Paragon GE is looking for a General Manager for a long term contract position with an Oil & Gas company in Angola.

The General Manager will have the overall accountability for the short and long -term plans that will ensure the long -term success and profitability of the company. This will be achieved by building a strong functional team that have the appropriate direction and leadership to ensure that the strategic and operating plans are developed and implemented according to local regional and global strategic direction.

Candidates must have experience with the offshore Oil & Gas EPCI industry and have exposure to working in Angola or other countries in Africa.

Position Title: General Manager
Residential or Rotational: Residential in Luanda
Contract Type: Long Term Contract
Expected package: To be discussed.
Location: Luanda, Angola

JOB PURPOSE
Located in Luanda, Angola, the General Manager will have the overall accountability for the short and long -term plans that will ensure the long -term success and profitability of the company. This will be achieved by building a strong functional team that have the appropriate direction and leadership to ensure that the strategic and operating plans are developed and implemented according to local regional and global strategic direction.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY

• Own and manage Africa Region P&L and deliver on agreed targets;
• Ensure conformity to regional standards, procedures and policies, adhere to financial procedures, and ensure compliance with Group standards;
• Develop, communicate and implement both the strategic and operation plans for Angola business by coordinating various departmental budgets and business plans, and prepare and defend the corresponding annual country budget;
• Develop and communicate performance versus accepted objectives and apply corrective measures where necessary, through superior management, leadership and personal involvement;
• Manage cost effective human resources to ensure that the business attracts, develops and retains the right staff;
• Monitor and control closely country sales performances through daily reporting, by assisting in the conclusion of new business via senior level contacts and by follow up and support of Key accounts development in order to enhance and protect Company’s market share;
• Manage costs directly to ensure and improve on agreed budgetary targets by continual reduction and improvement of cash flow, and ensure that suitable management accounting tools are in place
• Report monthly business evolution in the country in a timely, clearly, and precise manner, and answer promptly any request emanating from Regional Vice President and take necessary action when required.
• Ensure the business complies with all legal, statutory and procedural requirements in order to achieve the identity of a law abiding corporate entity.

QUALIFICATIONS / CERTIFICATIONS:

• University Degree Engineering or equivalent

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of twenty (20) years working experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with ten (10) years in management role