Chief Operating Officer at Catilas Resources Limited

Job Location: Sierra Leone

Supervision: To report directly to the Managing Director

Overall Function of the Position:

Chief Operating Officer for a fast growing water transport company with operations in Sierra Leone and Nigeria. The Ideal candidate must be entrepreneurial, innovative and self-driven with solid academic (BSc, MSc.) and professional (ACA, ACCA) qualifications.  Minimum experience is 12-years with proven achievements in finance, administration and HR. Position is based in Freetown.

Specific Duties of the Position:

• Plan, manage and develop Organisation’s Business Development, Administration, Human Resource and operational logistics functions in an efficient and effective manner.
• Develop and manage effective logistic strategy that will support the organisation’s business
• Manage administrative staff and contractors to ensure the efficient & effective operation of the function and the provision of timely & accurate information.
• Effectively manage relationships with clients and government agencies.
• Provide input in formulating, implementing and monitoring of the Organisation's strategic business objectives.
• Develop the Organisation’s financial sustainability.
• Provide advice on all aspects of human resource management including employee and organisational development.
• Budget preparation, implementation and will keep track of cost and expenses
• Develop and administer employment contracts and job descriptions and ensure all aspects of the Organisation’s human resource and industrial relations functions are compliant with the applicable legislation.
• Provide supplies by identifying needs of various business units in the organization
• Keep record of office supplies and procuring of new material with attention to budget limitations.
• Supervise facilities services, maintenance activities, etc.
• Negotiate price, quality in delivery service of equipment to the organization
• Analyze internal processes, recommending and implementing procedural or policy changes to improve operation

Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum of Bachelor’s in any discipline and a Master’s Degree in any business related discipline
• Minimum of 12 years post-graduate experience in Office Administration, Logistics, Human Resource Management, and Finance/Accounting.
• Relevant professional qualification. (ACA, ACCA)
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Excel Office
• Track record of Exceptional team leading           

Skills and Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, organization and communication skill
• Financial management including financial reporting, creditor and debtor management
• Maintenance and logistics   
• Cost management and contract negotiation
• Excellent Customer Care   
• Report writing and information gathering
• Operations Management
• Employee Management