Event/Account Officer at Marcforte Business Consulting Limited

Marcforte Business Consulting Limited is a wholly Nigerian organisation. We operate as an organisational development consultancy providing bespoke interventions aimed at improving staff engagement and performance. As an experienced consultancy, we work across sectors with clients in either product or service industries who require the infusion of world-class standards and best practices into their structures especially as a result of, or in readiness for growth and expansion.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Event/Account Officer

Location: Lagos (Berger)
Job Type: Permanent

Job Brief

• We are looking for a successful and enthusiastic event planner/accountant to produce events from conception through to completion.
• The individual should be able to provide outstanding customer and accounting services, as well as organizing memorable events that meet quality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits
• Liaise with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction
• Conduct market research, gather information and negotiate contracts prior to closing any deals
• Provide feedback and periodic reports to stakeholders
• Propose ideas to improve provided services and event quality
• Organize facilities and manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc
• Ensure compliance with insurance, legal, health and safety obligations
• Specify staff requirements and coordinate their activities
• Cooperate with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day
• Conduct pre- and post - event evaluations and report on outcomes
• Research market, identify event opportunities and generate interest

Requirements

• Preferred B.Sc/HND/OND in Accounting, Business Admin, Statistics, Economic, Banking and Finance or Event planning.
• Proven experience as an events planner or organizer
• Impressive portfolio of previously managed events (weddings, meetings, parties, corporate events)
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Sales skills and ability to build productive business relationships
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently
• Good customer relationship skill
• Excellent interpersonal skill
• Good communication skill
• Good with Ms Office tools (word/excel/PowerPoint.
• Good with sage and other accounting software is an added advantage
• Preferably not above 32 years of age.
• Supervisory or Managerial experience is an added advantage
• Relevant certificate is an added advantage.
• Interested candidates should reside around Ogudu, Berger, Mowe or close to Opic.

Salary
Attractive.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Suitable candidates will be contacted within 48hrs of application.