Vacancies at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth

• Lead the development and execution of organizational strategies, business plans, and growth initiatives.
• Drive innovation, transformation, and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and market expansion opportunities.
• Ensure departmental goals align with overall organizational objectives and long-term vision.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, and service excellence.
• Monitor organizational performance against KPIs and strategic targets.
• Strengthen collaboration across departments to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Ensure effective branch operations management and business continuity.

Financial Management

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Monitor financial performance, profitability, and cost management initiatives.
• Ensure prudent utilization of organizational resources and financial accountability.
• Support revenue growth and long-term shareholder value creation.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
• Support implementation of internal controls and risk management practices.
• Participate in executive decision-making and strategic planning processes.

ICT & Digital Transformation

• Champion digital transformation and process automation initiatives.
• Promote the adoption of technology solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience.
• Drive innovation and systems improvement across business functions.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing management team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
• Support talent management, succession planning, and organizational capability development.

Stakeholder Management

• Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including suppliers, regulators, customers, and business partners.
• Represent the organization in strategic engagements and industry forums.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of strategic and operational objectives
• Revenue growth and profitability
• Cost efficiency and budget adherence
• Innovation and transformation milestones
• Employee engagement and performance
• Customer satisfaction and market expansion
• Compliance and governance standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field. A Master's degree will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years in senior management.
• Proven experience in strategy execution, operational leadership, and business transformation.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and organizational performance.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, or related industry will be an added advantage.

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Key Responsibilities:

Financial Strategy & Commercial Management

• Lead financial planning aligned to the firm's strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide financial insights to support leadership decision-making and profitability.
• Review cost structures and recommend efficiency and cost optimization initiatives.
• Support investment planning and resource allocation.

Treasury & Cashflow Management

• Oversee liquidity management and daily cash positioning.
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts.
• Ensure timely funding for payroll, statutory obligations, suppliers, and operational commitments.
• Strengthen treasury controls and working capital management.
• Manage banking relationships and monitor financial risk exposure.

Revenue Assurance & Billing Oversight

• Oversee the full revenue cycle from estimate to collection.
• Strengthen billing governance and reduce invoicing delays.
• Monitor accounts receivable performance and aged debt exposure.
• Develop debt recovery and collection strategies.
• Work closely with Partners, Practice Heads, and fee earners to improve collections efficiency and reduce revenue leakage.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop dashboards and reporting scorecards for leadership visibility.
• Analyze profitability, revenue trends, budget performance, and cost movements.
• Ensure financial reconciliations and reporting accuracy.

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Lead the budgeting and budget consolidation process.
• Conduct variance analysis and strengthen departmental accountability.
• Improve spend governance and expense control across the firm.
• Identify opportunities for operational and financial efficiency.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Strengthen internal financial controls and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes.
• Minimize exposure to fraud, financial leakage, and unauthorized transactions.
• Maintain strong financial documentation and SOP compliance.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise and mentor the finance team.
• Set KPIs and strengthen accountability within the department.
• Promote a culture of financial discipline, transparency, and proactive reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5–8 years progressive finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a finance leadership or management role.
• Strong experience in:
  • Financial planning & analysis
  • Treasury management
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Audit & compliance
  • Commercial finance
  • Cashflow management
  • Financial reporting
  • Accounts receivable oversight
• Experience within a law firm, legal practice, consulting, or professional services environment is highly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong commercial and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• High integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced professional environment.