Oman Investment Authority
Job Title: General Manager
Reporting To: Board of Directors
Announcement Closing date: 18 Aug 2022
DETAILED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Direction
Draft the overall company strategy to achieve the business plans with the established budget in line with Board of Directors direction
Delivering budgets, business plans and forecasts for operations/production/sales and support functions
Creating, communicating and implementing the organization’s vision, mission, and overall direction
Leading the development and implementation of the overall organization’s strategy
Formulating and implementing the strategic plan that guides the direction of the business or organization
Making sure that each strategic goal is measurable and the outcomes capable of being described numerically.
Designing/modifying the organization structure to ensure that it facilitates and supports operations in accordance with the direction established in the strategic plans
Analysing problematic situations and occurrences and provide solutions to ensure company survival and growth
Board Administration and Support:
Successfully liaising between management and the Board
Soliciting advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the Board of Directors
Ensuring that the Directors are properly informed, and that sufficient information is provided to the Board to enable the Directors to form appropriate judgments
Determining the date, time and location of the annual meeting of shareholders and to develop the agenda for the meeting
Developing board agendas and request special meetings of the board be called when appropriate
Financial, Tax, Risk and Facilities Management:
Recommend yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manage organization’s resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
Enforce adherence to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
Review financial and non-financial reports to devise solutions or improvements
Ensuring expenditures are within the authorized annual budget of the Company
Assessing the principal risks of the Company and ensuring that these risks are being monitored and managed
Ensuring effective internal controls and management information systems are in place
Ensuring that the Company has appropriate systems to enable it to conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically.
Keeping abreast of all material undertakings and activities of the Company and all material external factors affecting the Company, to ensure adequate processes and systems are in place and that the senior management of the company are adequately informed
People Management:
Lead and provide strategic direction to all the key stakeholders of the company
Staffing plan to meet scheduled production
Ensure the availability of an optimized work force in terms of quantity and quality
Contribute to the team, letting others know information that may be useful or important
Creates a fun, supportive work environment
Participate in management and supervisory meetings when required.
HSE Management:
Ensure the workplace meets all legal expectations and actively supports occupational health, safety and Environment.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:
Graduate degree in Business Management /Agribusiness /FMCG or any other relevant disciplines.
MBA is an added advantage
Professional certificate in business management
Work Experience:
Overall experience of 15 years preferably in FMCG /agribusiness/supply chain management.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in senior management position
Job Specific Skills:
Knowledge of finance/production/operations management, quality assurance and control, familiarity/comfortable with using statistical tools
Experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision
Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management and general finance and budgeting.
Familiarity with various business functions such as marketing, sales, finance, HR etc.
In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices
Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
Capacity to create and implement strategic plans at a macro level
Established credentials in leading a company business for a country or region and ability to deal with strategic/operational challenges
Financial awareness to understand and interpret numbers
Excellent written & verbal communication / presentation skills
Team player with excellent motivational skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Generic Skills:
Must be alert, strive for accuracy, and have ability to exercise independent thinking and judgment, be a self- motivator, and attention to detail
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Integrity, discretion and loyalty