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Consumer rights protection .. agency endorses Airtel's bonanza "T1iE agency responsible for 1 the protection of con­sumers rights nationally, the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has expressed satisfaction with the way a telecommunication service provider, Airtel has conduct­ed the ongoing the Airtel Feel Free Bonanza,

Speaking at the prize pres­entation ceremony in Lagos, the head of the agency's Lagos operation, Mrs Ngozika Opidike said after subjecting the process of participation in the promo, selection of winners and prize redemption procedure to scrutiny, the Council was fully satisfied that the mobile operator has upheld the rights of consumers, The Council subsequently endorsed the promo,

Also, she commended Airtel for giving its cus­tomers the opportunity to participant in one of the two categories of the bonanza free of charjle by send ing the key word, Feel Free" to the shortcode, 333,

Obidike said she was glad to see the winners of the free promo collecting the brand new Samsung LCD television sets, She then congratulated all the winners in the first two weeks of the promo, par­ticularly those, WllO won NI, 000,000,00 cash prize each, counsell ing them to invest their winnings wisely.

The CPC representative also enjoined Nigerian con­sumers to always feel free to report any abuse of their rights to the Council, pledg­ing it is always ready and willing to rise in defence of

Petroleum marketers plan independent storage facility to ease distribution ~E South-West Zone lof Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) may soon acquire a storage facility, the South­West Chairman of the group, Mr Olumide Ogunmade, said,

Ogunmade told the News Agencyo[Nigeria, in Lagos, yesterday, that the aim of IPMAN owning a facility was to reduce difficuf­ties often encountered by members in times of fuel scarcity,

He said the facility would enable IPMAN members to get petroleum products at cheaper prices considering that the zone consumed two thirds of the country's fuel supply. The chairman also said the

faCility would safeguard constant petroleum prod­ucts supply to the zone,

"We want to set up a busi­ness committee that will be involved in importatio n of products and we have start­ed discussing with some tank farm owners in the western states on the mat­ter. "The essence of this is that

the association doesn't want to be part of the fac­tions that are fighting over pOSitions and selfish inter­est at the detriment of con­sumers and our members/' he said.

the rights of Nigerian con­sumers.

The Council counselled participants in promos to watch out for the activities of criminals, who are out to defraud them,

Also speaking at the occa­sion, the Chief Marketing Officer of Airtel, George Andah said the company does not request for bank details or any financial trans­action details of customers before they are allowed to redeem their winnings,

He disclosed that winners are usually notified of their winning through a voice call from a speCial Airtel number and not through SMS as often presumed by many participants, adding that they to be wary of people that request for recharge ' cards to be sent to them or for their financials, such as ATM card PIN number and bank account details, to be disclosed before they can collect their prizes.

draws of the Airtel Free Feel Bonanza. who are based in Lagos were rewarded at the ceremony, Those, who were presented with their win­nings included eight win- . ners of the NI, 000,000,00 (one million . naira) cash prizes, seven winners of brand new LCD television sets and six winners of Blackberry smartphones,

numerous prizes. There are 72 NI,OOO,ooo,oo (one mil­lion naira) cash prizes, 72 brand new LCD television sets, 72 Blackberry smart­phones, numerous data bundles, SMS bundle, and ringtones yet to be won,

Airtel Feel Free Bonanza is a two-pronged SMS promo­tion, "Airte l Feel. Free," which allows customers to send SMS free of char!?e to a shorr code, 333, and 'Airtel 2Good club" which requires customers to send the key

word to 444, Customers, who partici­

pate in the free promo (Airtel Feel Free Promo) have the opportunity to win LCD Television sers while those take part in the "Airtel2Good club promo will have the chance to win any of the cash prizes of NI,OOO,OOO.OO each, Blackberry smartphones, and dara bundle. Participation in 2Good dub attracts a daily charge of

Winners from the first two

Andah said that every day between now and May 31, 2011, Airtel customers will have the opportunity to win NIOO. .

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Our Client, a Marketing and sale~ multinational company is requesting application from suitable qualified candidates for the position of Head of Finance: .

The Goals WiU independently carry out financial task within tbe Group'h)Ujdelines to ensure accuracy and accountahllity of .infolrnatiOJ~ , will provide technicru and managerial · ~l"Ipport for managers and other subordjuates in his team.

: , The Profile of the candidate: Applicant must P5)SSCSS a minimum of Bachclors degree (a second class upper cb.ss.itica6on) jn tinancc from a r.eputable higher instttution to be eligible tor consideration.

~ • . .:\ POSt gt"'J.dmue degree (an MUr\) will be an added adv;tntage,

Candidatc should possess a minimum of 10 vears post qualification experience of which 5 years mllSt have been at managerlallevel.

He/She should be a Chattered Accountant with membership of professional bodies- leAN, ClBN,

He/She will not be more than 45 years of :age,

Personal and Technical Competencies High Credibility and integrity,;

Diligent, independent ~nd systematic approach to work

High degree of problem solving skills. Ability to prioritise \>;Iork flows.

Team player

\'Villinbrncss to work flexible hours.

Ability to dc-al with complex issues.

FuUy dedicarcd to the job.

Good knowledge of fi{S Office pRckabtes.

Knowledge of French will be an advatUage,

Possess business devdopment skills,

Highly skilled in tile lise of ADVANCE EXCElL,

General Duties and Responsibilities; J.n charge of the Finance Depanment of the Company

Responsible for the financial intebrrity and management of me business, Oversees and monitors the procedures b'llarMltccing the. qualiry. fairness and cxha~sEvcncss of the published accounts in compliance with applicahle local l~\'s. regulations and consolidation norms as well as jn Hoe wirh Company Group referenrial. Manages rdaoons with external. auditors and eosures mac the financial

. commitmcnts made comply w.im C:rroups regulations.

t. j Handle tax Lerums and rclatiom; \,,;r.h tax authorities and contributes to

~" i optimi:.::ing net income.

:c ~ Futther Requirements and Responsibilities

;".{ Has a perfect} husincss-or.ie~ll"ated understanding of the economic pl!rfonuano: ;, j of comm~~cial bus.iot;sses capablc .of identifying impo,rcanr rrends and i 1 oppormnloes ge'Jred towards maXlmllm busmess eammgs.

t. ~ ls responsible for the production and submission of reports whiJe guarantccing j i the supplied data.

}I j Ensure r.hat rhe Company has the necessary financiaJ resources r.o ope:ratc and t 1 grow and that its cash tlow is cfficiently managed.

r. ~ Guarantees that market financial risk arc managed and hedged (foreign ! 1 exchange rate) ~ l Guarnntee the management of C.llstomcr risk and compliance with customer : [Credit rules. i " ~. l .l~dvjses OD lOCo'Ll balance sheer lhtbiliries strucmre and a dividend payout policy ~.~ tor the company. f-1 He or She ad\r1ses the company on the account and ftnancial consequence}; of ! l operations for cffecQve decision making to maximi:.::e rc:turn on business.

r' l Develop strategic fin:ancial iniriatiycs for [he organization in the mannCI [hac will 1·1 assist in ac;hicving the compnnv's objectives.

i.I \'Qock \Vjd~ other me~bers of ~he executive team to develop financial and t '1 implcinent gr.owrh inirjative and objectives. r,!Ensurc thar (he annual accounts and stahltOrr report arc prepared omc1~'. ~ I ~ccurately and in accord:ance with company, Nanonal and Inlernacionru standard.

i. j Will bd~ charge of legal matters and w.ilI tcLue w.lrh the Beati of the Companv's 1,.J Legal Group iri the, Headquarters. .

~. j lnidate a~d coordinate the· fQt·mularioll .of business plans 3.;d budgc{s and } j morufot progrcss towards their achievement,

l ~ I WjU function as the Scc.J:ctarv f.O r.he Board of Dirccr.ors.

! .1.Con~()l ~h~ operating cxpen~es and capital eJOpendimH! progJ:amme to ensure ~ l ~pen\tional performance efficiency.

;-·iWill h~vc a func~onal rdations~lip with Group Finance ·Body at the hcadqu<1ners I land Will be re'luued to make mps abmad.

[.jHe!She will repon to the Managing Director ofthe Company,

r·'! Rem~neration f !This is in line with conditions obtainable in the ·I\hrketing: and Sales TnduMrY tJ in Nigeri~. ~

Qualified candidates should complete the table attached bereunder arid send ill their Curriculum Vitae with scanned copies of their credentials to the following E-mail address:personnelmaz@hotmail.com. not later that ONE week from the date of this publication,