Job Title: Business Relations Officer
Job Title: Business Relations Officer
Reports to: Business Development Manager – ACCA Uganda Business/
Function: Employers and Members Department
Location: ACCA Uganda
Job Purpose
The business relations officer is responsible for executing the ACCA Uganda members’ and employers’ development strategy.
Organisation
ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the largest and fastest-growing international accountancy body with the largest number of students and members outside its home country of all accountancy bodies.
Principal Accountabilities
1. Employer Relationships
Support the design and implementation of an effective employer relationship programme in Uganda including undertaking relevant research and development
Proactively promote the ACCA Approved employer scheme to employers in all key economic sectors in Uganda and ensure more employers meeting the benchmarks obtain the Approved Employer status
2. Member Engagement
Undertake proactive initiatives to improve conversion rates for affiliates to become ACCA members, where required
Design and implement an effective programme of engagement with ACCA members in Uganda
Collaborate with other Corporate / Member Services Executives in Africa via Webex, e mail, internet network forums to undertake research, share experiences and expertise on member initiatives
Manage the organisation and smooth running of all CPD events including sourcing and supporting presenters, follow up and complete plans and ensure budgetary parameters are met
Liaise with the technical manager of the local institute and other national accounting and IFAC member bodies regarding joint CPD events
3. Operational duties
Preparing draft departmental plans and budgets for review and approval by the country manager – ACCA Uganda
Monitor departmental income and expenditure ensuring good financial management within the designated budget and preparing monthly financial and departmental reports for submission to the country manager
Develop and maintain ACCA Uganda country website in collaboration with Head office in London
4. Network Panel & Ambassador initiatives
The Members Network Panel, ACCA Ambassadors’ initiative and other such committees as may be appointed, are provided with effective administrative support for their activities and meetings
The proceedings of the Panel and its sub committees are correctly recorded and that its decisions are conveyed to those concerned and where appropriate, are implemented expeditiously
The Network Panel’s AGM and elections are organised as stipulated by the constitution and members are notified of newly elected network panel members
Organise all network panel activities and events as agreed by the network panel from time to time.
Ensure that:
Requirement:
Holder of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Customer Service, Marketing or Business Administration or any related commercial qualification from a reputable and recognised university or college.
Have at least 3 years experience in a business relationship/ business development or marketing role gained in a customer focused environment and possess proven and effective long term relationships skills with a wide range of stakeholders.
Dynamic, ability to multi-task, work in a team, under pressure and own initiative, and to close a sale.
Demonstrate a proven track record of developing and implementing successful marketing initiatives and/or business plans within a defined budget and resources
Possess excellent spoken and written communication skills and with a proven ability to present to high level stakeholders in a confident and mature manner
Strong market research and analytical skills and an ability to prepare concise reports on research findings.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external customers.
Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Office applications, including Word (particularly mail merge functions), Excel, Outlook, Power point, Access
How to apply:
Please send application and CV to into@ug.accaglobal.com or
hand deliver to ACCA, Upper Podium Floor, Jubilee Insurance Building, Parliament Avenue not later than Friday 10 August 2012
For details please call 0414 251328/9
