ACCA is the largest global professional accountancy body, with over 426,000 students and 162,000 members in 176 countries. ACCA’s headquarters are in London and we have an extensive network of around 89 offices and other centres around the world. ACCA’s mission is to provide quality professional opportunities to people of ability and application, to be a leader in the development of the global accountancy profession, to promote the highest ethical and governance standards and to work in the public interest.
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently recruiting for a Business Relationship Manager to join our team in Abuja, Nigeria on a 2 year fixed term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will directly impact ACCA’s employer strategy by identifying, developing, managing and raising ACCA’s profile with employers and members within the key identified sectors in Nigeria. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, Abuja, you will be responsible for building relationships with key influencers for the benefit of ACCA’s global position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute to growth in ACCA’s reputation, influence and size through delivery of ACCA’s global employer strategy at the national office level
Target employers across the various sectors in Nigeria in the corporate, practice and public sectors, encouraging them to recognise and adopt ACCA as the professional accountancy partner of choice
Support effective key account management with employers that clearly differentiates ACCA from its competitors
Develop effective knowledge of employers to identify key employer trends and respond to those needs appropriately
Develop strategic partnerships with selected blue chip companies embedding ACCA in their training policies and global mobility strategies
Initiate and maintain relationships with key employers through face-to-face visits and other relevant communication channels. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Co-ordinate and deliver effective employer-focused events in line with ACCA’s Employer Engagement model and design and deliver a regular programme of events for ACCA Affiliates
Ensure that ACCA members are kept fully aware of ACCA practices and procedures including CPD requirements
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Educated to degree level or equivalent, preferably within social sciences or marketing
Considerable and demonstrable experience in business development and marketing with a proven track record of keyaccount management
Strong networking and relationship building skills with the ability to represent ACCA and influence people at all levels
In-depth knowledge of the professional business environment as well as the education sector and / or professional membership body landscape within Nigeria
Excellent presentation skills with experience in public speaking
Possess a clear disposition to strategic thinking and planning
Able to work independently and also as a team player
A proactive team player
An excellent communicator
Experience in the finance/accounting related sector is desirable