Job Specification
The fundamental requirement is to assist the Head of Consulting & Advisory to ensure that the firm’s Business Development plans are kept up-to-date and relevant. In addition, to ensure adequate campaigns of activity required for each plan to drive growth, client relationship management are executed. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between the departments, the internal Marketing team and other organizations where appropriate.

Duties

• Develop, prepare and keep updated the growth plans for the Portfolio of Funds in Administration for the Company,
• Provide inputs including relevant data, budgets and designs for the activation of growth plans and strategies.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Taking responsibility for the active marketing budgets and plans
• Managing and overseeing business bids and proposals
• Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
• Promote the company’s services in response to or predicting clients’ objective
• Prepare administration and business agreements ensuring adherence to rules and guidelines
• Provide member education and feedback as part of advisory and marketing support
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople

Skills required

• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner
• Must be disciplined and well organized
• Authoritative, persuasive yet tactful
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Be a strategic thinker as well as being a capable implementer
• A self- starter, able to demonstrate high levels of initiative and motivation, but also work closely with other team members and displaying trust and loyalty.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks in an assertive, efficient and timely manner.

Qualification

• Minimum of first degree in Business, Economics or Social Science qualification from a recognized University. Any relevant professional qualification will be an advantage

Experience

• Minimum 5years work experience in a marketing and business development environment role.
• Awareness of current developments within Business Development/Marketing fields
• Exceptional interpersonal skills demonstrating professionalism in all dealings especially with internal clients.
• Knowledge of Pensions and retirement funds is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft office including Excel, Word and Outlook and Database administration will be required.

Salary

• Company salary scales apply at competitive levels

Job Specification

Information Technology Officer performs a critical role in supporting and managing the Company’s computers systems, equipment and providing support services.

The IT Officer role is responsible for supporting all aspects of the IT systems and services. Additionally, the role includes responsibility for ensuring the security and integrity of computer operations and systems development in accordance with the Company’s strategic plan & IT plan.

Duties

• Provide first point of IT Support contact for all staff.
• Installing and configuring computer hardware operating systems and applications.
• Assisting staff or clients to help set up systems or resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot technical issues for resolution and/or escalate to supplier or partner organizations as required.
• Log all incidents and service requests in designated Helpdesk system.
• Manage Helpdesk planning and prioritizing systematically to minimize backlog and ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensure system and data security is maintained at a high standard, ensuring the integrity of the network is not compromised.
• Expedite the repair of hardware faults and software configuration problems, notifying or forwarding to relevant suppliers in a timely manner.
• Monitor performance of systems, ensuring issues are appropriately escalated and resolved.
• Provide technical assistance to project teams and undertake technical project roles when required; supporting the roll-out of new applications and solutions.
• Demonstrate commitment to and promotion of a culture of service excellence and continual improvement within the IT team.
• Maintain and develop excellent working relationships with key suppliers, conducting dealings in a professional and appropriate manner.
• Assist with ongoing development of related firm policies and procedures, including appropriate controls around organizational change management.

Skills required

• Display confidence with well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Communicate well with staff and suppliers, exhibiting excellent listening skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of professional behavior when dealing with suppliers, staff and clients.
• Ability to investigate issues and requirements and identify and priorities appropriate solutions.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to changing processes, constantly seeking process improvement.
• Ability to work in flexible hours when required.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records.
• Assist other employees in use of various technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in technology advanced within the firm

Qualification

• Relevant IT/industry experience and/or qualifications in Windows Server, Windows 7 & Microsoft Office. Demonstrated understanding of IT Management.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years working experience in IT System Support
• Experience within a financial / accounting IT package.
• Experience with any of the following: Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft QL Server, Microsoft Lync Server, Tally Accounting, Group Policy, VMWare vSphere.
• Relevant IT degree or industry experience.

Salary

• Company salary scales apply at competitive levels

Responsibilities

• Assisting with administrative tasks.
• Preparing and entering journals vouchers in the accounting system
• Assisting with petty cash records
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliation
• Assisting with posting of vouchers in the system
• Assisting with reconciliation of all General ledger accounts
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and month-end duties
• Check and prepare payment vouchers for authorization and settlement.

Ad-Hoc Responsibilities

• Assisting and coordinating related activities as assigned

Qualification

• Accounting related field of study
• Book keeping/Part qualified Accounting Programme

Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years working experience
• Experience of Tally accounting Software.

Salary

• Company salary scales apply at competitive levels