Vacancy details: 

• Department / Location: Main office located in Baku city
• Reports to: Chairman    
• Salary range: Negotiable
• Position classification: Full-time
• Work Schedule: Monday-Saturday
• Business trips: Upon request

Purpose of role:

The role is a Project and Customer facing role and is the most senior Person in the business. Key tasks embrace responsibility for providing financial and commercial support and information to Chairman.   The goal of the General Manager is to boost profits and make the company run smoothly. 

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• The key responsibilities include strategic leadership, governance oversight, fostering effective communication, managing the performance of the business and senior executives and leading decision-making.
• Directly report to Chairman in the development and implementation of strategies and tactics to achieve financial targets. 
• General Manager handles the high-level, day-to-day operations of a company and guides the general strategy to improve the overall business functions. 
• To be responsible in driving the continuous development, delivery, and overall improvement of catering services in company.
• Develop and lead with the implementation of operational plans, through the management team on all catering services. 
• Control and monitor the financial performance of the business and deliver on pre budgeted targets.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with individuals at all levels within the company and our client organisations. 
• Implement and maintain the Statutory and Company standards of hygiene compliance, health and safety, security, and take any action as is necessary.
• Establishing finance and supporting function policies, systems and procedures, and directing or performing their development, documentation, and implementation.  
• Monitor all financial activities and keep the country office management and Headquarters advised of all situations, which have the potential for a negative impact on internal controls and company financial performance. 
• As related to accounting or general controllership function, this position is responsible for maintaining all general accounting functions. 
• This includes all transactions related to cash, receivables, fixed assets, trade payables, tax payments and accrued or prepaid expenses; and reports for the Finance Department. 
• The position has contact with all levels of management as well as headquarters staff, vendors, field staff and independent accountants and auditors. 
• Ensure records comply with PSA requirements
• Analyze and interpret accounting records 
• Recommend approval of requests for funds and advise management on cost analysis and fiscal allocations
• Examine budgets and seek new ways to improve efficiency and increase profits
• Prepare and review budget estimates and proposals for completeness; accuracy; and conformance with established procedures, regulations, and organizational objectives 
• Any other duties which may be reasonably required by senior management.

Job requirements:
Qualification and Experience: 

• International experience is mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years experience in finance and catering sector.
• Preferably has a master degree in economy or business administration. 
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Hold a professional qualification in either a finance or managerial discipline.
• Fluent in Azerbaijan, English and Russian; (spoken and written).
  High level computer, communication and presentation skills;
• Financially/contractually skills.
• Efficient leadership, strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Must be Computer literate, and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Trade qualification in Catering although not a pre-requisite would be an advantage.
• Efficient understanding of departmental budgeting and daily costing management processes.

Competencies:

• Managerial skills.
• Excellent language skills.
• Experienced and knowledgeable on the key responsibilities and functions listed above.
• Software: MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook)

Skills:

• Self-motivated
• Strong Communication and Leadership Skills.
• A team player with pleasant people skills.
• Logical thinking and Analytical skills.

To apply please email your CV to the e-mail address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.