Job Openings at the People Practice

1.) Accountant

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client seeks for a qualified Accountant to be responsible for supporting decision-making and overseeing of financial information.
• The Accountant’s responsibilities include producing budgets, overseeing tax payments, and conducting internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Control all aspects of financial accounting for the company’s operations.
• Create financial statements for processing payroll, account reconciliations, account payables, account receivables, income, and expenses, among other things.
• Create quarterly, yearly, and monthly reports.
• Carry out internal audits.
• Identify discrepancies or inaccuracies in the accounting and recommend the requiredcorrective action.
• Keep thorough accounting records for future use.
• Assist other departments with accounting and financial analytical work.
• Create the organization’s budget.
• Track and report accounting irregularities.
• Keep abreast of financial policies, procedures, and rules.
• Observe local, state, and federal tax laws.
• Help with activities related to accounts payable and receivable.
• Answer staff members’ queries and accounting questions.
• Conduct internal audits and verify the accuracy of financial documents.
• Reconcile and record bank accounts and credit card transactions.
• Coordinate annual audits, examine financial data and assist as required.
• Make sure that accounting standards and corporate regulations are followed by the financial records.
• Complete month-end closing tasks such as account reconciliation, revenue and expense accounting, etc.
• Create financial reports as needed for team meetings or upon management and client request.
• Examine and report on changes in income statements as well as the financial situation.
• Share financial results with Executive Management and important stakeholders.
• Enhance procedures and systems and launch corrective action.
• Make sure that the legal and tax frameworks are followed.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial reports quickly and accurately.
• Assist with the annual budget, forecast, and projection development.
• Help with the documentation prepared for the annual financial audits.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Degree in Accounting.
• Must have 2-3 years of working experience in an accounting or finance position.
• ACCA or ICAN in view would be an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Quick Book software.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent commercial and business acumen
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping competencies.
• Time management skills.
• Outstanding mathematical skills.
• Ability to remain confidential when needed.

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2.) Legal Associate

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary 

• Our client is looking to hire a Legal Associate who will perform necessary factual investigations, conduct research, verify documents and analyze facts from multiple legal perspectives to best support the client and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
• The ideal candidate needs to understand the people, goals, and risks. He/She must be highly detail-oriented, able to prioritize and manage interruptions, able to manage others, and possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings.
• Interviewing witnesses, gathering evidence, and interviewing experts to support the client’s case.
• Preparing witnesses for court appearances by coaching them on what to say and how to behave during testimony.
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys.
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Communicating with clients throughout the litigation process to keep them informed about the status of their cases and any new developments.
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
• Verify documents and draft reports in respect of findings

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of post- cognate experience in a law firm and legal practice with an LLB in law from a reputable university.
• Experience in drafting, negotiating and reviewing legal documents.
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills.
• Ability to conduct in-depth legal research.
• Natural leader who displays sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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3.) Tech Sales Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a skilled Tech Sales Manager to drive strategic sales, accounts closing, oversee the relationships of the company with its most important clients.
• The ideal candidate will be apt in building strong relationships with strategic customers and will be able to identify needs and requirements to promote our company’s solutions and achieve mutual satisfaction.
• These would be clients in the real estate, construction and industrial development space
• The Tech Sales Manager will be responsible for obtaining new real estate developers, contractors, procurement managers, construction managers, corporate organizations etc. maintaining long term key customers by comprehending their requirements and helping them successfully make purchases via the company’s platform.
• The goal would be to contribute in sustaining and growing the business to achieve long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales leads and retain existing clients.
• Create new pipeline in target industries and convert them into Platform users
• Serve as the link of communication between key customers and internal teams
• Provide feedback on the efficiency of the customer service process.
• Resolve any issues and problems faced by customers and deal with complaints to maintain trust
• Play an integral part in generating new sales that will turn into long-lasting relationships
• Develop trust relationships with a portfolio of major clients to ensure they do not turn to competition
• Acquire a thorough understanding of key customer needs and requirements
• Expand the relationships with existing customers by continuously proposing solutions that meet their objectives
• Ensure the correct products and services are delivered to customers in a timely manner
• Prepare regular reports of progress and forecasts to internal and external stakeholders using key account metrics
• Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward customers at all times and build sustainable relationships and trust through open and interactive
• communication

Requirements

• BSc / MSc in Marketing, Sales or other Business Management Related roles
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Sales Tech Sales Management role
• Experience using CRMs and other tech skills, is of great advantage
• Effective Communication Skills

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