Jobs at Apata & Ascott Limited

Job Description

• We are looking to hire high energy, experienced and innovative professionals with background in Investment Banking.

Responsibilities

• Gather, synthesize, analyze and present project data and findings.
• Execute creative analyses and provide insight to identify issues and arrive at recommendations.
• Develop strategic presentations for both internal and external audiences.
• Simultaneously work on multiple projects.
• Lead strategic planning, business analysis and other internal consulting projects that support high impact improvements that lead to profitable growth.
• Developing international growth strategies, assessing and planning new product and market entry, strategic business deep dives, strategic investments, improving operational efficiency and effectiveness, setting technology and operations strategy, acquisitions/ divestitures, and designing cross company wide initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy consulting, and project delivery.
• Background in the Financial Services Industry preferably Investment Banking – Global Markets, Corporate Banking.
• Solid understanding of financial modeling, valuation and presentation development.
• Experience in capital markets - retail or institutional brokerage, wealth management, asset/investment management, stock exchange, clearing corporation, depository, transfer agency, fund administration, and custodial banking.
• Strong capital markets background (operations, front, middle office and back office functions).
• Knowledge of financial products (equities, fixed income, derivatives), processes (Collateral Management, trading, settlements, corporate actions, compliance, risk management and accounting).
• Prior experience of working on consulting projects is desirable.
• Experience in strategy, operations, process redesign, or systems design in a Capital market/financial services environment is highly desired.
• Prior experience of working with product development teams across development life cycle stages – estimation, requirements detailing, functional specification, and testing is desirable.
• CandidateS should have good understanding of industry trends, challenges, business and technology imperatives.
• Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken) is required.

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Responsibilities

• Formulate strategies based on the company’s objectives.
• Conduct market research and create target consumer profiles, their needs and requirements.
• Take steps to measure, enhance, and enrich the position and image of the company.
• Studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations. examining risks and potentials and estimating partners' needs.
• Coordinate deal requirements,negotiate contracts, integrate contract requirements with business operations and close deals.
• Seeking opportunities for business development within a defined area or sector.
• Responsible for heading up company's expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
• Building and maintaining relationships with existing clients and driving peak performance.
• Finding prospects, following up on business opportunities and setting meetings
• Preparing presentations, business plans and proposals introducing new product developments to prospective clients.
• Writing reports and ensuring management are adequately briefed on portfolio status.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years experience with core background in Business Development.
• A degree from any related field.
• Core business negotiation strategies and skill required.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency across various social platforms and management tools.
• Excellent business sense.
• Good time management ability to beat deadlines.
• Positive attitude and tenacious.
• Good understanding of the principles of marketing.
• The capacity to set and meet targets.

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Job Description

• We are looking to hire an efficient Administrator to manage the administrative operations of the company.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for office manager duties.
• Schedule meetings and appointments.
• Organize the office layout and order stationery and equipment.
• Maintain the office condition and arrange necessary repairs.
• Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary.
• Organize office operations and procedures.
• Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment.
• Ensure that all items are invoiced and paid on time.
• Manage contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease.
• Manage office G&A budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide general support to visitors.
• Assist in the onboarding process for new hires.
• Address employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, Hardware and travel arrangements).
• Plan in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and conferences.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Office manager, Front office manager or Administrative assistant.
• Knowledge of office administrator responsibilities, systems and procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, in particular)
• Hands on experience with office machines (e.g. fax machines and printers).
• Familiarity with email scheduling tools, like Email Scheduler.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills in a fast-paced environment.
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.

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Job Description

• We are looking to hire a Strategy Consultant with accounting background who is resourceful in solving critical strategic challenges in a dynamic environment where multitasking and time management are essential.
• Our ideal candidate must be comfortable working with numbers and be an analytical thinker.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record financial transactions for project and company.
• Conducting research, surveys and interviews to gain understanding of the business and industry trends.
• Analysing statistics, detecting issues and investigating ways to resolve them, assessing the pros and cons of possible strategies.
• Compiling and presenting information orally, visually and in writing
• Making recommendations for improvement, using computer models to test them and presenting findings.
• Analyse financial performance and forecast longer term horizons.
• Recommend methods and strategies for cutting cost and maintain records to support auditing efforts.
• Participate in meetings with the company's management team to establish the requirements of projects, prepare a proposal, and carry out research analysis and assessment of growth scenarios and options.
• Advise company and/or department management on financial decisions.
• Make upper-level strategy recommendations based on financials.
• Comparing present and past statistics for financial improvement.
• Reduce the company’s liability and studying tax codes and ensure compliance with regional laws.
• Perform general accounting duties and document workflow, procedures, checklists, and policies for assigned tasks.
• Prepare journal entries and monthly general ledger account analysis and reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Accurately analyze and exercise sound judgment to effectively solve problems.
• Initiate decisive, timely action to address day-to-day issues and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to assure quality results.

Requirements

• The #1 requirement for the job is outstanding analytics.
• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or any business related field.
• Ability to anticipate impacts, assess outcomes and recommend solutions.
• Work under time constraints to meet specific deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; highly proficient in Excel.