AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) Job Opportunities in Abuja

AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) is a Nigeria-registered subsidiary of Adam Smith International (ASI). ASO provides operational support to three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e.
NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE. Operational services include IT and Communications; Residential and Hotel Accommodations; Administrative Support; Domestic Ground and Air Transportation; International Travel and Protocol; and, Security Services.

AS Operations West Africa Ltd. (ASO) is  recruiting to fill the position of: 

Job Title: Assistant General Manager, Operations

Position: 0101
Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• Based in Abuja, this position is accountable for the day to day operations of a mid-sized operational services company Among our clients is a leading international advisory firm that works throughout the world to help reform and improve economies and institutions
• This is a developmental management position which provides operational support to the client by supervising a team responsible for the following: fleet management, property, IT and Communications, and protocol services
• The work covers a geographic area that includes numerous states including Cross River, Lagos, Kogi, and Osun.

• Managing the day to day operations of the company for the Central-Southern region;
• Supervising a team of employees across several service lines to ensure client needs are met in a timely and professional manner;
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure that work is carried out in a planned, acceptable and timely manner;
• Ensuring that records systems for all activities are well-managed and up to date;
• Overseeing the tracking of all assets;
• Carrying out special projects as required;

• Procurement and management of fuel;
• Management of fleet vehicles, including maintenance schedules;
• Management of office and residential compounds, furnishing and equipment; and
• Working with the management team to ensure policies and procedures are aligned across regions and the team works together to meet targets.

• Ability to use a personal computer, email, Excel and Word;
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English is required for this position);
• Ability to effectively supervise staff across a cross section of functions and responsibilities;
• Ability to track purchases and manage assets;
• Ability to write and implement policies and procedures;
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks; and
• Knowledge of principles of human resource management.

• M.Sc Degree in Business Administration or a related field of study;
• Extensive experience supervising employees;
• Extensive operational experience; and
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word.

• Based in Abuja, this position works the Accounting Services Section of a mid-sized operational services company. Among our clients is a leading international advisory firm that works throughout the world to help reform and improve economies and institutions
• This is a mid-level administrative position which provides accounting support to the client by performing a number of financial tasks.

• Management of a payment voucher system;
• Posting transactions to an accounting system;
• Filing completed documentation;
• Following up with clients on all finance related matters;
• Ensuring that work is carried out quickly and accurately;
• Ensuring that timelines are met and delays are communicated;
• Working within a team environment to share workload; and
• Other related duties.

• Ability to accurately transfer data from one source to another;
• Ability to perform advanced accounting functions;
• Knowledge of internal controls and accounting functions;
• Ability to use a personal computer, email, Excel and Word
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing (English is required for this position)
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks; and
• Knowledge of the double entry principle of accounting.

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting or a related field of study;
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word

• A cover letter detailing how you meet the Education and Experience requirements;
• Your CV; and
• Contact details for three recent work-related referees

• Only applicants who meet the Education and Experience requirements will be contacted. If you do not meet these, you need not apply.
• Applications received after this time will not be considered.