Summary

The Foreign Operations Manager is the chief of staff in charge of the organization’s process of overseas operations. The functions of the foreign Operations Manager cover a broad range of issues ranging from financial and human resources management; procurement; IT; general administration; travel and logistics. He or she must be able to comprehend the business matters and possibilities cropping up from executing or completing business tasks and undertakings overseas.

As a Foreign Operations Manager, you will need to coordinate with employees in different geographical areas to implement strategies, processes, and policies in line with foreign laws and regulations as well as ensure compliance regarding all our financial operations.

The ideal candidate will have an ability to create and maintain an efficient system of operation to support the business needs across different countries. The candidate should be comfortable multitasking and working cross-functionally with different business units. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting up new ventures, initiatives or branches in territories outside of Nigeria
• Ensuring legal, financial and regulatory compliance in each territory for the setup and continuous operations
• Handles the recruitment of operational personnel and setting up of foreign offices
• Ensures company is e not liable or exposed legally overseas
• Responsible for timely and accurate filing for regulatory and financial obligations of all overseas entities
• Maintains healthy relationships with relevant stakeholders and government agencies in  territories where our operations are domiciled
• Ensure that goals and projects are communicated in a way that shows collaborating teams.
• Resolve conflicts and ensure that team health and harmony are always at their best.
• Ensures that all foreign entities operations are compliant with our organization’s policies, standards and values
• Understand the goals of the organization and create a road map for getting there
• Work with teams, units, and managers to understand their goals and map out execution  Strategies

Academic Qualification

•  Bachelor’s degree or Master in Social Sciences/Management/ Arts or any other related field.
•  Additional professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Requirements and Skills

• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of work experience in a related environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have a strong background in overseas operations management, preferably in travel but
• other similar sectors such as retail, hospitality will be an added advantage
• Experience of strategic decision-making and service delivery to meet ambitious targets
• Ability to lead and get the best from remote teams
• Ample travel experience with the Flexibility to travel regularly