Latest Vacancies at Myrtle Management Consultants

Role Summary

Our client, a fast emerging fashion designer and retailer has an amazing opportunity for an Administrative / Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast paced environment to handle all administrative and personal responsibilities, as well as liaise with all levels on the creative and business side.

The successful candidate will function as the right hand and conduit of information. In addition, handle a very busy calendar, schedule personal appearances, domestic and international travel arrangements, maintain contacts, schedule personal airplane for travel, and will take the lead on projects, handle inventory and basic accounting needs using relevant software. Handle social media handles and upload content and responding to enquiries. Personal responsibilities include assist with banking needs, handle maintenance of multiple home locations, board liaison, and liaise with financial service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
• Managing diaries and organizing meetings and appointments.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation.
• Organising events and conferences where the business is making a presentation.
• Reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines.
• Typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence.
• Managing inventory, Collating and filing expenses updating accounting databases and filing systems making use of company software and resource tools.
• Implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems.
• Liaising with suppliers, vendors and clients.
• Conducting research on behalf of the business where required
• Organising the manager’s personal commitments including travel or presentations
• Fielding heavy call volume and handling all correspondence on behalf of principle
•  Full execution of all special requests as well as the ability to handle multiple projects with ease

Person Specification

• Strong interest in fashion and a background in fashion a huge plus
• Must be able to think on feet, be resourceful and responsible.
• Must be poised, polished and professional
• Minimum 2+ years related experience serving as an Personal Assistant for a CEO or Executive
• Must be used to working in a fast paced environment with creative, innovative managers.
• Superb communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in both Microsoft Office
• Utmost discretion in all aspects of the job; both business and personal
• Detail oriented with exceptional organization and task management skills
• Dedication to responsibilities; proactive and driven attitude with a willingness to succeed at all costs
• Excellent referencesrequired from both current and previous employers

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A summary of the role includes;

• To provide general oversite and coordinate the day to day activities of the company particularly its operations
• Meet and exceed our production and operations targets

Key Performance Indicators:

• Meeting and exceeding the following targets
• Minimum monthly loading - 12 containers or 360MT of Lead Plates monthly
• Quality Control – Ensuring less than 1% impurities
• Effectively managing staff and ensuring they get their jobs done
• Ensuring all tasks are completed within agreed timelines
• Ensuring company SOPs and HSE policies are adhered to

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the day to day operations of the company includes but is not limited to the following
• Provide overall coordination for all operations of the company and in the factory that will include
• Purchase of raw materials and general inventory management
• Manage the loading and offloading of containers and other cargo
• Project Management for various projects the company will be involved in
• Lead a team of Operations Assistants and Supervisors (they will directly report to the job holder) who are responsible for executing given tasks
• Manage the Labourers and other labour requirements of the company.
• Manage the suppliers and ensure proper quality control
• Ensure all processes and procedures are duly adhered to
• Work with the team to ensure the timely delivery of all deliverables
• Provide detailed operations reports and updates
• Any other duties which may be reasonably required from time to time and which are commensurate with the post.

Key Requirements

• Must be proactive – be able to anticipate solutions to problems
• Must be task oriented and solutions driven – resolve issues before or as soon as they occur
• Must be a practical project manager and manage resources efficiently
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience preferably in a similar role.
• Must have good people and team management skills

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Role Summary

Our client is an emerging market-focused advisory and investment banking firm with access to a wide range of investors with Funds focused on various sectors. They offer a complete pallet of investment banking services, with strong deal origination, structuring and execution capabilities for small, medium & large companies and government at all levels. With a constant pursuit of creating value to clients through multiple financial/investment analysis tools, they offer bespoke financial and investment solutions.  They have a presence in Nigeria and South Africa and provide services across the Sub-Saharan Africa.

They are looking for a Financial Investment Analyst to undertake financial research and report on prospective investment avenues. The successful candidate will study how an investment is likely to perform and how sustainable it is. You will participate in their sound portfolio-management strategy by providing the necessary data for our decision making process.

Key Responsibilities

• Put together credit and investment memos
• Perform financial due diligence and analysis on prospective projects and recommend an investment decision.
• Develop an investment policy aligned to the company strategy and an investment criterion for evaluating prospective projects
• Creating financial models that enhance return on investment of projects and financial planning.
• Preparation financial documents for presentation to potential and current investors on specific investments- bank applications, information memoranda and prospectus
• Analyzing company accounts and financial projections and advise the company on how to best position it’s investments.
• Provide updates on financial markets activities in order to right position the company in the local and the global market.
• Liaising with fund managers, company managers, stock market traders, stockbrokers and regulators with a view to expanding funding access while improving market perception.
• Conducting market research on the industry and gather market intelligence to enhance management of funds.
• Participating in financial briefing provided by the investment managers and analysts internally and externally.
• Maintain up to date information on the latest economic trend in the country, latest and any updates in the financial markets.
• Monitor closely financial press and keep a track of market trends, opportunities, risks and new investment products
• Compile advisory reports and make informed recommendations on new investment opportunities and funds that could enhance or diversify portfolios
• Develop complex financial models and analyse legal documents
• Ensuring that all investment compliance regulations are met.

Person Specification

• Proven working experience as an Investment and or Financial Analyst
• Solid understanding of financial set-up, procedures, statistics and economics
• Should possess business planning skills including financial modeling and budgeting.
• Should have a proven ability to achieve and surpass targets.
• Must demonstrate skills in communication, negotiation and presentation.
• Strong competency with MS Excel and MS PowerPoint
• Excellent investment analysis software user
• Strong numeric and writing skills
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• BS degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. A master’s degree in business or finance will be an added advantage.