Chief Executive Officer at a Leading Energy and Utilities Company - PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria

PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) Nigeria - Our client is a leading Energy and Utilities Company committed to increasing energy supply that will stimulate economic growth and development in Northern Nigeria through the creation of new industries and opportunities; attracting much needed investment; and boosting job creation.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reference Number: 130-PEO01195
Location: Nigeria
Department: People & Change Nigeria
Job type: Permanent

Job Summary

• The CEO is responsible for providing strategic, financial and operational leadership for the energy company and will closely coordinate and work with the Board of Directors and Senior Leadership team.
• He/she is responsible for creating the strategic direction as well as creating a vision for the success of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of the company’s strategy as approved by the Board and drive franchise wide strategic management processes to ensure sustainable development and growth in the Company.
• Provide professional advice to the Board of Directors on current and future financial conditions and business needs.
• Maintaining regular interaction and interface with the Board of Directors on activities of the Company and providing periodic reports on the Company’s operations.
• Communicating, on behalf of the company, with shareholders, government entities, and the public
• Lead the development of the company’s short- and long-term strategy.
• Maintain awareness of the competitive market landscape, expansion opportunities and industry developments, etc.
• Assess risks to the company and ensuring they are monitored and minimized.
• As part of the Board of Directors, take full responsibility for the profit and loss position of the Company.
• Ensure commercial returns with the responsibility to enhance turnover, profit and market share.
• Create an enabling environment for the execution of day-to-day strategic / operational activities in line with the directives of the Board of Directors
• Identify and prioritize issues/opportunities on an on-going basis and recommend strategies to the Board of Directors to drive shareholder value and the overall financial position of the company.
• Prepare impactful reports to drive decision-making activity for the Board
• Direct growth across the business with a focus on maintaining commercial returns and ensuring that future markets are developed, and resourced.
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans in accordance with current conditions.
• Represent the company at legislative sessions, committee meetings, and at formal functions.
• Present company report at Stakeholder and Board of Director meetings.
• Lead in shaping and maintaining the relationship with the Regulators/Regulating bodies
• Ensure the company meets its statutory, regulatory and stakeholder obligations to minimize risk to the business and its stakeholders.
• Provide authoritative advice on relevant regulatory/legal laws and actively promote legal and regulatory compliance requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Law and Business disciplines or any related field.
• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting is highly desirable
• At least 15 years post qualification experience with significant experience in an energy related company.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership role for a large company in terms of Balance sheet size, staffing and coverage area.
• Membership of a professional body
• Substantial experience in the areas of organizational management, Board relations, Government Relations, Human Resource Management, Finance, and Marketing.

Skills and Competencies:

• A visionary leader with experience in strategic planning and execution
• Ability to translate, develop and establish goals set by the Board of Directors
• In-depth knowledge of the Nigerian Energy Industry
• Strong commercial acumen and the gravitas to develop profitable relationships
• Ability to identify and secure funding/revenue sources
• Excellent stakeholder management and engagement skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and manage a high-performing organisation
• Be a strategic thinker who can develop approaches that deliver growth in income.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the energy utilities market
• Have strong management experience and strong business acumen,

Application Closing Date
11th October, 2021.