Chief of Staff at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Organizational Relationships

Directly reports to: CEO

Supervises:

• People, Projects and Performance
• Finance
• Admin Services

Job Summary
The Chief of Staff (COS) will plan and direct all administrative, financial, and operational activities for the organization and act as a point of contact between top management and employees. COS will oversee projects and direct employees’ tasks.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign responsibilities to employees according to their capabilities
• Review all work done and ensure the work is taking place in the stipulated time
• Devise creative ways to increase profits with the management
• Implement all the rules and ethics of the company
• Provide high level administrative, strategic planning and operational support, research and advice to senior management on administrative matters such as staff management, financial planning, facility management and information services.
• Develop and implement policies, rules and regulations for the administrative, Finance & Accounting, IT & HR functions.
• Develop and manage administrative resources judiciously.
• Lead the ongoing development of a professional and achievement focused workforce and culture.
• Management reporting
• Design and lead corporate strategic change initiatives across the organization.
• Lead the development and implementation of IT, People, Admin and Financial Services strategic and operational plans.
• Develop and champion a performance measurement framework that promotes accountability and success.
• Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the Company through prudent financial management.
• Keep the Executive Management Team and Board informed of the financial position of the organization.

Qualification & Experience

• 8-11 years’ experience, five of which must have been in a management role
• First degree in Business Administration or a related course
• Post graduate degree (MBA preferable)
• ACCA, ICAN or any other relevant certification will be an added advantage

Required Skills

• Ability to maintain decorum under stressful situations.
• Ability to mediate and negotiate with others.
• Analytical thinking.
• Excellent time management skills with an ability to multitask
• Exemplary administrative and managerial skills.
• Good communication skills (oral and visual presentations).
• Logical thinking and decision making skills.
• Understanding of legalities involved with running a company.
• Extensive experience in providing strategic leadership and influencing and leading change in medium to large organizations.
• Strong business acumen and financial management skills
• Project Management
• Research and program development skills
• Ability to prepare reports, proposals , policies and procedures
• Firm strategic, financial & statistical analysis skill