Job Vacancy for Personal Assistant in an International Airline

Job Vacancy for Personal Assistant International Airline

Our Client, one of the international airlines operating in Nigeria seeks to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title: Personal Assistant

Goals

Carry out secretariat and administrative tasks within assigned unit with given guidelines and set goals. S/he must have good business knowledge of airline industry both local and international. S/he will also provide technical support and guidance to the Finance team and assist in training new employees. She will assist with and take on advance tasks.

General Task and Functions

Dependent on the assignment focus the tasks include the following:

• Dealing with incoming email and letters, and screening telephone calls


• Input country specifications data for Airline Accounting Centre(AAC)


• To support improvement of the external and LH internal invoices


• Organising travel arrangements, equipment needs, accommodation etc for senior executives and staff


• To support reconciliation of payables, receivables and general ledger accounts


• To support the execution of internal quality control checks and issue relevant accounts


• Update credit limit list for customers/travel agents and ensure that given limits are not exceeded


• Producing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations


• Organizing and attending meetings, and ensuring the manager is well-prepared for meeting


• To assist in monitoring the HR Accounts for staff, Expats and local management


• Clarification & handling of general administrative task related with our accounting centre and Sales Accounting department


• Participating in projects and tasks beyond own responsibilities

Technical Competence

• BSC Accounting or Business Admin


• Complete commercial training and several years of work experience in the commercial field


• Excellent English writing & communication skills


• Good knowledge of MS Office products, if SAP knowledge is available better (but not a must)


• Knowledge of SAP would be a plus


• Knowledge of French and/or German both written and/or German both written and spoken will be a plus


• Highly skilled in the use of ADVANCED EXCEL (A MUST)


• Experience with LH systems which are used at the office. (LH system training will be provided)


• Possess Business Development knowledge of the airline industry (international and local)

Personal Competencies

• Diligent, independent and systematic approach to work


• High degree of problem solving skills


• Ability to prioritize work flows


• Team player


• Willingness to work flexible hours


• Ability to deal with complex issues


• Good linguistic skills


• Excellent command of English written and spoken

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email their detailed CV as attachment to: job@fosadconsulting.com not later than 5^th April 2011

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted!