Job Type: Contract

Location: Lagos

Region: Sub Saharan Africa
Country: Nigeria
Location: Lagos
Department: Finance
Job Category: Finance
Pay Band: Pay Band 4

Vacancy Description
Post is Pay band 4/Fixed Term contract/Maternity Cover – 6months/open to internal and external candidates/post is in Lagos/Applicants must have the right to work and live in Nigeria. Closing date: 29th December, 2017 (23:59 UK Time).

We’ve an exciting opening for a fixed term employment as an Accountant (Maternity Cover) with British Council Nigeria.

The role

This role is for  a fixed term and as a maternity cover.   The post holder will be a member of a team of accountants responsible for the end to end accounting process in Nigeria including month and year end close, and ensures consistent, accurate and robust financial accounting processes in line with standard accounting practices and corporate policies. This is a supporting role in the Financial Controlling function which is a key function in the new organisational structure emerging from the British Council’s Financial Transparency Project.

What we are looking for?

Passionate finance individual with

·  Bachelor’s degree in any numerate course of study.

·  At least would have passed Skills level in an on-going certification with a recognised accounting board.

·  Minimum of two years’ experience in an active and challenging accounting environment with proven and demonstrable technical accounting skills.

Essential skills required to be successful in the role include:

*    Analysing Data and Problems (Level 1)

*    Communicating and Influencing (Level 2)

*    Managing Finance and Resources (Level 1)

*    Planning & Organising (Level 1)

*    Managing People (Level 1)
*    Financial Reporting & Analysis (Level 1)
*    Professional Accounting Standards (Level 1)
*    Transactional Accounting & Closing (Level 1)

Why should you apply?

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: As a cultural relations organisation, diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do. We provide a work environment that does not tolerate unlawful discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on the basis of age, gender disability, religion or ethnicity. If you are an applicant with special needs, we guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria.

A Learning Organisation: Working with British Council offers a unique opportunity to gain experience and develop skills in intercultural relations. With offices in over 100 countries of the world, we are a modern rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact through our work in Arts, Education and Society.

Our values: We live and work by our values of integrity, mutuality, creativity, professionalism and valuing people. Our work environment is therefore one of trust, empowerment, mutual respect and flexibility where you are encouraged to voice your opinions and contribute to our cultural relations work. Our policies for Raising concerns, anti-bullying and harassment, health and safety and Child Protection guide our effort to offer a positive inclusive working environment.

Work/Life Balance: At British Council, we recognise that individuals are the driving force behind our work. As a result, we encourage staff to strike a work/life balance by committing to working smart and making time for personal activities. We do this by offering a number of flexible working options.

Relevant documents to support your application process include:

Role Profile – Accountant
BC Behaviours.pdf
BC Core Skills.doc

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. The closing date is 29 December 2017 at 23:59 UK Time.

Tests will be conducted in Lagos and Abuja only while Interview will be in Lagos.

Note that you should only fill out the application after thoroughly reading through the ROLE PROFILE & GUIDANCE NOTES. There’s some important information you don’t want to miss. 

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. British Council appointments are contingent on thorough checks. In the UK, and where appropriate systems exist overseas, these include Criminal Records checks.

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Job Type: Contract

Location: Anambra

Job Title:             Sales Representative

Recruitment:       June 1 – 30, 2017

Salary:                 Sales Commission

Location:             Anambra

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven “Sales Representative” to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/email on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of sellers.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales effort with team members.
• Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and the potential for new products and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Provides reports by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Self-Confidence and Motivation
• Ability to meet sales goals
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships/customer service
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Territory Management, Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• SSCE/WAEC/BS/BA degree or equivalent

Interview Requirements:

• Any candidate who is selected/called for an interview will be notified through the candidate email address on the resume. The candidate(s) must notify the interviewing company in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Who May Apply:            Anyone who have been employed for six months.

How To Apply:

• Upload and submit a resume and cover letter to A Plus Business Consulting LTD.
• Follow the number (1) process online at nigeriajobmarket.com
• Do not apply/submit multiple times for multiple locations. This will derail your chances of selection.
• If you need assistance with writing a professional resume and cover letter, please contact Cynthia Muoma at 08171259774 or Ebuka Onyekwelu at 08063793481

The deadline for submitting resumes and cover letter is 5:00 pm on the closing date of recruitment, Friday, June 30, 2017.

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Job Type: Contract

Location: Port Harcourt

Job Title:             Sales Representative

Recruitment:       June 1 – 30, 2017

Salary:                 Sales Commission

Location:             Port Harcourt

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven “Sales Representative” to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/email on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of sellers.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales effort with team members.
• Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and the potential for new products and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Provides reports by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Self-Confidence and Motivation
• Ability to meet sales goals
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships/customer service
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Territory Management, Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• SSCE/WAEC/BS/BA degree or equivalent

Interview Requirements:

• Any candidate who is selected/called for an interview will be notified through the candidate email address on the resume. The candidate(s) must notify the interviewing company in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Who May Apply:            Anyone who have been employed for six months.

How To Apply:

• Upload and submit a resume and cover letter to A Plus Business Consulting LTD.
• Follow the number (1) process online at nigeriajobmarket.com
• Do not apply/submit multiple times for multiple locations. This will derail your chances of selection.
• If you need assistance with writing a professional resume and cover letter, please contact Cynthia Muoma at 08171259774 or Ebuka Onyekwelu at 08063793481

The deadline for submitting resumes and cover letter is 5:00 pm on the closing date of recruitment, Friday, June 30, 2017.

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Job Type: Contract

Location: Enugu

Job Title:             Sales Representative

Recruitment:       June 1 – 30, 2017

Salary:                 Sales Commission

Location:             Enugu

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven “Sales Representative” to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/email on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of sellers.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales effort with team members.
• Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and the potential for new products and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Provides reports by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Self-Confidence and Motivation
• Ability to meet sales goals
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships/customer service
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Territory Management, Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• SSCE/WAEC/BS/BA degree or equivalent

Interview Requirements:

• Any candidate who is selected/called for an interview will be notified through the candidate email address on the resume. The candidate(s) must notify the interviewing company in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Who May Apply:            Anyone who have been employed for six months.

How To Apply:

• Upload and submit a resume and cover letter to A Plus Business Consulting LTD.
• Follow the number (1) process online at nigeriajobmarket.com
• Do not apply/submit multiple times for multiple locations. This will derail your chances of selection.
• If you need assistance with writing a professional resume and cover letter, please contact Cynthia Muoma at 08171259774 or Ebuka Onyekwelu at 08063793481

The deadline for submitting resumes and cover letter is 5:00 pm on the closing date of recruitment, Friday, June 30, 2017.

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Job Type: Contract

Location: Abuja

Job Title:             Sales Representative

Recruitment:       June 1 – 30, 2017

Salary:                 Sales Commission

Location:             Abuja

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven “Sales Representative” to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/email on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of sellers.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales effort with team members.
• Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and the potential for new products and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Provides reports by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Self-Confidence and Motivation
• Ability to meet sales goals
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships/customer service
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Territory Management, Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• SSCE/WAEC/BS/BA degree or equivalent

Interview Requirements:

• Any candidate who is selected/called for an interview will be notified through the candidate email address on the resume. The candidate(s) must notify the interviewing company in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Who May Apply:            Anyone who have been employed for six months.

How To Apply:

• Upload and submit a resume and cover letter to A Plus Business Consulting LTD.
• Follow the number (1) process online at nigeriajobmarket.com
• Do not apply/submit multiple times for multiple locations. This will derail your chances of selection.
• If you need assistance with writing a professional resume and cover letter, please contact Cynthia Muoma at 08171259774 or Ebuka Onyekwelu at 08063793481

The deadline for submitting resumes and cover letter is 5:00 pm on the closing date of recruitment, Friday, June 30, 2017.

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Job Type: Contract

Location: Lagos

Job Title:             Sales Representative

Recruitment:       June 1 – 30, 2017

Salary:                 Sales Commission

Location:             Lagos

Job Description

We are looking for a results-driven “Sales Representative” to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels, and profitability.

Responsibilities Include:

• Services existing accounts and establishes new accounts by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call/email on existing or potential sales outlets.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.
• Establish, develop and maintain positive business and customer relationships
• Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of existing/potential customers to meet their needs.
• Adjusts content of sales presentations by studying the type of sales outlet.
• Focuses sales efforts by studying existing and potential volume of sellers.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction
• Coordinate sales effort with team members.
• Analyze the territory market’s potential, track sales, and status reports
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and the potential for new products and services.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Keeps management informed by submitting activity and results reports, such as daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Recommends changes in products, service, and policy by evaluating results and competitive developments.
• Provides reports by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends
• Continuously improve through feedback

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Self-Confidence and Motivation
• Ability to meet sales goals
• Ability to build productive business professional relationships/customer service
• Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in sales
• Territory Management, Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs
• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office
• SSCE/WAEC/BS/BA degree or equivalent

Interview Requirements:

• Any candidate who is selected/called for an interview will be notified through the candidate email address on the resume. The candidate(s) must notify the interviewing company in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Who May Apply:            Anyone who have been employed for six months.

How To Apply:

• Upload and submit a resume and cover letter to A Plus Business Consulting LTD.
• Follow the number (1) process online at nigeriajobmarket.com
• Do not apply/submit multiple times for multiple locations. This will derail your chances of selection.
• If you need assistance with writing a professional resume and cover letter, please contact Cynthia Muoma at 08171259774 or Ebuka Onyekwelu at 08063793481

The deadline for submitting resumes and cover letter is 5:00 pm on the closing date of recruitment, Friday, June 30, 2017.

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