Current Job Vacancies at Weststar Associates Limited

Weststar Associates Limited, is an authorised general distributor of Mercedes-Benz in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. We are recruiting to fill the position below:  

Job Title: Parts Process Specialist Location: Lagos Job Summary

• We have a unique opportunity for a Parts Process Specialist to support our objective of delivering excellent communication and service to customers.
• A successful candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills, ability to analyse the Parts Catalogue and a strong desire to support the Company’s service operations.
• As a Parts Process Specialist, you are in charge of planning, controlling and monitoring the processes in the parts department.
• You are to ensure economical and warehouse management, as well as smooth logistics process for the parts.
• You are the operation's contact person for all questions dealing with parts processing and management.

Responsibilities

• Placing orders with suppliers and monitoring the order process.
• Placing stock replenishment and express orders with the logistics center.
• Processing transport damage.
• Administering and monitoring storage location according to the best possible utilization.
• Operating a disposal and recycling system.
• Handling customers’ requests and working out proforma invoices
• Following up offers and finalizing parts sales process.
• Processing stock and or delivery differences. Processing the relevant lists, posting items in and checking invoices.
• Supporting in deciding on the product range and initial supply of parts.
• Providing information on parts availability and or delivery dates.
• Generating statistics, defining the figures for the logistics department and ensuring that data is forwarded to the accounting department in an orderly manner.
• Supplying information and documents relevant for accounting as well as performing product range analysis.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor degree.
• Training in administration or logistics, ideally in the automobile industry is an added advantage.
• Sufficient experience in the parts/logistics department in the automobile Industry or operation is an added advantage.
• Proven record of success in customer-facing roles and in providing customer services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, willingness to learn and work.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, technical environment, and to work independently, adapt, improvise and problem solve
• A computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.

Job Title: Accounts Officer Location: Abuja Job Summary

• The Accounts Officer will provide administrative support to the Finance and Controlling team in Abuja.
• You will be working with the finance team to help maintain and smoothly run the accounts department as well as helping in general office duties from time-to-time.

Responsibilities

• Will deal with purchase ledger and sales ledger duties in the accounts payable and receivable function.
• Create, send, and follow up on invoices
• Perform daily cash receipts, deposits, invoices, expenses and reports.
• Will be responsible for bookkeeping tasks
• Assist with administering payroll and maintaining petty cash for the office.
• Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients
• Assisting in month end closing of accounts
• Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures
• Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets
• Communicate with all departments in ensuring invoices are approved and signed off
• Using computerised accounting systems.
• Assisting with any other ad hoc duties as required by the General Manager.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Experience in accounting operation is an added advantage.
• A computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience in using the Oracle accounting software is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, excellent oral/written communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to learn and work.

Job Title: Public Relations and Social Media Assistant Location: Lagos Job Summary and Responsibilities The Public Relations and Social Media Assistant will be responsible for:

• Planning, developing and implementing PR strategies;
• Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organisations, often via telephone and email;
• Researching, writing and distributing press releases to targeted media;
• Collating and analysing media coverage;
• Writing and editing in-house magazines, case studies, speeches, articles and annual reports;
• Preparing and supervising the production of publicity brochures, handouts, direct mail leaflets, promotional videos, photographs, films and multimedia programmes;
• Organising events including press conferences, exhibitions, open days and press tours;
• Maintaining and updating information on the organisation's website;
• Managing and updating information and engaging with users on social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
• Creating original content for websites, newsletters, press releases, blogs, articles and marketing materials based on the requirements of the company.

Requirements

• A bachelor degree holder with a minimum of 2-3 years' experience. A degree in Marketing and Communications is an added advantage.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Experience in PR and Social Media management is an added advantage.
• A computer literate with proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications. Fairly good knowledge of HTML, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Macromedia flash, MS- FrontPage etc. would be added advantage.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of marketing principles.
• Willingness to learn and work.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letter and CV's to: [email protected]