Chinese - English Interpreter

About this role

BBA Motors Limited is hiring a full-time Chinese–English Interpreter based in Lagos. The role focuses on accurate Mandarin–English interpretation and translation of documents, facilitating communication between Chinese-speaking management and English-speaking staff, customers, and partners. The employer is an automotive sales and service provider with a presence in international markets, seeking a professional to support administration, meetings, and cross-cultural communication. The position requires strong language skills, office software proficiency, and the ability to manage bilingual communications across departments. The package includes a monthly salary with a performance bonus and potential career development opportunities.

What you would do

• Interpret conversations and meetings between Mandarin Chinese and English for management, staff, customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Translate official documents, reports, emails, presentations, and other materials between Chinese and English.
• Assist with meeting coordination, note-taking, documentation, and follow-up on action items.
• Support administrative and operational activities requiring bilingual communication.
• Prepare and manage business documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office.
• Maintain records of translated documents and interpretation activities.
• Ensure accuracy, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Collaborate with HR, Administration, Sales, and Operations to facilitate communication and coordination.
• Perform other translation, interpretation, and administrative tasks as assigned by management.

What they are asking for

• Excellent proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong oral interpretation skills and ability to communicate clearly and confidently in both languages.
• Good organisational, administrative, and documentation abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other office applications.
• Previous experience in corporate interpretation, translation, executive support, or administrative operations is an advantage.
• Understanding of Chinese and Nigerian business communication practices.
• Attention to detail, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Relevant educational qualifications or recognised Chinese-language certifications are a plus.

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