Job Vacancies at Owens and Xley Consults

Owens and Xley is a Small Business Advisory and Consulting Company in Lagos, Nigeria. Our services include of Small Business Startup and Set up, Business Plan preparation, Business Process Design and Business Strategy Formulation. We know the role good planning plays in any business and its associated costs; and the initial capital challenges faced by a small business which is why we have developed solutions which ensure that small business owners have access to technical skills but at a fraction of the cost.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) Executive Assistant

Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the MD/CEO's calendar, scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences, ensuring efficient time management.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, including accommodations, transportation, and itineraries for the MD/CEO.
• Prepare and organize necessary documents, presentations, and reports for meetings and events.
• Organize and maintain filing systems, both physical and electronic, for the MD/CEO's office.
• Handle confidential information and sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Support the MD/CEO in the management of internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Act as a liaison between the MD/CEO and internal departments or external parties, facilitating communication and ensuring timely responses.
• Attend meetings with or on behalf of the MD/CEO, taking notes, and reporting back on action items and decisions.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of the MD/CEO's strategic projects and initiatives.
• Conduct research and analysis as required, providing the MD/CEO with insights and recommendations.
• Provide administrative support, such as answering phone calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining office supplies.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of company events, ensuring smooth execution and positive outcomes.
• Perform any other tasks and duties as assigned by the MD/CEO.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2-3 years of experience.

Salary
N100,000 / Month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: chinaza@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

2.) Supermarket Accountant

Job Location: Ikota, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts
• Ensure timely bank payments
• Report on the company’s financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Compute taxes and prepare tax returns
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly and annual closings
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable
• Manage balance sheets and profit/loss statements
• Reinforce financial data confidentiality and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Must have auditing experience.

Salary
N150,000 Monthly.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: chinaza@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.

3.) Compliance Officer

Job Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Implement and manage an effective legal compliance program.
• Develop and review company policies.
• Assess company operations to determine compliance risk.
• Ensure all employees are educated on the latest regulations and processes.
• Advise management on the company’s compliance with laws and regulations through detailed reports.
• Create and manage effective action plans in response to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
• Regularly audit company procedures, practices, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Resolve employee concerns about legal compliance.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 2-3 years of experience.

Salary
N120,000 / Month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: chinaza@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

4.) Bookkeeper

Job Location: Mushin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process
• Verify that transactions are recorded in the correct day book, suppliers ledger, customer ledger and general ledger
• Process accounts receivable/payable and handle payroll in a timely manner
• Maintain an accurate record of financial transactions
• Update and maintain the general ledger
• Reconciliation of entries into the accounting system
• Maintain the trial balance, by a reconciliation of general ledgers
• Bring the books to the trial balancestage
• Perform partial checks of the posting process
• Complete tax forms
• Enter data, maintain records and create reports and financial statements
• Account reconciliation to assert the accuracy of transactions
• Use knowledge of local laws to comply with reporting requirements
• Monitor any variances from the projected budget
• Understanding accounting best practices
• Data entry skills
• High attention to detail
• Produce work with a high level of accuracy
• Professionalism and organization skills
• Knowledge of XERO, Quickbooks, Zoho, Sage, or other applications.

Salary
N80,000 / Month.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: chinaza@owensxley.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.