Managing Director (CEO) at WFO International

WFO is the brand under which WFO Professional Services LLP (Chartered Accountants) and WFO Advisors Limited serves clients' business needs. Though separate and independent legal entities, the two firms work together to provide audit, tax, advisory and accounting services. WFO Professional Services LLP (Chartered Accountants) is a licensed firm of chartered accountants that provides audit, tax and advisory services. WFO Advisors Limited, a fast growing professional services company, provides accounting and business support services. Both firms are members of the WFO International, a growing network of independent firms.

WFO International - Our client is a Micro-finance bank looking for qualified candidate to fill the position of a Managing Director (CEO) in Lagos. The CEO will provide the strategic vision, planning and operational leadership of the bank. It is his/her responsibility to develop and implement strong unique strategies, make corporate decisions and manage the overall operations and resources of the Micro-Finance bank.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Managing Director (CEO)

Reports to: The board of Directors
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Lagos
Expected Start Date: 1 April, 2014

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Board to provide continuous strategic direction for the bank.
• Chief Executive Officer is responsible for overall administration of the Micro-Finance Bank
• Lead a team of heads of units in achieving set corporate goals and objectives
• Undertake strategic and operational planning in collaboration with senior management and appropriate stakeholders
• Develop and maintain an effective organizational structure to support performance objectives that reflect industry and market requirements
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships with government agencies, other organizations, industry representatives and other stakeholders
• Ensure efficient utilization of financial resources
• Provide strong and effective leadership to the work force; motivate and inspire employees
• Ensure effective communication of the company's strategy, objectives and performance to create a positive corporate image
• Report to the board on timely basis all relevant information regarding company operations
• Drive business growth and performance improvement of the microfinance bank.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High integrity, ethical standard, transparency and commitment to social mission of Micro-finance banking.
• Evidence that the candidate possesses proven skills and competences in practical micro finance banking
• Have undergone micro-finance certification program and obtained a certificate in Micro-finance Banking issued by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (ClBN)
• Strong business acumen and Knowledge of low income market
• Minimum of at least 12 years post-qualification experience out of which at least 6 must be in the financial services industry
• Must have at least 8 years working experience in a microfinance bank
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Excellent financial market knowledge and competitive awareness
• Proven experience in trainings and research is an asset
• Demonstrate skills in working with colleagues and collaborators of different cultural backgrounds
• Must be between 35 - 56 years of age with proven management ability
• Excellent analytical, written and presentational skills
• Additional qualification such as MBA or Master's degree in any finance or business discipline may be an advantage.

Remuneration
Very competitive.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2014.

Method of Application
Qualified and interested candidates should please send their CVs to: [email protected] indicating the position being applied for in the subject line of their email.