General Manager - Insurance at Adexen

Job description

• The Managing Director is responsible for operations and strategy implementation.
• This will require setting up of a proactive team to drive expansion of the business .
• The Managing  Director is fully responsible for optimizing operations and cost to achieve the set target which is to double the size of the business within a year.

Strategic planning & performance management

•     Defines the Strategy of the group in Nigeria in coordination with the HQ based in Morocco
•     Responsible for implementing the strategy at a country level
•     Drives process standardization
•     Develop and execute business strategies in the country to deliver growth targets
•     Prepare annual budgets for the region , achievement of monthly revenue/ profit budgets & forecasts
•     Develop territory, sector, product sales plans to deliver growth
•     Review all contracts with the commercial department , ensure adherence to risk management procedures

HR performance & Talent Management

•         Recruits, develops and promotes human resources in the Country
•         Permanently aiming at building the “best team”
•         Fostering team building
•         Encouraging team work
•         Communicating openly with the team

Transparency & internal Control

•     Define & put in place norms and procedures for internal control in order to guarantee operational security and the assets of the organisation
•     Ensure that procedures and internal controls are respected
•     Be aware of risks and threats to the organisation as soon as they appear.

Communication and Company Image

•     Act as the main representative of the institution in respect to Government agencies and the media
•     Develop and maintain effective relationships with regulatory bodies.

Requirements  

•     MBA equivalent + 10 to 15 years minimum of experience in Insurance
•     Experience with core insurance systems & packaging
•     Industry specific analytics in the insurance space
•     Risk management experience in multiple disciplines and/or entreprise risk management
•     Knowledge of relevant insurance regulatory frameworks
•     Experience in Nigeria or neighbouring countries.
•     Fluent English, French is a plus