Front Desk Officer Job at NEXTZON Business Services Limited

Nextzon Business Services Limited is an emerging market management consulting and enterprise development company, inspired by a collective mission of building and transforming business enterprises for phenomenal success. Our vision is to be a leading venturing company and a renowned consulting practice firm.

Our clients include start-ups, small and medium enterprises as well as multinationals and industry leaders in key sectors of the Nigerian and African regional economies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Front Desk Officer 
Reference Number: NEX-Front Desk -033
Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

• We seek the services of a Front Desk Officer who will be responsible for receiving visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately, while notifying company personnel of visitor arrival.

The role will include:

• Receiving visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately
• Answering, screening and forwarding any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed
• Receiving and sorting daily mail/deliveries/couriers
• Maintaining security by following procedures and controlling access (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Updating appointment calendars and schedule meetings/appointments
• Perform other clerical front desk/ receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, collating, faxing etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• A first degree from a good university
• At least 2 years proven working experience in a similar role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Professional appearance
• Solid communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise
• Ability to organize, multitask, prioritize and work under pressure

General Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills; able to prioritize
• Motivated to take on additional projects and solve problems
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and projects at hand
• Able to organize and manage large amounts of files, tasks, schedules, and information
• Self-directed and able to work without supervision
• Able to perform clerical duties, maintaining files and confidential information, organizing documents as needed
• High school diploma; associate’s degree, or bachelor degree in business, administration, or related field preferred
• Prior experience as office assistant, office administrator, or handling administrative responsibilities in a related field
• Highly organized multitasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to learn and to grow with the company
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); scheduling appointments/updating calendars a must
• Professional certification in office management would be an added advantage.

Remuneration 
Competitive.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: jobs@nextzon.comquoting the Reference Number of the position of interest, e.g. (NEX-Front Desk -033) 

Note

• Only applicants with relevant Management Consulting experience with matching skills will be considered.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.