Current Job Vacancies At Skill Enhancement Centre (SENSE)-Various Positions-Lagos

Since our inception, SENCE has been totally focused on building a strategic, quality consulting practice.
We are committed to helping SMEs succeed in a challenging and tasking environment by providing them with the support they need to survive and grow.

Our business strategy is ‘friendly interaction’ and ‘convenience’ because as challenging as doing business in Nigeria is, it is even more challenging for the small business owner who has difficulty finding the resources they need to succeed. Our role is to make it convenient for them to find solutions to their problems and provide a friendly shoulder to lean on, on their journey to success.

Our main area of expertise is HR consulting and over the years we have built a steady clientele of discerning SMEs. We understand the challenges of running a business in Nigeria and therefore offer solutions that are drawn from our experience and exposure.

Below are our current job vacancies in Nigeria, Interested applicants are to CLICK on desired position for more details and apply

  • Accountant (Lagos)

    • Location: Nigeria
    • Creation date: 2016-06-02

    The responsibilities of the role includes but not limited to the following:

    • Maintenance of general ledger and the transaction management processes of the company
    • Analysis of business and financial performance
    • Preparation of management reports and variance analysis which includes the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and other management reports
    • Preparation of the statutory reports
    • Preparation of Budget, analysis of company budget and revenue
    • Preparation of cash flow forecast statements based on the budget information
    • Reviewing and reconciliation of operational expenditure against budgets
    • Preparation of cash and bank reconciliation statements
    • Computation and remittance of taxes and other statutory fees
    • Preparation and maintenance of the fixed asset register
    • Liaising with the auditors and other relevant statutory and regulatory bodies
    • Ensuring compliance with all internal controls, company procedures and regulatory policies
    • Preparation of ad hoc reports where necessary
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the management

    Requirements

    The successful candidate must have the following;

    • A good first degree in accounting or any other related qualification
    • Professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA, ICAN, AAT etc would be added advantage
    • Minimum of 4 years experience in similar role
    • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft packages

      Competencies

    • Extremely dynamic, innovative and result driven
    • Very good oral and written communication skills
    • IT literate – proficient in accounting software – SAGE/ Peach tree/ Quick book/ Dynamo etc
    • Proficient at data analysis – should be able to support company with data interpretation
  • Human Resources (Temporary)

    • Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Island
    • Creation date: 2016-06-10

    We are currently looking to engage the service of a mature Human Resource professional with at least 5 years experience who is interested in working on a temporary basis or as an Independent Consultant.

    The job description for this role includes but not limited to the following:

    • Ensure accurate Job descriptions are in place
    • Develop and implement HR policies, and procedures.
    • Develop and manager compensation and reward system
    • Promote workplace safety.
    • Provide advice and assistance to staff and management.
    • Explain employment standards and legislation such as workers compensation, labour standards and Fair Practice Act.
    • Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations.
    • Identify training and development opportunities.
    • Organize staff training sessions, workshops and activities.
    • Process employee requests for outside training while complying with policies and procedures.
    • Provide basic counseling to staff
    • Provide staff orientations.
    • Monitor daily attendance.
    • Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions.
    • Monitor scheduled absences such as holidays or travel and coordinate actions to ensure the staff absence has been adequately covered off to ensure continuity of services.
    • Perform other related duties as required

    Requirements

    • Supervisory skills
    • Team building skills
    • Basic counseling skills
    • Effective communication skills
    • Stress management skills
    • Interviewing skills
    • Time management skills
    • 5-7 years experience
  • Lawyer (Lagos)

    • Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos
    • Creation date: 2016-06-02

    The responsibilities of the role includes but not limited to the following:

    • Meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firm’s suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm’s specialism and likely cost;
    • Taking a client’s instructions;
    • Advising a client on the law and legal issues relating to their case;
    • Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s individual needs;
    • Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives;
    • Researching and analyzing documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure;
    • Supervising the implementation of agreements;
    • Coordinating the work of all parties involved;
    • Corresponding with clients and opposing solicitors;
    • Attending meetings and negotiations with opposing parties;
    • Acting on behalf of clients in disputes and representing them in court, if necessary;
    • Instructing barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes;
    • Preparing papers for court;
    • Working in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department;
    • Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals and legal secretaries as appropriate;
    • Arranging and attending further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalize documentation;
    • Checking all documentation prior to signing and implementing;
    • Calculating claims for damages, compensation, maintenance, etc;
    • Administrative duties, e.g. completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated and billing clients for work done on their behalf;
    • Taking referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises or if they have no specialist practitioner available;
    • Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.

    Requirements

    Competencies:

    • Analytical ability
    • Attention to detail
    • Logical reasoning
    • Persuasiveness
    • Sound judgment
    • Writing ability

    Skills and Qualification:

    • Must be able to move non-contentious applications
    • Legal Practitioner with at least 5 years post call experience
    • Must be conversant with litigation, commercial and corporate law.
    • Must have good advocacy skill
    • Research skill
    • Drafting of court processes.
  • Sales Executive

    • Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Lagos
    • Creation date: 2016-06-02

    Our Client, who is into Bakery and Confectionery business is looking for a Sales Executive who is expected to sell the products and services of the company as well as approaching potential customers with the aim of winning new business.

    The Essential responsibilities are listed below. Others may be assigned.

    • Prepare annual budget on sales promotion
    • Advise on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions
    • Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails
    • Respond enquiries about products and enquiry
    • Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business;
    • Act as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets
    • Negotiate the terms of agreement and closing sales
    • Close up on specifications and delivery with buyers
    • Sell products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; recommending solutions
    • Increase customer patronage
    • Create detailed proposal documents often as part of a formal bidding process
    • Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information
    • Approve contracts with vendors
    • Maintain quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
    • Liaise with suppliers to check the progress of existing orders
    • Check the quantities of goods on display and in stock in the office
    • Make accurate, rapid cost calculations and providing customers with quotations
    • Provide future buying trends to Company
    • Attend sales exhibitions and share best practice with colleagues
    • Gathering market and customer information

    Requirements

    • At least HND in a relevant field
    • Not less than 3 years in sales
    • Communication skill
    • Ability to work under pressure
    • Result orientated
    • Ability to multi task
    • Basic computer skill
    • Communication skill
    • Optimistic and Resilient
    • Ability to Multitask
    • People person
    • Possess the capacities to coach, motivate, and train a retail and sales team
    • Ability to carry out Financial Planning and Strategy
    • Knowledge of Marketing Concepts,
    • Territory management
    • Sales Planning skills
    • Must be able to carry out Competitive Analysis,
    • Client Relations Skills

    Competencies:

    • Operational competence – Knowledge of job specific skills and best practices that must be performed in order to achieve success in a specific role. With respect to sales and business development. Example; Client retention skill, Sales business planning skills, Time management skill
    • Behavioural competence – Ability to address the daily execution of sales related activities defined in a sales business plan such as prospecting, scheduled meetings, the number of new account opportunities generated as well as projected and actual business closed. Again, a sales process that relies on a detailed form of sales activity
    • Emotional intelligence competence – Ability to recognize and overcome the attitudes beliefs and emotional blocks that create resistance to change, limit skill development, and sabotage advances in individual and organizational achievement
    • Quality conscious
    • Creative
    • Exposed
    • Time conscious
    • Problem solver
    • Flexible
    • Team worker
    • Entrepreneurial

    Person Specification:

  • Special Assistant to Managing Partner

    • Location: Nigeria, Lagos, Ikoyi
    • Creation date: 2016-06-02

    SUMMARY
    This position is responsible for providing administrative support in a law office. Assists principal partner with managing schedules, coordinating meetings and travel, answering phones, and communicating with clients.

    The responsibilities of this role includes but not limited to the following:
    • Provide administrative assistance to legal staff in a law office.
    • Manage schedules, including trial dates and hearings.
    • Coordinate appointments, meetings, and business travel.
    • Plan, support, and implement logistics for the law firm
    • Coordinate meetings, teleconference, meetings and video conferences.
    • Coordinate with customers, external counsel and other vendors to obtain and exchange information and documentation related to legal matters.
    • Assess the urgency of situations and determine appropriate actions, monitor status of pending item, provide follow up and keep management informed by communicating a wide variety of information.
    • Prepare legal correspondence and presentations.
    • Maintain legal management systems.
    • Conduct research for report preparation.
    • Train lawyers and support staff in the use of all office systems, including case management system, filing protocols, and docket/diary procedures.
    • Utilize case management system for electronic data management of legal files and creation of management reports.
    • Ensure that all necessary information is shared between clients and staff on various files.
    • Oversee and coordinate acquisition and maintenance of legal research and reference materials for office, including hard copy and electronic materials.

    Minimum requirements
    • OND / HND / BSc. graduate or equivalent
    • 3-5years of clerical/secretarial experience, with a minimum of two years at the level of secretary or Relevant Degree in Secretarial Studies or any related field
    • Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
    • Planning, organizing and analyzing.
    • Manage an office and coordinate daily activities and/or schedule.
    • Writing, reporting, presenting and communicating information.
    • Communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
    • Work harmoniously with individuals and groups of employees.
    • Work independently and organize complex clerical tasks and administrative tasks quickly and accurately.
    • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a variety of situations.
    • Excellent copy editing and proofreading skills.
    • Accomplish work responsibilities with minimum supervision.
    • Remain calm under trying circumstances and work with frequent interruptions.
    • Maintain efficient office procedures and a system for keeping track of requested actions and reports.
    • Type from rough draft and keyboard at an efficient rate of speed.
    • Meet strict timelines and perform multiple tasks.
    • Skill and knowledge in the operation, use and care of office equipment.
    • Knowledge and proficiency in the use of technology (i.e. computers, word processing, database spreadsheet programs and power point).
    • Knowledge and ability of record keeping methods, keyboarding and preparation of correspondence.

    • Knowledge of alphanumeric filing systems, inventory control methods and methods commonly used in the training for acquiring clerical skills.