Job Openings at Nigerian NewsDirect

Key responsibilities:

• Manageable maintain a record of all financial transactions void of errors and omissions 
• Prepare budget forecasts and develop standard reporting system for department 
• Publish and compile financial statements speedily and diligently
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable, and ensure timely bank payments.
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns.
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements.
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity, and proffer recommendations to management.
• Audit financial transactions and documents as at when due.
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations at all times.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Accounting. Additional certification (CPA or CMA) is an advantage.
• 3 – 4 years relevant work experience as an Accountant.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with general ledger functions.
• Good knowledge of accounting, tax regulations and procedures in Nigeria.
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills.

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Key Responsibilities

Executive Leadership & Oversight

• Assume full responsibility for overseeing daily operations across all departments, ensuring that the organization runs effectively and efficiently. 
• Lead and cultivate a culture of discipline, high performance, and strategic alignment throughout the organization, motivating teams to achieve both short-term objectives and long-term goals.

Strategic and Operational Execution

• Work closely with the GMD to translate the overarching vision into actionable operational plans and deliverables, aligning departmental goals with the company's strategic objectives. 
• Spearhead the execution of these plans across all departments, ensuring cohesion and synergy to optimize resources and drive growth, while regularly assessing progress and making adjustments as necessary.

Departmental Management

• Oversee the essential functions of various departments and oversee administrative functions to support corporate needs and enhance operational efficiency.
• Independently oversee the delivery of a minimum of 15 high-quality editions within a three-month timeframe. This includes setting clear performance milestones, monitoring progress, and implementing timely interventions to address any challenges that arise during the production cycle.

Inter-Office Operations

• Facilitate seamless communication and collaboration between the Operational HQ, Corporate HQ and branch offices by regularly shuttling between locations ensuring that operational standards and company culture are upheld across all locations.
• Sustain clear and effective internal reporting processes to keep all stakeholders informed about project statuses and operational developments. Additionally, serve as the company’s representative in external communications, ensuring the brand's values and strategies are effectively articulated to clients, partners, and the public.

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Job description

• Co-ordinate all editorial meetings with head office and outstation staff 
• Ensure daily rollout of quality content and reports from Reporters across various media formats (story, video and pictures)
• Supervise all line editors to deliver quality and exclusive stories for online and print edition
• Oversee, suggest and generate story ideas ideas in alignment with targeted audience’s preferences for cover page daily
• Supervise layout (artwork, design, photography) and check content for accuracy and errors
• Proofread, edit and improve stories or pieces
• Recruit and manage reporters/editorial team members
• Improve brand image as a source of resourceful and accurate news for business leaders and industry leaders via written quality editorial pieces and events 
• Schedule exclusive interviews and courtesy visits with CEOs, heads of agencies, Politicians and Marketing executives to facilitate business relations and advert placements with NewsDirect