Director of Finance Department at ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)

ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) is an international financial institution established by the 15 Member States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). EBID includes: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

The main objective of EBID is to contribute to the economic development of West Africa through the financing of ECOWAS and NEPAD projects and programs. The headquarters of the bank is in Lome in the Togolese Republic.

As part of its capacity building efforts, the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development is seeking qualified candidates who are citizens of the community to fill the position below:

Job Title: Director of Finance Department

Grade D1-1
Location: Togo

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Vice President Finance and Corporate Services, the Director of Finance and Accounts shall define and implement the financial strategy of the Bank.
• He/she shall prepare budget statements and carryout financial and accounting management of the Bank.

Duties

• Define and implement the financial strategy of the Bank;
• Advice the Bank on the dynamics of capital markets;
• Prepare budget statements, carry out financial and accounting management of the Bank;
• Oversee loans, coordinate the analysis and review of financial and non-financial information which will serve as data banks for the decision making bodies of the Bank;
• Supervise the preparation of annual reports on the situation of the Bank’s portfolio;
• Supervise the annual budget preparation for the Bank;
• Supervise and monitor the recovery and maturity of loans;
• Perform all other duties assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent certificate from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution;
• Membership of a professional body such as: ACCA, ACA, etc. will be an added advantage;
• Minimum of twelve (12) years professional experience, preferably in the area of finance, financial risk management or any other comparable experience;
• Working experience in the banking/insurance or experience acquired in a consultancy firm would be an advantage;
• Familiarity with the dynamics of capital markets, financial instruments, foreign exchange operations and its attendant risks;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, as well as specialize working notes on financial issues;
• Good negotiation skills and sound communication skills;
• Ability to manage a team in a multicultural environment;
• Ability to impart knowledge, to delegate duties and responsibilities, supervise and take decisions;
• Sense of organization and ability to work in a team.

General Requirements
Candidates must:

• Be citizens of ECOWAS Member States;
• Not be above 45 years of age;
• Be computer literate (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint)
• Be fluent in French and/or English and/or Portuguese, and proficient in one of the other two languages.

Application Closing Date
17h00 GMT; 30th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send or deliver their applications and CV's in sealed envelope, marked "2015 Recruitment Exercise" and state the position applied to the address below:
ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID)
Department of Administration and Human Resources
128, Bd. du 13 Janvier,
BP 2704,
Lome-Togo.

Application must include

• A detailed curriculum vitae;
• A letter of interest;
• Copies of degrees or certificates;
• Copy of identity card or passport;
• Copy of birth certificate.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a test. EBID reserves the right to stop further action on this job vacancy notice