Associate (Personal Assistant) to the CEO at Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited

Role Overview

• Independent Resources Management (IRM) is seeking a high-potential general management professional to work directly with the Founder & CEO in a structured executive apprenticeship, designed to develop the individual into a future Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer over a 3–5 year horizon.
• This role is intentionally crafted for a Lagos Business School–trained generalist (3–5 years post-MBA) with strong execution capability, sound commercial judgment, and the maturity required to operate effectively within Nigeria’s business environment.

Key Responsibilities
CEO Office & Strategy Execution:

• Support the CEO in translating strategic priorities into executable initiatives across the business.
• Track key initiatives, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare briefing notes, reports, and decision-support materials for executive review.

Operations & Business Management:

• Coordinate execution across core functions, including operations, sales/leasing, property management, finance/admin, and compliance.
• Ensure systems, processes, and internal controls are consistently followed.
• Identify operational gaps and propose practical, implementable solutions.

Financial & Commercial Exposure:

• Support budgeting, expense tracking, payroll oversight, and basic financial reporting.
• Develop a hands-on understanding of pricing, commissions, collections, and unit economics.

Governance & Compliance:

• Support Board and senior management processes, including meeting preparation, minutes, and action-tracking.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and engagement with relevant government agencies and institutions.

Leadership Development:

• Work closely with team leads to drive accountability, coordination, and execution.
• Progressively take ownership of projects, teams, or defined business units.
• Receive direct mentorship from the CEO on leadership, judgment, ethics, and decision-making.

Candidate Profile
Education:

• MBA or MSc in Management from Lagos Business School (preferred) or a comparable institution.

Experience:

• 3–5 years post-business school experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, financial services, or a structured management role.
• Exposure to professional services, including real estate or operations-driven businesses, is an advantage.

Key Attributes:

• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Strong execution mindset with close attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and complex stakeholder environments.
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Coachable, resilient, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Compensation & Long-Term Incentives

• Competitive cash compensation, aligned with market standards.
• Defined path to equity ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) tied to performance, tenure, and leadership progression.

Career Path:

• This role is designed as a succession pipeline into senior executive leadership.
• The successful candidate will be developed to assume increasing responsibility, with the long-term objective of leading the business.