Ongoing Recruitment at the Borough Lagos

The Borough Lagos - Nestled in the heart of Lagos, our boutique hotel offers unparalleled luxury and service. Whether you’re in Lagos working, relocating or traveling with your family, our boutique hotel will delight you with plush amenities with upscale décor. The Borough Lagos is already the trusted choice for the world’s leading corporations, international organizations, and discerning private clients who want to relax in the stylish comfort and feel of their own home while on a long or short stay in the Lagos area.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Brief

• We are looking for an Accountant to manage all financial transactions, from fixed payments and variable expenses to bank deposits and budgets.
• Accountant responsibilities include auditing financial documents and procedures, reconciling bank statements and calculating tax payments and returns. 
• Ultimately, you will provide us with accurate quantitative information on financial position, liquidity and cash flows of our business, while ensuring we’re compliant with all tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements and Skills

• B.Sc in Accounting, Finance or relevant degree
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience as an Accountant 
• Hands-on experience with accounting software like FreshBooks and QuickBooks
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Strong attention to detail and good analytical skills
• Additional certification is a plus.

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2.) Waitress

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

Job Brief

• We are looking for a skilled waitress to take orders and deliver food and beverages to our customers.
• The right waitress uplifts the dining experience for customers. We are looking for someone who will have the patience, personality, and perseverance to thrive in this role.
• Waitress responsibilities include greeting and serving customers, providing detailed information on menus, multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties, and collecting the bill. If you are able to perform well in fast-paced environments, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Greet and escort customers to their tables
• Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)
• Take accurate food and drink orders using POS ordering software, order  slips or by memorising
• Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff
• Serve food and drink orders 
• Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area 
• Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses
• Inform customers about the day’s specials 
• Offer menu recommendations upon request
• Up-sell additional products when appropriate
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments
• Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning
• Follow all relevant health department regulations 
• Provide excellent customer service to guests 

Requirements

• 0–2 years of waitressing experience 
• Basic math skills
• Attentiveness and patience for customers
• Excellent presentation skills
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Active listening and effective communication skills
• Team spirit
• Flexibility to work in shifts
• High School Diploma; food safety training is a plus

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3.) Front Desk Officer

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Brief

• We are looking for a Hotel Front Desk Representative to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
• Manage online and phone reservations
• Inform customers about payment methods and verify 
• Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
• Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
• Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
• Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
• Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
• Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
• Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
• Maintain updated records of bookings and payments.

Requirements and Skills

• Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist or similar role
• Experience with hotel reservations software, like Cloudbeds and RoomKeyPMS
• Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor
• Customer service attitude
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Degree in hotel management is a plus.

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4.) Event Manager

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking for a competent event manager to oversee and organize events that will have an impact on a target audience. You’ll ensure events are successful and cost-effective, paying attention to budget and time constraints.
• An event manager is, above all, a project manager who understands marketing and promotion techniques. We want to see enthusiastic candidates with fresh ideas and the organizational skills required to not leave anything about an event to chance.

Responsibilities

• Plan event from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Prepare budgets and ensure adherence
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Be in charge of hiring personnel (DJs, waiters, etc.)
• Coordinate all operations
• Lead promotional activities for the event
• Supervise all staff (event coordinators, caterers, etc.)
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Analyze the event’s success and prepare reports.

Requirements and Skills

• Proven experience as event manager
• Skilled in project management
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• A knack for problem-solving
• Customer-service orientation
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Excellent organizational skills
• A team player with leadership skills
• BSc/BA in PR, Marketing, Hospitality Management or related field is preferred.

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5.) Brand / Account Manager

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

Job Description

• Brand and account managers are the people who shape a company’s outward image. To do that, you’ll need to uncover consumer insights and deliver innovative marketing campaigns. We’ll turn to you to learn what can attract our customers and prospects and how we can improve the customer experience.
• If you’re creative, possess a strategic mind, and have experience implementing targeted brand campaigns, we’d like to meet you. 
• Ultimately, you’ll help us improve our company’s reputation, drive growth, manage campaigns, and develop social media strategies. Your duties include performing research on competition in the market, developing campaigns and marketing strategies, liaising between creative and account departments, and overseeing the design and implementation of new brand concepts for clients of our agency.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing client campaigns and projects
• Implement brand communication plans
• Execute activities to communicate business value proposition to customers
• Develop and implement brand communication strategies
• Manage all internal and external communications on behalf of clients
• Oversee the creation of marketing materials on client projects
• Ensure all communications align with our brand identity on client projects
• Measure and report performance of all marketing campaigns, and assess ROI and KPIs
• Monitor market trends, research consumer markets and monitor competitors’ activities

Requirements and Skills

• Degree in Marketing or a related field.
• Proven working experience as a brand manager or associate brand manager in PR or advertising is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills are imperative to implementing the vision of a client with creative and impactful strategies.
• Excellent understanding of the full marketing mix
• Strong analytical skills paired with a creative mind
• Data-driven thinking and an affinity for numbers
• Advanced written documentation skills such as case studies, strategy proposals, and presentations.
• Proven ability to develop brand and marketing strategies and communicate recommendations to executives
• Experience in identifying target audiences and devising effective campaigns
• Outstanding communication skills
• Up-to-date with latest trends and marketing best practices.

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