Graduate Jobs at The African Centre for Innovation and Leadership Development (ACILD)

Job Description

• Coordinate the calendar, travel, meetings, and schedule arrangements for management.
• To coordinate operations of the Nigeria office including, reception, document preparation, control of internal communications, filing and general office maintenance.
• Coordinate meetings as required, including, preparing agenda, circulating papers and taking minutes.
• Assist with the planning and coordination of company events, seminars and workshop.
• Arrange & maintain records and confidential files
• Answer and filter telephone calls.
• Assist with the development/production of communication materials and presentations
• Maintain social media platforms such as the company's website and Linked-in pages.
• Attend events and meetings on behalf of senior executives where required.
• Staying current with local and other relevant news and prioritizing news items for review of the senior executives.
• Any other such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by any of the executives which shall not be considered inconsistent with a position of this nature.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Excellent Administrative skills at management level.
• Minimum of 1 year post qualification experience in will be preferable.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Highly motivated and dynamic Executive Assistant.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Respect for confidential information.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Relevant professional qualification will be an advantage.
• Self-motivated individual.
• Team player with a flexible and reliable attitude.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document record keeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for our board members and donors.
• Participate in grant development; write reports on grants and other project activities.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, PowerPoint, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
• Carry out procurement and develop contracts for stakeholders.
• Project management and Research operations.

Qualification

• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• At least 1 year experience managing finance and financial records.
• HND/OND/B.Sc in Accounting or similar discipline.
• Ability to use computer hardware and internet.
• Knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Peachtree.
• Applicant must be resident in Abuja.