General Manager - Corporate Services

To plan, lead, direct, control and consolidate the implementation of effective and efficient operational support services including HR, Finance & Administration, Information Technology, so as to facilitate the achievement of the Botswana Oil mandate.

Job description

• Consolidates and coordinates the activities of all corporate services to promote organizational efficiency and alignment to the Botswana Oil objectives and programs
• Provides service leadership and guidance to ensure implementation of compliant policies, systems and programs
• Ensures optimum utilization of shared resources through cost effective and efficient service delivery
• Provides policy guidance and facilitates the development and approval of sound policies, strategies and programs to optimize corporate services within Botswana Oil
• Guides the translation of approved strategies into operational plans for implementation through the corporate services management team
• Evaluates the performance of all corporate services against relevant targets and objectives to optimize the achievement of the Botswana Oil mandate
• Oversees the application of ‘best practice’ standards in financial management, human resource management, information and communication technology, centralised administration/support, effective knowledge/information management, and business process/systems management
• Ensures that Corporate Services teams are well resourced and balanced, and their activities are well prioritised through planning, financial forecasting, budgeting and monitoring
• Monitors and revises the Botswana Oil budget in line with changing demands and projected out-turns
• Ensures effective control and management of Botswana Oil’s income and expenditure and provision of meaningful, accurate and timely management accounting and performance measurement information to the CEO
• Ensures implementation of reliable governance and internal control structures to minimize operational risks
• Recommends required action to protect and enhance Botswana Oil assets and investments
• Ensures recruitment, placement, management and motivation of all staff in line with standing policies and procedures to create an enabling environment to achieve the Botswana Oil mandate
• Procures and manages a range of facilities management services including catering, cleaning, security, and fire protection 

Requirements, Education and Experience

Education:
A minimum of a Membership to an internationally recognized institution of professional accountants (ACCA, CIMA, CIA, ACA). In addition a post-graduate degree, preferably in Business Administration, Information Technology or Strategic Management.

Experience:
At least 12 years post qualification experience in financial/business and general management, 6 years of which must have been at senior management level preferably in a financial institution, coupled with an extensive knowledge in corporate finance and budgeting

Competencies:
Strategic thinking, innovation and conceptual skills
Business orientation and consolidation proficiency
Proven leadership, employee motivation and resource management skill
Negotiation and advocacy skills
Knowledge of the statutory & regulatory compliance issues and up-to-date trends in best practice
Commitment to business ethics, teamwork and professionalism
Excellent understanding of the Botswana socio-economic and business environment

Company profile

This is a unique chance to join a new operation where passion, purpose and performance will be the order of the day. Botswana Oil Limited is a newly established government owned company which will lead the development and management of state-owned strategic reserve facilities ensuring security of supplies and enable the empowerment of an indigenous Botswana petroleum business. At the start up stage there are a number of opportunities available at executive and senior management level. These positions hold the keys to the success of shaping the development of the organisation as it progresses its strategic plans. With a business culture characterized by team work, continuous improvement and commercial focus they are seeking top class professionals who have an appreciation for excellence and commitment to results.

Location

Gaborone, Botswana

Contact person

Melissa (HRMC)

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