General Manager at Wells Oil Limited

We seek to recruit a hands-on and result-oriented individual for the above position.

Duties:

1. Supervision

• Oversee daily operations of the key business units i.e Finance, Audit, HC, Operations and Projects.
• Ensure the implementation of strategies designed to grow the business in line with the company’s Strategic Plan and report results to the Directors and Advisory Board.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of business plans for profitability.
• Coordinate the development of key performance goals; guide, mentor and motivate reportees in their assigned job duties.
• Continuously evaluate/periodically appraise reportees in liaison with the HCM and recommend appropriate action.

2. Finance Department Oversight:

• Provide insights on the financial health of the organization and measure returns on investments.
• Analyze and calculate the risks involved in financial activities of the company.
• Develop relationships with external contacts such as auditors, financial institutions and KRA.
• Review financial reports, analyze and prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports and present the same to Advisory Board members, Directors and Management team during formal meetings.

3. Internal Audit Department Oversight:

• Oversee and ensure implementation of the audit plan to attain internal audit goals.
• Constant monitoring and evaluation on the control systems to ensure that the same are effective and advise/recommend changes for improvement.
• Ensure the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.

4. Human Capital Department Oversight:

• Oversee HR planning and execution of recruitment plans to ensure compliance to company policy.
• Ensure Legal compliance as per stipulated labour laws and fair/transparent grievance/disciplinary management to enhance good industrial relations.

5. Operations Department Oversight:

• Oversee the departments operations bordering transport, procurement, IT, sales and marketing.
• Review current processes/SOPs and make recommendations where appropriate.
• Engage in key/targeted customer activities whenever necessary.
• Build strategic relationships and partner with key industry players, agencies and suppliers.

6. Projects Department Oversight:

• Oversee and participate in consent of 3rd party contracts/agreements for major service providers in liaison with CPM and company advocate.
• Oversee all projects operations carried out by the CPM from planning, implementation, to completion stage and ensure progress reports are sent as required.

Required Qualifications and Attributes:

• Bachelor of Commerce with a bias in Finance; (CPA II shall be an added advantage).
• 8 to 10 years’ proven experience in a similar position.
• Strategic and Financial planning skills, Excellent Planning, Organization and Communication Skills-both written and verbal, Leadership Skills, Good negotiator, Team player; Strong
• Problem-Solving Skills; Reporting Skills, Analytical and Attention to Detail;