Corporate Services Manager

About the role

• The jobholder will be responsible for the efficient, secure and cost effective running of the Office, Ensuring overall efficient and effective operation of corporate services work in Abuja,Overseeing finance / accounts to ensure proper financial controls are in place and being followed.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Working closely with MD to modernize working practices and support staff through changes and improvements;
• Review business policies and processes and identify new and more innovative ways to working to deliver a more effective, efficient professional operation;
• Provide direction and motivation to CS team empowering them to deliver a realistic and consistent level of service;
• Participate in internal committees focused on policy development and wider organizational issues with local colleagues as well as counterparts in Ghana and across Africa.
• Provide updates to staff on corporate services and Officeissues;
• Set direction, lead and coach Corporate Services Team for high performance culture.

Human Resources:

• In co-operation with the MD responsible for developing pay and other local staff management structures to best meet business needs in compliance with labor law and our Human Resource Policy manual;
• Provide guidance on sensitive staff matters for all employed staff;
• Responsible for reviewing staff pay scales and performance related pay policies;
• Responsible for recruiting, interviewing and hiring of qualified candidates when and where there is need;
• Oversight of performance management processes including support to job-holders and line managers in setting objectives and meeting Project deadlines;
• Ensure an effective Training and Development strategy is in place and evaluated at regular intervals;
• Ensure compliance on all Office procedures

Financial Management:

• In Co-operation with the Managing Director (MD) manage the annual local budget in accordance with corporate policies to ensure on-budget expenditure and value for money;
• Be the main point of contact for the Finance Hub, including monthly meetings with Finance;
• Account Manager and quarterly reviews of the Admin, Capital and Receipt budgets;
• Responsible for Medium Term Financial Planning (MTFP) processes at post;
• Main budget holder for Salaries, Travel, Miscellaneous and other budget;
• Main contact person for the Procurement Hub including bi-monthly meetings with Procurement Account Manager;
• Oversee the implementation of existing corporate policies by CS team on Procurement ensuring maximum value for Money;
• Co-ordinate bids for additional budget funds or refunds of surplus to / from Resource management unit.

Administration:

• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems and devise ways to streamline processes
• Implement customer service standards and evaluate employees based on their ability to meet those standards
• Oversee and manage all office correspondence including documentation
• Provide technical and logistical support for all administrative personnel
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the company to facilitate other business operations
• Manage schedules and deadlines
• Monitor inventory of office supplies and the purchasing of new material with attention to budgetary constraints
• Monitor costs and expenses to assist in budget preparation
• Oversee facilities services, maintenance activities and vendors
• Organize and supervise other office activities (recycling, renovations, event planning etc.)
• Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations
• Keep abreast with all organizational changes and business developments

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Education to Degree level ideally in a relevant subject, e.g. Business Administration, Management, HR, Finance or Estates-related.
• A masters in Business Administration will be strongly preferred;
• Strong communication skills – written and oral, able to effectively communicate in English;
• Experience in managing and motivating a team;
• Previous budget management experience;
• Ability to handle sensitive information (financial and HR);
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with an aptitude for delivering results to a high standard within tight deadlines and adapting to changing aims;
• Resilience; ability to deal with setbacks and continue to deliver despite numerous challenges;
• Strong prioritization skills;
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgement;
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to communicate confidently with stakeholders/customers at all levels;
• Strong written communication skills; ability to present complex issues, analyse and report on financial information;
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with competing priorities, equally comfortable working with senior management as well as with others;
• Previous experience of a similar position, or elements of the job description in previous roles;
• Multi tasking, self motivated and able to work as a part of a team and independently;
• Strong organizational, analytical and time management skills, with very good attention to detail;
• IT Skills (Microsoft Office including Excel, Outlook, Word and Power Point).

Desirable qualifications,skills and experience:

• Work experience in a real Estate firm or Facility Management firm;
• Experience working with Finance and HR software systems.

Required competencies:

• Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Building Capability for All, Delivering Value for Money

Salary

N400,000 - N600,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date

16th November, 2026.