General Manager - Strategy/Operations/Financial Performance - JV - Construction/Retail/Restaurant Business

Job Description:

Designation: General Manager

Reporting To: Investors

Role Overview:

The General Manager oversees strategy, operations, and financial performance of the joint venture, ensuring compliance with governance standards and alignment with board directives.

Key Skills:

- Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Financial & Legal Acumen

- Techno-Commercial Expertise, Problem Solving, Compliance

- Multicultural Management, Decision-Making, Resilience

Objectives:

- Short-Term: JV Integration, Operational Stabilization, Strategic Roadmap, Compliance, Financial Oversight

- Long-Term: Growth, Profitability, Governance, Market Leadership, Stakeholder Value

Responsibilities:

- Define & implement strategic objectives across construction, retail, and restaurant sectors.

- Oversee operations, set KPIs, ensure efficiency & profitability.

- Manage budgets, forecasts, financial performance.

- Ensure legal & compliance adherence, risk assessment.

- Drive governance, stakeholder engagement, talent development.

- Identify market expansion & business opportunities.

- Lead crisis management & contingency planning.

Key Result Areas:

- Strategy Execution, Operational Efficiency, Financial Performance

- Compliance, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Governance Implementation

- Market Expansion, Risk Management, Innovation

Qualifications & Experience:

- Education: CA, CS, MBA, ICWA, or CFA.

- Experience: 15+ years in Africa, board interactions, JV handling.

- Age: 40-50 years.

- Industry Preference: Construction, Retail, Restaurant.

- This role requires a strategic leader with expertise in governance, finance, and business development.