Overview

We are looking for a self-motivated and results-driven general manager to direct and manage our organization’s business activities and to develop and implement effective business strategies and programs. Duties for the general manager will include allocating budget resources, formulating policies, coordinating business operations, monitoring and motivating staff, managing operational costs, ensuring good customer service, improving administration processes, engaging with vendors, hiring and training employees, identifying business opportunities, and monitoring financial activities. Your entrepreneurial spirit and vision in directing business functions will assist our organization in maintaining relationships with clients, generating new business, increasing staff productivity, improving service, ensuring sustainability, and meeting business objectives.

The successful candidate for this role should possess excellent communication skills, superior knowledge of business functions, exceptional budgeting, and finance skills, and strong leadership qualities. The noteworthy general manager should account for all business activities, support staff development, enhance efficiency, drive sales and improve revenue, maintain relationships with clients, enhance the organization’s image, and meet overall growth objectives.

Job Functions/Responsibilities

•  The General Manager (GM), of FMGHL shall be responsible to the Board for advisory functions, strategic planning, growth, direction and overall management of the company
•  Introducing new perspectives and ideas for business development to grow the company and to offer good returns to the stakeholder
•  Developing high quality business strategies and plans and ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives
•  Setting targets, monitoring and controlling performance of all departments to achieve the corporate vision, goals, overall strategy and mission of the company.
•  Building the necessary human resource capacity within the strategic functions of the company
•  Advising the board on new investment ventures the company should venture into.
•  Review of technical, commercial, financial and other reports to advance the business and increase profits
•  Represent the company as required at stakeholders forums, important functions and industry event.
•  Enforce adherence to legal requirements and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics
•  Build trust and excellent relations with key partners, stakeholders and shareholders
•  Maintain a deep knowledge of the hospitality industry in Ghana and worldwide
•  Report quarterly and as requested to the Board on performance results

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance and Investments, Project Management, Marketing or relevant fields
•  A second degree in Hospitality Management or related field will be an added advantage
• Proven track record in managerial positions for at least 5 years (i.e significant experience in developing profitable strategies and implementing vision) and an entrepreneurial mindset with outstanding organizational and leadership skills
•  Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance management principles
•  Team player
•  Very innovative
•  Good oral and written communication skills
•  Excellent in-depth knowledge of corporate governance and general management best practices