Vacancies At Practical Habitat Limited

Practical Habitat Limited is a housing solution company established with the specific aim to change the way construction services are provided: ranging from Pre-construction Consulting, Design Advice, Construction Management, Residential Construction, Affordable Mass Housing Deployment and Building Maintenance.

Through extensive research we have developed various housing types with multiple floor plans that cut across the low to medium income group, providing them with very functional homes that grow in value. Using various efficient and cost saving techniques, we continue to perfect the building process for these homes thereby allowing us to deploy them cheaper and faster.

Practical Habitat Limited is recruiting for the following positions:

        Junior Accountant

REPORTS TO

-              Financial Accountant

                 

LOCATION/SITE

-              Lagos

                 

JOB SUMMARY

-              To effectively coordinate all cash flow and financial transactions being carried out by PHL.

                 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational

-              Assist with the preparation of financial statements

-              Secures financial information by completing database backups; keeping information confidential

-              Post journal entries for accrued expenses and revenue

-              Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed

-              Provides financial status information by preparing special reports; completing special projects

                 

Innovation

-              Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications

                 

Relationship

-              Act as a liaison for vendors & site employees to reconcile any billing discrepancies

                 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

-              Minimum of an OND in Accounting

-              Minimum of 1-year experience in an accounting role

-              Experience in construction / real estate industry is an added advantage

                 

COMPETENCES AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

-              Strong Customer Orientation & Analytical skills

-              Attention to Detail and deadline-Oriented

-              Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software such as QuickBooks

-              Strong business ethics & high level of integrity

-              Good knowledge of IFRSs

   

 Front Desk Officer

REPORTS TO

-              Human Resources Officer

                 

LOCATION/SITE

-              Lagos

                 

JOB SUMMARY

-              The front desk officer would work under strict instructions to be responsible for the day to day activities of the company. To be the first point of call and the representing face of the organisation.

                 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational

-              Carrying out the day-to-day duties of front desk reception in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the switchboard, answering telephone calls in a timely and efficient manner, transferring calls as necessary, dealing with general enquiries, and/or referring clients to the appropriate leasing agent or division

-              Reviewing and disseminating incoming faxes as necessary, and assisting with outgoing faxes as time permits

-              Coordinating the delivery and pick up of business-related documents through appropriate courier companies

-              Provide a meet and greet function for PHL’s walk-in clients (warmly welcome clients and provide refreshments as applicable) and successfully communicating company information and providing advice

-              Ensuring, as far as possible, that complaints and concerns that you may receive are attended to speedily and satisfactorily

-              Ensure all company premises (rest rooms, kitchenettes etc.) are kept tidy and maintained at all times

-              Organize necessary business travel arrangements in line with company policy

-              Carrying out any administrative duties that may arise, or as directed, that are in support of the company

                 

Innovation

-              Participate in innovative discussions with team members to arrive at results that could improve PHL’s revenue base and reduce cost

                 

Leadership

-              Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential

                 

Relationship

-              Ensure cordial relationship with employees, suppliers and clients

                 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

-              Minimum of HND in any related field

-              Minimum of 1 years' post NYSC experience in relevant field

-              Must be computer literate and proficient with the use of Microsoft office

                 

COMPETENCES AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

-              Excellent telephone etiquette

-              Excellent oral and written communication skills

-              Detail oriented and highly observant

-              Ability to maintain professional conduct at ALL times

-              Excellent time management, interpersonal, organisational, adaptability and team building skills

-              Confidentiality

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should please send their CV to abimbola.awudu@practicalhabitat.com using job title as subject of email before Tuesday July 11, 2017.