Foreign Operations Manager

Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

• set 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 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
• Responsible for leading a team that consistently strives to exceed expectations, ensuring KPI’s

are set.

• Understand the goals of the organization and create a road map for gettingthere
• Ensure that goals achievements are consistent and at optimal
•  Create reporting templates that fully capture all team activities and goal areas as well as summary sheets to be used as oversight reports
• Ensures accurate and timely reporting from foreign entities to the headquarters
• Take a lead on new projects, create strategies, assign responsibilities and ensure an accountability system
•  Identifies potential opportunities and risks in the territories our operations are domiciled and plans for them to our advantage
• Plans for the achievement of foreign operations goals
• Prepare plans and ensure compliance with all finance procedures and policies.
• Maintain effective relationships with various government departments and agencies of
• assigned regions.
• Maintain efficient knowledge of all rules and regulations for various business operations.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or Master in Social Sciences/Management/ Arts or any other related field.
• Additional professional qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 to 10 years of work experience in a related environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and social media web platforms.
• Must have a strong background in overseas operations management