markets, new outlets, new beats, new yans, handcarts, trikes and bikes.
• Meet secondary sales volume and target for the territory.
• Manage KD Staff-sales reps and KPO, Review them daily.
• Manage KD Warehouse- maintain FIFO, Stacking norm
• Market visit-At least 12 full days per month, accompanied call with each SR at least one full day in a month.

Qualifications & Experience

• Possess a University Degree, in any discipline, preferably in Business Administration.
• Possess two to three years’ experience within a reputable/ multinational company.
• Be a computer expert especially in MS Word, Excel and Power point.
• Have strong numerical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Be a team player with the ability to drive the team to unsurpassed success.
• Be mobile and willing to be flexible in terms of location.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online