Chief Executive Officer

Job Description : CEO GHANA a leading Financial Services institution, is seeking a dynamic; commercially astute; and innovative leader to take up the role Chief Executive Officer / CEO within their Ghanaian operation. This person will formulate and implement business strategy; manage key stakeholder relationships; drive a high-performance corporate culture; and grow the Group’s business within the Ghanaian market. Responsibilities: o Assuming responsibility for the preparation of the strategic and development plans of the Company. o Ensuring effective business development and planning for the Company. o Assuming strategic responsibility for the development of employer engagement, business development and other strategies that impact on the Groups’ performance. o Understanding the business environment and be able to interpret political, economic and market trends o Determining the financial strategy for the Group and maintaining and improving its financial health. o Implementing robust financial, risk and management information systems and an overarching internal control framework, thereby creating a financially secure and healthy Group. o Achieving profits in line with agreed targets. o Maintaining and managing an effective organization, controlling the cash-flow in conformity with the Group's guidelines. o Identifying market developments, political, economic, legislative and underwriting trends affecting profit and growth objectives so as to interpret their impact and ensure appropriate action is taken. o Developing and maintaining constructive business relationships with management and staff of broking firms at all levels and with direct clients. o Establishing personal relationships with major sources of revenue and business influence so as to foster the growth and standing of the Group. o Defining company growth objectives, monitoring progress, interpreting results and establishing and maintaining operating standards to this end. o Undertaking market research and leading in the development of appropriate products for the market. o Liaising with internal stakeholders and partners in the development and roll out of new products. o Identifying business development and growth opportunities in partnership with senior managers. o Evaluating market size, competitor accomplishments and industry structures, and making recommendations to the Board to assist in the development of the Groups’ goals. o Coordinating strategic ICT planning so as to be in line with the Group’s Business Interests. o Ensuring that ICT projects in the group are implemented within agreed time scales. o Ensuring the integrity of the Group’s computerized systems by maintaining existing and implementing improved security measures. o Assuming strategic responsibility for the management information function within the Group and the accuracy, internal and external use of that information. o Ensuring all Government and Statutory requirements for the Company are met and that all returns and information required are properly submitted on time. o Ensuring the compliance review checks for the entire business are carried out. o Monitoring systems to ensure compliance of processes and tasks, to internal policies and the applicable law. o Developing and executing a corporate branding and communication strategy to achieve a positive corporate image. o Enhancing the corporate identity of the brand through effective and efficient advertising. o Providing overall guidance on all external communication materials and publications including promotional materials (leaflets, posters, banners). o Developing and deploying staff to optimum effect so as to maximize their contribution and to introduce an effective performance monitoring system. o Maximizing human resources including training, staff development and succession planning for executive positions across the Group. o Assuming strategic responsibility for the devising and implementation of an effective quality assurance system, development and quality improvement plans. o Working proactively with managers within the Group to develop an ethos of continuous improvement and development. Requirements: Qualification and Skill · A Bachelor’s degree as well as a Master’s degree in a business-related field (advantageous) · At least 15 years’ experience, within the financial services industry (microfinance experience is preferred) · In-depth knowledge and understanding of the microfinance industry and its concepts. · A good understanding of local customers, the market and industry competitors. · Sales & Marketing experience · Experience gained in launching new products within the financial services sector · Effective negotiation skills. · Excellent organizational and analytical skills. · Report writing skills. · Effective business management skills. · Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).

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