Chief Executive Officer at TechAdvance

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Report Line: Group Chief Executive Officer & Board of Directors

Job Purpose

• The Chief Executive Officer will be responsible for the overall success of the business entity, provide strategic leadership in the organization, and establish long-term goals, plans, and policies to deliver shareholder value.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the long-term business strategy of the business, ensure the organization achieves its overall objectives efficiently and as cost-effectively as possible. 
• Ensure that the Board of Directors receives detailed reports and information supporting their fiduciary and corporate governance responsibilities.
• Develop corporate and annual business plans with targeted Key Performance Indicators to measure success against short- and long-term goals. 
• Create and execute a functional marketing strategy that will promote the products and services of agent banking. 
• Expand the company's visibility and build a superagency network across Nigeria that companies can leverage, increasing long-term revenue. 
• Manage agent networks and the overall operations of agents while ensuring compliance with agreements/contracts.
• Identify agent coverage and gaps to ensure a good quality agent network.
• Establish an effective and competent participatory management style.
• Monitor financial performance to ensure business alignment and profitability.
• Ensure that projects and goals are met and adhered to approved budgets.
• Stay up to date with the competitive landscape, customers, industry developments and standards, and business opportunities. 
• Take ownership of opportunities that the board deems strategic and essential to the business.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned that are in line with the company's goals and objectives. 

Specification & Requirements

• Preferred candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of agency banking and fintech services
• A high level of business awareness and acumen.

You will be a great addition to this team if:

• You are a cross-functional stakeholder who can influence and direct strategic company growth.
• You are passionate and ready to change the Utility payments and Fintech landscape in Africa.