General Manager, Operations and Finance at Stresert Services Limited

Job Summary

A leading facility management and janitorial services company in Lagos is looking to hire a General Manager for its business operations.

Reporting Line: The CEO and Board of Directors, he/she will oversee business operations, budgets and forecasts, risk management, financial reports as well as external relations with investors, regulators and tax offices.

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in financial planning and reporting and will be responsible for providing effective and efficient financial guidance and direction to the business.

Responsibilities

• Business process and operations management
• Will establish adequate operational planning and financial control systems
• Develop and implement growth strategies for business operations
• Create and manage budgets
• Improve revenue-generation
• Evaluate performance, productivity, direction and supervision of all Senior Managers
• Analyze management reports and other financial data
• Research, forecasting and identifying growth opportunities for the business
• Directing strategy towards the profitable growth and operations of the company
• Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the Board
• Serves as a member of Executive Management in ensuring business decisions taken are grounded in sound financial criteria
• Participates in key decision-making pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution
• Represents the organization’s progress on strategic goals to external stakeholders

Skills and Experience

• MUST be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN/ACA/ACCA). Fellow of any of these bodies is an added advantage
• At least 10 years’ broad experience in project finance, financial control, analysis and budgeting, management reporting, financial   planning, risk management, performance management and business operations
• Experience working with a Board and Board sub-committees
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving and decision making
• Excellent planning, organization and time management
• Exceptional levels of communication both written and verbal along with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to implement strategy and drive change
• Experience relating with FIRS, LIRS, and other-related government agencies
• Experience in cost control, budgeting, variance analysis, and demonstration of long-term strategic planning are essential

Remuneration

Attractive and negotiable