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Lagos, Nigeria

Planning and coordinating administrative systems and procedures. Ensuring that that the document management system is 100% compliant to legal provisions and company quality standards. Facilitating operations by ensuring smooth and adequate flow of internal communication and information. Contributing to the overall performance of office operations by constantly executing and meeting set targets.Monitoring the inventory of office supplies and stock replenishment with full consideration of account budget constraints; validated a first-in-first-out management system to optimise the use of stored supplies. Ensuring office operations adhere strictly to policies and regulations through active collaboration and training of employees to ensure compliance and consistency across departments. • Examined the consumption of utilities and minimised costs by 25% in the following year.• Designed a new way to streamline processes that increased operational and personnel efficiency by 20% and 30% respectively. • Overseeing the contract management (35 rental contract for apartments and sales office and other administrative contracts. • Organising the administrative fleet and managing the repairs and maintenance of 40+ vehicles.

Worked closely with the accountant on staff payroll and ensured necessary deductions and accurate payroll for employees. Compiled and presented the training information (nominee list, payments, reports). Supervised and monitored all the progress made on training programs, and designed training programs/agenda for improved outcomes.Established recruiting requirements by studying organisation plans and objectives and meeting with managers to discuss needs. Posted job openings on multiple platforms- LinkedIn, job sites, and newsgroups, to attract applicants, also contacted recruiters on openings. Responsible for staff HMO administration.• Oversaw the training organised for 300+ Pension Operators Staff.• Managed the association’s fleet of approx. 10 vehicles.• Ensured timely processing and remittance of all premium paid for insurance on the association’s properties (cars and office equipment).• Administrator for EPCOSS Platform (Online Pension remittance).• Ensured full compliance of Labour Regulations schemes (PAYE, NHF, pension, etc.).

Monitored and managed vendors, including active negotiation and collaboration during procurement. Liaised with operators’ staff at all levels as well as foreign/local stakeholders. Maintained office equipment and fixed assets to ensure optimum condition and efficiency. Provided executive support and attended to the daily enquiries for the Executive Secretary• Ensured record keeping of purchase orders, purchasing, vendors, bids, quotes, and other correspondence.• Posted all accounting transactions on the QuickBooks software when required and showed impressive technological proficiency. • Collected inflows and outflows of secretariat expenses and ensured they were properly receipted.• Managed and maintained of office databases and files.

Master'S Degree, Labor And Industrial Relations

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Sociology, Second Class