• Application Deadline: Fri, 2 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Chief Operating Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Administration / Secretarial 
  

Job Summary

• 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.