General Manager, Corporate Services Job at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG Nigeria – Our client, a leading indigenous company in the power sector with focus on power generation is looking to fill the role of:

Job Title: General Manager, Corporate Services

Location: Nigeria

The Opportunity

• The General Manager, Corporate Services will oversee and provide strategic direction for the company, decision making and operations which includes developing and implementing the systems, processes and infrastructures required to support the growth and future of the company.
• The GM, Corporate Services responsibility would be to understand and contribute to building the strategic direction of company in addition to being a hands-on, lead and develop the internal team.

Detailed Job Description

• Responsible for building the strategic direction of the Human Resources, Admin & Legal departments within the company
• Oversee delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies and priorities
• Maintain proper corporate interactions with the relevant local, state and federal governmental bodies, legislatures and the community at large
• Advise the Management team on a variety of issues that may arise during the cause of duty
• Provide strategic oversight on the management of the company and build interactions that support the business goal
• Responsible for developing budgets and long-range facilities plans based on company growth and future facility needs
• Monitor the budget for each department and advise on how to minimize cost
• Oversee activities for the development, management and delivery of all maintenance programs for facilities and related systems and equipment
• Exercise a high level of independent judgment in the development and implementation of a comprehensive facility condition assessment, short and long term maintenance plans and preventative maintenance program
• Develop and lead corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company’s matters
• Develop and lead internal audit and corporate compliance programs

The Ideal Candidate:

• Able to provide visionary and strategic leadership and translates vision into measurable goals and definitive actions;
• Innovative and a problem solver;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and business acumen;
• Highly skilled in community involvement and engagement and in building strategic partnerships and collaborations;
• Experience with administrative and fiscal management, budgeting and operations;
• Demonstrates effective delegation of staff responsibilities and a system of follow up and accountability;
• Inspiring and inclusive leadership style with demonstrable track record of managing and supporting staff;

Required Qualifications

• First degree in any of the social sciences or related discipline
• Minimum of 15 years post qualification experience with at least 8 years in a senior management role
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary technical team across HR, Admin and Legal
• Extensive hands-on experience in the day to day operations of corporate services within an organization
• Ability to identify key organizational issues
• Good Knowledge of HR function, IT, Legal and Admin management within an organization
• Prior experience in Corporate Services
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Knowledge of relationship/ stakeholder value and management practices

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online