Proten International Is Hiring [4 Positions]

Proten is an international Human Capital Development firm that offers a wide range of Training, Coaching and Consulting services to individuals, small businesses and corporate and governmental organisations. Our client base spreads across Europe and Africa with head offices in London, United Kingdom and Lagos, Nigeria. Human Capital is undoubtedly one of the most important elements of success in any organisation today. Developing human capital requires creating and cultivating environments in which human beings can rapidly learn and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, behaviours and attitudes. Proten International assists organisations across Europe and Africa in providing opportunities for people to create shared understanding, explore new ideas and apply them. The tools for creating these opportunities include training, facilitation, coaching and consulting

 

Job Title: Sales Executive

Travel Required:
No

Level
Entry

Will Train Applicant(s):
No

Reports to
Regional Sales Manager

About the Client  
Our Client is a creative digital agency headquartered in London, UK with branches across 3 continents. Our Client specializes in Mobile & Web Application development, Design & Branding and general IT consultancy.

Our Client has a proven history of creating online success for global organizations, via our suite of service offerings. Our Client help define your goals, create effective strategies, build easy to use applications, and design award-winning systems that communicate the desired messages.

About the Role  
Our Client is looking for a results-driven sales representative to actively seek out and engage customer prospects. Candidate will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every customer in order to boost top-line revenue growth, customer acquisition levels and profitability.

In order to be successful in this role, Candidate will need to have a deep understanding of the sales process and dynamics, and also superb interpersonal skills. Previous experience in Sales is an added advantage

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The sales representative will sell client’s suite of service offerings to the general public.
• Work with customers to find what they want
• Create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process.
• Work to find new sales leads, through business directories, client referrals, business networking etc.
• Monitors competition by gathering current marketplace information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, merchandising techniques, etc.
• Resolves customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports
• Provides historical records by maintaining records on area and customer sales.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Very good command of English
• A good understanding of IT products/services
• Must have post-secondary education
• Must familiarize themselves with all client’s services at company website
• Customer service skills
• Meeting sales goals
• Negotiation skills
• Self-Confidence

 

Job Title: Junior Accountant

Travel Required:
No

Level
Entry

Will Train Applicant(s):
No

Reports to
Managing Director

About the Client 

Our Client is mainly into Security Consultants, Securities and offering Patrol Van Service, Security Guard Outsourcing. If you have any questions, do feel free to contact us on the details in our profile or view our website for more details.

About the Role 
We are looking for an ambitious Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. Candidate will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company’s finances.

Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant’s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.

The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all accounting operations based on accounting principles
• Prepare budget and financial forecasts
• Publish financial statements in time
• Conduct month-end and year-end close process
• Collect, analyze and summarize account information
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns, balance sheet, profit/loss statement etc
• Develop periodic reports for management
• Audit financial transactions and document accounting control procedures
• Keep information confidential and secure them with random database backups
• Keep up with financial policies, regulation and legislation
• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
• Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
• Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
• Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
• Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
• Assist with other accounting projects

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of HND or BSC in accounting
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in similar role
• Thorough knowledge of accounting and corporate finance principles and procedures
• Excellent accounting software user
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality
• Organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Problem identification and analytical skills
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen
• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. SAP)

 

Job Title: Receptionist
Job Category:
Client Services

Travel Required:
No

Level
Entry

Will Train Applicant(s):
No

Reports to
Managing Director

About The Client   
Our Client is located in Mushin, Lagos. Our company is mainly into Security Consultants, Securities and offering Patrol Van Service, Security Guard Outsourcing. If you have any questions, do feel free to contact us on the details in our profile or view our website for more details.

About the Role 
As a Receptionist, the candidate will be the first point of contact for our company. Our Receptionist’s

duties include attending to visitors and dealing with inquiries on the phone and face to face. Supplying information regarding the organization to the general public, clients and customers
Candidate will also coordinate front-desk activities, including distributing correspondence and redirecting phone calls. Ultimately, a Receptionist’s duties and responsibilities are to ensure the front desk welcomes guests positively, and executes all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answer telephone, screen and direct calls
• Take and relay messages
• Provide information to callers
• Greet and welcome guests as soon as they enter the organization
• Direct persons to correct destination
• Deal with queries from the public and customers
• Ensure knowledge of staff movements in and out of organization
• Monitor visitor access and maintain security awareness by following safety procedures and
• controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Provide general administrative and clerical support
• Prepare correspondence and documents
• Receive and sort mail and deliveries
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain appointment diary either manually or electronically
• Organize conference and meeting room bookings
• Co-ordinate meetings and organize catering
• Monitor and maintain office equipment
• Control inventory relevant to reception area
• Tidy and maintain the reception area

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Minimum of HND or BSC
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
• Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Keyboard skills
• Ability to work a switchboard
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude

Salary: 35,000

 

Job Title: Product Innovation

Product innovation/New alliance/Partnership

Job Category:

Travel Required:
No

Level
Entry

Will Train Applicant(s):
No

Reports to
Managing Director

About the Client

Our Client is a Leading Access and Technology Solutions Company focused on providing Customized Solutions that create instant value for our customers.

Established in 2009, as a subsidiary of Nigeria’s indigenous Identity management and transactional service provider, Our Client is committed to providing simplified technology solutions to enhance peoples’ lives. With roots in Nigeria, we have set our sights on spreading beyond our shores while maintaining our position as Africa’s first choice in Technology Services.

Our Client in collaboration with world-class IT firms deploys integrated solutions designed to achieve enterprise needs. As a Fintech, we avail the banks with the necessary technology leverage to meet their customers’ demands.

About the Role

The Candidate will be responsible for developing products by identifying potential products; conducting market research; generating product requirements; determining specifications, production timetables, pricing, and time-integrated plans for product introduction; developing marketing strategies. Candidate will be accountable for the administration of the usual trade name of a company, creating plans and programs for merchandising and opening the dealings for a trade or group. The Candidate will make sure that other associates and workers in the innovation section of the company back-up targets and aims.
Candidate be able to communicate with all areas of the company.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the development and implementation of The Company’s Innovation, products and solutions strategy
• Engage with Business Operation Support, Sales and Customer insight to craft and develop innovative products and solutions that anticipate or respond to market and customer generated insights
• Enhance and redesign existing products and solutions to better suite market demands and evolution in technology
• To work with Business Operation Support to conduct product requirement validation and testing
• Update knowledge on leading practices with respect to The Company’s product portfolio
• Monitor the performance of the company’s products over their life cycle and report to Management to help advice on product retention
• Provide inputs, ideas, concepts and product feature research and make the case for enhancements where necessary
• Recommend product growth imperatives and make business case to the Management
• Manage requirement documentation and make them available for referral during product design and development
• Ensure compliance to proper innovation – product documentation and product development process
• Collect and collate data to optimize product performance and make recommendations to unit head
• Conduct periodic market research, competitive analysis and work with the Sales team to collate customer feedback and input on proposed new products
• Maintain the Company’s database of New Ventures and Alliances-specific market intelligence
• Manage due diligence process for strategic alliances with potential technical partners
• Undertake research and validation studies to analyse strategic issues and business-related challenges faced by the company, so that decision making is informed by facts and comprehensive analysis.

Manage new partnerships

• Prepare and collate deal documentation, legal review, and transaction administration
• Produce comprehensive but targeted and insightful reports/presentations that summarise findings, market research and recommendations to inform management decisions on the scope of strategic ventures and alliances
• Develop and maintain strategic business partnerships with technical partners
• Work internally with, Business Operation Support, Finance etc. and externally with partners and legal counsel to negotiate and prepare new ownership and Operating Agreements.
• Ensure all service agreements and revisions are documented and updated and verify data integrity

QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENT

• Relevant Industry experience
• Knowledgeable in technology.
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or work experience a strong plus
• Product management skills
• People Management
• Customer relation skills
• Product development skills
• Sales Planning
• Inventory Control
• Financial Planning and Strategy

Salary: 200,000

 

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV’s to: [email protected]