Graduate Recruitment at Ikogwe International Limited

Ikogwe International Limited is a fully registered travels and tours company located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. We facilitate student’s admission process into foreign University and colleges around the world. We are recruiting to fill the position below.     Job Title: Program and Research Officer Location: Edo Job Description

• Provides assistance to the Executive Director and other staff by collecting data, keeping records, conducting literature and technical research, analyzing data and preparing reports.

• Degree in any of the Management Sciences
• Ability to recognize and be responsive to the needs of all clients of the centre
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Proficient use of Computers and Internet.
• Experience of at least 2years experience as a research officer
• Knowledge of Donor agencies and/or issues related to their program areas

• Provide client services in accurate and timely fashion.
• Maintain high level of professionalism and competence in every client interaction.
• Build positive and productive relationships with clients.
• Make frequent client calls and visits to strengthen client relationships.
• Analyze and resolve service issues promptly.
• Inform management about complex client issues and resolutions.
• Maintain client-focused working environment for team.
• Work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities with client contacts.
• Utilize effective problem-solving and time-management skills in client service operations.
• Develop process improvements to enhance service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide support in new product development and enhancement activities.

• Minimum of OND in Mass Communication/Business Administration/Public Administration/Marketing
• Proficient use of Computers and Internet.

• Prepares asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
• Summarizes current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, income statements, profit and loss statement, and other reports
• Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents
• Creates and maintains cash flow analysis
• Manages and updates all payroll information for employees in the organization
• Keeps records of all the organization’s bank transactions and update account payable and receivable
• Coordinates billings with outside service providers and vendors
• Assists the Lead, Accounts with tax calculation and all related matters for the company
• Assists the Lead, Accounts in financial data management by developing, implementing and maintaining financial data bases, as well as establishing and monitoring control procedures
• Assists in creating and maintaining document retention systems for legal documents and assist in establishing standard operating procedures when it comes to finance both internally and externally
• Recommends financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Prepares statutory accounts and detailed monthly management accounts.
• Maintains constant communication with clients and top management providing them with quality services.

• Minimum of a B.Sc/HND in Accounting or Banking and Finance.
• Minimum 2 years experience in a structured accounting department.
• Full Knowledge and grasp of Accounting terms and procedures.
• Must possess knowledge and practical use of accounting software.

• Proficiency in numbers
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Must possess excellent analytic skills
• Must be driven and handle the thorough analysis of financial data and information
• Highly organized and must be capable of solving problem.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Keen attention for detail
• Good problem solving and decision making skills.
• Strong proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office skills like Word, Outlook, and Excel, PowerPoint.

• Manage office supplies stock and place orders
• Maintain and update company databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents
• Answer queries by employees and clients
• Update office policies as needed
• Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned
• Arrange travel and accommodations for meetings
• Oversee in-house and external events.

• Bachelor’s Degree/HND or its equivalent in any relevant area
• Minimum of one year of relevant experience
• Ability to establish harmonious work-relationships with colleagues in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to think strategically and evaluate situations, decisions, issues
• Must be smart and agile
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• A professional certification would be an advantage.