New Jobs at Apata & Ascott Limited


Apata & Ascott Limited, is currently seeking to employ suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:     Job Title: Strategy Associate Location: Lagos Job Description

  • We are looking to hire experienced and innovative professionals with background in Investment Banking, Private Equity and Venture Capital.
Responsibilities
  • Gather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings.
  • Execute creative analyses and provide insight to identify issues and arrive at recommendations.
  • Lead strategic planning, business analysis and other internal consulting projects that support high impact improvements that lead to profitable growth.
  • Develop growth strategies, plan new product market entry, strategic business deep dives and investments.
  • Improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, setting technology and operations strategy, acquisitions/ divestitures, and designing cross company wide initiatives.
  • Develop strategic presentations for both internal and external audiences.
  • Simultaneously work on multiple projects.
Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years experience in strategy consulting, project delivery, investment and corporate banking.
  • Solid understanding of financial modeling, and valuation.
  • Strong capital markets background desired.
  • Knowledge of financial products (equities, fixed income, derivatives), and processes (Collateral Management, trading, settlements, corporate actions, compliance, risk management and accounting).
  • Experienced in strategy, operations, and process redesign.
    Job Title: Pastry Chef Location: Lagos Job Description
  • We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to head the operations of the organization.
  • The ideal candidate will be well-versed in culinary arts with a passion for sweet and delicious creations.
  • The goal is to enhance customer satisfaction so that we can maintain and expand our clientele.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare a wide variety of goods, following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Create new and exciting desserts to renew our menus and engage the interest of customers.
  • Check quality of material and condition of equipment and devices used for cooking.
  • Guide and motivate pastry assistants and bakers to work more efficiently.
  • Identify staffing needs and help recruit and train personnel.
  • Decorate pastries using different icings, toppings etc. to ensure the presentation will be beautiful and exciting.
  • Monitor stocks for baking ingredients such as flour, sugar etc. and make appropriate orders within budget.
  • Maintain a lean and orderly cooking station and adhere to health and safety standards.
  • Lead organization efforts on setting up and expansion.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as Pastry Chef, or baker in a well established reputable organization with high volume food production.
  • Willingness to replenish professional knowledge.
  • In depth knowledge of sanitation principles, food preparation, baking techniques and nutrition.
  • Working knowledge of baking with ingredient limitations (pastries that are gluten free, sugarless etc.)
  • Certificate in culinary arts, pastry-making, baking or relevant field.
  • Great attention to detail and high level of creativity.
  • Organizing and leadership skills.
  • Posses professional disposition with good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work weekdays and weekends.
    Job Title: Business Development Officer Location: Lagos Responsibilities
  • Formulate strategies based on the company’s objectives.
  • Conduct market research and create target consumer profiles, their needs and requirements.
  • Prepare presentations, business plans and proposals.
  • Integrate new ventures with company strategies and operations.
  • Examine risks and potentials and estimate partners' needs.
  • Coordinate deal requirements,negotiate contracts, integrate contract requirements with business operations and close deals.
  • Seek opportunities for business development.
  • Responsible for heading up company's expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
  • Write reports and ensure management are adequately briefed on portfolio status.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in Business Development.
  • A Degree from any related field.
  • Core business negotiation strategies and skill required.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency across various social platforms and management tools.
  • Excellent business sense.
  • Positive attitude and tenacious.
  • Good understanding of the principles of business.
  • The capacity to set and meet targets.
  How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's and Motivation letter to: [email protected] using the "Position Title" as the subject of the email.   Application Deadline: 10th August, 2017.