General Manager- AAM

African Assets Acquisition is seeking a high-caliber, strategic, and growth-oriented General Manager to direct corporate operations, lead key asset acquisition initiatives, and drive long-term business performance across regional markets. The ideal candidate will bridge executive governance with hands-on operational execution—ensuring strict capital efficiency, risk mitigation, seamless portfolio management, and strategic market expansion.

This executive position offers a direct, performance-backed growth trajectory toward Chief Executive Officer (CEO) leadership and equity stakeholder ownership within the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Board Alignment

• Partner directly with the Executive Board and President to define, refine, and execute the company’s asset acquisition and growth strategy.
  

• Translate top-level strategic objectives into actionable operational roadmaps, investment criteria, and team performance metrics.
  

• Prepare comprehensive executive reports, financial valuations, and quarterly P&L analysis for board review.
  

Operational Excellence & Asset Management

• Direct day-to-day business unit operations to ensure optimal asset utilization, portfolio performance, and administrative efficiency.
  

• Formulate, standardize, and enforce rigorous Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), due diligence protocols, and risk governance frameworks.
  

• Oversee manpower planning, cross-functional team management, and talent performance optimization.
  

Financial Growth & Capital Allocation

• Drive portfolio revenue growth, capital deployment efficiency, and operational margin optimization in alignment with board mandates.
  

• Oversee operational budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset yield performance, and resource distribution.
  

• Monitor operational KPIs and execute data-driven strategies to lower management overhead while maximizing return on capital.
  

Deal Origination & Stakeholder Relations

• Identify, evaluate, and capitalize on high-yielding asset acquisition opportunities across targeted regional markets.
  

• Build and sustain relationships with key corporate clients, financial institutions, co-investors, and ecosystem partners.
  

• Represent African Assets Acquisition at high-level corporate forums, investment summits, and strategic negotiations.
  

Requirements

Candidate Profile & Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive corporate leadership experience, with at least 3–5 years in a General Manager, operations head, or asset management role.
  

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Management, or related field; an MBA or relevant post-graduate degree is strongly preferred.
  

• Asset & Financial Acumen: Solid background in P&L management, budget control, deal structure analysis, and asset performance tracking.
  

• Strategic Execution: Proven capability in managing complex business portfolios, negotiating transactions, and executing cross-border growth plans.
  

• Leadership & Executive Presence: Exceptional communication, negotiation, team coaching, and board-level reporting capabilities.
  

• Entrepreneurial Drive: Strong ambition to progress into a CEO position and build long-term value as an equity stakeholder.
  

Benefits

Compensation & Performance Structure

• Base Salary: ₦350,000 monthly
  

• Target Achievement Bonus: Up to ₦500,000 monthly upon attaining defined financial, acquisition, and operational targets
  

• Commission: Tiered performance commissions for deal origination, asset growth, and revenue surpassing target thresholds
  

• Growth & Equity Pathway: Structured advancement pipeline to CEO and eligibility for equity stakeholder allocation based on sustained board-level milestones and organizational expansion