Accounts Executive at Welcome2Africa

Welcome2Africa International has been growing steadily and is now seeking to dramatically accelerate growth.

At Welcome2Africa we develop a range of initiatives within Africa and outside Africa. The overall objective of this position is to be the financial overseer and manager of the company.

You will have a full understanding of Welcome2Africa’s goals, objectives and what we stand for. You will be responsible for planning and managing all aspects of Welcome2Africa International assigned and self-generated accounts from the design stage through completion, ensuring our products and services are fully optimized to our clients while maximizing profit margins and revenue volume.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial and financial management of defined accounts.
• Participate in Planning, Programming, Selection, Budgets, and Proposals.
• Responsible for developing and executing bold growth strategies and an action plan to maximize revenue.
• Ensure that the company is not spending above the budget.
• Providing monthly reports on revenue, expenses, and all other monetary activities.
• In charge of disbursing funds at the approval of the CEO.
• Responsible for all reimbursement, allowances, salaries of W2A human resource.
• Identifying, developing and implementing key initiatives that align with the company Operation Strategy & Execution Priorities.
• Plan and direct the organization's overall revenue strategy.
• Analyze potential strategic partner relationships.
• Maintain effective working relationships with third parties as well as colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills with ability to multi-task and set priorities with tight timelines.
• Work to positively promote the W2A brand, to build brand credibility and trust.
• Consult with executive management personnel on communication strategies for the organization.
• Also, you will be required to perform these duties, and any other duties the employer may assign to you, having regard to your skills, training and experience.
• Developing a resource hub – a place you collate your sources for content and data.
• Creating unique and original monthly reports, and analytics relevant for our market and for our own use and circulation.

Person Specification

• Must possess good accounting and accountability skills
• Must have a good understanding of Africa’s Agribusiness Sector
• Must have some corporate experience
• Must be responsible, reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to use your own initiative is essential you will be required to work with minimal supervision at times.
• Must be computer literate as use of databases / IT systems is essential.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential.
• Capable and friendly with strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Ability to take over existing matters and hit the ground running.
• The successful candidate must be organized and disciplined and have the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Must be mobile and willing to travel within the country and outside of the country
• Must be fluent in English and either Igbo, Yoruba or Hausa (Knowledge of all 3 would be beneficial)
• Must reside in Abuja-Nigeria
• Must be able to work remotely.