Position: GENERAL MANAGER.
Deadline: 10 Aug 2020.
Date posted: 06 Aug 2020.
Location:Dar es Salaam.
Description:
Position Summary
On
behalf of our happy client, we are looking for a General Manager to
oversee all staff, budgets and operations of the business unit. The
ideal candidate should
be a thoughtful leader and a confident decision-maker, helping people
develop and be productive, while ensuring the company's profits are on
the
rise.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day business operations
- Maintains company budget and optimize expenses
- Manage profit and loss statements and account for costs and revenue
- Coordinate and direct preparation of budget and financial forecasts variances
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strength internal controls
- Build company image by collaborating with customers, suppliers, government, Community organizations and employees
- Sustain current market position and growing market share
- Provide leadership at all levels organization and assess departmental performance and device plans for improvement
- Communicate and embody company vision and values, define and implement company policies
- Supervise Procurement, production, supply, sales planning and debt collection smooth running of the company
- Defining long term strategic goals and developing clear plans to implement them
- Improving internal processes and ensuring employees work as a cohesive unit
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting
- Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Support month-end and year-end close process
- Research technical accounting issues for compliance
- Perform other duties as assigned by Managing Director
Major Requirements
- Bachelor Degree/Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounts, MBA or relevant
- At least 7 years proven experience as a General Manager or similar Executive role
- Knowledge of business process and functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, Operations etc.)
- Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general administration
- Communication
skills, Negotiation skills, Planning skills and Budgeting
- Outstanding organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving aptitude
Important Skills Required
- Financial and Strategic Planning
- Audit and Compliance
- Budget Development and Management
- Procurement Planning and Audit
- Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Manufacturing Operations Management and Controlling stocks
- Providing leadership in all departments