General Manager - Expatriate

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a leading Facilities Services company to recruit an expatriate General Manager. The position is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement company plans and strategies
• Implement existing work procedures and establish new ones in view of improving overall efficiency and control of the business
• Ensure the integrity of the accounts
• Ensure the company’s financial policies are implemented and be responsible for the financial performance of the company through budgeting and budget controls
• Devise and implement human resource strategies
• Ensure staff are provided with adequate training in various fields of the profession
• Ensure client satisfaction
• Establish service quality standards and instil service quality culture in the organisation
• Ensure various policies are strictly adhered to
• Ensure company’s HSEMS is developed and implemented
• Maintain an efficient and effective control framework for site operations
• Develop appropriate KPIs and perform benchmarking to improve performance
• Ensure company obtains best contract conditions from its clients
• Responsible for growing the business through the acquisition of new clients with policies not conflicting with the company policies

Desired Skills and Experience

• Engineering professional with a broad based experience in the facilities, building and the building services industries.
• Master's degree in engineering is preferable.
• Knowledge of, and experience in all fields of the property maintenance business
• Strong leadership and communication skills, and management experience in multi-cultural environments
• Influencing, and communication skills to break internal barriers and support relationships with staff, contractors and clients
• Ability to initiate, implement and follow through on change, and motivate and develop staff
• Ability to negotiate with persistence and patience to achieve results in difficult circumstances
• Previous experience in Africa /  Nigeria is a plus

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.