Current Job Vacancies In A Reputable Manufacturing Company

KPMG Nigeria - Our client, a key  distributor for the world's leading manufacturers of sanitary fittings, kitchen, tiles, doors and other interior solutions, renowned in the provision of total bathroom solutions, creating unique and innovative bathroom themes for both the domestic and commercial markets. In line with the company's decision to ensure key roles are filled by suitably qualified candidates who have hands-on experience with implementing professional practices, the company is looking for an exceptional individual with proven integrity as:     Job Title: Head, Business Strategy & Executive Assistant Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Profile

• Responsible for providing and coordinating support to leadership on strategic business initiatives including planning, prioritization, and project execution.

• As the Head, Business Strategy & Executive Assistant to the MD, you will be required to do the following:
• Support the creation and development of the brand Strategic Plan, working with the stakeholders around the company.
• Develop strategic insights based on internal and external data and business analysis, including but not limited to analysis of markets, customers, and businesses.
• Prepare senior executive level presentations, including presentations for the Board of Directors.
• Develop, implement and maintain enterprise wide key performance indicators and communicate across the organization KPI achievements.
• Demonstrate ownership of and communicate the strategic direction and objectives to staff within the function; oversee the execution and monitoring of the strategic plans.
• Interface effectively with all levels within the organization in a manner that is collaborative and respectful.
• Provide overall direction and support to the leadership team in defining, prioritizing, pursuing, and monitoring major initiatives.
• Liaise with other departments for implementation of the entities’ plans and achievement of its strategic objectives.
• Do everything else to support the office of the Managing Director

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in Science, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or related Social Science disciplines
• Master’s degree (e.g. MBA) or any professional Qualification will be an added advantage
• Seven (7) years post-NYSC work experience; with 5 years relevant experience in business strategy, of which at least 3 years would have been in a similar role within the consulting or business advisory i Understanding of the global business environment and the major issues which impact on the ability of a company to compete and grow
• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organization and management skills
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability
• Working knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian legal framework (corporate and commercial law)
• Outstanding writing skills
• This role reports to the Managing Director.

• The CIO oversees the organization’s technology-related strategies and initiatives such as online platform development and optimization, new market entry.
• Plans for the company's technology needs and implement any tech-related development and solutions.

• Establishing the organization's technical vision and lead all aspects of technological development, including strategic direction and future growth.
• Developing and maintaining overall framework of IT policies, standards and strategies that will empower business and people to deliver on their commitments to the strategy and budgets
• Setting up IT guidelines in structural management for the entire IT infrastructure which involves computers, peripheral devices, and telecommunications, servers and internet.
• Directing the development and execution of a firm-wide cybersecurity program that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization's information and systems meeting regulatory, governmental, partner, and organization’s expectations
• Ensure that the organization's technical problems are resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Identifying technology trends and evolving social behavior that may support or impede the success of the business.
• Supervising vetting and procurement of all technology related outsourced services.
• Establishing and fostering a mature IT team culture via a policy driven approach with documented and repeatable processes, reward for innovative and repeated success, and a team approach to new initiatives and issue resolution
• Working to drive technology goals for the organization's trading systems and ensuring effective and collaborative processes within trading including continuous improvements of trading
• Managing and driving the organization's cloud strategy
• Maintaining knowledge of current and emerging information technologies, and voice and data communications
• Improving and driving SAGE and other application projects from IT
• Defining IT Policies to meet business objectives. Periodically monitor and review IT Policies to align with business objectives.
• Assessing IT risks and alerting stakeholders to take informed business decisions.
• Periodically connecting with Line Managers to understand and fulfill their function level challenges, dependent on IT Function

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Information Technology or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in Information Technology, 4 of which are managerial and strategic
• Experience in online platform development and payment, automation of business solutions
• Proven track record of cybersecurity oversight and program development
• Keen business acumen and proven executive management abilities base on prior experience.
• Hands-on IT experience within the last 5 years
• IT Infrastructure experience within the last 5 years
• Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
• This role reports to the Managing Director