CA Global African recruitment specialises in sourcing and placing executive level candidates for top tier Banking and Financial institutions worldwide. We are a specialised consultancy and have a unique understanding of the African market which allows us to fully understand our client's and candidate's needs. Within the Banking sector CA Global recruits across various disciplines,from exec CEO roles to lower level. Please browse below for banking jobs and recruitment for the African continent
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Product Manager (pricing, process improvement, MIS, Africa focused), Johannesburg, South Africa
Product Manager (pricing, process improvement, MIS, Africa focused), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
• Drive and manage key central initiatives such as pricing, process improvement and MIS
• Drive and manage specific country product initiatives in the Southern region
Responsibilities
• Through researching and understanding the African market, the successful candidate will:
• Repricing of interest and fees in order to end revenue leakage
• Provide Africa requirements and input into the overall strategic pricing project, and manage implementation thereof
• Review, amend and implement Pricing Governance, Billing systems and Internal interest rate pricing for Africa
• Balance sheet management - Understand the factors which impact the TPS balance sheet, from an economic and regulatory perspective, and initiate and manage relevant work streams to improve balance sheet performance, in line with the overall strategy of the bank
• Cash Management products for the Southern region - Work with Southern countries to jointly identify and manage country specific product initiatives and assist with the management of centrally driven projects
Requirements
• University Degree, Honours or higher preferred
• Past experience in managing a product or business P&L
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• Financial services experience in corporate or personal banking
• Experience managing corporate pricing
• High familiarity with Corporate Bank, Global Markets and Personal banking product set
• Excellent (market leading) Product knowledge especially with regards to Pricing. Good overall cash management and trade knowledge
• Firm understanding of balance sheet and financials
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Head of Internal Audit (banking experience, CA, Namibian citizen), Windhoek, Namibia
Head of Internal Audit (banking experience, CA, Namibian citizen), Windhoek, Namibia
Introduction
The Head of Audit will be charged with the responsibility of spearheading the provision of assurance to various stakeholders, that risks are effectively managed to an acceptable degree and the responsibility of providing professional input and support to audit teams and respective auditees on audit issues.
Responsibilities
• Has a strategic focus and considerable experience in order to lead teams that undertake strategic level tasks, assignments and projects;
• A sound level of business understanding of is essential to integrate customer needs and business requirements;
• Risk focussed continually assessing both internal and external factors that influence the risk profile;
• Provide assurance on key risks, based on the key risks, determines in conjunction with key internal stakeholders the audit coverage, resources required and budget for the team;
• Communicating the key issues with impact at an Executive levels including Board Audit Committee;
• Demonstrates influential leadership within a designated environment and Group Internal Audit;
• Be the centre of excellence, understanding local and international trends and developments;
• Leading teams in dynamic & complex environments;
• Exercise sound judgement & decision making;
• Establishes relationships that facilitate effective engagement with senior levels of management and executive without compromising independence, objectivity and ethics in any way; and
• Lead execution of Audit Assignments from planning, setting performance standards, reviewing work and preparing audit reports.
Requirements
• Applicants should be holders of a university degree preferably in Accounting, Commerce, Economics and Finance and/or professional Accounting qualification with a reputable body such as CIA, ACCA or CA.
• He/she should have at least ten (10) years relevant professional experience five (5) of which should have been at senior management level within a public accounting firm or reputable financial services institution, preferably a retail bank.
• He/she should have an excellent understanding of risk based auditing methodologies and their execution, good knowledge of computer applications and computer assisted audit techniques and audit software; a good understanding of all applicable internal auditing standards as well as a good understanding of accounting, taxation, auditing and general macroeconomic fundamentals
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Friday, July 13, 2012
Chief Investment Officer (Credit Risk) - Mozambique
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
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Chief Financial Officer (Executive Management) – Lilongwe, Malawi
Introduction
Directs, administers, and coordinates the activities of the finance department and financial operations in support of organizational goals, mission and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer, Regional executives and the Board of Directors.
Responsibilities
To lead Management in preparation and management of budgets (income and expenditure and cash flow) and financial projections
• Ensure budget control policies, systems and procedures are properly implemented and adhered to
• Provide (partner) Management Team with a standard format or tool for preparing and controlling annual budget that includes clear and appropriate lines of authority for budget lines to enable better decision-making
• Set and monitor capital and fixed assets budgets including office equipment, buildings and expansion project
• Set and monitor income forecasts for business including client volumes, pricing, etc.
• Set and monitor other departmental budgets including payroll, stationery and printing, telecommunications and transport
• Prepare annual budget projections based on input from Management
• Oversee payroll processing function to ensure pay and benefits are accurately calculated and proper deductions are made.
Ensure timely and accurate financial and management reports that assist in monitoring actual financial position of the business compared with projections prepared
• Prepare timely, accurate and reliable consolidated financial and management reports including balance sheet, profit and loss and cash flow statements on an annual, quarterly and monthly basis showing the financial condition of the business.
• Provide timely and accurate monthly variance analysis reports of actual expenditure against budget by Head Office function, branches and satellite centers.
• Review expenditures to ensure compliance with budgets and notify appropriate executive(s) in the event expenditures exceed budgets. Work with managers to understand source of excessive costs and to develop cost-cutting measures that will least impact the bank.
• Coordinate and ensure the availability of financial reports, statements and documentation to both internal and external auditors.
• Prepare and present to (partner) Board and Management reports on the business financial position.
• Highlight critical areas of the financial reports and statement documentations for Management’s review and action.
Ensure wise and prudent management of business funds
• Develop appropriate systems to manage and administer business funds.
• Manage business’s investment portfolio and risk-taking activities including interest rate and liquidity exposure, inter-bank exchange exposure and government securities trading.
• Consult with Management in recommending general risk parameters, overall trading position limits and hedging/trading strategies.
• Plan and provide for business’s short-term working capital and medium and long-term funding requirements.
• Review and recommend investment of deposits and idle funds (stocks and high yielding investments)-If applicable.
• Keep abreast of the market deposit rates and negotiate best rates with business’s depository banks.
• Receive and hold in authorized accounts all funds due to the business from authorized sources.
• Keep complete and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements.
• Monitor cash movement by ensuring timely and accurate bank reconciliation and other reconciliation against cash position report.
• Manage the reserve position of the business as well as other regulatory requirements related to funding operations.
• Approve invoices and checks prior to signature to ensure security of Bank funds.
Money Market and Foreign Exchange Dealing: (if applicable-depending on partner’s level of operations)
• Manage the money market and foreign exchange functions in a manner that ensures a positive return on investments and achieves targets.
Supervisory Responsibilities
• Manages related subordinate supervisors and exert effective team building
• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of financial Operations
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
• A Bachelor Degree in Business related subjects from a reputable university
• Certified Public Accountant
• Minimum of 7+ years progressively responsible finance and/or accounting experience, preferably in a financial, banking and/or microfinance institution
• Advanced knowledge of general accounting, payroll, budgeting, and related accounting and record keeping systems in a financial institution.
• Advanced knowledge of related statutory banking compliance regulations, and Bank accounting policies and procedures.
• Intermediate skills related to the consolidation and reporting of Bank financial results, and formulation and implementation of Bank accounting procedures.
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to provide leadership, supervision and training for a team of employees using positive supervisory techniques to ensure maximum productivity
• Demonstrated ability in time management, organization and delegation skills.
• Intermediate skills in computer terminal and personal computer operation; mainframe computer system; and word processing and spread sheet software programs.
• Intermediate typing skills to meet production needs of the position.
• Intermediate math skills; calculate interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages; balance accounts; add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals; locate routine mathematical errors; compute rate, ratio and percent, including the drafting and interpretation of bar graphs.
• Ability to set and monitor achievement of sustainability, efficiency, profitability, portfolio quality, and outreach activities.
• Advanced experience, and knowledge and training in setting and monitoring profitability and efficiency budgets based on profit and cost centre organization framework
• Strong Christian background and values and sensitivity to gender equality.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse financial information; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others.
• Managing People - Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.
• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition.
• Cost Consciousness - Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Values- Be able to impute and carry on organizational mission, vision and culture in the execution of you responsibilities.
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Portfolio Manager / Deputy Country Head (investments, agribusiness, SME), Accra, Ghana
Portfolio Manager / Deputy Country Head (investments, agribusiness, SME), Accra, Ghana
Introduction
My client is looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join their rapidly growing team. The position is based in Accra, Ghana for the first two years with possibility of relocation after.
Responsibilities
The Ghana Portfolio Manager will play a senior role within the company’s Ghana office, working closely with the Country Director and other senior members of the team (‘SMT’) to develop and manage the investment and project portfolio in Ghana. The Portfolio Manager will help identify, analyse and structure prospective investments and play a leadership role in projects where the company is the principal sponsor. Additionally, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for developing and managing key partnerships in the country. The Portfolio Manager will report to the Country Director.
Project Development and Management
• Identify promising projects and businesses in the agricultural value chain for investment including initial project feasibility studies and business analysis.
• Prepare and present investment materials for consideration by the Senior Management Team and Board of Directors, as well as third party investors and partners.
• Manage the investment process, including the due diligence, financing and structuring of investments, in collaboration with SMT members.
• For projects where the company is the principal sponsor (ie the large serviced farms being developed), work closely with SMT members to co-ordinate the overall development process from start to financial close, including
- Developing strategic implementation and development plans, including budgets and financial models.
- Establishing deliverables, reporting mechanisms and timelines, and managing progress against deliverables.
- Managing the overall project implementation and construction of each project to ensure delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage portfolio investments – lead investment reviews and provide/facilitate strategic management support to help investees achieve their business targets
Requirements
• 5+ years’ experience in project development, management consulting, finance, business development/strategy or related areas. In addition, professionals with background in the following categories are strongly encouraged to apply
- Project development/ private equity/venture capital
- Agribusiness (including farm-based business) and if possible in Africa
- Knowledge and experience of dealing with social venture capital and development finance institutions
• Experience of operating in emerging markets, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
• Experience in building, managing and motivating teams.
• Very strong financial and business analysis skills as demonstrated by prior experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to present arguments and analysis in a clear and succinct manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to manage relationships with investees as well as external bench of partners and advisors. 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.
• Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail and follow-through.
• Enthusiasm for poverty reduction mission and business model
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Regional Business Manager Global Markets - Central and Southern Africa (overseeing operations, managing countries, financial management and internal controls), Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Business Manager Global Markets - Central and Southern Africa (overseeing operations, managing countries, financial management and internal controls), Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
This is a Senior role within the Regional Global Markets business management team. This role will be required to perform all normal business management functions.
Responsibilities
Member of the GM Regional Management Committee that oversees the GM Regional business area:
• Primary responsibility to procure and co-ordinate Support (Risk, Operations, Finance, HR) delivery and service levels to GM and to act as the business representative to those functions - reporting to the GM Head on these aspects
• Liaison with the Country Finance teams and with the GMA Business manager in Johannesburg, from where infrastructure in the African based treasuries is procured.
Business management support of the GM Country businesses in the Regional Countries:
• Determination of country system, data and telecommunication requirements and co-ordination of projects to implement such change
• Leading new products applications through NPC Forum and assistance with the booking processes in countries for structured products.
• New product roll-out, including establishment of exchange memberships, issuance programmes, safe custody services and general dealing capabilities.
• Correspondent banking and development of counterparty dealing capabilities(ISDA, ISMA etc)
• Liaison with the Legal and Credit departments in Johannesburg to clear obstacles for in-country dealing.
• Liaison between country Infrastructure and Matrix partners at centre.
Development and implementation oversight of appropriate internal controls in the Regions country trading environments:
• Limit applications (Country risk, credit, market risk, capital)
• Identification of Mission Critical Controls and identification of appropriate KPI’s and dashboards to monitor functioning thereof
• Development of appropriate co-ordination of control surveillance services from internal audit, Operational Risk and Compliance
• Business continuity planning and recovery processes
• Business process and procedure design, implementation, dissemination and Group reference Guide (GRG) management.
Financial management oversight:
• Co-ordination of annual budgets and strategic plans for the GM Regional Country businesses
• Cost management and control oversight for the GM Regional Country teams.
• Capital forecasting and control oversight for GM Regional Country teams
• Co-ordination of monthly MIS, as required.
• Specific performance measurement/reporting not covered by central MIS function.
Requirements
• Relevant business degree
• At least 10 years relevant experience, 4 of which must be at a management level
• Experience working cross-border, in Africa
• South African citizen
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya
Head of Client Relations & Sales (product development, strategies, sales & business plans), Nairobi, Kenya
Introduction
This position will function as the senior leader for sales, marketing, product development and transformation for the Africa Region.
Responsibilities
• The Head of Client Relations and Sales serves as a member of Africa Regional team and the Global Leadership team to create strategy, set direction, design work processes and provide leadership for the region.
• While focused on the Africa Region, the outputs from the role may be used globally and hence the incumbent will be a member of the Global Leadership team. The Head of Client Relations and Sales will lead the overall strategic direction for client outreach and impact through the Implementing Members, ensuring maximum outreach, sustainability and transformational impact.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of client training and development, social performance metrics, outreach and product development as a means of enabling holistic transformation in the lives of our clients.
Requirements
• Has a passionate belief in the importance of Micro Enterprise Development and entrepreneurial development in general, as the most effective way to help the world’s poor transform their lives
• Minimum 10 years’ experience at a senior level in the financial services industry ideally in a deposit taking Microfinance institution
• Excellent leadership, management and business development skills, as well as a superior communicator
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with a wide spectrum of stakeholders
• A successful track record of managing multiple international locations in a matrix environment
• Ability to synthesize complex or diverse information
• Ability to delegate, coach, develop and manage a diverse and geographically dispersed team
• Strong partnering, facilitating, influencing and negotiating skills. Ability to diplomatically work in a variety of cultural settings, with actual living and work experience in African countries
• Good understanding of and commitment to the structure, mission, corporate values, and Christian motivation as expressed in the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the work area
• Flexibility and willingness to travel a minimum 50% of the time are critical
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Regional Head: Investors Services Africa (investments, strategies, business plans, sales) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Regional Head: Investors Services Africa (investments, strategies, business plans, sales) – Johannesburg, South Africa
Introduction
Maximize short and long term shareholder value by implementing both a 3-year strategic product roadmap for the region as well as an annual operating plan that will enable the business, from a product perspective, to exceed all financial and non-financial goals. Articulate an end-state vision for the regional sales model, and devise a strategy to deliver the vision.
Responsibilities
• Directly responsible for articulating the product and sales strategy and executing on the annual operating plan
• Directly responsible for driving regional product PnL
• In conjunction with wider team, drive regional revenue initiatives/campaigns by ensuring that country action plans are in place and revenue targets are achieved
• Develop jointly with the ISA Heads a Product & Sales strategy to meet regional and country revenue targets, in line with the overall TPS strategy.
• Understand the dynamics of Investor Services with a view to assess market trends, identify new business opportunities or competitive threats across the region. Devise regional strategies to capture the opportunities and grow revenues.
• Understand customers’ buying behaviours and needs to develop value propositions that will drive product cross sell and increase revenues
• Capture competitor intelligence and regulatory information and use it to develop or reinforce our competitive edge
• Work with the end to end stakeholders involved in the delivery of the client’s “whole” product experience, to deliver measured improvement in product delivery from service, productivity and risk management perspectives.
• Development of short term and long term sales and product plans, focusing on customers, competition, profitability, product life cycle and service consideration, in addition to organizing sales programs for growth and product penetration.
• Work with ISA Heads to develop and deploy a robust client focused suite of products and services.
Requirements
• Honours university degree
• Experience managing through influence in a large organization
• Investment Banking experience in Africa/or International banking
• 5-10 years of Transaction Banking experience
• Previously worked in either Investor Services/stock broking/asset management operations
• Relevant client and/or geographical experience in the Africa region
• Past involvement with industry bodies such as SWIFT/IMASA etc.
• Minimum 10 years of working experience
• Ideally experience working across multiple geographic locations
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 shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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