Operations Assistant

Position: Operations Assistant
Department: Operations
Supervised by: Operations Manager

Industry: ICT
Summary
The purpose of this role is to carry out daily operations in order to meet company targets for growth and profitability.

Key Tasks
    * Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of organizations mission,
specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning
    * Manage and increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions
    * Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared towards operational excellence
    * Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls
    * Oversee regular assessments and forecast of the company's financial performance against budget, financial and operational goals.

    * Oversee short and long-term financial and managerial reporting Organizational effectiveness
    * Increase the effectiveness and efficiency of support services through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between functions
    * Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to longterm operations excellence
    * Manage the day to day operations of the company
    * Provide the consulting services on matters related to tax and insurance questions and business structure and growth
    * Develop policies, systems and procedures to improve operational efficiency and support staff to implement Organizational leadership
    * Contribute to short and long term organizational planning and strategy as a member of the management team
    * Plan, staff and supervise all assigned work unit activities through managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit
    * Provide advice, guidance and direction to subordinate executives and managers toward their professional development
    * Liaise with the HR department in monitoring availability and flow of personnel
    * Coordinate and confer with professional staff to resolve operating problems and difficulties and authorize department operational procedures within corporate framework.
    * Serves as management team member
    * Responsible for maintaining good working relationships and promoting good public relations in conjunction with the project managers and technicians
    * Risk management In consultation with the HR and finance department, serve as primary liaison to legal counsel in addressing legal issues e.g., copyright, governing instruments, partnerships, licensing etc.
    * Oversee organizational insurance policies

Knowledge and Skills Requirement
    * At least three years experience in Finance management and Project Management
    * Strong background and work experience in finance, projects and administration
    * Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft office
    * Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
    * Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives
    * Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
    * A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
    * Knowledge of tax and other compliance implications

Interested candidates, please apply with your full resume stating qualifications, working experience, current/expected salaries to recruitment@workforceassociates.net.

On the subject line indicate OPERATIONS ASSISTANT.

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