General Manager at Adexen Recruitment Agency

Adexen is pioneering in HR and Recruitment Process Optimization to service its customers. All clients enjoy the flexibility of choosing dedicated Onshore, Nearshore, or Offshore services.

Our HR and Advisory consultants have many years experience of working with leading multinationals and large local companies across Africa and other emerging markets. Whether you are considering implementation of a new HR strategy or a move to outsource your resourcing function then our consultants can offer advice on a creative solution to your problem.

Our client is the insurance leader in Africa, operating in over 20 countries mainly in the non-life insurance segment.

Adexen is mandated by an international insurance group to recruit a General Manager for their operations in Nigeria.

Job Title: General Manager

Job reference no: 601
Location: Nigeria
Function: Executive

Job Description

• The Managing Director is responsible for operations and strategy implementation. This will require setting up of a proactive team to drive expansion of the business.
• The Managing Director is fully responsible for optimizing operations and cost to achieve the set target which is to double the size of the business within a year.

Strategic planning & performance management:

• Defines the Strategy of the group in Nigeria in coordination with the HQ based in Morocco
• Responsible for implementing the strategy at a country level
• Drives process standardization
• Develop and execute business strategies in the country to deliver growth targets
• Prepare annual budgets for the region , achievement of monthly revenue/ profit budgets & forecasts
• Develop territory, sector, product sales plans to deliver growth
• Review all contracts with the commercial department , ensure adherence to risk management procedures

HR performance & Talent Management:

• Recruits, develops and promotes human resources in the Country
• Permanently aiming at building the “best team”
• Fostering team building
• Encouraging team work
• Communicating openly with the team

Transparency & internal Control:

• Define & put in place norms and procedures for internal control in order to guarantee operational security and the assets of the organisation
• Ensure that procedures and internal controls are respected
• Be aware of risks and threats to the organisation as soon as they appear.

Communication and Company Image:

• Act as the main representative of the institution in respect to Government agencies and the media
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• MBA equivalent + 10 to 15 years minimum of experience in Insurance
• Experience with core insurance systems & packaging
• Industry specific analytics in the insurance space
• Risk management experience in multiple disciplines and/or entreprise risk management
• Knowledge of relevant insurance regulatory frameworks
• Experience in Nigeria or neighbouring countries.
• Fluent English, French is a plus.

Remuneration

• Very attractive offer.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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