A reputable company is advertising the following vacant position:- Country Manager

Job Purpose:

•   To represent the company, manage the operations, projects and personnel in order to synergize efforts to the attainment of the company's goals
•   To develop marketing, business, operational projects and to direct the activities of the company to increase its profitability and ensure achievement of respective business plans and targets
•   To enhance the reputation and relationship of the company with key customers in order to further its business interests.

Key Responsibilities:

•   Manages all operations within the country, this includes taking responsibility for profit, revenue, cash and quality targets
•   Produces business performance reports, which could be on a monthly or quarterly basis
•   Assists in the recruitment and management of staff, including performance monitoring, mentoring and training
•   Represent the company, manages operations, develops business and increases profitability
•   Prepares and agrees on annual budgets and produces a detailed annual business operating plan
•   Meets financial targets for business
•   Manages key customer relationships and actively develops new business opportunities
•   Ensures that the country office's operations align with the company's mission, strategic objectives and policies, Specific duties including managing staff, overseeing projects and sales
•   Monitors spending to ensure that expenses are consistent with approved budgets
•   Ensure the company follows local laws and regulations
•   Ensures appropriate quality and safety procedures for transporting hazardous and non-hazardous material are adhered to.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   An MBA holder and/or good first degree in any field of social sciences of Accounting
•   At least five years of progressively responsible experience in Transport (preferably) or Logistics management
•   Strong managerial background in similar position
•   Good command of written and spoken English and French (For Country Manager, Ghana, French will be an added advantage. However, for Country Manager, Niger, French is a mandatory requirement).
•   Must possess valid driver's license
•   High proficiency in computer usage word, powerpoint, excel
•   Excellent planning, time management, collaboration, decision making and organization skills
•   Ability to develop short and long term projects and effectively communicate information to diverse work groups
•   Excellent financial acumen
•   Strong interpersonal skills including diplomacy and patience
•   Age limit: between 35 - 40 years

Location: Ghana and Niger

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons should send the following by email to the Head of HR & Administration:

•   Cover letter
•   Curriculum Vitae
•   Certificates

Email:- hgcjobs9@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 April, 2015