Job Opportunities at Box & Cedar

Job Description:

Strategic Planning and Implementation

Develop strategies, policies and standard operating procedures and make regular updates to reflect changes in corporate communications and public relations activities
Support Management in the development of the Foundation’s strategy by providing strategic insights on corporate communications and public relations management

Media and Public Relations

• Prepare and execute the annual public relations plans and budgets
• Develop, implement and monitor public and government relation strategies for the Foundation to maintain a good brand image
• Coordinate the development and implementation of effective media/public relations and crisis management policies and processes
• Coordinate the production of corporate gift & promotional items, such as diaries, calendars, etc.

Internal Communications

• Manage that internal communications (e.g. Newsletters, Road Show, and Bulletin) to ensure they meet the required brand image and standard
• Oversee the design and production of marketing collateral and promotional programmes e.g. adverts, online campaigns, corporate websites
• Manage to ensure that all internal communications activities are properly integrated with the external communications, public relations priorities and strategies

Reputation Management

• Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders including media, public relations, branding agencies to grow the reputation of the Foundation
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to develop a unique brand identity/ image that would create a lasting impression amongst employees, and the general public
• Oversee all corporate social responsibility initiatives and activities

Minimum Qualification:

• First degree in any discipline is required
• Membership of relevant professional body is desirable

Knowledge & Skills:

• Brand strategy & planning
• Communication Skills (Written and Verbal)
• Corporate identity management
• Crisis management
• Digital Marketing
• Media and public relations
• Reputation management
• Events management
• Leadership
• Creativity & innovation
• Relationship management
• Negotiation and persuasion
• Sound work ethics
• Teamwork
• Social causes / foundation work experience and networks with clear and demonstrable advantage will be preferred

Experience:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Branding/Corporate Communications

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Financial management and reporting

• Liaise with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to develop/update and implement financial and accounting policies, procedure and strategies across the Foundation
• Record accurately, reconcile and review various accounts in accordance with the Foundation’s policies and procedures
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses and information reports
• Oversee completion of timely annual financial statements.
• Liaise with statutory auditors to discuss and resolve queries as they arise to ensure seamless audit exercise
• Implement a sound accounting framework in compliance with statutory provisions
• Advise executive management on changes in financial regulations, legislation as well as changes in competition and market trends

Budget preparation and monitoring

• Initiate and develop annual plans and budgets that would support the achievement of the Foundation’s strategy.
• Provide timely, accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the COO and other executives with their responsibilities

Operations

• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the Foundation
• Act to ensure that statutory remittances are presented promptly for payment
• Manage the Foundation’s payroll system

Minimum Qualification:

• First degree in Finance, Accountancy, Economics or any related discipline
• MBA or related Masters’ degree is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Association of Certified and Chartered Accountants (ACCA)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Financial management, accounting, analysis
• Management Accounting
• Financial Reporting and budgeting
• Financial Risk management
• Financial policies and procedures development
• Financial audit
• Knowledge of ERP Accounting application
• Leadership
• Problem solving and analytical skills
• Team development
• Interpersonal
• Attention to detail
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Presentation
• Experience of statutory financial reporting and knowledge of GAAP, IFRS
• Social causes / foundation work experience and networks with clear and demonstrable advantage will be preferred

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Legal

• Develop and promote best Corporate Governance practices for adoption and implementation by the Board and Management
• Prepare, monitor and manage Legal Services budget ensuring appropriate levels of financial delegation and management are in place.
• Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and procedures for the general operation of  the Foundation’s compliance program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct
• Prepare legal guidelines to militate against possible litigation, arbitration, staff and/or community unrest and other situations capable of disrupting the Foundation’s operations
• Provide legal advice on all the Foundation’s transactions to avoid or minimise exposure to potential litigation
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and advise management on current legislation, regulatory issues, or legal risks that might impact the Foundation’s strategies and operations
•  Liaise with Government agencies to ensure that the Foundation obtains relevant licenses, permits and approvals for operations

Admin

• Maintain an inventory of all movable and fixed assets and ensure these are properly valued, tagged for identification, accounted for and safeguarded
• Liaise with utility service providers to ensure uninterrupted services and prompt payment of electricity, telephone and water consumption bills and insurance premiums including renewals of insurance premiums on the Foundation’s assets
• Negotiate cost effective contract rates with vendors and monitor service level agreements with vendors
• Review and update processes and procedures for purchasing, storing and distributing consumables, stationery, utilities and physical assets
• Ensure quarterly review of approved vendors to the Foundation

Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum of First degree in Law
• Masters in Law or MBA will be an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Interpretation and application of relevant laws, rules and regulations
• Litigation
• Strategic planning
• Arbitration
• Contract writing
• Networking
• Leadership
• Relationship management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Negotiation

Team working

• Demonstrate experience in organisation legal advisory and corporate governance
• Social causes / foundation work experience and networks with clear and demonstrable advantage will be preferred

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Job Description:

Strategic development and implementation

• Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organisation goals and objectives and make recommendations to the Board
• Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the Foundation
• Develop and establish operating policies consistent with the Foundation’s broad strategies and ensure adequate execution of stated plans

Operational Activities

• Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria
• Appraise and evaluate the results of overall operations regularly and systematically, and report results to the Board
• Work with other management staff to ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the Foundation’s operations
• Supervise the preparation of statutory reports and drive the implementation of recommendations arising from statutory reviews (e.g. audit, tax, risk etc.)
• Manage master project list and assign special projects as needed

People Management

• Direct the development and establishment of adequate and equitable personnel policies throughout the Foundation, including compensation policies and employee benefit plans
• Work with the Human Resources personnel to ensure that the interests and welfare of employees are preserved and protected
• Conduct trainings and constructively take part in meetings, supervision, seminars and other events designed to improve communication and assist with the effective development of other employees
• Manage and oversee team performance through performance planning, coaching and performance appraisals.

Minimum Qualification:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Business related discipline
• MBA or relevant Masters’ degree is an added advantage
• Relevant professional certifications e.g. Project Management certification will also be an added advantage

Knowledge & Skills:

• Operations management
• Project Management
• Risk Management
• Financial and Business management
• Knowledge of the applicable regulations
• Working knowledge of board management, ethics and reporting of social responsibility outcomes
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Negotiation
• Relationship Management
• Leadership
• The individual must have local CSR operations experience with significant network and useful footprints on the international CSR scene.
• Demonstrable evidence of raising significant funds both locally and internationally for verifiable social causes
• Individual should not be more than 42 years old