Jobs at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Description

• We are looking for an Admin and Public Relations (PR) Officer to organize and oversee PR activities and ensure effective communication with stakeholders, media, and the public and support our daily office procedures.
• As a successful Admin and PR Officer, you should be organized, be the point of contact for all employees, provide administrative support, and manage their queries.
• Main duties include managing office stock, preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets), and organizing company records, a cool-tempered professional who can handle a crisis.
• We expect you to have a creative mind and excellent communication skills. If you are also confident in your public speaking and project management abilities, we’d like to meet you. Your goal will be to cultivate a positive company image.

Responsibilities

• Develop PR campaigns and media relations strategies
• Manage office supplies stock and place orders
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Book meeting rooms as required
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g. marketing) and maintain open communication with senior management
• Edit and update promotional material and publications (brochures, videos, social media posts etc.)
• Prepare and distribute press releases
• Organize PR events (e.g. open days, press conferences) and serve as the company’s spokesperson
• Seek opportunities for partnerships, sponsorships and advertising
• Address inquiries from the media and other parties
• Track media coverage and follow industry trends
• Prepare and submit PR reports
• Manage PR issues

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc / BA in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications or a related field
• Five (5) experience as an Admin and Public Relations Officer or similar PR role
• Experience managing media relations (online, broadcast, and print)
• Solid knowledge of office procedures
• Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word, specifically)
• Strong organization skills with a problem-solving attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Background in researching, writing, and editing publications
• Proficient in MS Office and social media
• Familiarity with project management software and video/photo editing is a plus
• Strong communication ability (oral and written)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Creativity and problem-solving aptitude

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Job Objective

• Responsible for preparing, examining, and analyzing accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards and meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accounting reports and other necessary information for audit purposes.
• Maintain updated electronic records of the company’s financial transactions and fixed assets register via the company’s ERP.
• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records and files.
• Reconcile bank statement with accounts (cash, receivables, and various payables etc.) on a weekly basis.
• Update and maintain accounting procedures.
• Manage supplier and staff payments in accordance with set procedures.
• Prepare reports for management and shareholders, providing financial insights and interpreting data.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs revenues, financial commitment, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.
• Support month-end and year-end stock count and valuation process.
• Assist with local and federal required filings as appropriate i.e. Taxes and related filings.
• Manage weekly/monthly/annual operating budget preparation and cash forecasting analysis.
• Prepare monthly internal financial statements and management accounts.
• Manage the company’s relationship with the banks and other external financial stakeholders, credit, and facility provider.
• Preparation of Payroll and Statutory remittances.
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
• Supervise team members and coordinate their activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must possess a First Degree / HND in Accountancy or a Finance-related discipline.
• Must be ICAN or ACA qualified.
• CFA is an added advantage.
• Must have at least 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Functionally Reports to the Finance Manager
• Working Relationship: Internal(All departments and personnel using Account/Finance resources) External(Clients, Potential Clients, Services Providers and Partners)
• Learning & Growth Innovation -Continually seek out new ways of improving the company’s operations. --Develop periodic IT training programs alongside HR.

Technical Competencies:

• Account Payable
• Account Receivable
• Budget Management
• Audit Management
• Bank Reconciliation
• Financial Forecasting
• Payroll Management
• Financial Analysis
• IFRS Standard
• Accounting Software (ERP)
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting

Generic Competencies:

• Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Microsoft office (Excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Record Keeping
• Presentation skill
• Multi-tasking skills
• Attention to Detail skills and problem solving Skills

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Responsibilities

• Preparing business activity reports, financial statements, and forecasts. -Ensuring financial legal requirements are met.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain the financial health of the organization.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Liaise with auditors to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Requirements and skills

• B.Sc Degree / HND in Finance or Accounting
• 5 to 8 years experience as a Financial Manager in a manufacturing industry
• FP&A, investment banking, business administration, or management consulting experience.
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of finance software
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide, and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.