Graduate Opportunities at Afrital, Lagos, February 7th 2015
Afrital was incorporated in 1991. Today, the company's activities span
two key areas - our five menswear outlets (located in Lagos, Port
Harcourt and Abuja) trading in the name of BUCKLES; and our lighting and
finishing fittings showrooms trading as ITALFIT.
Afrital is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Business Development Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and
execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business
growth.
- Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
- Open business development dialogs with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
- Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
- Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to
keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new
business, and to market company's end-to-end
- To participate and where appropriate lead in the development,
implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and
operational policies and procedures for the division.
- To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
- To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- To liaise with Senior Management Team to ensure high standards
of best practice and continuous improvement are in place to meet
corporate, directorate and divisional aims.
- To ensure that appropriate performance information is available
to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business
objectives and financial targets.
- To undertake and manage research and ad hoc special projects
under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior
Management Team.
- Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation
with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to
improve service delivery.
- Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide
information or advice on the corporate best value/performance
improvement process.
- Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
- Carry out and report on benchmarking exercises with other
similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior
Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
- Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.
Qualification/Requirements
- Degree in Management Sciences or Engineering.
- 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
- Strong English speaking
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills (oral/written/presentation).
- Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
- Possess solid presentation skills.
- Have a desire to make a significant contribution to a rapidly growing organization • Proficient in English communication
- Experience selling components and subassemblies on an OEM/Contract Manufacturing (CM) customer model are highly desirable.
- Good analytical skills and the ability to impart detailed data to others
- Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with other staff at all levels
- Methodical, systematic approach with a good eye for detail
- Broad understanding of current public sector policy issues
Job Title: Personal Assistant to MD
Location: Lagos
Job Description
- Personal assistants will support the work of Managing Director
and/or company directors. He/she will undertake a variety of
administrative, clerical and managerial tasks. Personal assistants often
act as the manager's first point of contact.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;
- Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally,
travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to
provide general assistance during presentations;
- Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
- Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
- Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
- Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
- Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
- Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
- Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
- Using a variety of software packages- Microsoft office tools.
- Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with projects, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong English speaking/writing skills.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Strong communication skills (oral/written/presentation).
Minimum Qualification
- Degree in Humanities or Management Sciences.
- 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Lagos
Responsibilities
- Documents financial
- transactions by entering
- account information.
- Summarizes current financial status by collecting information;
preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
- Maintains financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
- Provide daily sale information and forecasting
- Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
- Prepare revenue report
- Management of receivable account
- Funds Deposit Management
- Management of Inventory
- Good knowledge of Income Statement, Financial position and cash flow statement.
Requirements
- B.Sc or equivalent in Accounting
- ICAN Registered
- Must be able to use computer packages like Quick Book, Peach Tree, etc
- Minimum 3 years experience in similar role.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and CV's to:
[email protected]
Or
The Consultant,
P. O. Box, 54628,
Ikoyi,
Lagos State.
Application Deadline 23rd February, 2015.