Job Vacancies at Owens and Xley

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting on behalf of our clients to fill the following positions below:

1.) Accounts Officer

Job Location: Kano
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Coordinates with Head office & other Intercompany for getting the important data for management Accounting.
• Coordinates and releases the Payment of VAT, Payee, NSITF, ITF, Pension, NEPA & Water Bill & other govt. taxes on timely basis after management approval.
• Coordinates with govt. authority for statutory audit.
• Coordinates with the statutory auditor for year-end audit.
• Prepare Bank Payments & related Journal Entries of All Banks.
• Prepare import Purchase Orders, IFN Files, All Banks Facilities Accounts & Other Import Related Entries on Daily Basis.
• Prepare All Bank Accounts Reconciliation Statement on Daily basic.
• Prepare Bank Collections & update to Sales Team.
• Prepare Vendors, Customers & Intercompany Reconciliation on Monthly Basis.
• Verify Daily Cash Report, Count the Cash & Supervise on Daily Basis.
• Prepare & Make Year End Entries, Provisions, Prepaid Expenses, Schedules, Fixed Assets etc.
• Ensuring that all collections received and entered in the Navision immediately or same day.
• Ensure that all necessary information must be filled in Customer Information Sheet & Navision (Full Name of Customer, Address, Contact Person Name, Contact No., Credit Limit etc with supporting documents & necessary approvals.
• Ensure that all necessary information must be filled in Vendor Information Sheet & Navision (Full Name of Vendors, Address, Contact Person Name, Contact No., Credit Period, Payment Terms etc with supporting documents & necessary approvals.
• Carries out periodic controls to ensure that the filing system are properly used and that documents being regularly filed and easily accessible.
• Resolve Vendor & Customers complaints related to payments, guide them and provide relevant information.
• Ensure adequate record keeping and manage all documentation to confirm proper stock levels and maintain inventory control.
• Create New Vendor & Customer Code in Navision.
• Managing routing office communications, letters and documents
• Pleasantly deal with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Assist to Finance Controller or other team members when required.
• Ensure working area is kept neat, tidy, well organized.
• Ensure that you must have get all the Material Description, Weight, Size etc. with verified & approved from production department & same information enter in Navision on the time of creating the new item Code or Fixed Assets Code.
• Ensure that all daily work must be complete on same day & nothing should be keep pending or forward to next day.
• Maintain professional image, including complete uniform, possess strong organizational skills & have a strong sense of ownership for roles and responsibilities.
• Complete any other required duties.

Requirements

• Qualification: B.Sc / HND in a related field.
• Experience: 3 years

Salary
N150,000 gross.

Application Closing Date: 21st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: favourchinonso16@yahoo.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

2.) Operations Manager

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency
• Manage and plan for day-to-day operations to ensure efficient and smooth business operations
• Monitor and manage operational costs to ensure cost-effectiveness
• Analyze and report on operational performance to identify areas for improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Manage and oversee the administrative functions of the organization, including office management, procurement, and vendor management
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements related to operations and administration
• Develop and implement administrative policies and procedures to improve administrative efficiency
• Provide administrative support to the leadership team as needed
• Review and approve maintenance reports
• Keep financial and non-financial records
• Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
• Supervise and train administrative and operations staff to ensure high-quality performance
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff to ensure continuous improvement
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and communication
• Vet new vendors and work with the legal team to draft contracts
• Handle insurance plans
• Establish new network of suppliers that meet business standards for performance
• Plan and coordinate all installations (telecommunications, heat, electricity etc.) and refurbishments
• Plan the best allocation and utilization of space and resources where re-organizing premises is required
• Ensure compliance of all statutory requirements by the Federal Government
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc Degree with 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience.

Salary
N250,000 - N400,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date: 31st March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: chinaza@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Digital Marketing / Communications Strategist

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is in need of a Digital Marketing / Communications Strategist who will be responsible for executing a powerful and positive media representation of the brand identity and reputation across their social media platforms

Roles / Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly newsletters, broadcast messages, and create content for email marketing.
• Develop, execute and manage digital marketing campaigns
• Create content for ads
• Create monthly content calendars.
• Create, edit and post high-quality image & video content on all social media platforms e.g., reels, Instagram stories, etc.
• Perform all other tasks as assigned.

Qualification / Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Digital Marketing, Mass Communication or Business Administration, related field
• 2-3 years experience in digital marketing / social media management
• Experience in the fashion industry is an advantage
• Proven experience carrying out impactful digital campaigns that drive valuable results
• Highly organized with an ability to manage resources and budgets

Working Hours

• Monday - Fridays
• Every other Saturday

Salary
N150,000 (plus other benefits e.g HMO)

Application Closing Date: 16th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV in PDF format to: edidiong@owensxley.com using "Digital Marketing / Communications Strategist" as the subject of the mail.