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

Job Purpose

• The GM / CEO shall report directly to the Board of Directors and shall manage and improve the business landscape of the organization.
• He/she shall be responsible for driving the development of the organization as well as enhancing the business portfolio into a higher viable revenue-earning unit.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide business leadership and promote good team spirit within the organization.
• Responsible for developing and implementing strategic business plan for the organization.
• Execute the organization's development plan in alignment with core business objectives.
• Oversee business operations and ensure prudent management of financial and material resources.
• Periodically submit the business financial performance report to the Board of Directors and other stakeholders.
• Responsible for identifying viable investment options and managing investment assets on behalf of the organization.
• Work with existing and new business policies, processes and legal guidelines that govern the organization.
• Sustain existing business and regulatory relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and grow new ventures of the organization.
• Build, enhance, and sustain the organization's business brand, culture, and standards for operational excellence.
• Represent the organization in an ethical and professional manner.
• Develop and implement career development plan for growth of direct reports and other staff.
• Demonstrate influential leadership capabilities by working collaboratively and building consensus with stakeholders to proactively resolve issues and drive
• business improvement plans.
• Communicate in clear, concise and understandable manner, both orally and in writing, to remove barriers and enhance teamwork across units.
• Maintain cordial working relationships with external stakeholders and advocate the society's position on existing and emerging financial regulatory matters.

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 division.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) would be advantageous.
• A professional qualification in Accountancy (ICAN, ACCA), Stock Exchange or Finance.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria would be an advantage.
• A minimum of 8 years of verifiable managerial role in business and financial management.Hands-on experience in developing and implementing strategic business models.
• Understand best practices and relevant financial regulations.
• Possess strong human and interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Possess excellent cost management and negotiation skills.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of best practices and relevant financial regulations.
• Possession of strong human and interpersonal relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven ability to conceptualize, interpret, design, and execute complex ideas.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet business targets.
• Possession of excellent cost management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze feedback and proffer timely recommendations for business improvement.
• Capacity to lead in a dynamic, social, and multicultural business environment.

Language:

• Fluent in written and spoken English