Managing Director - Agribusiness at KPMG

Ref #: SRMN/003

Detailed Job Description

• The role will be responsible for the development and achievement of the strategic objectives of growing the business revenue and profits.
• Collaborate with the Board to define and articulate the company’s vision and champion the articulation of strategies and plans for achieving it.
• Drive the expansion of the company’s footprint in the agribusiness sector by expanding its product portfolio and the number of geographical markets served.
• Ensure the development and implementation of relevant structures (process, people, and systems) to support the achievement of the Company’s vision, goals and objectives.
• Oversee the formulation and implementation of effective marketing and customer engagement strategies to achieve sustainable growth in customer base, market share, sales and profit.
• Champion the development of policies and strategies for effective financial management ensuring transparency, accountability and judicious use of resources.
• Coordinate day to day activities of the business and provide leadership to direct reports and the entire staff.
• Continually review and assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the company’s policies, procedures and processes, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Drive corporate culture through shared vision and team building activities, thus motivating staff to accomplish the business goals and objectives of the company.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Group Managing Director.
• Deep understanding of the impact of macroeconomic and industry trends on the business and the strategic options to be pursued.
• Ability to address and analyse problems and to develop strategic responses.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify and convert opportunities.
• Ability to plan strategically and successfully lead growth within an organisation.
• Excellent communication, business presentation, persuasion, and analytical skills.
• Maintains integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.

Qualificatiions and Experience

• First degree from a reputable tertiary institution
• Relevant professional qualifications (ACA, etc.)
• A postgraduate degree in Business or other relevant disciplines will be an added advantage
• Minimum of 20 years post-qualification experience with at least 10 years in the Agribusiness sector, and at least 5 years in a senior management role
• A proven track record in managing an agribusiness at executive management level