JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Our client is a medium­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­- tier Christian Microfinance institution (Credit Only) and provides financial and related non-financial services to the economically active vulnerable communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The position requires a visionary   leader; responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction, developing and managing the implementation of the organization’s business strategy while maximizing   shareholders’ value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the organization long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with the organization mission to deliver solutions that meet the unique market.
• Market Expansion: Spearhead the growth strategy, identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and refining products offering to meet customer needs.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee the company's day-to-day operations, ensuring operational efficiency, quality service delivery, and customer satisfaction.
• Financial Management: Manage the company's financial strategy, including investments, budgeting, and resource mobilization & allocation to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations & requirements and adapt strategies necessary to navigate the regulatory landscape.
• Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proven Experience: Held executive/senior positions. At least Fifteen (15) years relevant work experience, Ten (10) of which must have been in senior management position preferably in microfinance/banking sector.
• Strategic Vision: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful growth strategies.
• Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and customer behavior in the financial sector.
• Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills, with experience in fundraising, budgeting, and financial planning.
• Leadership and Communication: Exceptional leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and drive teams towards achieving common goals. Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Innovation and Adaptability: A forward-thinking mindset, with a focus on leveraging technology to drive innovation and adapt solutions to meet evolving market needs.
• Educational Background: A Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related field. Certified public accountant (CPAK) or Advanced or post graduate diploma in banking, microfinance will be an added advantage

A detailed job profile is available through this link, CLICK HERE to review.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected] by 22^nd August 2024