Ongoing Recruitment at Network Arewa24 Limited
Network Arewa24 Limited is the company that owns and manages AREWA24, a Hausa-language, free-to-air satellite television channel which can be viewed on Eutelsat Satellite Channel 16A/16 East Horizontal (frequency 10804, symbol rate 30000).
We are recruiting to fill the positions below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Kano
Overall Responsibilities
- The Accountant will oversee the financial operations of the company and ensure timely and accurate financial reports and practices including cash management, payroll, financial disbursements, ledgers etc.
Responsibilities
- Daily posting of financial transactions in QuickBooks and maintaining financial records.
- Ensure that monthly financial reporting is completed on time and submitted to Headquarters.
- Review procurement's and purchases process to ensure compliance to NAL policies and before payment to vendors.
- Prepare monthly staff payroll for review by the line manager,
- Monitor’s expenditures and reports to ensure that funds are utilized appropriately.
- Support the Line Manager, in providing on-the-job orientation and training to the company staff on cost-effective management.
- Supervise the Finance and Admin officer and management of petty cash system
- Support the financial audits of all activities of the company.
- Investigate accounting and financial irregularities
- Analyzing financial information and preparing financial transaction reports
- Completing tasks & reporting within financial deadlines
- Contract negotiation support
- Supervise the timely remittance of taxes in compliance to Nigerian’s laws.
- Carryout any other duties as assigned by the line manager.
Reporting Responsibility:
- The Accountant will report to the Manager, Finance and Administration of Network Arewa24 Limited (NAL).
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Education:
- Degree in Accounting or related field
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in finance functions
- Experience with financial reporting and procurement processes
- Proven ability to work with little or no supervision
- Ability to travel to other project locations as required
Language and Computer Skills:
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Good computer skills: MS word, Excel, QuickBooks and other accounting software
Application Deadline 30th November, 2017.
Job Title: Freelance Translator (Local Hire)
Location: Kano
Reporting Responsibility: The Freelance Translator will report to the Head Translator of Network Arewa24 Limited (NAL)
Job Descriptions
- Position holder is expected to provide translation services (Hausa to English / English to Hausa) of scripts for Hausa/English speaking audiences.
- Engage actively in the correct interpretation of literary meanings of terms or pronunciation of words for effective comprehension by the audiences.
- Ensure speedy and timely translation of scripts within timeframe without compromising quality.
- Carry out any related assignment that might be given to them from time to time.
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Experience, Qualification and skills
- Minimum of BSc Degree.
- Three to five (3 - 5) or more years of script translation experience, precisely translation of English Scripts into Hausa Language
- An education in English language
- Excellent knowledge of English and Hausa languages.
- Excellent in English Grammar preferably American style.
- Ability to translate phrases, terms and expressions in context (avoiding direct translations out of context) and taking notes of punctuation marks and capitalization.
- Previous work experience within structured work environment
- Ability to keep to timelines set for deliverables
- Excellent team player
- Ability to work with minimum of no supervision
Application Deadline 31st December, 2017.
Job Title: Main Presenter (Female), Breakfast Show (Gari Ya Waye)
Location: Kano
Responsibilities/Requirements
- Male and Female aged 28 to 45 years old
- Vast knowledge of current affairs with strong emphasis on Nigerian affairs
- Fluency in language of both Hausa and English
- Ability to create a persona that resonates with the viewers
- Articulate speech patterns, excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to improvise when necessary
- Reputation for delivering high quality research and interviewing skills
- Well tested and respected interview skills with a track record in Nigerian broadcasting
- Calmness under pressure, authoritative and yet friendly
- A good memory, for recalling scripts and facts
- Ability to multi-task and work in a team
- Ability to work on short notice and tight deadlines
- Must have a well-groomed appearance
- A consummate broadcaster with a national or international reputation
- Love television, with an encyclopedic knowledge of the media and outward looking, creative perspective on broadcasting
Job Title: Beauty and Style Presenter (Ado Da Kwalliya)
Location: Kano
Responsibilities/Requirements
- 23 - 28 years old
- Knowledge of subject matter, with proven experience
- Ability to work unsupervised - a self-starter, highly motivated and creative
- Ability to create a persona that resonates with the viewers
- Must be willing to try new beauty tips and therapies
- Must have a well-groomed appearance - a fashion leader
- Must have articulate speech patterns and Good communication skills
- Should be able to make contacts for program contents
- In collaboration with the Producer, should be able to come up with topics for programs
- Responsible for own wardrobe.
- Good with people, a committed team member. Sense of humor needed!
Job Title: Relationships Presenter (Zamantakewa)
Location: Kano
Responsibilities/Requirements
- Female, 28 to 35 years old
- Knowledge of subject, with a track record in media
- Academic background relevant to the role
- Fluency in language of communication (Hausa)
- Ability to lead, anchor, and drive conversations and interviews
- Responsible, in consultation with Producer, for initiating topics for discussion. Good research skills, with empathy and people skills
- Responsible for own wardrobe
- Good team member, committed to helping people in difficult circumstances
Job Title: Female Presenter (Behind the Scene Kannywood Show - News/Gossip Segment Da Dumi Duminsu)
Location: Kano
Essential Job Functions/Requirements
- Ability to present from Outdoor/Indoor movie locations
- To interact with and interview movie stars and crew
- Proven and thorough knowledge of the Kannywood movie industry
- To cover events, awards, seminars and music premiers and willing and able to work outside normal office hours
- Ability to produce high quality scripts
- A good team player with a “can do” attitude, brimming with ideas, enthusiastic about Kannywood with plenty of movie contacts
- Willing to learn new broadcast technics - a joy to work with, but steely ambitious
Qualities:
- Must be Female and within the age of 20 to 30 years
- Must look presentable in nature
- Must have excellent communication and presentation skills
- Must have the ability to research and interview
- Must have the ability to be calm under pressure
- Must have good memory for recalling facts and script
- Must have proven passion for Kannywood industry
- Should have a minimum of ND/B.Sc in Mass Communication and any other relevant field
- Must be a self-starter, highly motivated and delivery focused individual
- Must be able to work to tight deadline, under pressure
- Must have evidence of creative media skills ( show reel preferred).
Job Title: Cooking Show Presenter
Location: Kano
Essential Job Functions/Requirements
- Ability to prepare different types of dishes both national and international
- Ability to interact with both male and female guests while presenting on air
- Ability to work in a neat and smart manner
- Ability to come up with own menu plans - traditional and modern
- Can inspire viewers with new ideas.
- Can make a show out of cooking
- Passionate about food and diet, with qualifications that prove it.
- Will be responsible for the purchase of ingredients from the market(as a procedure the cameraman will follow to record the process)
- Work well with team, prepared to work weekends and evenings. Can travel for location filming, is fun to be with and determined to help people enjoy cooking
Qualities/Education:
- Must be within in the age of 22 to 35 years
- Must have minimum of Diploma in Catering Management or any related course and a show reel would be an advantage
- Must have a good sense of personal hygiene
- Minimum of 3 years working experience, preferably in catering
- Must be confident and have passion for cooking and presentation
- Must be fluent in Hausa and English
- Candidates must be well organized
- Knowledge of television presentation is an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV's to:
[email protected] Stating the "Job Title" clearly as the subject of the mail.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline 31st December, 2017.