Job vacancies at Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry

The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the Premier Chamber of Commerce in Nigeria. It was incorporated in 1950 as a non-profit making organization, Limited by Guarantee under the Companies Act of 1948. The primary objective of the Chamber is to promote, support or oppose legislative or other measures affecting trade, industry, commerce and agriculture as well as representing the opinion of the business community on the above matters in particular, and the economy as a whole.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.)  Head of Finance and Administration

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
The successful candidate will report to: The Group Executive Director

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial management and leadership support across the business, in line with the overall corporate objectives.
• Efficient and effective management of all financial functions of the organization and development of risk management plans.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and statements as per management requirement.
• Manage and coordinate the formulation of the financial plan and annual budgets. Monitors progress towards their achievements.
• Ensure that the organization makes all required government remittances and remits applicable taxes as and when required.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and financial policies and procedures.

Qualifications and experience

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance or any other relevant discipline
• Must have relevant professional certifications (ICAN or ACCA)
• 8 - 10 years of accounting experience and at least 4 years in a managerial position
• A good understanding of the accounts of an insurance broking firm will be an advantage but not compulsory
• High degree of Integrity and Transparency is a MUST
• Proficiency in the use of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel is a MUST
• Rich knowledge of accounting principles with a strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV to: recruitment@lagoschamber.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

2.)  Business Development Executive

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• The successful candidates must be self-motivated team players with aggressive drive to increase the firm’s bottom line by driving sales.
• Applicants must have excellent communication and negotiation skills, and must be astute problem-solvers.

Responsibilities

• Own and hit/exceed annual sales targets;
• Effectively communicate value proposition through proposals and presentations;
• Retain continuous awareness of transactions, sales, terms and keep relevant records;
• Build and Enhance strong relationships with existing and potential clients by offering viable solutions;
• Work with the Head of Business Development to execute strategic plans to achieve sales targets and expand the customer base;
• Key Account Management;
• Drive business growth across all customer segments;
• Prepare and submit monthly and period activity/sales reports on the success of your sales endeavours.

Qualifications and Experience

• BA / BSc / HND
• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in an insurance, financial institution or an insurance broking firm
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Relevant technical knowledge and practical experience of underwriting and insurance policies
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Customer Service Intelligence
• Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of services and drive the sales process from plan to close
• Passionate team player with good interpersonal skills
• Good use of Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV to: recruitment@lagoschamber.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

3.)  Sales Representative

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• To drive sales through social media marketing and other marketing platforms of space allocations during the Lagos International Trade Fair and other exhibitions of the Chamber.
• To attract and exhibitors for the Lagos International Trade Fair and other exhibitors.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.
• Preparing weekly and monthly sales reports to assigned Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in any Social Science course 2 - 3 years experience in a sales or marketing role
• Understanding of Digital marketing as a tool to drive sales Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work and meet up with a given sales target.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their detailed CV to: recruitment@lagoschamber.com using the Job Positlon as the subject of the email.