Job Summary
A registered microfinance company wishes to recruit a highly competent, proactive and self- driven Chief Executive Officer to grow the MFI to become a major provider of financial inclusion.
Minimum Qualification:
MBA / MSc
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
10 years
Job Description
Objective:
To implement the strategic goals and objectives of the institution; give direction and leadership towards the achievement of the institution's vision, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives; represent the organization and strive to build a positive image in all relevant media encounters.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO shall be responsible for:
Ensuring that the vision, mission, purpose, goals, objectives, targets and outputs, and policies set by the Board are fully implemented, complied with and met.
Fund Sourcing - Develop, acquire and maintain the necessary grants, credit lines, and other financial and non-financial resources necessary to meet the institution's objectives.
Financial Management - Coordinate the budget planning process and prudently manage institutional resources within those budget guidelines
Risk management- Coordination with the various departments, establish and maintain an effective internal control and risk management system
Community and Public Relations - Develop networks and strategic alliances to positively influence economic policies.
Policy formulation and implementation - Formulate and implement guidelines, procedures, internal regulations that are consistent with the policies set forth by the Board of Directors and industry regulators Institutional strengthening and capacity building
Ensure that the institution complies with each of the requirements of the Bank of Ghana and other regulators
Qualification Required and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance. Accounting, Management or some other related field
At least ten years working experience, with two of them in senior leadership, in a combination of the following: Micro-Finance institution, banking institution, a progressive corporate environment, international business, or economic and business development institution.
Must have a clear understanding and experience of micro-finance industry and technology
Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team
Capability and willingness to lead the institution forward
Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
Very good communication and marketing skills
Good knowledge of economic and financial topics
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong commitment to the mission and Core Values of the Micro-finance Institution and the plight of the low income people
