BBC World Service Graduate Recruitment 2017…. The BBC is an international multimedia broadcaster on radio, TV, online and social networks with a weekly global audience of 320 million.

As part of an historic and exciting expansion of BBC Africa, the BBC World Service is launching a new Sports weekly TV programme and innovative digital sport content alongside existing African Sport output.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance & Administration Assistant
Job Reference: BBC/TP/788768/22614
Location: Lagos
Department: International Bureaux
Reports to: Hub Bureau Manager, Lagos
Grade: Local terms & conditions
Conditions: Nigerian terms and conditions
Context
The International Bureaux Management team supports all News Group bureaux. The Finance & Administrative Assistant reports to the Hub Bureau Manager, Lagos.
Dimensions

You will report in first instance to the Hub Bureau Manager in assisting him in the day-to-day running of the Lagos Bureau’s finances and administration. As part of a small team you will support all parts of BBC News group in Lagos as required.
In doing so, the post holder will have to work with the International Bureaux [“IB”] and International Bureaux Finance [“IBF”] teams, as well as local suppliers where necessary. You will support financial control, the administration of strategic initiatives, and best practice in the BBC Lagos Bureau and will work closely with editorial management in providing proactive financial support for planning and deployment decisions, as well as providing purchasing assistance.
Within the context above, the Finance & Administrative Assistant will be assist with the timely and effective day-to-day co-operation between the Lagos Bureau and the relevant authorities in Nigeria, ensuring best practice in the BBC’s compliance with local regulations governing such areas as financial, tax, media and employment law.

Main Duties

First point of contact for all guests arriving for interviews.
Organising transport for guests.
Responsibility for hotel reservations and arrangements for visiting BBC staff etc.
Reviewing and certifying expenses to ensure compliance with BBC expenses policy and guidelines.
Updating and maintaining of various financial spreadsheets, using Excel, and ensuring compliance with BBC policy and procedures relating to purchasing and accounts.
Assisting in the administration of petty cash as required.
Escalating issues to the Hub Bureau Manager as appropriate.
Ensuring the Lagos Bureau complies with all relevant BBC safety procedures.
Directing guests to the TV and Radio studio for live transmissions.
Directing calls for staff and dealing with requests from the public for information about the BBC.
General bureau administration of arranging permits, visas etc.
Keep security watch on the office.
Responsibility for all mail operations, fax communications etc.
Reviewing invoices and coding appropriately for payment.
Ordering of couriers, shipments etc. Managing office stationary supplies.

Person Specification
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