Managing Director

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by an Oil & Gas company to recruit an experienced Managing Director for its operations in Nigeria. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• The Managing Director has a global role all over the activities of the company. He will manage and develop sales, financial and operational activities.
• To develop and propose to the Board of Director of Group the short and medium term strategy; to set up correspondent goals and progress plan; to ensure implementation providing solutions to issues
• Provide strategic advice to the board so that they will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future
• To evaluate and improve the operation and financial performances; to research and identify opportunities; to oversee budget preparation and to maintain budgets and optimize expenses
• To oversee day-to-day Oil & Gas operations and supporting services activities; to ensure employees work productively and develop professionalism
• To oversee the maintenance, the protection and the security of the properties, assets and the employees
• To oversee the interaction with unions, the recruitment and the training of new employees and the employee assessment process
• To initiate actions to support and develop a good social climate
• To interact with local communities, local and provincial authorities for all matters involving the company
• To prepare activity’s report for upper management and to oversee financial reporting 

Desired Skills and Experience

• Master's degree from a recognised university
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the upstream Oil & Gas industry, incl. experience from engineering & fabrication to exploration & production
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in a similar senior management role (MD, GM) 
• Proven experience in managing a large team (nationals & expatriates)
• Demonstrable experience in developing strategic and business plans
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and measures of performance
• Organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organization and leadership skills
• Executive presence and experience navigating / relations with Nigerian Oil & Gas / Manufacturing regulatory bodies

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.