Head, Investment / Investment Manager at DCSL Corporate Services Limited

Job Summary

• The Head, Investment/Investment Manager will be responsible for the management of the organisation’s investment portfolio whilst ensuring optimal return on investment at minimal cost and risk exposure.
• The successful candidate will ensure the liquidity and cash flow needs of the business are met in a cost effective and prudent manner.
• The Investment Manager will report directly to the Managing Director/CEO and will supervise the Investment Officer.

Job Description
In fulfilling his or her responsibilities, the successful Candidate will:

• Champion the articulation and development of plans, programs, and strategies to facilitate realization of departmental goals and objectives ensuring alignment with overall organisational strategies.
• Work closely with the CFO to identify and recommend strategies for raising necessary funds to facilitate the realization of operational and corporate objectives.
• Implement approved funding strategies ensuring minimal cost exposure to the Organisation.
• Conduct cash forecasts and manage cash flows/cycles ensuring availability of adequate funds to meet daily operational requirements.
• Oversee the disbursement of cash ensuring compliance with standard policies and procedures.
• Liaise with appropriate personnel in the Asset Management division of the parent company and leverage existing structures and processes to ensure effective execution of tasks.
• Periodically provide functional reports to the appropriate personnel of the parent company to ensure appropriate information dissemination within the group.
• Participate/provide inputs in the review of the organisation’s bankers ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Keep abreast of changes and updates in macroeconomic policies and advice the Board and management on the implications on the business.
• Implement approved improvement initiatives to ensure enhanced performance of the department.
• Provide overall guidance, leadership, and strategic direction to subordinates.
• Monitor the activities of subordinates ensuring compliance with agreed performance standards.
• Perform any other duties or serve in other roles as required by the GMD/CEO.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Banking and Finance, or other related discipline
• Professional qualification in Accounting such as (CIMA, ACA, ACCA)
• An MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of Six (6) years’ relevant work experience in Investment management
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiation skill and ability to close deals that deliver long term benefits.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the use of computer particularly the Microsoft Office Suites.