General Manager at Fosad Consulting

Our client is urgently in need of a Gneneral Manager.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic planning
• Lead the development and execution of the organization’s strategy and goals
• Develop and continuously refine the company’s business and growth plan
• Lead and oversee the allocation of resources to achieve the organization’s goals and vision
• Oversee the marketing plan of the company and its implementation

Culture development

• Develop, monitor and promote the organization’s mission with associated core values, philosophy, and culture
• Abide by specific internally established control systems and authorities, to lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the organization’s standards and policies

Human capital

• Oversee the hiring and performance of staff
• Ensure the necessary human resources management systems and processes are in place
• Monitor and ensure organizational effectiveness of the Company

Operations

• Responsible for developing the operational plans to achieve the Company’s goals.
• Ensure cost control and operational efficiency
• Set key performance indicators, monitor and report them as required 

Finance

• Oversee the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting, and audit
• Ensure that expenditures of the organization are within the authorized annual budget of the organization
• Assess the principal risks of the organization and ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed
• Ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place
• Ensure efficient financial reporting

Other relevant responsibilities

• Establish and maintain business contacts required to achieve the Company’s goals
• Identify and address problems and opportunities of the organization
• Act as direct liaison between the board of directors and the management of the organization
• Communicate on behalf of the organization to shareholders, employees, government authorities, and other stakeholders and the public
• Ensure that the organization maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever it does business
• Sit on committees of the board where appropriate as determined by the board

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Competencies

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of a first degree from a noteworthy University is a must.
• A graduate level degree in business administration, technology or finance is an added advantage
• Information technology background or experience is an advantage
• At least 10 years in operational role of which at least 5 years in senior management role

Competencies and Skills

• Management and leadership skills
• Well-rounded business, marketing and operational skill set
• Project management skills
• Good business management skills
• Good relationship management skills
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, power point, and excel)
• Good team working skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
• High integrity and ethical standards