Chief Operating Officer at Ama-Zuma Group

Ama-Zuma Group is on the mandate to restructure the oil and gas arm of the business and to take full advantage of all available opportunities in the downstream sector. The company was founded on the basis of integrity and commitment to excellence. The group currently operates three subsidiaries: Ama-Zuma Services Limited, Ama-Zuma Oil & Gas and Ama-Zuma Bureau De Change.

Ama-Zuma Services Limited is the first of the three companies and was incorporated in Nigeria as a private limited company on the 13th of April 2005, with RC No. 0019499. In its modest period of existence, the company has excelled in the field of Electro-Mechanical Installations, Maintenance of Base Station, Telecommunication Engineering, Sales & Comprehensive Maintenance of Generators of various capacities. Following the success recorded by Ama-Zuma Service Limited, the Board decided to expand it scope of business and a considerable investment was made in the Energy and the Financial sectors of the Nation’s economy, which usher in the establishment of the other two sister companies, Ama-Zuma Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited and Ama-Zuma Bureau De Change.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer

Location: Abule Egba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

Provide management to staff and leadership to the organization that aligns with the company’s business plan and overall strategic vision.
Assist executive team members in creating, growing and building a world class, industry leading organization.
Drive company results from both an operational and financial perspective working closely with the GMD and other key executive team members.
Set challenging and realistic goals for growth, performance and profitability.
Create effective measurement tools to gauge the efficiency and effectiveness of internal and external processes for all subsidiaries.
Provide accurate and timely reports to the GMD outlining the operational condition and all matters of importance regarding the group.
Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.
Works with other GMD and other executives on budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation.
Work closely with senior management team to create, implement and roll out plans for operational processes, internal infrastructures, reporting systems and company policies all designed to foster growth, profitably and efficiencies within the company.
Forge strategic partnerships and relationships with clients, vendors, banks, investors and all other professional business relationships.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in related field.
10+ years of Executive level operational experience required.
Exceptional Executive presence, Business acumen and presentation skills.
Proven experience as Chief Operating Office or relevant role
Understanding of business functions such as Admin, Transport, Oil & Gas, Finance, Business Development etc.
A good understanding of the downstream sector of the Oil and Gas, telecommunication industry and Haulage business.
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development.
Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving.