General Manager - Chief Executive Office (GM/CEO) at Phillips Consulting

Job Purpose

• Reporting to the Management Committee (MC) and Board of Trustees (BOT): The GM/CEO shall anchor, improve and manage the business landscape of the Society according to the financial and other objectives defined by the MC/BOT.
• The GM/CEO shall be responsible for driving the development of the Society as well as transforming the business portfolio of the Cooperative into a higher viable revenue-earning unit and organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to managers and staff and build strong teams for the individual business units.
• Further, develop and implement the organization’s strategic plan.
• Develop and execute the organization’s development plan that aligns with the desires and aspirations of members of the Cooperative Society.
• Oversee business operations and ensure prudent management of personnel and material resources.
• Oversee the business financial performance reports to the Management Committee.
• Oversee the organization’s investments and ventures.
• Establish or Work with Society's existing business policies, processes, and legal guidelines
• .Sustain long-term relationships with partners from the private sector, banks, government authorities, and cooperative vendors.
• Effectively manage the entrepreneurial journey of new start-up ventures of the Cooperative Society for enhanced growth.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations.
• Work with the MC/BOT to sustain, enhance and build the Society’s business brand, culture, and standards for operational excellence.
• Represent the organization in an ethical and professional manner.

Knowledge and Skills

• Proven ability to conceptualize, innovate, plan, and execute ideas.
• Professional and senior-level appearance.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyse feedback and translate them into recommendations.
• Ability to convey complex topics in actionable ideas.
• Good knowledge of business models, and capacity to lead in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

Competencies

• Performance management
• Relationship management
• Organizational Leadership
• Business Development
• Resource mobilization
• Strategic planning
• Communications
• Negotiation

Language Fluent in written and spoken English

Qualifications /Experience

• A University degree in Social Sciences such as Business Administration, Accounting, Law, or any relevant field but not lower than Second Class (Upper-Class Division).
• Professional qualification in Accountancy (ICAN, ACCA), Stock Exchange, and Finance. Membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria would be an advantage.
• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) would be advantageous.
• A minimum of 8 years of verifiable experience in a managerial role is required.
• Hands-on experience in developing strategic and business plans.
• Familiarity/experience with management and marketing best practices.
• Experience in cooperative management and practices.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Well-connected in the business community in Nigeria.