Posted on Thu 05th Mar, 2020 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Sifax Group is one of Africa’s fastest growing multinational corporations with diverse interests in Maritime, Aviation, Haulage & Logistics, Oil & Gas and Hospitality.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Strategy Officer
Location: Lagos
Description
The role holder will be responsible for providing professional input to SIFAX Group strategic planning process, working with various cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate and analyze evolving strategic Business priorities, setting strategic objectives and goals, identifying instruments for their attainment as well as monitoring and evaluation of chosen strategy
The role holder will be expected to provide professional input to the budgeting process by assisting in the distilling of strategic goals into annual business plans, write and present in a clear and insightful manner, and champion multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously
The role places a premium on working collaboratively with cross functional teams, especially in compliance, audit, risk management and finance.
Responsibilities
Supporting the development of SIFAX Group long term-business strategy
Conducting research and analysis of operational effectiveness, processes for each subsidiary
Assessing market trends and competitors
Supporting and guiding management decision-making processes
Monitoring and proactively analysing, on an ongoing basis, internal and external events that affect the company, so as to provide ideas and intellectual leadership for both short-term tactics and long-term positioning and vision
Participate in the preparation of SIFAX Group’s Annual, Half Year and End of Year reports
Work together with the Internal Audit/Compliance/Risk Management department to define the annual risk appetite
Develop metrics/dashboards and other reporting tools to drive decision making
Any other duties as may be assigned by your line Head.
Skills and Other Requirements
Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields
Sound experience with at least 8 years as a Strategy and Business Planning professional, preferably in the consulting, maritime, logistics, oil & gas and financial services industry
Membership of a recognised professional body i.e. ICAN / ACCA is an added advantage
Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting strategic business plans for use by the financial services industry and an expert understanding of financial analysis, modelling, statistical analysis and related software
Experience in offering strategic insight into industry, consumer and competitor trends
Clear understanding of trade development issues as they pertain to Africa and demonstrated skills in economic forecasting.
Experience in presenting and selling ideas to Senior Management with strong presentation skills (written and verbal)
Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of business planning practices
Ability to interact with senior management team of various subsidiaries and business managers
Strong knowledge and usage of Excel, Power point and various computer packages
Ability to think out of the box
Leadership & managerial skills
Project management skills
Negotiation and persuasion skills
Excellent interpersonal and people skills
Highly organised self-starter with demonstrated excellence in developing strategic plans
Ability to work both autonomously and as a team player
Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High standard of attention to detail
Ability to work independently, flexible, endurance and has a great willingness to travel.
Application Closing Date
16th March, 2020.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their well written Cover Letter stating why they are best fit for the position and attach a copy of updated Resume / CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.