Ongoing Recruitment in a Fast Growing Maritime Services Company


Pivotage Consulting - Our client, a fast-growing/reputable company in the Marine Services Industry is currently seeking to grow its team by hiring the services of:     Job Title: Business Development Executive ID: SMC/1017/BDE Location: Lagos Job Description Your responsibilities will include the following:

  • Prospect potential clients and convert them into increased business opportunities.
  • Present new products and services to improve existing relationships.
  • Recognize opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales.
  • Submit and ensure data is accurate on weekly progress reports.
  • Attend industry functions, including conferences and association events, and contribute information and feedback on upcoming market trends.
  • Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction.
  • Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients.
  • Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives.
  • Prepare contracts/bids ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines.
  • Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.
  • Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support.
  • Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
Requirements A suitable candidate must:
  • Have good organizational skills
  • Have reporting and analyzing skills
  • Have excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Have excellent interpersonal and team building skills
  • Have minimum of B.Sc. in Business Administration or any related field
  • Have minimum of 3 years marketing or sales experience
  • Be able to handle pressures and meet deadlines
  • Have in-depth knowledge of the industry and current events
  • Be proficient in the use of MS Office and CRM software (e.g. Salesforce)
  • Experience in a Marine Services Company will be an added advantage
      Job Title: Finance Manager Job ID: SMC/1117/FAM Location: Lagos Job Description Reporting to the Managing Director, your responsibilities will include the following;
  • Develop annual plans and budgets for the Finance department to support the achievement of the corporate strategy.
  • Update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedures, and strategies across the organization.
  • Work with the MD on possible investment portfolios where funds can be channeled to.
  • Manage software accounting system and ensures the business runs smoothly and profitably.
  • Prepare monthly financials as well as monthly management reports for senior management.
  • Compute the Return on Investments as well as Regular Fund Statements to Investors.
  • Maintain accounting practices to ensure accurate and reliable data is available for business operations and planning.
  • Ensures effective management of the organization’s financial resources, and compliance with annual budgets.
  • Manage relationships with relevant external bodies/contacts e.g. regulatory organizations, external auditors, solicitors, banks etc.
  • Ensure prompt administration of monthly payrolls, staff allowances and benefits, tax remittance, payment of insurance premiums and other statutory fees.
  • Represents the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc.
  • Works with the team to ensure the preparation and communication of timely, accurate, and useful financial and management reports for investors, lending institutions and the Board of Directors on a periodic and /or ad-hoc basis.
  • Supervise issuance and preparation of invoices and receipts to ensure compliance with agreed standards and deadline.
  • Provide periodic report to Audit Committee on Audit Plan and on Internal Audit assignments investigations.
  • Ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, and prompt reconciliation of all accounts.
  • Supervise and coordinate the preparation and implementation of annual internal audit plans /programs and endure adherence to plans.
  • Lead audits/special reviews of operations and assessment of business risk and provide recommendations for strengthening existing internal controls.
  • Investigate specific cases of fraud, defalcations and other malpractices and make appropriate recommendation to prevent future re –occurrence.
  • Liaise with external auditor and other business units on timely audit of the company financial accounts.
  • Perform pre and post payment audit of salaries, major purchases and other transactions involving cash flow to ensure they are properly authorized and approved with supporting documents.
Requirements A suitable candidate must;
  • Have a good knowledge of SAGE
  • Have B.Sc. in Accounting & Finance or equivalent
  • Have M.Sc./MBA, ACCA or equivalent
  • Have excellent knowledge of best practice finance policies and procedures
  • Have excellent knowledge of accounting systems/software and practices
  • Be proficient in the use of relevant computer applications for financial reporting
  • Be vast in investment planning and portfolio management
  • Have strong project management skills
  • Have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Have excellent presentation and communications skills
  • Experience in a Marine Services Company will be an added advantage
      How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's (MS Word format) to: [email protected] Stating the job ID as subject of the email.     Application Deadline  30th November, 2017.