Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Aspen Energy Nigeria Limited

Aspen Energy Nigeria Limited is an integrated energy company that provides a variety of expert services across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the energy value chain in Nigeria and the West African sub region. Since its inception, the company has carried out several high impacting jobs for some oil and gas companies as well as Government in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full time

Job Brief

• We are looking for an experienced candidate to occupy the position of the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to oversee our organization’s ongoing business and drive sustainable growth.
• The COO will work closely with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies that will drive growth, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• The COO will have a hand in everything, including business development, financial growth, and ongoing business.
• Ultimately, S/He will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the business run smoothly on daily basis.
• The COO role is a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Managing Director and the Board.
• As you will be expected to maintain control of diverse business operations, we expect you to be an experienced and efficient leader. You are also expected to have excellent people skills, business acumen and very good work ethics.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Managing Director and senior leadership team to develop and execute the company’s strategic plan.
• Participates in long-term strategic planning meetings.
• Develop and manage the operational budget, ensuring alignment with the company’s financial goals.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks through effective risk management practices.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, secondees and partners.
• Communicate regularly with key stakeholders, including customers, to understand their needs and address concerns.
• Maintains knowledge regarding industry developments
• Write and submit reports to the CEO in all matters of importance
• Identify opportunities for expansion and market penetration.
• Initiate strategies to win mandates, lead and drive delivery of mandates.
• Oversee daily operations of the company.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive revenue growth.

Requirements and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geoscience, Engineering, Business, Finance / Accounting or related field, MSc/MBA/ACA/ACCA will be an advantage.
• Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• At least 10 years of work experience, with a minimum of 5 years of middle leadership experience.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record in managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Understanding of business functions such as HR, Finance, Business Development etc.
• Excellent business relationship skills with asset holders and Government agencies
• Excellent employee/ customer service skills.
• Excellent strategic planning and execution skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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