Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Business/Department: AP Oil and Gas Limited

Location: Accra
Directly Reports to: Executive Board
Indirectly Reports to:
Directly Supervises: Managers

Job Purpose
The CEO is the principal Marketing, Operations, Strategy and performance monitoring executive in AP Oil
and Gas Limited (APOG); implementing and managing business activities, special projects and initiatives
aimed at improving efficiency, as well as ensuring business growth and profitability over the long-term.

The position incumbent is responsible for managing day-to-day marketing, sales, and supply chain
activities, especially those around the procurement and/or production, supplies, and distribution of the
Company's range of fuel and non-fuel revenue products. He/she is responsible for directing and coordinating
activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies and in addition provides direction and
structure for those specific departmental areas within the Company. Specific attention is given to effective
leadership, the creation and retention of value, efficient processes and systems, quality assurance,
environmental health & safety, fiscal discipline, compliance and controls, real time business performance
monitoring, the creation of mutually beneficial business relationships/ partnerships, attainment of cross-
company synergies across APOG, work culture enhancement, ensuring effective internal communication and
an environment of cordial industrial relations.

Core Responsibilities

• Builds a high performing team of managers with thorough understanding and appreciation of the
dynamics and business impacts of deregulation within an emerging market economy.
• Examines prevailing sector regulation and policies; formulates changes necessary to business
approaches and internal processes to ensure full compliance with all relevant regulations,
including EHS policies.
• Acts as chief advisor and strategist providing needed support to the Company's Board of Directors,
with respect to the identification of business and operational risk, and the resolution of attendant
issues.
• Communicates key information to stakeholders as regards market needs, the competitive
environment, cost management and the provision of quality customer-focused products and
services; such information is obtained through effective relationships and interactions with various
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stakeholders within the business environment, and directly with customers, technical and operating partners
etc.

• Provides management oversight for the development of high quality, cost effective and integrated
financial management, marketing, sales, supply chain and operational management programs.

• Works with the Finance function, and other function HODs as may be necessary, in liaising with the
investment community and financial services organizations to ensure adequate funding for regular
business transactions and high-profile projects.
• Expands outreach activities and referral networks to ensure effective technical/operating
partnerships and alliances are forged which will facilitate the Company's growth as a marketing
Company delivering high quality products within time and cost specifications.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

• Extent to which company marketing, sales, operating plans and budgets are driven by the
Corporate Strategy
• Budget/Actual performance results (performance against critical business metrics: Net Margins,
IRR, TSR, EBITDA, ROCE, ROA, ROI, Turnover, PBT, Customer Satisfaction, Staff
Motivation, Quality standards etc.)
• Physical state of retail outlets, supply & distribution and other facilities
• Effectiveness and efficiency of the Supply Chain and other critical processes
• Quality and effectiveness of business continuity plans (e.g., systems disaster recovery plans,
succession plans)

Communication & Working Relationships

Stakeholders Purpose

• Shareholders • Strategy and Planning

• Board • Leadership

• Senior Management • Performance Monitoring

• Business units
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Academic Qualifications & Work Experience

• 1st degree in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing or other relevant field

• An MBA is an advantage
• 12 -15 years of work experience, the last 6 which must have been in a Top Executive
Management/GM role within a reputable and structured organization, preferably within a
multinational Oil & Gas Company.
• Exposure to downstream oil & gas marketing, government and external agencies and
supply chain management is important
• Solid business strategy development and execution skills

Core Competencies Required (Knowledge, Skills and Attributes)

• Leadership
• Investor Relations
• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
• Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Management
• Business Strategy Development and Execution
• Finance, Accounts & Investment Management
• Performance Management
• Project Management
• Creativity &Innovation
• General Administration
• Team Playing
• Political Savvy