Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria at Talentsquare, 27th November 2018

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At talentsqr (RC 1453480), we are helping to find, grow and keep the remarkable assemblage of talent who are potential leaders in various fields as well as emerging specializations. We are champions of great organization culture and values, partnering with key business owners or hiring managers to help them build their organizations. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Accountant Location: Lagos Job Type: Full Time Summary

• We are looking for an ambitious Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.
• Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
• The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Job Description

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
• Assist with other accounting projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a junior accountant
• Excellent organizing abilities
• Great attention to detail
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)
• Qualifications (ICAN, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) is a plus but not required
• B.Sc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field

Benefits

• Working in a well structured environment that promotes growth and career fulfillment
• A rewarding system is in place to make sure you get as much and more with whatever you give in you are rewarded and recognition for your hard work
• Health Insurance

      Job Title: Marketing and Communications Manager Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Job Description

• We are seeking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to manage and deliver campaigns within quality, time and budget requirements.
• Responsibilities include conducting market research, producing promotional materials, working closely with artist teams and analyzing data from across the marketing and sales channels to improve and increase the impact of marketing initiatives.
• The Marketing and Communications Manager is an experience marketing professional who can lead teams and manage priorities to craft clear and effective messages to achieve our client's business goals. They possess strong organization and management skills to coordinate and oversee the efforts of multiple collaborative teams.
• Our ideal candidate has experience with the Integrated Marketing Communications approach and the ability to coordinate teams to execute according to a plan.
• They will have excellent communication skills, a passion for advertising strategies, and familiarity with the media and entertainment space in Nigeria and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes within marketing team to coordinate, monitor and evaluate media campaigns and strategies according to cost and effectiveness
• Implement local and international marketing strategies for the launch of artist projects
• Advise artist management in strategic planning in harmony with platform-wide release calendars, global trends, audience data and key events
• Oversee international and local affiliates’ marketing plans.
• Coordinate with the A&R, Finance, Partnerships and Digital teams to ensure effective and timely delivery of campaigns and swift responses to market feedback
• Build and implement email marketing program
• Plan and manage media schedule
• Plan and manage content creation and distribution
• Manage and report on marketing budget Manage artist club promotions and appearances
• Develop awards nomination and promotion strategies

By end of Y1, a successful Marketing and Communications Manager will continue to do all of the above, as well as:

• Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and vendors
• Develop strong relationships with artists and artist management.
• Develop CRM and loyalty programs for fans
• Forecast hiring needs for the marketing department
• Participate in the quarterly and annual planning of marketing objectives
• Build and report on system for community management (incl. website, social media pages)
• Develop and initiate innovative ideas for marketing merchandising opportunities
• Lead on playlisting strategies for artists on TV, DSPs and radio
• Develop written materials, including story pitches, press releases, publicity plans, presentations, and messaging guidelines for artists
• Lead the creation of communications plan for specific business units.
• Prepare senior executives for profile opportunities, interviews, speaking engagements - including drafting briefing materials, talking points, QAs

Qualifications

• B.Sc/M.Sc degree in Marketing or a related field
• Demonstrable experience in marketing on either agency or client side (cosmetics, beverage or fashion industry preferred)
• Proven experience in identifying target audiences and in creatively devising and leading across channels marketing campaigns
• Solid knowledge of website and marketing analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Experience in setting up and optimizing Google Adwords campaigns
• Numerically literate, comfortable working with numbers, making sense of metrics and processing figures with spreadsheets
• Up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing and measurement.

      Job Title: Product Manager (Head of Build) Location: Lagos Job type: Full-time Job Descriptions

• Guide the Tech team to deliver excellent work by developing new architectural frameworks while maintaining and enhancing existing infrastructure
• Develop products by conducting market research, generating product requirements, determining specifications and oversee product development and timely delivery
• Drive standardization of technical processes; handle technical engagements and integration with other software partners.
• Ensure a scalable architecture that allows for rapid iteration of the product that is easy to maintain.
• Define metrics to measure, benchmark, and monitor the impact of deployed tech.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in tech and product development
• Experience in and deep understanding of online payment systems
• Strong creative, leadership and critical thinking skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving ability and good negotiation skills
• Extensive network in the FinTech space in Nigeria and beyond

      Job Title: Business Development Lead Loaction: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Job Description

• talentsqr is seeking a Business Development Lead to deliver new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with clients, as well as conducting research to identify new markets and opportunities for partnership in Nigeria and internationally.
• The Business Development Lead will be expected to be an experienced business development professional who has a passion and track record for developing strong relationships with existing and potential corporate partners.
• Our ideal candidate has experience in business development and the ability to coordinate teams to execute according to a plan. They will have excellent communication skills, a passion for developing creative partnership strategies, and familiarity with the media and entertainment space in Nigeria and internationally. He/she will use data and performance metrics to improve continuous while seeking new methods and systems for effective client partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build effective working rhythm with COO and partneships team
• Contact potential clients through cold calls and emails
• Present Mavin to potential clients using tailored, creative and effective sales strategies
• Research and onboard client relationship management system for tracking
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market
• Report to the COO on weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales results and propose solutions to consistently meet and exceed targets

By end of Y1, a successful Business Development Lead will continue to do all of the above, as well as:

• Have Identified various client needs and suggest new and creative partnerships
• Identified bottlenecks and developed internal processes to ensure a consistently excellent working relationships with clients
• Built long-term trusting relationships with various clients

Qualifications

• Proven work experience in business development
• Track records of working with and achieving sales quotas
• Experience using CRM software(s) to work through buidling a sustainable and strategic pipeline of clients
• Understanding of sales performance metrics
• Ability to create and deliver engaging and compelling presentations
• B.Sc degree in Marketing, Business Administration or relevant field

      Job Title: Creative Content Director Loaction: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Job Description

• Talentsqr is seeking a Creative Content Director to manage and deliver campaigns within quality, time and budget requirements. The person in this role’s mission is to strengthen our client with a clear, consistent and innovative visual brand and deliver excellent creative output for artists, clients and management.
• Our ideal Creative Content Director is an experienced creative professional who will provide our creative team with guidance and ideas to launch world-class creative projects and campaigns.
• You will devise the concepts and strategies for photo shoots. music videos, social media content (among other outputs) and will track their progress against preestablished goals. You will be able to implement your creative vision and see it realized in front of a massive global audience.
• Our ideal candidate has experience creative direction and the ability to coordinate teams to execute according to a plan. They will have excellent communication skills, a passion for designing and executing impactful creative works. and familiarity with the media and entertainment space in Nigeria and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conceive and implement concepts, guidelines and strategies in various creative projects and oversee them to completion
• Work closely with artists and marketing teams on campaigns
• Collaborate with account executives to obtain knowledge of the clients’ requirements
• Direct and motivate teams of art directors, illustrators, copywriters etc. to help them use their talents effectively
• Lead brainstorming/creative sessions to generate ideas
• Write and design unique and well-crafted copy that meet clients’ needs as well as our own
• Revise content and presentations, approve/reject ideas, provide feedback to the team
• Train and guide subordinates into accomplished professionals
• Monitor results of team efforts and propose actions for the future
• Manage and motivate teams of photographers, videographers, graphic designers etc. to use their talents effectively and meet commercial goals

By end of Y1, a successful Creative Content Director will continue to do all of the above, as well as:

• Develop and implement Mavin style guide to harmonize all internal and external corporate material
• Identify artist and partners needs and suggest appropriate projects
• Build long-term trusting relationships with artists and clients

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a creative director or in a similar creative role
• Hand-on experience in creative process, marketing, graphic design and brand development
• Excellent working knowledge of software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.
• Outstanding leadership and organization skills
• Exemplary interpersonal and analytical abilities
• BSc/BA in Advertising, Fine Art, Design or relevant field; MSc/MA will be considered an asset

    Job Title: Corporate Legal Counsel Location: Lekki, Lagos Job Type: Full-time Job Description

• We are seeking a Corporate Counsel to provide accurate and timely counsel to executives and staff, review contracts, creating internal governance policies and monitoring compliance.
• Our ideal candidate will be a highly qualified counsel to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company strictly follows law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues.
• Our ideal Corporate Counsel who is an experienced legal professional that can ensure our business is supported by world-class legal agreements. Our ideal candidate has experience in corporate legal counsel in entertainment and media and has a strong grasp of industry best-practices. They will have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, as well as experience negotiating both legal and financial/commercial issues.
• The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformity and minimize probability of exposure.

Responsibilities

• Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics (labor law, partnerships, international ventures, corporate finance etc.)
• Collaborate with management to devise efficient defense strategies
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advise on possible legal issues
• Communicate and negotiate with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.), creating relations of trust
• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
• Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation

In Q1, a successful Corporate Counsel will:

• Draft and solidify agreements, contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights
• Bring strong negotiating skills and commercial insight to relevant contract negotiations
•  Advise on contract status, legal risks, and the legal liabilities associated with different deals
• Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to everyone in the organization
• By end of Y1, a successful Corporate Counsel will continue to do all of the above, as well as:
• Specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
• Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a legal counsel in business environment
• Preferred industry experience; Media or Telecommunications
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures
• Familiarity with entertainment and media contracts
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sounds judgement and ability to analyze situations and information
• Outstanding communication skills
• B.Sc Degree in Law
• Qualified to practice Law in Nigeria, with a strong academic background and recognised experience in a law firm;
• Self-starter and with ability to work collaboratively with other staff in legal and other departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively.

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

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