Legal Officer (Contracts, deal administration, Portuguese speaking) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
My client requires the services of a fluent Portuguese and English speaking candidate, with a law degree, for their business operations in Johannesburg. Candidates from Portuguese speaking countries are welcome to apply. If you are already based in South Africa it would be a definite advantage.
Responsibilities
• Effecting of the company’s implementation and deal administration function with regards to the advancing of the funds of approved investments, changes of conditions on an approved transaction and the responsibility of all security files
• Assisting the collection and bad debt recoveries function
Requirements
• Relevant law degree
• Fluent in Portuguese (NOT NEGOTIABLE)
• Around 3 – 5 years relevant experience
• Conveyancing experience of at least 2 years would be advantageous
• Passion for learning other African legal systems
• High attention to detail & a concern for excellent customer service
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Monday, December 19, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Investment Analyst (Financial Analysis and Modelling, Projects, Venture Capital), Maputo, Mozambique
Investment Analyst (Financial Analysis and Modelling, Projects, Venture Capital), Maputo, Mozambique
Introduction
Make a difference by promoting socially responsible investment in African Agriculture.
My client is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join their team in its SE Africa regional office in Maputo, Mozambique.
Established in 2009, the firm is a not-for-profit agricultural development and fund management company operating in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers a way of leveraging large amounts of private capital into socially-responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with major benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities. The company has recently established their first African office in Maputo, Mozambique and are expected to expand to Tanzania and Ghana over the next two years.
Responsibilities
The Employee will work as a Financial Analyst undertaking financial analysis and modelling, preparing investment proposals and supporting the on-going development of the firm’s projects, mainly in Mozambique:
• Conducting financial analysis of both existing and potential investment opportunities, calculating and utilising key metrics such as IRR and EBITDA;
• Preparing, developing and maintaining pro-forma financial models for projects in development and performing analysis of project economics with such models;
• Undertaking preparatory work in support of evaluation, due diligence and approval processes by multilateral organisations, development finance institutions, commercial banks and other debt and equity investors; in connection with the financing of projects
• Preparing investment proposals for diverse audiences; both commercial and developmental, highlighting the areas of greatest interest to particular investors
• Working with the project development team, establishing budgets and conducting project feasibility studies to support the identification of early-stage agriculture projects in which the company may choose to invest
• Preparing and maintaining project development budgets and interfacing with the finance team to ensure timely cost and expense reporting of projects;
• Supporting the project development team in the overall project development process; activities may include:
o Managing and co-ordinating the overall development process until financial close, in an efficient manner, minimizing overall development costs and time schedules
o Establishing key project deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines. Managing progress in accordance with specific project deliverables
o Conducting market research; finding and analysing data on market dynamics to support investment decisions
• As a small and growing business, the expectation is that the employee will be willing and able to do any work reasonably related to the above duties that the Company requires from time to time.
Reporting
On a day to day basis you will report to the Director of Business Development and Head of Office. With respect to matters related to projects, the employee will report to one or more of the Directors of the Board under whose responsibility such project falls.
Requirements
• Mozambican nationality
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in financial analysis in a similar finance/ project development / venture capital business
• Experience of analysis and appraisal of investments in emerging markets, preferably in Mozambique
• A strong understanding of accounting and advanced Excel skills; and ability to write effectively
• Strong commercial and financial skills, and experience of multi-site business operations undertaken in emerging markets
• Effective teamwork and communication will be critical to your success because the team is located across Africa and Europe. You will be working with multiple senior stakeholders in the business and with our partners to achieve strategic goals.
Also highly desirable will be:
• Project management skills
• Experience of agribusiness (including farm-based business)
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital fund and development finance institutions
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Make a difference by promoting socially responsible investment in African Agriculture.
My client is looking for an experienced Financial Analyst to join their team in its SE Africa regional office in Maputo, Mozambique.
Established in 2009, the firm is a not-for-profit agricultural development and fund management company operating in sub-Saharan Africa. It offers a way of leveraging large amounts of private capital into socially-responsible farming and agri-processing businesses in Africa, with major benefits for smallholder farmers and local communities. The company has recently established their first African office in Maputo, Mozambique and are expected to expand to Tanzania and Ghana over the next two years.
Responsibilities
The Employee will work as a Financial Analyst undertaking financial analysis and modelling, preparing investment proposals and supporting the on-going development of the firm’s projects, mainly in Mozambique:
• Conducting financial analysis of both existing and potential investment opportunities, calculating and utilising key metrics such as IRR and EBITDA;
• Preparing, developing and maintaining pro-forma financial models for projects in development and performing analysis of project economics with such models;
• Undertaking preparatory work in support of evaluation, due diligence and approval processes by multilateral organisations, development finance institutions, commercial banks and other debt and equity investors; in connection with the financing of projects
• Preparing investment proposals for diverse audiences; both commercial and developmental, highlighting the areas of greatest interest to particular investors
• Working with the project development team, establishing budgets and conducting project feasibility studies to support the identification of early-stage agriculture projects in which the company may choose to invest
• Preparing and maintaining project development budgets and interfacing with the finance team to ensure timely cost and expense reporting of projects;
• Supporting the project development team in the overall project development process; activities may include:
o Managing and co-ordinating the overall development process until financial close, in an efficient manner, minimizing overall development costs and time schedules
o Establishing key project deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines. Managing progress in accordance with specific project deliverables
o Conducting market research; finding and analysing data on market dynamics to support investment decisions
• As a small and growing business, the expectation is that the employee will be willing and able to do any work reasonably related to the above duties that the Company requires from time to time.
Reporting
On a day to day basis you will report to the Director of Business Development and Head of Office. With respect to matters related to projects, the employee will report to one or more of the Directors of the Board under whose responsibility such project falls.
Requirements
• Mozambican nationality
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in financial analysis in a similar finance/ project development / venture capital business
• Experience of analysis and appraisal of investments in emerging markets, preferably in Mozambique
• A strong understanding of accounting and advanced Excel skills; and ability to write effectively
• Strong commercial and financial skills, and experience of multi-site business operations undertaken in emerging markets
• Effective teamwork and communication will be critical to your success because the team is located across Africa and Europe. You will be working with multiple senior stakeholders in the business and with our partners to achieve strategic goals.
Also highly desirable will be:
• Project management skills
• Experience of agribusiness (including farm-based business)
• Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital fund and development finance institutions
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
CEO: Asset Management (Business Development, Investing strategies) – Johannesburg, South Africa
CEO: Asset Management (Business Development, Investing strategies) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
To grow the Group’s assets under management to USD 10 billion over the next 5 to 8 years and work with the asset management team in building successful foundations of a premier asset management business in Africa (outside South Africa).
Responsibilities
• African Union Member states with stock, bond or other security trading markets which includes at present Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe , and the BVRM Exchange.
• All asset classes including equities, fixed interest and cash and where applicable alternative asset classes including but not limited property, private equity, derivatives, warrants, etc.
• Build relationships with clients in all member states and in the developed markets.
• Regulatory matters dealing with fund and asset management businesses.
• Manage and develop the global multi-management capability of the Group.
• Improvement of the investment process. There is a strong focus on consistent upper quartile investment performance, and transferring of skills to all asset managers in all markets where the Group is active.
• Growing assets under management in new and existing markets and performance will be strongly judged on the increase in assets under management
• Strategy Formation – contribute significantly towards strategy formation, which will be utilized to identify attractive investment opportunities in the target markets.
• Monitor and manage the portfolios/funds raised by the Company.
• Select securities through a fundamental approach.
• Develop a quantitative analysis approach.
• Develop a product policy.
• Building and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• To comply with Company policies, regulations and rules.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers and enhancing internal operational efficiencies.
• Ensure sufficient and suitable training of all pertinent areas of the business.
• Suitable and adequate documentation of all work performed.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers.
Requirements
• At least 12 years working experience in a similar senior fund management role
• Experience in asset management in the UK (not negotiable)
• Investment related degree
• CA / CFA
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
To grow the Group’s assets under management to USD 10 billion over the next 5 to 8 years and work with the asset management team in building successful foundations of a premier asset management business in Africa (outside South Africa).
Responsibilities
• African Union Member states with stock, bond or other security trading markets which includes at present Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Libya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe , and the BVRM Exchange.
• All asset classes including equities, fixed interest and cash and where applicable alternative asset classes including but not limited property, private equity, derivatives, warrants, etc.
• Build relationships with clients in all member states and in the developed markets.
• Regulatory matters dealing with fund and asset management businesses.
• Manage and develop the global multi-management capability of the Group.
• Improvement of the investment process. There is a strong focus on consistent upper quartile investment performance, and transferring of skills to all asset managers in all markets where the Group is active.
• Growing assets under management in new and existing markets and performance will be strongly judged on the increase in assets under management
• Strategy Formation – contribute significantly towards strategy formation, which will be utilized to identify attractive investment opportunities in the target markets.
• Monitor and manage the portfolios/funds raised by the Company.
• Select securities through a fundamental approach.
• Develop a quantitative analysis approach.
• Develop a product policy.
• Building and maintain relationships both internally and externally.
• To comply with Company policies, regulations and rules.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers and enhancing internal operational efficiencies.
• Ensure sufficient and suitable training of all pertinent areas of the business.
• Suitable and adequate documentation of all work performed.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers.
Requirements
• At least 12 years working experience in a similar senior fund management role
• Experience in asset management in the UK (not negotiable)
• Investment related degree
• CA / CFA
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Monday, November 14, 2011
Chief Operating Officer (Microfinance, Credit) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Chief Operating Officer (Microfinance, Credit) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
Its business focus is to provide Africa’s vast untapped retail financial markets with personal loans, savings products and insurance policies. This is a unique business model, focused on providing affordable financial services products to the lower end of the market, particularly in segments previously neglected by the traditional banking sector. Its business success is based on a model that revolves around product affordability, innovative design (to meet market needs), extensive use of technology (to meet client needs) and affordability on the part of clients.
Responsibilities
• Overall responsibility for the management and monitoring of the day-to-day activities and operations of the Group
• The focus of the COO will be on strategic, tactical and short-term operational management, which means he/she will also be responsible for the design, operation and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the Group’s products/services.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s operating systems and related technical requirements.
• Design and implementation of operational procedures, as well as the documentation thereof.
• Ownership of software vendor relationships to ensure effective execution of deliverables.
• Interaction with the Group’s information technology department.
• Management of the daily operation (flows and systems) procedures within a clearly structured control environment.
• Management of the collection process so as to minimize the risk to the group capital.
• Establish and maintain relationships with salary deduction officers, government officials and IT department/s.
• Implement adherence with Group’s policies, regulations and rules.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers and enhancing internal operational efficiencies.
• Ensure sufficient and suitable training of all pertinent areas of the business.
• Suitable and adequate documentation of all work performed.
Requirements
• Post graduate qualification in one or more of Finance, Economics, and/or Management.
• The company will only look at candidates who have no less than 10 years working experience.
• Extensive experience in the financial services sector, with specific consideration given to microfinance experience.
The competences required by the jobholder should include the ability to:
• Set tough objectives, monitor progress and, if necessary take corrective action. Generally control the performance of both self and, if appropriate, others.
• Take decisions in a timely and appropriate manner, whilst at the same time ensuring that others follow similar principles.
• Challenge the status quo in order to achieve a culture dedicated to continuous improvement and best practices.
• Create a culture of strategic excellence. Encourages others to think in the longer-term, developing a strategic vision and seeking opportunities for future growth and development.
• Meet new people with ease and motivate them to seek opportunities and achieve high standards.
• Develop trust and be willing to build relationships and counsel and assist others.
• Apply a systematic and logical approach in order to achieve accurate results.
• Seek ways of perfecting processes and systems. Raise standards, reduce errors and prevent omissions.
• Be alert to changing situations, show flexibility in approach, adaptability in difficult circumstances and continuously strive to achieve meaningful results.
• The person should have drive, assertion and the ability to communicate with others in a logical manner
• Be prepared to meet opposition and resistance to ideas, and pressurize others when deadlines have to be met.
• Have a friendly approach and the ability to influence and persuade others.
• Be a self-starter, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, self-confident, inspiring, logical, systematic and precise.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Its business focus is to provide Africa’s vast untapped retail financial markets with personal loans, savings products and insurance policies. This is a unique business model, focused on providing affordable financial services products to the lower end of the market, particularly in segments previously neglected by the traditional banking sector. Its business success is based on a model that revolves around product affordability, innovative design (to meet market needs), extensive use of technology (to meet client needs) and affordability on the part of clients.
Responsibilities
• Overall responsibility for the management and monitoring of the day-to-day activities and operations of the Group
• The focus of the COO will be on strategic, tactical and short-term operational management, which means he/she will also be responsible for the design, operation and improvement of the systems that create and deliver the Group’s products/services.
• Development, implementation and maintenance of the Group’s operating systems and related technical requirements.
• Design and implementation of operational procedures, as well as the documentation thereof.
• Ownership of software vendor relationships to ensure effective execution of deliverables.
• Interaction with the Group’s information technology department.
• Management of the daily operation (flows and systems) procedures within a clearly structured control environment.
• Management of the collection process so as to minimize the risk to the group capital.
• Establish and maintain relationships with salary deduction officers, government officials and IT department/s.
• Implement adherence with Group’s policies, regulations and rules.
• Improving levels of service to staff and customers and enhancing internal operational efficiencies.
• Ensure sufficient and suitable training of all pertinent areas of the business.
• Suitable and adequate documentation of all work performed.
Requirements
• Post graduate qualification in one or more of Finance, Economics, and/or Management.
• The company will only look at candidates who have no less than 10 years working experience.
• Extensive experience in the financial services sector, with specific consideration given to microfinance experience.
The competences required by the jobholder should include the ability to:
• Set tough objectives, monitor progress and, if necessary take corrective action. Generally control the performance of both self and, if appropriate, others.
• Take decisions in a timely and appropriate manner, whilst at the same time ensuring that others follow similar principles.
• Challenge the status quo in order to achieve a culture dedicated to continuous improvement and best practices.
• Create a culture of strategic excellence. Encourages others to think in the longer-term, developing a strategic vision and seeking opportunities for future growth and development.
• Meet new people with ease and motivate them to seek opportunities and achieve high standards.
• Develop trust and be willing to build relationships and counsel and assist others.
• Apply a systematic and logical approach in order to achieve accurate results.
• Seek ways of perfecting processes and systems. Raise standards, reduce errors and prevent omissions.
• Be alert to changing situations, show flexibility in approach, adaptability in difficult circumstances and continuously strive to achieve meaningful results.
• The person should have drive, assertion and the ability to communicate with others in a logical manner
• Be prepared to meet opposition and resistance to ideas, and pressurize others when deadlines have to be met.
• Have a friendly approach and the ability to influence and persuade others.
• Be a self-starter, competitive, imaginative, enthusiastic, self-confident, inspiring, logical, systematic and precise.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Risk Manager (Operational Risk, Audit) – Gaborone, Botswana
Risk Manager (Operational Risk, Audit) – Gaborone, Botswana
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for working together with all business units in establishing effective risk management mechanisms and action plans in the respective units
• Monitoring progress on risk-related issues, and collating the required information, in order to minimize risk and losses to the bank
Requirements
• Degree in Risk Management or any related field
• Professional qualifications e.g. ACCA, CIMA will be an added advantage
• Five (5) years’ experience in a risk management environment, 2 years of which should have been in a management position
• Practical knowledge of market risk measurement methodologies (e.g. scenario analysis, stress testing, back testing, VAR, risk adjusted performance).
• Experience in market risk, liquidity and balance sheet management, including strategies and processes (e.g. capital allocation and limit setting)
• Strong Analytical, Quantitative, Qualitative skills and Knowledge of Pricing Models
• Practical knowledge of requirements for market risk aggregation and consolidation at bank and business unit levels
• Practical knowledge in assessing critical market risk issues arising from local activities, including new products
• Managing daily and other periodic market risk monitoring and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in computers (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for working together with all business units in establishing effective risk management mechanisms and action plans in the respective units
• Monitoring progress on risk-related issues, and collating the required information, in order to minimize risk and losses to the bank
Requirements
• Degree in Risk Management or any related field
• Professional qualifications e.g. ACCA, CIMA will be an added advantage
• Five (5) years’ experience in a risk management environment, 2 years of which should have been in a management position
• Practical knowledge of market risk measurement methodologies (e.g. scenario analysis, stress testing, back testing, VAR, risk adjusted performance).
• Experience in market risk, liquidity and balance sheet management, including strategies and processes (e.g. capital allocation and limit setting)
• Strong Analytical, Quantitative, Qualitative skills and Knowledge of Pricing Models
• Practical knowledge of requirements for market risk aggregation and consolidation at bank and business unit levels
• Practical knowledge in assessing critical market risk issues arising from local activities, including new products
• Managing daily and other periodic market risk monitoring and reporting requirements
• Proficiency in computers (e.g. Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent communication skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Head of Retail Banking (Service Delivery, Risk and Compliance) – Gaborone, Botswana
Head of Retail Banking (Service Delivery, Risk and Compliance) – Gaborone, Botswana
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall performance of Retail Banking delivery channels, products and services, to achieve efficient service delivery, business and revenue growth, Credit and Risk Compliance, through effective People Management.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• B.Comm or equivalent degree
• An Masters in Business Administration would be an added advantage
• Ten (10) years experience of which 5 should have been in retail banking environment at management level.
• Strong networks within the retail and business market.
• Sound knowledge of credit principles.
• Excellent Group dynamics and team building skills
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Budgeting and planning skills.
• Excellent Leadership and People Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent at analyzing and evaluating financial information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall performance of Retail Banking delivery channels, products and services, to achieve efficient service delivery, business and revenue growth, Credit and Risk Compliance, through effective People Management.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• B.Comm or equivalent degree
• An Masters in Business Administration would be an added advantage
• Ten (10) years experience of which 5 should have been in retail banking environment at management level.
• Strong networks within the retail and business market.
• Sound knowledge of credit principles.
• Excellent Group dynamics and team building skills
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent Budgeting and planning skills.
• Excellent Leadership and People Management skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent at analyzing and evaluating financial information.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Data Quality Analyst (Quantitative Analyst / IT) – Gaborone, Botswana
Data Quality Analyst (Quantitative Analyst / IT) – Gaborone, Botswana
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for completeness and integration of client data, and related management reports, in order to minimize reputational risks and losses to the Bank, arising from inaccuracies and incomplete customer information.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification
• Four (4) years of relevant experience
• Thorough hands-on experience in setting up test environments and executing test cases
• SQL skills including writing SQL queries
• Knowledge of IP network
• Well-developed documenting and reporting skills
• Excellent understanding of testing concepts and the role of Quality Assurance in software development
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for completeness and integration of client data, and related management reports, in order to minimize reputational risks and losses to the Bank, arising from inaccuracies and incomplete customer information.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• Diploma in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification
• Four (4) years of relevant experience
• Thorough hands-on experience in setting up test environments and executing test cases
• SQL skills including writing SQL queries
• Knowledge of IP network
• Well-developed documenting and reporting skills
• Excellent understanding of testing concepts and the role of Quality Assurance in software development
• Excellent planning and organising skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Problem solving and analytical skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Business Operations Analyst (Business Process Management) – Gaborone, Botswana
Business Operations Analyst (Business Process Management) – Gaborone, Botswana
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the business units operate more efficiently through continuous analysis, streamlining, design, documentation, implementation of business processes, identifying any operational risks within these processes, and implementing measures/controls to mitigate against these risks in the most cost effective manner.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or any other related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• 5 years relevant experience in a banking environment
• Proficiency in computer Applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Exposure to at least one process/Technology tool (ARIS, Provision, Casewise, Rational)
• Exposure to business analysis tools, methodologies and software
• Excellent planning and leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of risk
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Guided by their core values of teamwork, excellence, learning, passion and integrity, the Bank continuously pursues its vision to become the preferred bank in Botswana. It intends to play a meaningful role in the development of the economy and the upliftment of the communities in which they operate.
Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting the business units operate more efficiently through continuous analysis, streamlining, design, documentation, implementation of business processes, identifying any operational risks within these processes, and implementing measures/controls to mitigate against these risks in the most cost effective manner.
Requirements
• Must be a citizen of Botswana / South Africa
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or any other related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• 5 years relevant experience in a banking environment
• Proficiency in computer Applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Exposure to at least one process/Technology tool (ARIS, Provision, Casewise, Rational)
• Exposure to business analysis tools, methodologies and software
• Excellent planning and leadership skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent understanding of risk
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Chief Operating Officer (Short term insurance) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Chief Operating Officer (Short term insurance) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
The COO will be responsible for enhancing the organization's processes and infrastructure that will allow the organization to grow and achieve goals. The COO will maintain a leadership role and accept responsibility to ensure that the organization's strategic business plan objectives are accomplished.
Responsibilities
• Evaluate market trends and developments in the short term insurance industry
• Formulate and implement the operations strategy and business plan within the short term industry
• Evaluate on an on-going basis with emphasis on risk and compliance for the division and its staff
Financial Management and Oversight
• Working closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, manage and oversee all financial and business planning activities, including:
• Direct and administer all financial plans.
• Oversee business policies and accounting practices.
• Review and analyse financial reports.
• Support and advise the CEO in decision making.
• Lead and support organizational budgeting process.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of organizational performance metrics.
• Provide overall financial oversight and monitoring.
• Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the CEO and senior management team.
Operations
• Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, policies, and other legal documents and agreements.
• Business insurance: procurement, monitoring and management.
• Information technology – working with the manager of information technology, ensure the on-going maintenance and updating of information systems and infrastructure, including hardware and software.
• Organizational reporting and monitoring: provide guidance and leadership through management of the organization's metrics and measurement reporting process.
• Office management: oversee administrative functions for across Africa, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Manage insurance programs including claims assessment and renewals.
• Manage investigations of claims in compliance with regulations.
• Analyse reports submitted by claims supervisor and third party administrators.
• Manage claims recoveries and reporting thereof.
• Provide guidance and advise to management on developing, implementing and revising insurance programs and policies and resolving financial and legal issues.
• Formulate information required for a short term monthly pack based on the organization and individual's achievement
• Board of directors – working with the CEO provide staff support and guidance to the organization's board act as staff liaison to relevant board committees.
• Leverage relationships with existing and new clients.
• Provide training and seminars to staff and management.
• Responsible for the continuous update of the short term insurance business plan and adherence to procurement compliance.
• Ensure all process and procedures within short term insurance comply with local regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Demonstrate success in dealing with complex insurance and risk management issues.
• Achieve corporate goals through the on-going selection, performance management and development of employees.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of all internal processes.
• Develop management reports and business intelligence tools needed to track and measure performance of all business lines.
• Monitor
Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business administration.
• Strong technical skills within short term insurance.
• Extensive insurance knowledge and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Represent the company professionally, both internally and externally, including furthering the company image with the shareholders, employees and community.
• Advanced skills in Internet technology, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical and decision-making ability and create for the future.
• Provide a favourable attitude toward change and continuous improvement as well as commitment to bottom line profit.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
The COO will be responsible for enhancing the organization's processes and infrastructure that will allow the organization to grow and achieve goals. The COO will maintain a leadership role and accept responsibility to ensure that the organization's strategic business plan objectives are accomplished.
Responsibilities
• Evaluate market trends and developments in the short term insurance industry
• Formulate and implement the operations strategy and business plan within the short term industry
• Evaluate on an on-going basis with emphasis on risk and compliance for the division and its staff
Financial Management and Oversight
• Working closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, manage and oversee all financial and business planning activities, including:
• Direct and administer all financial plans.
• Oversee business policies and accounting practices.
• Review and analyse financial reports.
• Support and advise the CEO in decision making.
• Lead and support organizational budgeting process.
• Oversee reporting and monitoring of organizational performance metrics.
• Provide overall financial oversight and monitoring.
• Ensure that relevant financial data is presented to the CEO and senior management team.
Operations
• Oversee risk management and legal activities: letters of agreement, contracts, policies, and other legal documents and agreements.
• Business insurance: procurement, monitoring and management.
• Information technology – working with the manager of information technology, ensure the on-going maintenance and updating of information systems and infrastructure, including hardware and software.
• Organizational reporting and monitoring: provide guidance and leadership through management of the organization's metrics and measurement reporting process.
• Office management: oversee administrative functions for across Africa, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Manage insurance programs including claims assessment and renewals.
• Manage investigations of claims in compliance with regulations.
• Analyse reports submitted by claims supervisor and third party administrators.
• Manage claims recoveries and reporting thereof.
• Provide guidance and advise to management on developing, implementing and revising insurance programs and policies and resolving financial and legal issues.
• Formulate information required for a short term monthly pack based on the organization and individual's achievement
• Board of directors – working with the CEO provide staff support and guidance to the organization's board act as staff liaison to relevant board committees.
• Leverage relationships with existing and new clients.
• Provide training and seminars to staff and management.
• Responsible for the continuous update of the short term insurance business plan and adherence to procurement compliance.
• Ensure all process and procedures within short term insurance comply with local regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Demonstrate success in dealing with complex insurance and risk management issues.
• Achieve corporate goals through the on-going selection, performance management and development of employees.
• Responsible for the effectiveness of all internal processes.
• Develop management reports and business intelligence tools needed to track and measure performance of all business lines.
• Monitor
Requirements
• A bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business administration.
• Strong technical skills within short term insurance.
• Extensive insurance knowledge and experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Represent the company professionally, both internally and externally, including furthering the company image with the shareholders, employees and community.
• Advanced skills in Internet technology, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Able to demonstrate strong leadership skills, analytical and decision-making ability and create for the future.
• Provide a favourable attitude toward change and continuous improvement as well as commitment to bottom line profit.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to respond to requests effectively and efficiently.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Monday, October 31, 2011
Fund Accountant (CA qualified) – Mauritius
Fund Accountant (CA qualified) – Mauritius
Introduction
The firm is a leading global investment bank with a substantial private clients franchise. Its businesses are mutually reinforcing. The client’s office in South Africa offers a full range of competitive investment banking products and services i.e. corporate finance, equity capital markets, project finance, global markets, global banking, foreign exchange, equities research and equities sales, derivatives and trading. Its mission is to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
Responsibilities
• Preparation of financial statements for Fund Structures in German in accordance with accounting and regulatory requirements within agreed deadlines;
• Liaise with auditors and any other internal and external parties necessary to prepare, approve and issue reports / financial statements;
• Review of files, statements and records prepared to assist the audits of financial statements.
• Preparation of Net Asset Value Calculation of different types of Funds;
• Maintaining share register and preparation of investor statements
Requirements
• Fluent German and English speaker, preferably looking for a South African / Namibian citizen to relocate
• Candidates should be fully / partly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) with 2+ years plus experience in accounting / auditing;
• Looking for 5 years’ experience (including articles)
• Good communication skills are a must – both written and spoken German in order to deal with the administration teams overseas;
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in time pressured environment;
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment;
• German GAAP experience will be an advantage;
• Competence in and active use of appropriate IT tools, Excel/Word and accounting software;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
The firm is a leading global investment bank with a substantial private clients franchise. Its businesses are mutually reinforcing. The client’s office in South Africa offers a full range of competitive investment banking products and services i.e. corporate finance, equity capital markets, project finance, global markets, global banking, foreign exchange, equities research and equities sales, derivatives and trading. Its mission is to be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.
Responsibilities
• Preparation of financial statements for Fund Structures in German in accordance with accounting and regulatory requirements within agreed deadlines;
• Liaise with auditors and any other internal and external parties necessary to prepare, approve and issue reports / financial statements;
• Review of files, statements and records prepared to assist the audits of financial statements.
• Preparation of Net Asset Value Calculation of different types of Funds;
• Maintaining share register and preparation of investor statements
Requirements
• Fluent German and English speaker, preferably looking for a South African / Namibian citizen to relocate
• Candidates should be fully / partly qualified Chartered Accountants (CAs) with 2+ years plus experience in accounting / auditing;
• Looking for 5 years’ experience (including articles)
• Good communication skills are a must – both written and spoken German in order to deal with the administration teams overseas;
• Good attention to detail and ability to work in time pressured environment;
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment;
• German GAAP experience will be an advantage;
• Competence in and active use of appropriate IT tools, Excel/Word and accounting software;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Senior Investment Officer (Agricultural / SME) – Mozambique
Senior Investment Officer (Agricultural / SME) – Mozambique
Introduction
CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Senior Investment Officer for a specialist risk company in the agricultural sector. The role is to be based in Mozambique.
My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises in the agricultural sector. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses.
Responsibilities
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in agricultural businesses in the central part of Mozambique
• Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Requirements
• Mozambican citizen
• Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Strong financial skills
• Good understanding of and experience in the agricultural sector
• Ability to work with a range of different entrepreneurs to structure commercially viable investment opportunities and see them through to successful implementation
• Comfortable dealing with farmers, senior government officials, donors and international investors
• Strong credit knowledge and credit skills
• Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage
• Management experience
• Fluent in English and Portuguese
• Results focused
• Passion for client services
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities
• Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Senior Investment Officer for a specialist risk company in the agricultural sector. The role is to be based in Mozambique.
My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises in the agricultural sector. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses.
Responsibilities
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in agricultural businesses in the central part of Mozambique
• Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Requirements
• Mozambican citizen
• Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Strong financial skills
• Good understanding of and experience in the agricultural sector
• Ability to work with a range of different entrepreneurs to structure commercially viable investment opportunities and see them through to successful implementation
• Comfortable dealing with farmers, senior government officials, donors and international investors
• Strong credit knowledge and credit skills
• Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage
• Management experience
• Fluent in English and Portuguese
• Results focused
• Passion for client services
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities
• Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Head of Debt Capital Markets (Fixed income, mining, investment) – Gauteng, South Africa
Head of Debt Capital Markets (Fixed income, mining, investment) – Gauteng, South Africa
Introduction
Develop, implement and monitor the strategy for the Debt Capital Market Division and ensure this is in line with the Group Strategy. To create opportunities for Debt Capital within the client base as well as acquire new clients. Ongoing research in debt market conditions, client-specific issues such as legal, regulatory or accounting issues, and in the formulation of detailed recommendations to the Client’s executive management and stakeholders. Preparation of presentation materials for prospective clients as well as the execution of advisory mandates.
Responsibilities
The role would include all subsets of fixed interest and listed debt issues, i.e. loans / funding, structured and specialised finance. Looking for someone with international experience (mainly in Africa) - someone who can do business development, from originating trades to executing trades. Experience in DFI Funding and Equity buy outs preferred.
Develop and propose client solutions
• Undertake rigorous financial analyses of client’s financial status
• Use all appropriate information-gathering sources (e.g. The Internet) to obtain substantive client information
• Ensure all required and appropriate client legal checks are carried out
• Collate and present financial and legal analyses
• Determine an appropriate value proposition
• Deal with all internal challenges on client suitability
• Respond to tenders and canvass new clients
• Present new value add propositions to clients
• Review existing client mandates and identify opportunities to increase business
• Ensure on-going liaison with clients and nurture relationships
• Negotiate proposal implementation terms and conditions
Implement and execute advisory mandates
• Ensure all mandate letters are appropriately delivered to clients
• Closely manage teams delivering on client mandates
• Carefully manage scope mandate, fees and overall project
• Take full responsibility for deliverables, including:
o Drafting funding strategies
o Financial analysis
o Developing financial strategies
o Managing all relevant information
o Meet with clients to accurately identify all delivery gaps
o Ensuring quality deliverables
• Identify and include other experts where input is needed
• Ensure partners review changes
• Manage the mandate team
• Negotiate all service delivery agreements
• Identify appropriate outsourcing
• Evaluate/analyse debt instruments to propose best structure
• Report on approval implement solutions
• Ensure all funding plans have recommendations
• Go to institutions on road shows for clients
• Answer general credit queries
• Negotiate terms
Build and sustain excellent relationships with financial institutions and clients
• Explore new business opportunities
• Create strategies and tactics to build, develop and improve client relationships
• Maintain frequent dialogue with client at appropriate level
• Build trust with client
• Follow up on invoices
Requirements
• Post Grad BCom (Maths, Economics, Finance etc)
• CA / CFA
• General investment banking covering both Debt Capital markets and Equities.
• Five to eight years in a financial institution or corporate treasury environment working with debt instruments
• A good understanding of debt capital markets in South Africa;
• Knowledge of PFMA/MFMA;
• Listing, Structured Finance, Project Finance, Specialised Finance experience
• Must have 5- 8 experience in raising debt:
o Listed debt
o Fixed rate
o Floating CPI
o Bi-lateral Loans
o Development Fund Institutional Funding
o Bank facilities
o Structured loans
o Export Credit Agreements
o Assisting with formal credit ratings for institutions
o Setting up of commercial paper programs
o Bond market issuance programs
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
Develop, implement and monitor the strategy for the Debt Capital Market Division and ensure this is in line with the Group Strategy. To create opportunities for Debt Capital within the client base as well as acquire new clients. Ongoing research in debt market conditions, client-specific issues such as legal, regulatory or accounting issues, and in the formulation of detailed recommendations to the Client’s executive management and stakeholders. Preparation of presentation materials for prospective clients as well as the execution of advisory mandates.
Responsibilities
The role would include all subsets of fixed interest and listed debt issues, i.e. loans / funding, structured and specialised finance. Looking for someone with international experience (mainly in Africa) - someone who can do business development, from originating trades to executing trades. Experience in DFI Funding and Equity buy outs preferred.
Develop and propose client solutions
• Undertake rigorous financial analyses of client’s financial status
• Use all appropriate information-gathering sources (e.g. The Internet) to obtain substantive client information
• Ensure all required and appropriate client legal checks are carried out
• Collate and present financial and legal analyses
• Determine an appropriate value proposition
• Deal with all internal challenges on client suitability
• Respond to tenders and canvass new clients
• Present new value add propositions to clients
• Review existing client mandates and identify opportunities to increase business
• Ensure on-going liaison with clients and nurture relationships
• Negotiate proposal implementation terms and conditions
Implement and execute advisory mandates
• Ensure all mandate letters are appropriately delivered to clients
• Closely manage teams delivering on client mandates
• Carefully manage scope mandate, fees and overall project
• Take full responsibility for deliverables, including:
o Drafting funding strategies
o Financial analysis
o Developing financial strategies
o Managing all relevant information
o Meet with clients to accurately identify all delivery gaps
o Ensuring quality deliverables
• Identify and include other experts where input is needed
• Ensure partners review changes
• Manage the mandate team
• Negotiate all service delivery agreements
• Identify appropriate outsourcing
• Evaluate/analyse debt instruments to propose best structure
• Report on approval implement solutions
• Ensure all funding plans have recommendations
• Go to institutions on road shows for clients
• Answer general credit queries
• Negotiate terms
Build and sustain excellent relationships with financial institutions and clients
• Explore new business opportunities
• Create strategies and tactics to build, develop and improve client relationships
• Maintain frequent dialogue with client at appropriate level
• Build trust with client
• Follow up on invoices
Requirements
• Post Grad BCom (Maths, Economics, Finance etc)
• CA / CFA
• General investment banking covering both Debt Capital markets and Equities.
• Five to eight years in a financial institution or corporate treasury environment working with debt instruments
• A good understanding of debt capital markets in South Africa;
• Knowledge of PFMA/MFMA;
• Listing, Structured Finance, Project Finance, Specialised Finance experience
• Must have 5- 8 experience in raising debt:
o Listed debt
o Fixed rate
o Floating CPI
o Bi-lateral Loans
o Development Fund Institutional Funding
o Bank facilities
o Structured loans
o Export Credit Agreements
o Assisting with formal credit ratings for institutions
o Setting up of commercial paper programs
o Bond market issuance programs
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Division Manager, Administrative Expenses (Expenditure Controller) – Tunis, Tunisia
Division Manager, Administrative Expenses (Expenses, Accounting, Financial Control) – Tunis, Tunisia (Manager - Expenditures Controller)
Introduction
The incumbent a critical part of the management and control of administrative and capital expenditures of the Bank Group, is primarily responsible for the delivery of timely and efficient payment processing services. Such responsibility also includes the exercise of effective controls over administrative and capital expenditure payment requests to not only safeguard the assets of the Bank, but also contribute to the efficient implementation of the administrative and capital budgets of the Bank Group and of various multilateral and bilateral grants
Responsibilities
• Supervise staff of the Division to ensure that payments are made promptly and accurately
• Establish procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service identify cost savings and promote efficient use of Bank resources.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment and classifications of financial transactions.
• Implement control procedures to safeguard resources of the Bank Group and Grants to detect exceptions in a timely manner.
• Approve transfers of funds to replenish bank accounts of field offices and ensure the complete and proper accounting for such funds.
• Provide oversight control of various petty cash / imprest funds.
• Improve customer service orientation of staff of the Division and ensure provision of efficient services to clients
• Participate in the review and formulation of relevant accounting procedures, policies and practices
• Continuously review the relevant business processes and practices, with a view to identifying, advising management and ultimately implementing opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Participate in Finance Complex Working Groups on Asset and Liability management issues.
• Coordinate External auditors’ work on administrative expenses.
Requirements
• Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Business Administration, and an internationally recognized professionally accounting qualification e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA or Expert Comptable.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including an international financial organization and covering provision of services to customers and business process innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language
• Proficiency in the use of SAP and other standard software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (certification in the FI module of SAP will be an advantage)
• Strong managerial skills including ability to coordinate the work of the Division and motivate team members.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good analytical skills; able to propose measures aimed at cost savings and efficiency.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
The incumbent a critical part of the management and control of administrative and capital expenditures of the Bank Group, is primarily responsible for the delivery of timely and efficient payment processing services. Such responsibility also includes the exercise of effective controls over administrative and capital expenditure payment requests to not only safeguard the assets of the Bank, but also contribute to the efficient implementation of the administrative and capital budgets of the Bank Group and of various multilateral and bilateral grants
Responsibilities
• Supervise staff of the Division to ensure that payments are made promptly and accurately
• Establish procedures and controls to improve efficiency of service identify cost savings and promote efficient use of Bank resources.
• Provide guidance on accounting treatment and classifications of financial transactions.
• Implement control procedures to safeguard resources of the Bank Group and Grants to detect exceptions in a timely manner.
• Approve transfers of funds to replenish bank accounts of field offices and ensure the complete and proper accounting for such funds.
• Provide oversight control of various petty cash / imprest funds.
• Improve customer service orientation of staff of the Division and ensure provision of efficient services to clients
• Participate in the review and formulation of relevant accounting procedures, policies and practices
• Continuously review the relevant business processes and practices, with a view to identifying, advising management and ultimately implementing opportunities for improvements and cost savings.
• Participate in Finance Complex Working Groups on Asset and Liability management issues.
• Coordinate External auditors’ work on administrative expenses.
Requirements
• Applicants should hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Business Administration, and an internationally recognized professionally accounting qualification e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA or Expert Comptable.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including an international financial organization and covering provision of services to customers and business process innovation.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or French with a good working knowledge of the other language
• Proficiency in the use of SAP and other standard software such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint (certification in the FI module of SAP will be an advantage)
• Strong managerial skills including ability to coordinate the work of the Division and motivate team members.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good analytical skills; able to propose measures aimed at cost savings and efficiency.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Monday, October 17, 2011
Relationship managers (corporate / credit risk) - Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana
Relationship managers (corporate / credit risk) - Zambia, Botswana, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ghana
Job Description
• To meet the sales & revenue objectives set for Liability growth & Fee income by promoting Transaction Banking (OTT/ITT, Trade, FX etc.) through a proactive, professional and compliant sales approach to the new and existing customers.
• Acquire New To Bank (NTB) customers through proactive sales calling based on defined objectives
• Maintain and improve upon the service delivery to customers specifically to the customers allocated and generally to all the customers / prospects of the Bank
Conduct all sales & service activities within the Risk & Compliance parameters as defined from time to time by the Bank.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• To make sales to NTB customers, promote liability & transaction banking products to achieve designated sales targets.
• To manage and grow an account portfolio of the top SME customer with substantial liability base.
• Conduct regular client visits for Relationship Building
• Prepare One-off Lending proposals for SME customers
• To provide quality banking experience and service to customers.
• To proactively identify existing SCB customers who will benefit from access to Transaction Banking products & services e.g. OTT/ITT, E-Channels, Trade etc.
• To assist with the organization of and participate in client seminars to educate the public and to promote products and services to customers.
• To analyze and provide relevant feedback on competitor products and services.
• Cross-sell SME products as & when appropriate in helping towards improving the Bank’s offerings.
• To undertake regular portfolio reviews to understand portfolio growth.
• To ensure control requirements of the business are adhered to in line with Group policies
• The job holder must ensure full aware of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention and Group Sanctions policy. He/she must ensure compliance with these policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Any suspicious transaction must immediately be reported to the supervising officer.
• Ensure that the principles of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly), as directed and communicated by the SCB Group, are embedded into the work culture. Ensures that the principles are demonstrated in work related to product development and delivery, sales management and the approach to compliant management, retention and Voice of Customer.
• Must comply with all compliance requirements with high attention on a) alertness to AML procedures and take the lead at all times to be alert to unusual or possibly suspicious customer activity. Job holder must report any suspicious transaction to respectively Unit MLPO via LINE MANAGER (reporting manager) or directly to the Country MLPO b) observant of reputation risk c) strict prohibited from mis-selling activities.
• Proactively monitor the risk profile and quality of the portfolio.
Qualifications & Skills
Graduate/Diploma
Strong relevant Banking experience in a client facing role, with considerable understanding of banking operations and transaction banking products
Aptitude for Relationship Management
Pleasing personality with effective communication skills
Arabic language skills would be an added advantage
Overall understanding of Banking business preferably in SME/Transaction banking/Small Market portfolio
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Job Description
• To meet the sales & revenue objectives set for Liability growth & Fee income by promoting Transaction Banking (OTT/ITT, Trade, FX etc.) through a proactive, professional and compliant sales approach to the new and existing customers.
• Acquire New To Bank (NTB) customers through proactive sales calling based on defined objectives
• Maintain and improve upon the service delivery to customers specifically to the customers allocated and generally to all the customers / prospects of the Bank
Conduct all sales & service activities within the Risk & Compliance parameters as defined from time to time by the Bank.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
• To make sales to NTB customers, promote liability & transaction banking products to achieve designated sales targets.
• To manage and grow an account portfolio of the top SME customer with substantial liability base.
• Conduct regular client visits for Relationship Building
• Prepare One-off Lending proposals for SME customers
• To provide quality banking experience and service to customers.
• To proactively identify existing SCB customers who will benefit from access to Transaction Banking products & services e.g. OTT/ITT, E-Channels, Trade etc.
• To assist with the organization of and participate in client seminars to educate the public and to promote products and services to customers.
• To analyze and provide relevant feedback on competitor products and services.
• Cross-sell SME products as & when appropriate in helping towards improving the Bank’s offerings.
• To undertake regular portfolio reviews to understand portfolio growth.
• To ensure control requirements of the business are adhered to in line with Group policies
• The job holder must ensure full aware of all the policies and procedures issued in relation to money laundering prevention and Group Sanctions policy. He/she must ensure compliance with these policies and procedures on an ongoing basis. Any suspicious transaction must immediately be reported to the supervising officer.
• Ensure that the principles of TCF (Treating Customers Fairly), as directed and communicated by the SCB Group, are embedded into the work culture. Ensures that the principles are demonstrated in work related to product development and delivery, sales management and the approach to compliant management, retention and Voice of Customer.
• Must comply with all compliance requirements with high attention on a) alertness to AML procedures and take the lead at all times to be alert to unusual or possibly suspicious customer activity. Job holder must report any suspicious transaction to respectively Unit MLPO via LINE MANAGER (reporting manager) or directly to the Country MLPO b) observant of reputation risk c) strict prohibited from mis-selling activities.
• Proactively monitor the risk profile and quality of the portfolio.
Qualifications & Skills
Graduate/Diploma
Strong relevant Banking experience in a client facing role, with considerable understanding of banking operations and transaction banking products
Aptitude for Relationship Management
Pleasing personality with effective communication skills
Arabic language skills would be an added advantage
Overall understanding of Banking business preferably in SME/Transaction banking/Small Market portfolio
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Small Enterprise Business Head (Corporate credit / risk) – Zambia
Small Enterprise Business Head (Corporate credit / risk) – Zambia
Introduction
My client ranks among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Due to expansion they are looking for a Small Enterprise Head (Corporate credit / risk).
Responsibilities
• Manage a team of around 10 people
• Stay up to date with markets (locally and globally)
• Business development
• Marketing products of bank (mainly FX and lending)
Requirements
• Relevant degree
• Credit certification
• 7-10 years relevant experience (in microfinance / credit / corporate banking)
• Management experience
• Local market knowledge
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
My client ranks among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Due to expansion they are looking for a Small Enterprise Head (Corporate credit / risk).
Responsibilities
• Manage a team of around 10 people
• Stay up to date with markets (locally and globally)
• Business development
• Marketing products of bank (mainly FX and lending)
Requirements
• Relevant degree
• Credit certification
• 7-10 years relevant experience (in microfinance / credit / corporate banking)
• Management experience
• Local market knowledge
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Country Risk Manager (Credit – Corporate Banking) – Algeria
Country Risk Manager (Credit – Corporate Banking) – Algeria
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Country Risk Manager for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in Algeria. The successful candidate will form part of the Global Industries and Regional Markets team for Middle East & Africa.
Role Synopsis:
Provide credit approvals for all credit actions related to the corporate bank portfolio in Algeria.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate effective decision making ability - make informed and balanced decisions keeping in mind the related risks and the operating environment (borrower specific, industry and country) based on a thorough knowledge of the bank's internal process and policies and an assessment of the borrower and the environment.
Lead and shape the country credit strategy through developing the Portfolio Management Plan including target market and risk acceptance criteria.
Manage the credit portfolio on an ongoing basis; monitor trends, concentrations, WALNs, classifieds, utilization.
Implement & monitor risk / return standards.
Develop, direct, implement the remedial strategy for classified names.
Conduct monthly portfolio meetings with CRMS & Coverage.
Provide guidance to the Coverage and Product areas with respect to customer specific credit/exposure strategy.
Ensure accurate data quality (risk ratings, industry codes, collateral reporting, GDRS, etc).
Manage the credit RCSA process.
Improve productivity through ongoing process redesign where appropriate.
Have a strong grasp of all risk management policies, including, credit, country and cross border policies.
Develop an understanding of local regulatory environment including adherence to Central Bank policies and risk related reporting requirements.
Approve & manage the Country & Cross Border risks & limits. Oversee the Scenario Plans preparation and its monitoring.
Supervise preparation for the credit related ARR reviews as well as manage the Quarterly Business Monitoring Reviews related to credit. Ensure satisfactory ratings.
Provide regular on-the-job training to the relationship managers and Product partners as needed. Ongoing coaching of relationship managers; approve their credit limits.
Maintain a regular calling program on major clients.
Requirements:
At least 10 years’ experience in banking and/or financial services.
University degree required in Accounting or MBA;
Strong understanding of institutional processes and policies and ability to coach and train the RMs
Experience in interacting with and influencing key decision makers internally and externally.
Strong Leadership and Execution Skills.
Ability to Identify, develop and maintain new business-client relationships and other opportunities
Strong Analytical, Interpretive, evaluative and Risk Control competencies.
Organisational & Communication skills
Teamwork with the Coverage/RMs and other product partners, is required
Flexibility to react to changing priorities
Fluent in English (prerequisite)
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Country Risk Manager for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in Algeria. The successful candidate will form part of the Global Industries and Regional Markets team for Middle East & Africa.
Role Synopsis:
Provide credit approvals for all credit actions related to the corporate bank portfolio in Algeria.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrate effective decision making ability - make informed and balanced decisions keeping in mind the related risks and the operating environment (borrower specific, industry and country) based on a thorough knowledge of the bank's internal process and policies and an assessment of the borrower and the environment.
Lead and shape the country credit strategy through developing the Portfolio Management Plan including target market and risk acceptance criteria.
Manage the credit portfolio on an ongoing basis; monitor trends, concentrations, WALNs, classifieds, utilization.
Implement & monitor risk / return standards.
Develop, direct, implement the remedial strategy for classified names.
Conduct monthly portfolio meetings with CRMS & Coverage.
Provide guidance to the Coverage and Product areas with respect to customer specific credit/exposure strategy.
Ensure accurate data quality (risk ratings, industry codes, collateral reporting, GDRS, etc).
Manage the credit RCSA process.
Improve productivity through ongoing process redesign where appropriate.
Have a strong grasp of all risk management policies, including, credit, country and cross border policies.
Develop an understanding of local regulatory environment including adherence to Central Bank policies and risk related reporting requirements.
Approve & manage the Country & Cross Border risks & limits. Oversee the Scenario Plans preparation and its monitoring.
Supervise preparation for the credit related ARR reviews as well as manage the Quarterly Business Monitoring Reviews related to credit. Ensure satisfactory ratings.
Provide regular on-the-job training to the relationship managers and Product partners as needed. Ongoing coaching of relationship managers; approve their credit limits.
Maintain a regular calling program on major clients.
Requirements:
At least 10 years’ experience in banking and/or financial services.
University degree required in Accounting or MBA;
Strong understanding of institutional processes and policies and ability to coach and train the RMs
Experience in interacting with and influencing key decision makers internally and externally.
Strong Leadership and Execution Skills.
Ability to Identify, develop and maintain new business-client relationships and other opportunities
Strong Analytical, Interpretive, evaluative and Risk Control competencies.
Organisational & Communication skills
Teamwork with the Coverage/RMs and other product partners, is required
Flexibility to react to changing priorities
Fluent in English (prerequisite)
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique
CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Chief Investment Officer for a specialist risk company. The role is to be based in Mozambique.
Introduction
My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses.
Responsibilities
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in SMEs operating in Mozambique
• Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof (the incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Requirements
• Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies
• Strong credit knowledge and credit skills
• Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage
• Management experience
• Fluent in English and Portuguese
• Mozambican citizen
• Results focused
• Passion for client services
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities
• Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
CA Global Africa Recruitment is looking for a highly qualified and accomplished individual for the role of Chief Investment Officer for a specialist risk company. The role is to be based in Mozambique.
Introduction
My client is a leading risk financier of small and medium enterprises. The company actively supports entrepreneurial growth by providing financing, specialist sectoral knowledge and added-value services for viable small and medium businesses.
Responsibilities
• Implementing the business plan and strategy for the Fund for investing in SMEs operating in Mozambique
• Lead transactions in the firm from identification, negotiations, closing, monitoring investments and finally the exit thereof (the incumbent takes final responsibility for the transaction even though assisted by other staff members)
• Represent the company and its clients as presented to Investment Committee on boards of portfolio companies
• Implement corporate governance disciplines in investee companies
• Initiate investments in chosen areas of investment preference
• Management of resources both internally and externally
• Marketing the Funds’ investment solutions and build sound relationships with clients and role players
• Manage and add value to the investment portfolio
• Effectively managing human resources by recruiting good people, training them, investing in and retaining them so that they, in turn, can continuously find good entrepreneurial businesses to invest in and add value to.
Requirements
• Tertiary qualification (Finance degree) with management studies
• Strong credit knowledge and credit skills
• Knowledge of private equity would be an advantage
• Management experience
• Fluent in English and Portuguese
• Mozambican citizen
• Results focused
• Passion for client services
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid negotiation skills
• Track record of excellent investment decision-making abilities
• Hands-on deal making, commercial experience in key investment sectors.
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Relationship manager
Relationship manager (Corporate credit / risk) – Uganda
My client ranks among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Due to expansion they are looking for a Relationship Manager (Corporate credit / risk) to focus on sales target and profit objectives by acquiring, growing and retaining profitable. SME customer relationship in assigned portfolio, through effective consultative selling and creative structuring of financial solutions that meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
• Maintain close relationship with SME customers in designated portfolio in providing solution based initiatives to meet their needs.
• Be responsible for Loan Application write-up for new-to-bank customers and Loan Application write-up for limit increasing for existing customers.
• Build and expand existing customer relationship through in depth analysis of their needs.
• Identify and prioritize activities to maximize revenue contribution from the high potential customers.
• Provide a high level of professionalism in conducting consultations and profiling with customers.
Requirements
• Bachelor or higher in Finance or related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in RM Roles
• Corporate banking & credit background
• Strong selling and analytical thinking skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
My client ranks among the top 20 companies in the FTSE-100 by market capitalisation. The Group has operated for over 150 years in some of the world's most dynamic markets, leading the way in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Due to expansion they are looking for a Relationship Manager (Corporate credit / risk) to focus on sales target and profit objectives by acquiring, growing and retaining profitable. SME customer relationship in assigned portfolio, through effective consultative selling and creative structuring of financial solutions that meet customer needs.
Responsibilities
• Maintain close relationship with SME customers in designated portfolio in providing solution based initiatives to meet their needs.
• Be responsible for Loan Application write-up for new-to-bank customers and Loan Application write-up for limit increasing for existing customers.
• Build and expand existing customer relationship through in depth analysis of their needs.
• Identify and prioritize activities to maximize revenue contribution from the high potential customers.
• Provide a high level of professionalism in conducting consultations and profiling with customers.
Requirements
• Bachelor or higher in Finance or related discipline
• 3-5 years’ experience in RM Roles
• Corporate banking & credit background
• Strong selling and analytical thinking skills
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Junior Credit Analyst (Corporate Finance) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
Responsibilities
• Analysing and evaluating company financial statements
• Analysing clients’ requirements and needs to match to the most suitable financing products
• Daft and motivate credit applications to the Credit Committee, etc.
Requirements
• SA citizen
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Have own transport and valid driver’s license
• BCom Degree (must have financial related subjects)
• At least 3 years in Corporate Finance working experience(local banking background)
• Ability to assess industry and market trends and economic climate locally and internationally
• Understand of credit risk mitigation and security documentation
• Acceptance & tolerance with culture diversity
• Be able to work individually and in a team, cope under pressure
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com), or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Senior Stockbroker (Securities) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Senior Stockbroker (Securities) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Managing office in Johannesburg, as well as offices over the rest of Africa
• Proven management skills
• International exposure in work history
• At least 10 years’ experience in stock broking role in stockbroking firm
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong management experience
• Good people management skills
• Strong, driven, hands on individual
• Willing to travel in Africa
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com) , or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Introduction
My client is an investment banking group operating in Africa. The company provide local and on-the-ground investment banking services across the African continent.
My client is an investment banking group operating in Africa. The company provide local and on-the-ground investment banking services across the African continent.
Responsibilities
Managing office in Johannesburg, as well as offices over the rest of Africa
Requirements
• Proven management skills
• International exposure in work history
• At least 10 years’ experience in stock broking role in stockbroking firm
• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong management experience
• Good people management skills
• Strong, driven, hands on individual
• Willing to travel in Africa
Send your CV to Danelle at CA Global (danelle@caglobalint.com) , or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further information.
Note: Only shortlist candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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Friday, July 8, 2011
Chief Compliance Officer - Global Banking, Johannesburg South Africa
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very accomplished and highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Compliance Officer. The role is based in
Role summary;
Head of Comprehensive Risks Management Department (Chief Compliance Officer) reporting to the General Manager with an emphasis on sound knowledge and experience of the Banks Act (Basel II), AML/CFT regulations, and in the field of Compliance and Risk Management preferably with a legal background, sound understanding of Basel II requirements (Credit Risk, Market Risk and Operational Risk), general understanding of accounting standards would also be an advantage. The successful applicant must be competent in drafting reports and recommendations as well as capable of identifying, assessing, monitoring and controlling risks to safeguard the Bank.
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Qiushi at CA Global (china@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Chief Accounting Officer – Global Banking,
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) for one of its large global banking clients. The role is based in
Role summary;
Reporting directly to the CFO, the CAO will be responsible for all aspects of accounting and finance including establishing internal controls, policies & procedures, upgrading the staff and controlling the month end close process as well as the preparation and reporting of financial statements in accordance with local regulations.
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Qiushi at CA Global (china@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Executive Structured Finance Specialist, Investment Banking,
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a very accomplished and highly qualified candidate for the role of Senior Manager/Director within the Structured Finance Investment Banking space. The role is based in
PLEASE NOTE: You need to be a South African citizen/permanent resident to qualify.
Role Activities/Responsibilities;
Product development: technical research and input on tax, corporate law, and regulatory capital issues with a view to optimizing cross border investment and financing products including, briefing and interacting with professional advisors. The candidate will operate as the team expert on technical tax / corporate law aspects and will be expected to be the primary driver of the product development process.
Origination: directly involved in the marketing of transactions, preparation and delivery of pitches, negotiation of term-sheets, and tailoring structures to meet client requirements. Candidate should be expected to operate with minimum supervision.
Execution: operate as the transaction lead and principally accountable for managing all aspects of converting a transaction from mandate to final closing, including, preparation of detailed transaction papers for submission to internal approvals committees, liaising with internal approvals functions, financial modeling (supported by the financial modelers in the team), hedging, pricing, collateral, negotiation of transaction documentation, reviewing tax, legal and accounting opinions and operating as the primary client contact throughout the transaction execution process.
Strategy: direct involvement in the strategic aspects of the business, including analysis of new markets, new counterparties and drafting business plans.
Travel: The product support for the Structured Finance franchise resides in
Should you be interested please visit the link above or send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com). Alternatively visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Commercial Offshore Director – International
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Head of Commercial Offshore for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in
PLEASE NOTE: Mauritian passport holders and/or country locals with international experience are HIGHLY encouraged to apply
Role Synopsis:
- To set the clients International Banking/Commercial Offshore strategy, drive this strategy within
- The key objective of the role is to deliver the IBD/Commercial Offshore objectives (set against a balanced scorecard), but as a fundamental requirement: deliver the business' STP commitments in terms of both income and costs; whilst building the appropriate customer/commercial culture based on consistent behaviours aligned to the clients Guiding Principles.
- Leading the IBD team and being a strong people leader for the business as well as a strong voice on the Country Management Committee and Executive Leadership Team; both on issues directly related Commercial Offshore and as senior leader within the Mauritius business
- To be the key representative for the International Banking Department/Commercial Offshore in Mauritius and abroad , developing and managing relationships with individuals, intermediaries, Key Business Introducers and other critical stakeholders - with the aim of increasing the profile of and developing significant new business for the clients International Banking/Commercial Offshore.
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Senior Head of Operations – International
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Senior Operations Manager for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in
PLEASE NOTE: Mauritian passport holders and/or country locals with international experience are HIGHLY encouraged to apply
Role Synopsis:
- To lead the in-country COO unit of the client, consisting of Change, Operations, IT and Treasury Ops developing an integrated COO function that supports the in-country MD with key capabilities
- To be accountable for the aggregate plan and delivery of systems, operations and the general operating model in-country
- To leverage the advantages of bringing together the operational expertise and drive through more efficient ways of working
- To contribute to the in-country leadership, with dedicated and singular focus on execution and delivery.
- To represent the COO function at Country Management Committee and ensure the correct specialist knowledge is brought in to inform that committee according to agenda requirement
Should you be interested please click on the link above for further details or send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com). Alternatively visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Investment Director – Private Equity,
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Investment Director for one of its clients. The role is based in
Role summary;
Develops company’s private equity investment policy and procedures and provides technical direction and leadership to investment staff within the Group on investment analysis and evaluation and portfolio management, ensuring;
- Compliance with company investment policies, Board and Investment Committee guidelines and Funds investment policies and procedures
- Optimises returns
- Continuing investment monitoring after investments are closed
Should you be interested, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for more details
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted
Country Risk Manager - Corporate
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Country Risk Manager for one of its Global Banking clients to be based in
Role Synopsis:
Provide credit approvals for all credit actions related to the corporate bank portfolio in
Should you be interested, please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to for further details.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Investment Banking Associate -
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a med-senior Investment Banking Associate to support the Head of Investment Banking in finalising mandates. Their primary output would be to develop Information Memoranda and Financial Models based on information received from clients. The specific candidate would specialise in property portfolios.
PLEASE NOTE: Ideally a black female
Role Responsibilities, but not limited to;
- Ability to take a capital raising and advisory brief from Head: Investment Banking;
- Ability to develop and manipulate Excel spreadsheets in order to prepare complex financial analyses, reports and models
- Assist in conducting due diligence investigations of client companies and assist in giving them financial advice accordingly;
- Involved in the preparation of detailed information memoranda and presentations describing the key features of client companies;
- Ability to research potential buyers/investors and follow market trends;
- Ability to assist at presentations to clients and funders;
- Assist in managing relationships with potential Investors;
- Assist in researching and structuring transactions and closing deals
- Assist in developing new business and marketing the company;
- Effectively participate and contribute to a team that originates structures, distributes and concludes transactions in line with company policies and procedures.
The Candidate must have;
- Typically the candidate would be a commercial graduate with experience in economics;
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
- They must be able to work under deadline pressure;
- Experience of preparing investment memoranda based on the key features of the client companies;
- Excellent problem solving skills and analytic ability are required;
- Strong work ethics and should have a drive for perfection;
- Needs to be a team player, must be self-motivated and entrepreneurial;
- Must have very strong quantitative and technical skills;
- Must be adept at data management and should possess research skills;
- Must pay attention to details and must be a quick learner.
Indicative Gross Annual Salary (excluding bonuses): R660,000
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (http://www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com/) to apply.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Head of Business Development - Global Payments Solutions, Africa
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic and qualified candidate for the role of Head; Business Development for one of its International clients
Please note: Nigerian, Kenyan, EAC and ECOWAS citizens are encouraged to apply
Overview:
This individual is the 'Go To' person for Business Development across the assigned location within "Africa" ensuring alignment between the location’s 'go-to-market' approaches and the overall APMEA Business Development strategy, taking into account the region's longer term strategic initiatives.
Establish new partner / vendor/ enabler / joint venture integration with capabilities to sustain the client’s competitive advantage and tracking performance against key objectives. This individual will have responsibility for establishing and maintaining strong business relationships with Issuers, vendors, the banking industry and the regulators across the assigned location.
Fundamental to accelerating the development of the business in the allocated location, is a backbone of strong issuance strategy in partnership with key Banks. The individual will be responsible for developing a dedicated Issuance plan and strategy across the assigned location.
In addition, the successful candidate must have a sound knowledge of the financial/payments industry P&L and how to maximize revenue through an effective issuance strategy.
The individual will support in the development of the allocated location’s Interchange strategies, in collaboration with all regional cross functional teams. The successful candidate will be required to support in the assigned location’s Regulatory dialogue and support Country Management, on all matters relating to national and regional interests.
Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for further details or alternatively email me at (mike@caglobalint.com).
Marketing and Communications Specialist - Global Payments Solutions,
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic candidate for the role of Marketing and Communication Specialist for one of its International clients to be based in
Overview:
The individual will be part of the MEA marketing team and responsible for Consumer, Customer & Merchant Marketing planning and activity. In addition to marketing responsibilities he/she will also plan, manage and execute the local Public relations/Communications (B2C) and external facing B2B communication. In their role they would work and report to the Marketing head for MEA and the local country manager. As a business leader your daily interaction and direct reporting line will be to the local country manager/Area Head for the market. On the consumer front you will focus on identifying consumer segments that ensure maximum impact for the client with regards to revenue and brand awareness/equity. In line with the clients business strategy and building on their customers’ strategy and needs, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities within their planned objectives to plan/implement marketing strategies enabling specific programs to target internal sales staff and bank/ retail customers (within consumers & business segments). Besides working with customer banks, retailers and agencies you will work with the country manager/area head and other internal cross-functional groups to integrate your specific marketing initiatives to increase revenue for their customers
Please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) or follow the link above for further details. Alternatively email me at (mike@caglobalint.com).
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Cluster Head of Public Affairs - Corporate Banking – East Africa
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for a highly qualified candidate for the role of Public Affairs Officer and East African Cluster Head for one of its International clients to be based in Nairobi Kenya. The role will also have regional/cluster responsibility for Tanzania and Uganda.
Please note: Please note: Kenyan or EAC citizens are encouraged to apply
Should you be interested, please visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) for more details and/or send your your CV to mike@caglobalint.com
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) –Director, Corporate/Investment Banking, Nigeria, Kenya and Namibia
CA Global Africa recruitment is currently looking for very accomplished and highly qualified candidates for the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for one of its large Multinational Banking clients in Africa.
PLEASE NOTE: You need to be a resident/national of the above mentioned countries and/or a Diaspora candidate to qualify.
General Overview:
- Play the lead role in and manage the setting and implementation of financial policies, procedures, and controls that are consistent with world best practice and the rest of the Group.
- Design, manage and maintain a seamless integrated financial reporting system. This includes initiating the redesign of the chart of accounts and accounting transaction framework and implementation of reporting systems to provide and communicate quality financial information.
- Managing the taxation affairs of the country
- Provision of technical advice and accounting support to all business units
- Assist in the overall risk management of the bank
- To support and develop the in country finance teams in creating a finance partnership with business
- Ensure maintenance of and adherence to Group / country accounting policies and procedures.
- Liaison with external auditors, tax consultants, central bank, revenue authority, Finance and Group Finance
- Be a member of and contribute to a number of subsidiary company boards and, the Executive Committee
- Provide leadership, coaching, staff development and supervision within the finance function
Role Responsibilities
- To define and implement financial strategy, management and policy and reporting frameworks for the Bank in order to maximize shareholder value and ensure investments are secure and compliant with IFRS requirement.
- Set finance strategy in line with corporate objectives
- Advises on fiscal control, profitability and returns
- Prepares, presents and interprets financial reports to Executive Committee, the Board and other regulatory bodies
- Ensure financial controls and disciplines are in place
- Ensure the overall integrity and accuracy of the financial transactional system as a basis for the preparation of financial and management reporting and accurately reflects the countries’ financial position
- Ensure adherence and compliance to tax laws, regulatory requirements and financial / accounting policies and procedures.
- Optimise capital usage – capital management
- Member of and contribute to a number of subsidiary company boards and, Executive Committees
- Formulate, align and lead the Finance vision and goals within the context of those set by the country and Africa Group.
- Setting the strategic framework for developing a value added finance function that provides customer focused finance solutions to business problems
- Effective management of capital to ensure optimum use
- Managing the maximisation of profit and return on capital so as to exceed shareholder expectations
- Facilitating strategic planning through preparation of financial forecasts based on the country business strategy
- Overall management, co-ordination and preparation of the annual budget and periodic revised estimates
- Written and oral reporting of strategic, operational and financial issues to Executive Committees and Board of Directors to enable them to meaningfully direct the country operation
- Ensuring that all internal and external reporting requirements are timeously met, including -preparation of monthly and quarterly accounts, Group Accounts and Statutory Annual Financial Statements
Candidate Profile:
- A person with high integrity
- An appreciation and a good understanding of macro economics and external factors affecting the business strategies adopted, and market serviced by the country
- Strategic mindset – decision making ability to consider both short term and long term objectives
- Dynamic, innovative self-starter with a personal ambition to succeed
- Analytical mind with strong orientation to financial analysis
- Ability to condense a significant amount of data and identify key issues
- Ability and experience in communicating with all levels of management regarding management information needs and providing decision support
- Ability to analyse and evaluate data for acceptability and correctness
- Good interpersonal skills required in liaising with people at different levels
- Willingness to lead from a high level but get involved in detail when necessary
- Good planning and organisation skills.
- Strong report writing skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Manage the financial function in a decentralised environment
- Encounter a number of varied and different people that adds complexity around cultures, regulatory, tax and accounting environments
The Candidate must have;
- Professional Accounting qualification
- At least 20+ year’s of financial management experience in a banking environment or large and dynamic multi-national at senior/executive management level.
- In-depth understanding of strategic banking issues.
- Expert knowledge in strategic and operational/budgeting planning processes.
- Proven financial leadership
- Strategic planning and management experience
- Capital management in a financial institution
- Effectively lead and supervise a large team
- Experience in change management and has the ability to positively lead change
- Good understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards
- Good understanding of Taxation Legislation
- An understanding of regulatory and reporting requirements
- Computer literacy and knowledge of personal computers and software packages such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access.
- Good communication and presentation skills at Executive level
- Experience in change management and has the ability to positively lead change
Should you meet all the above requirements please send your CV to Mike at CA Global (mike@caglobalint.com) or visit our website (www.banking-recruitment-jobs.com) to apply.
Note: Only successful candidates will be contacted.
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