Graduate Opportunities at Afrital, Lagos, February 7th 2015

Afrital was incorporated in 1991. Today, the company's activities span two key areas - our five menswear outlets (located in Lagos, Port Harcourt and Abuja) trading in the name of BUCKLES; and our lighting and finishing fittings showrooms trading as ITALFIT.


Afrital is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Business Development Officer
Location: Lagos
Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Business Development Manager to design and execute pre-agreed strategies built around developing new business growth.
• Drive “Request for quote” process with new prospects.
• Open business development dialogs with strategic customers. Particular interest is to build a few large strategic accounts.
• Interface with existing strategic customers to solidify mutual expectations of performance and growth.
• Identify and attend trade shows and other business functions to keep abreast of developments in the marketplace, to find potential new business, and to market company's end-to-end
• To participate and where appropriate lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic plans, business plans and operational policies and procedures for the division.
• To progress and complete identified tasks and projects as required in the business planning process.
• To maintain a working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice
• To liaise with Senior Management Team to ensure high standards of best practice and continuous improvement are in place to meet corporate, directorate and divisional aims.
• To ensure that appropriate performance information is available to report to Senior Management Team on performance against business objectives and financial targets.
• To undertake and manage research and ad hoc special projects under the guidance of the Business Development Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Take part in audits of operational practices, in consultation with managers making recommendations and setting up systems designed to improve service delivery.
• Liaise as required with Corporate Officers to provide information or advice on the corporate best value/performance improvement process.
• Develop a management information strategy and action plan for development of the service and review as appropriate.
• Carry out and report on benchmarking exercises with other similar service providers as appropriate as directed by Senior Management Team comparing service delivery, performance and cost.
• Any other duties commensurate with the scope and nature of the post.

• Degree in Management Sciences or Engineering.
• 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.
• Strong English speaking
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills (oral/written/presentation).
• Strong client relationship management and development aptitude.
• Possess solid presentation skills.
• Have a desire to make a significant contribution to a rapidly growing organization • Proficient in English communication
• Experience selling components and subassemblies on an OEM/Contract Manufacturing (CM) customer model are highly desirable.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to impart detailed data to others
• Interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with other staff at all levels
• Methodical, systematic approach with a good eye for detail
• Broad understanding of current public sector policy issues

• Personal assistants will support the work of Managing Director and/or company directors. He/she will undertake a variety of administrative, clerical and managerial tasks. Personal assistants often act as the manager's first point of contact.

• Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing;
• Arranging travel, visas and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the manager to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations;
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
• Organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
• Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the manager;
• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations;
• Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
• Liaising with clients, suppliers and other staff.
• Using a variety of software packages- Microsoft office tools.
• Sourcing and ordering stationery and office equipment.

• Experience working with projects, coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong English speaking/writing skills.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills (oral/written/presentation).

• Degree in Humanities or Management Sciences.
• 1-3 years working experience in a higher responsibility area under minimum supervision.

• Documents financial
• transactions by entering
• account information.
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
• Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
• Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.
• Maintains financial records by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• Provide daily sale information and forecasting
• Reconciles general and subsidiary bank accounts by gathering and balancing information.
• Prepare revenue report
• Management of receivable account
• Funds Deposit Management
• Management of Inventory
• Good knowledge of Income Statement, Financial position and cash flow statement.

• B.Sc or equivalent in Accounting
• ICAN Registered
• Must be able to use computer packages like Quick Book, Peach Tree, etc
• Minimum 3 years experience in similar role.