CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER at FJAJobs Associates Limited

Description:
Strategy : Visioning for the company

• In conjunction with the board, develop strategies that enable the company achieve its corporate objectives
• Lead and oversee the implementation of the company’s long and short term plans in accordance with it's strategy
Operational Leadership/Management
• To co-ordinate, direct and control current to long term development of market penetration strategies while meeting and exceeding customers requirement as well as maximizing profit and minimizing cost
• Motivate the staff to achieve stretch goals
• Invoke change for quantum (and continuous) improvement (e.g. ISO certification etc)
• Ensures the Company is appropriately organized and staffed to enable the company achieve it's approved strategy
• Lead by personal example and encourage all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and the company’s standards and policies, including its environmental, safety and health policies.
• Initiate steps to insulate the company as much as possible from macro-economic forces
• Ensure that the Company has appropriate systems to enable it conduct its activities both lawfully and ethically

Board Administration and Support:

• Supports operations and administration of Board by advising and informing Board members appropriately to enable them take crucial decisions impacting the business.
• Acts as a direct liaison between the Board and management of the Company and communicates to the Board on behalf of management.
Financing
• Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages organization's resources within those budget guidelines according to current laws and regulations
• Ensure that expenditures of the Company are within the authorized annual budget of the Company;
• Assess the principal risks of the Company and to ensure that these risks are being monitored and managed;

Community and Public Relations:

• Ensure the integrity of all public disclosure by the Company
• Ensures a smooth interface between the company and all relevant government regulating agencies like Pencom, whilst maintaining the company’s compliance with all regulations governing pension fund administration.
• Assures the organization and its mission, programs, and services are consistently presented in strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
• To maintain a balance among all stakeholders (suppliers, customers, staff, management, shareholders, the community authorities, government etc)
• Ensure that the Company maintains high standards of corporate citizenship and social responsibility wherever it does business;

Qualifications:
The CEO position requires a candidate with the following qualities:

Core/Functional Skills:

• Strong strategic orientation and change initiator
• Business Savvy
•Strong influencing skills
• Knowledge and understanding of investment and financial services sector
• Visibility of market relevance and networking ability
• Sound Knowledge of risk management
• Excellent Customer relationship development and management
• Good negotiation and problem –solving and conflict resolution
• Creative and Innovative Generic Skills:
• General managerial/administration
• Team building/conflict management
• Coaching/leadership/influencing
• Organization and coordination skills
• People skills
• Initiative
• Entrepreneurship/taking ownership
• Analytical Skill
• A first degree or its equivalent in any discipline. A post graduate degree in business, management or finance.
• Minimum of 15 years post-graduation Experience with at least 10 years in finance sector
• A minimum of 8 years must have been spent at senior management level with responsibility for business development, customer relationship management or customer service management

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Availability and willingness to travel up to % of the time

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for company operations.
• Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative issues.
• Plans and implements projects/programs.
• Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with Board, committees, , staff, and clients.
• Develops smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues,
• regulatory/government agencies, organizations and individuals.
• Plans and meets deadlines.
• Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management.
• Hours may be long and irregular