General manager - financial, communications and other business services

Budgetary responsibility

• $500,001 - $1,500,000

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Allocate material, human and financial resources to implement organizational policies and programs
• Authorize and organize the establishment of major departments and associated senior staff positions
• Establish financial and administrative controls; formulate and approve promotional campaigns; and approve overall human resources planning
• Establish objectives for the organization and formulate or approve policies and programs
• Represent the organization, or delegate representatives to act on behalf of the organization, in negotiations or other official functions
• Select middle managers, directors or other executive staff; delegate the necessary authority to them and create optimum working conditions
• Co-ordinate the work of regions, divisions or departments

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Office
• MS Windows
• Inventory control software

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Flexibility
• Team player