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Business Relations Officer Job at ACCA Uganda
Job Title: Business Relations Officer
Reports to: Business Development Manager-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
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.
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.
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.
Network Panel & Ambassador initiatives
Ensure that:
· 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
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
· 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 info@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
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