Chinese - English Interpreter

BBA Motors Limited is a comprehensive automotive sales and service provider headquartered in Beijing, China, with a growing presence in international markets. Through strong brand partnerships, broad distribution channels, and efficient operations, we connect customers with quality automotive solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chinese - English Interpreter

Location: Bariga, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• BBA Motors Limited is seeking a highly competent, professional, and experienced Chinese – English Interpreter to facilitate effective communication between Chinese-speaking management personnel, English-speaking employees, business partners, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate oral interpretation, translating business documents, supporting administrative and operational activities, and ensuring effective communication across departments.
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent Chinese and English language proficiency, outstanding oral communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other relevant workplace software.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and professional interpretation between Mandarin Chinese and English during management meetings, business discussions, interviews, operational activities, and official engagements.
• Facilitate effective communication between Chinese-speaking executives and English-speaking employees, customers, suppliers, and business partners.
• Translate official correspondence, business documents, reports, presentations, emails, and other relevant materials between Chinese and English.
• Assist management in communicating instructions, policies, operational procedures, and business expectations to employees.
• Support daily administrative and operational activities requiring bilingual communication.
• Prepare, format, and manage business documents, reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and correspondence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Assist with meeting coordination, note-taking, documentation, and follow-up on assigned action points.
• Interpret business negotiations, customer engagements, supplier discussions, and other official interactions as required.
• Maintain accuracy, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and confidentiality when handling sensitive company information.
• Collaborate with the HR, Administration, Sales, and Operations Departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.
• Maintain proper records of translated documents and assigned interpretation activities.
• Perform other reasonable translation, interpretation, and administrative support duties assigned by Management.

Requirements

• Excellent proficiency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
• Strong oral interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate accurately, clearly, and confidently in both languages.
• Proven ability to interpret conversations, meetings, and business discussions professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant office applications.
• Excellent verbal communication, listening, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational, administrative, and documentation abilities.
• Ability to translate business documents accurately while maintaining their original meaning and context.
• Good understanding of Chinese and Nigerian business communication practices.
• Strong attention to detail, discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Previous experience in corporate interpretation, translation, executive support, or administrative operations is an advantage.
• Experience working with Chinese-speaking executives or within an international business environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant educational qualifications or recognised Chinese-language certifications will be an added advantage.

Salary and Benefits

• N600,000 net monthly salary.
• Up to N100,000 monthly performance bonus, subject to approved Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Total potential monthly earnings of N700,000.
• Professional exposure to international business operations.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.