• Application Deadline: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Operating Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

A Chief Operating officer manages and handles the daily business operations of the company, working closely with department heads and supervisors to support the day-to-day activity of employees.

He or she performs other functions in relation to customer services and book keeping whilst also providing service direction by implementing the decisions of the board.

Objectives of this role 

• Collaborate with CEO in setting and driving organizational vision, operations strategy, and hiring levels


• Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, implementing organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operations planning


• Oversee company operations and employee productivity, building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met


• Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention


• Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations, and take appropriate action when necessary

Responsibilities

•  Analyze internal operations and identify areas for process enhancement


• Implement business strategies and plans that align with the short- and long-term objectives developed in tandem with CEO


• Oversee operations, HR, and accounting, and partner with CEO in sales management so that sufficient investment capital can be budgeted for near-term growth targets


• Manage capital investments and expenses aggressively to ensure that the company achieves investor targets for growth and profitability


• Monitor performance with tracking software and take corrective measures when necessary, and prepare detailed updates and forecasts


• Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders

Required skills and qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in executive leadership roles


• Excellent leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity


• Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues


• Solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics


• Detailed and target oriented with goal mindset 


• Excellent team spirit and communications skill 


• Good human relations and interpersonal skills 


• Ability to diagnose problems quickly and foresee potential issues

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Fundraising experience


• International and local business experience


•  Basic knowledge of accounting 


•  Mininum of SSCE qualification