Event/Account Officer at Marcforte Business Consulting

Location: Lagos (Berger)
Job Type: Permanent

Job Brief

• We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic event planner/accountant to produce events from conception through to completion.
• The individual should be able to provide outstanding customer and accounting services, as well as organizing memorable events that meet quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
• Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
• Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
• Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities
• Cooperate with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
• Conduct pre- and post - event evaluations and report on outcomes
• Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest

Requirements

• Preferred B.Sc/HND/OND in Accounting, Business Admin, Statistics, Economic, Banking and Finance or Event planning.
• Proven experience as an events planner or organizer
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events)
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Good customer relationship skill
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Good communication skill
• Good with Ms Office tools (word/excel/PowerPoint.
• Good with sage and other accounting software is an added advantage
• Preferably not above 32 years of age.
• Supervisory or Managerial experience is an added advantage
• Relevant certificate is an added advantage.
• Interested candidates should reside around Ogudu, Berger, Mowe or close to Opic.

Salary
Attractive.