GB JOBS: Recent Vacancies at Phillips Consulting Limited(3 Positions)

Our client is a private, voluntary, non-profit, faith based, non-governmental Organisation based in Lagos state, Nigeria. Their mission statement includes easing the burdens of

existence for widows and orphans, which we do through our community network amongst others.

1) Job: Executive Assistant

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced and focused Executive Assistant to support the Group Executive Vice Chairman in meeting the foundation’s corporate goals.

Responsibilities:

·                     Provides professional representation as needed across a wide spectrum of events, meetings and engagements. Represents EVC as called upon in a variety of fora

·                     Help manage group real estate portfolio as directed by EVC. This includes; minimising EVC involvement in property administration by providing input on technical issues, attending client meetings where required and building good relationships with clients and business agents

·                     Research, development and preparation (editing, tailoring to audience) of speeches, technical papers, briefs and suchlike for delivery by EVC.

·                     Partners with EVC to leverage group identity as well as personal media image of EVC

·                     Acts as an ‘Ambassador’ for the Group and demonstrates a high level of ownership and independence (able to run the office in the absence of any other senior employee for long periods of time)

·                     Reviews and manages relevant communications, including but not limited to mail, email, telephone, meetings, reports, newsletters,

·                     Provides the necessary leadership to work effectively with management, staff, donors and trustees to accomplish the strategic goals of the organization

·                     Maintains active and productive engagements with external parties, stakeholders, clients and customers 

·                     Manages relevant budgets under his/her purview

Requirements:

·                     Ability to travel internationally once a month without infringements

·                     Quality of papers, speeches, briefs produced (content, editing and suitability/appropriateness) 

·                     Multi-tasking

·                     First degree in a relevant field from a reputable institution 

·                     A masters degree would be an added advantage

·                     Minimum of 8 years experience supporting topmost executive in a medium sized organisation

·                     Previous experience working abroad for a significant period of time preferred

·                     Above average written and verbal communication skills

·                     Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills – must be people ‘savvy’

·                     Ability to work with precision and confidence

·                     Ability to stay calm/stable under pressure

·                     Excellent planning and organizational abilities. 

·                     Ability to communicate effectively with skill and finesse with a spectrum of people – polished communicator

·                     Self Confident 

·                     Excellent presentation skills.

·                     Highly professional comportment

·                     Proficient in MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

·                     Must be internet savvy with strong technical research skills. Must also be familiar with various social media tools

Benefits

·                     Competitive salary package and benefits;

·                     Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

·                     Networking opportunities

·                     International travelling experience

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2) Job: Regional Sales Manager (Lagos West)

An exciting opportunity exists for an innovative and forward looking Brand Manager to join their team.

Job Description:

·                     Responsible for developing and implementing the regional sales and customer management strategies/policies for the company

·                     Effectively manage, by supporting, strengthening and constantly reviewing existing and new distribution channels that are strategic to meeting the company’s long and short term goals in that region

·                     Implementation of an effective customer information feedback system for the region

·                     Directs and controls all sales and customer service functions towards the achievement of the company’s sales and customer service objectives for his region

·                     Ensure that agreed regional sales volume and profit targets are met

Requirements:

·                     The candidate for this post must possess a minimum of a good first degree in Social Sciences or in any other relevant field(s) of study

·                     At least 5 years experience in sales and marketing with minimum of 3 years at management level

·                     He/she must also have some proven managerial capabilities with experience in sales and marketing techniques, customer financial and performance management

·                     A willingness to travel out of base frequently, including border countries

·                     Strong interpersonal communication skills;

·                     Strong information management skills

·                     Innovative and creative

·                     Member of relevant certification body

Benefits:

·                     Competitive salary package and benefits;

·                     Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

·                     Brand identification

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3) Job: Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity exists for an energetic and experienced Financial Controller for one of our client subsidiaries situated in Jos, Plateau Staten to join their team reporting through to the Managing Director.

Job Description:

·                     Provides counsel to Company’s Managing Director relating to financial and tax considerations of investments and other business transactions.

·                     Develops long-range strategies to establish and maintain the financial self-sufficiency of Company.

·                     Establishes Company’s accounting systems and procedures and ensures they are up-to-date and in compliance with all applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

·                     Provides advice and review for compliance with appropriate statutory and regulatory requirements.

·                     Prepares and issues quarterly and annual audited financial statements and reports.

·                     Manages and tracks Company’s funds, assets and investments and periodically issues reports on its current as well as projected financial stability/condition.

·                     Analyzes general economic, business and financial conditions to assess their impact on Company’s policies, operations and profitability.

·                     Establishes and maintains contacts with auditors, actuaries, financial institutions, government agencies, joint venture partners and counterparts.

·                     Identifies sources of financing to expand the scope of Company’s business opportunities.

·                     Negotiates project financing, structures and documents financial packages and agreements.

·                     To the extent possible, minimize Company’s tax liabilities.

·                     Financial management including preparing and filing quarterly and annual reports as well as annual shareholders proxy circulars, etc.

·                     Presents to analysts and to investors.

·                     Prepares a monthly written report to Company’s board of directorson the financial standing and conditions of the Company.

·                     Oversees all activities related to office management/administration, including contracts, leases and vendor agreements. Supervises administrative and financial personnel.

·                     Has charge and responsibility for all funds and securities of Company. Receives and gives receipts for monies due and payable to Company from any source whatsoever and deposits all such monies in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the Bylaws.

·                     If required by the board, shall give bond for the faithful discharge of his duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as theboard of directors shall determine.

·                     Performs such other duties as may be assigned to him from time to time by the MD or by the Board of Directors

Requirements:

·                     A good University Degree in Accounting in addition to a recognized professional accounting qualification (ACA, ICMA, ACCA, CPA etc).

·                     10 years post qualification working experience in a reputable manufacturing company. 

·                     Must have experience working with the following ERP’s (Enterprise Resource Package) solutions; SAGE Line 500 and SAP

·                     Member of relevant certification body

Benefits:

·                     Competitive salary package and benefits;

·                     Opportunities for ongoing learning and career development.

·                     Brand identification

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