General Manager (Investment Company) | Jobs in Kenya

Job Description

Job Title: General Manager

Reference: GM_2015  Recruiter: Altima Africa Ltd
 

Contract: Permanent
 

Profile Introduction: Our client, a leading Investment company in Nairobi, is seeking a self-driven individual to fill the position of General Manager. 

The successful candidate will be expected to optimize Returns on Investment, ensure optimal operations of the company and facilitate members’ and Board participation and communication.Main Duties & Responsibilities

A. Investment Management

Manage existing investment portfolio and continuously monitor market trends making the necessary recommendations to the board.

Research on viable investment opportunities and evaluate them including risk assessments then advice the board accordingly.

Manage, support and supervise the acquisition of new projects.

Represent the company in AGM’s of investee companies.

Develop business plans, annual budgets and sales/targets with the Managing Director and Board.

B. Project Management

Developing comprehensive project work plans and budgets;

Coordinate implementation of the project plans and management of all Client SLAs;

C. Board Coordination and Effectiveness

Coordinating Board Secretariat;

Execute board decisions in a timely manner;

Build and maintain excellent relationship rapport with directors and shareholders;

D. Marketing

Develop and manage member and client communication tools such as the corporate website, brochures and fliers and develop the corporate brand strategy;

Proactively engage in Product Development and Innovation of services;

Initiate and execute marketing strategies;

E. Administration

Oversee all co-ordinated daily operations; 

Lead all Event Management initiatives such as site visits, meetings, retreats, AGM’s, cocktails etc;

Provide training and support to team leaders focusing on development of Business Development skills;

Main contact person with all third parties (Ministry of Lands officials, surveyors Local Authorities & Government agencies among others.)

Minimum Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a Business or Arts field with a minimum of 5 -7 years’ experience, 3 of which must be in a supervisory role with working experience in managing Board of Directors;

Demonstrable experience in office administration;

Masters degree will be an added advantage;

A minimum of three years of experience of close working relationship with Board of Directors and committees;

Demonstrate strong commercial acumen with a good appreciation of finance and marketing; and

Willingness to travel and spend considerable amount of time outside the office, which may include locations outside the head office in Nairobi.

Competencies

A self-starter with strong leadership capabilities;

Self-driven individual with passion for success and the ability to deliver with equally demanding timelines;

Team player with superior interpersonal skills;

Creative and innovative with the ability to “join the dots” and “think on your feet”;

Customer focused.

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