Accion Microfinance Bank Recent Vacancies, 13th March, 2017
Accion Microfinance Bank - Established in 2007, Accion Microfinance
Bank has a mission, “To economically empower micro-entrepreneurs and
low-income earners by providing financial services in a sustainable,
ethical and profitable manner.” The bank which has a license to operate
nationally in
Nigeria, has an extensive branch network where customers
have easy access to various products and services that include savings,
loans, micro-insurance and e-commerce.
With a total asset base of over N5 billion as at December 2014, Accion
Microfinance Bank is the safe and strong microfinance bank positioned to
serve her ever increasing customers having disbursed over N32bn in
loans to over 163,000 customer accounts since inception.We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior General Manager
Job ID: 1757
Location: Nigeria
Overview
- Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate
will support the MD and will have overall responsibility for the
formulation and execution of the company's strategy for the consumer and
commercial banking market segment in line with the business objectives
agreed by the Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification of target market segments and develop strategies for growth.
- Provide strategic input and direction for the development of
performance targets, including on-going monitoring to ensure achievement
of set targets.
- Participate in projects geared towards new products/ service
development and or product / service enhancement by giving appropriate
guidance on required checks, controls, processes and procedures in line
with leading practices within the sector.
- Supervise assigned division/departments to achieve efficient,
productive and profitable portfolio growth in line with corporate
strategy.
- Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.
- Participate in other Executive Management Committees and other related tasks.
- Build the organizational structures and business teams to maximize productivity and performance.
- Ensure business compliance with company's policies, procedures and corporate governance expectations.
Qualifications
- First Degree, preferably in Numeric Discipline, e.g., Economics,
Business Administration, Accountancy, etc. or related field with a
minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division).
- A post-graduate degree or its equivalent in any discipline is
required. An MBA or any other related professional qualification is
required.
- Relevant professional qualifications/affiliations such as ICAN, CIBN, CFA, ACIB, etc.
- A minimum of 15 - 20 years diverse experience (i.e. banking,
insurance, microfinance, etc.) as well as experience in multi-functional
roles within the industry.
- Minimum of 10 years senior management experience within the financial services industry.
- Prior microfinance experience is desirable, particularly within a microfinance bank with international ties.
- Attendance at relevant development programs such as those listed below would be an added advantage:
- Boulder Institute of Microfinance Training
- Harvard Business School-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance
- School of African Microfinance
- Prior board-level experience/ experience reporting to a board/ board committee.
- Prior working experience in international organization such as World Bank, DFID, ILO, IFC, etc., will be an added advantage.
- Strong communication skills.
Competency/ Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian financial services market.
- Prior experience leading functions such as:
- Banking Operations
- Commercial/Marketing
- Finance/Risk Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Good product development and portfolio management capabilities.
- Excellent customer relationship development/management skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial financial products.
- Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
- Must have a high sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
- Must have strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including
the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial
institutions.
Job Title: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO)
Job ID: 1779
Location: Nigeria
Overview
- The MD/CEO will have overall management responsibility with
direct line authority in Accion Microfinance Bank Ltd (MBL), one of the
leading Microfinance banks in Nigeria. It has an ownership group
composed of a select number of Nigerian banks and international
investors.
- The MD/CEO will be the first representative of the organization
and have the overall responsibility to plan, organize and control all
of the day-to-day activities of the microfinance bank. At all times,
the MD/CEO will be responsible to the Board of Directors of Accion MBL.
He or she will be responsible for the formation and approval of the
Bank’s strategy by the board of directors.
- The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for
the execution of the company's strategy for expansion and delivery of
all the banks financial services including digital financial services in
line with the business objectives agreed by the Board.
Responsibilities
The MD/CEO will:
- Be a member of the Accion MBL Board of Directors.
- Execute the decisions of the Accion MBL Board of Directors.
- Manage the day-to-day operations of Accion MBL.
- Participate in hiring and supervision of the senior management team.
- Manage relationships with Investors, regulatory agencies, creditors and other partner institutions.
- Create and implement a framework for the operation of an effective senior management team.
- Foster and maintain a corporate culture within Accion MBL that embodies high integrity and all other Accion values.
- Ensure that the organization follows best practices for internal control and risk management.
- Operates in a fiscally responsible manner within agreed budget parameters.
- Ensure sound financial recording /reporting.
- Ensure that Accion MfB meets the targets set forth in the
business plan and annual budget. Supervise all heads of department to
achieve efficient, productive and profitable loan and deposit portfolio
growth in line with corporate strategy.
- Build the organizational structures and business teams to maximize productivity and performance.
- Ensure business compliance with company's policies, procedures and corporate governance expectations.
- Participate in projects geared towards new products/ service
development and or product / service enhancement by giving appropriate
guidance on required checks, controls, processes and procedures in line
with leading practices within the sector.
- Facilitate and present periodic business performance review reports to the Board.
- Participate in other Executive Management Committees and other related tasks.
- Ensure and promote advocacy roles within the Microfinance Bank Associations.
- Ensure the bank delivers on its short and long term strategic road map.
- Lead the identification of target market segments and develop strategies for growth.
- Provide strategic input and direction for the development of
performance targets, including on-going monitoring to ensure achievement
of set targets.
Qualifications
- First Degree, preferably in a numeric discipline e.g. Economics,
Business Administration, Accountancy, etc. or related field with a
minimum of Second Class Honors (Lower Division).
- A post-graduate degree or its equivalent in any discipline. An MBA or any other related professional qualification is required.
- Relevant professional qualifications/affiliations such as ICAN, CIBN, CFA, ACIB, etc.
- A minimum of 15 - 20 years diverse experience (i.e. banking,
insurance, microfinance, etc.) as well as experience in multi-functional
roles within the industry.
- Minimum of 10 years senior management experience within the financial services industry.
- Prior microfinance experience is desirable, particularly within a microfinance bank with international ties.
- Attendance at relevant development programs such as those listed below would be an added advantage:
- Boulder Institute of Microfinance Training
- Harvard Business School-Accion Program on Strategic Leadership in Inclusive Finance
- School of African Microfinance
- Prior board-level experience/ experience reporting to a board/ board committee.
- Prior working experience in international organization such as World Bank, DFID, ILO, IFC etc. will be an added advantage
- Strong communication skills.
Competency/ Skill Requirements:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian financial services market.
- Prior experience leading functions such as:
- Banking Operations
- Commercial/Marketing
- Finance/Risk Management
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Good product development and portfolio management capabilities.
- Excellent customer relationship development/management skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of commercial financial products.
- Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systemic impact of various policies, issues and solutions.
- Must have a high sense of responsibility, accountability, integrity and ethical standards.
- Must have strong business acumen, maturity and tact, including
the ability to relate with highest levels of management of financial
institutions.
How to Apply
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