Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing all the strategic, operational and financial performance perspectives of the Corporation, through the effective management of executive leadership team.
Key roles and responsibilities
Managing the day to day operations of the Corporation and overseeing the legal, regulatory and statutory requirements;
Developing and recommending to the Board the short, medium and long term strategies, business plans, and annual operating budgets, while establishing proper internal monitoring and control systems and procedures;
Coordinating and preparing business related proposals, reports and other submissions for consideration by the Board;
Overseeing and ensuring implementation of the Corporation’s policies and programmes;
Ensuring continuous achievement of the Corporation’s financial and operating goals and objectives;
Ensuring continuous improvements in the quality and value of services and products provided by the Corporation;
Attending to Human Capital matters including organizational structures, appointments, welfare, training, industrial relations, separation and effectively management succession plans;
Maintaining a conducive work environment for attracting, retaining and motivating employees while fostering a Corporate culture that promotes ethical practices and good corporate citizenship; and
Acting as the Principal spokesperson of the Corporation.
Key qualifying criteria
A Master’s Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Strategic Management or a related field from a recognized university;
Relevant Professional Qualifications in CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, CIMA will be an added advantage;
At least 15 years’ experience with ten (10) years’ experience in senior management, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, preferably within the financial services, investment or other relevant industry;
Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 including; Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations; Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board; Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority; Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and Report from an Approved Credit Reference Bureau.
Critical competencies for success
Seasoned turnaround specialist in similar complex environment;
Demonstrable P&L responsibility and accountability with significant organisations and/or small/medium sized organisations;
Experience working with government as a strategic business partner, stakeholder and/or shareholder;
Demonstrated record of revenue and profit growth and new business development; and
Highly innovative, performance and results driven coupled with good business acumen and excellent leadership skills particularly in strategy formulation and execution.
If you believe your career objectives match the above role, please forward your application and detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, contact details as well as names and contacts (telephone and e-mail address) of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience, on or before 23 October 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way, Muthangari
P O Box 40092 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: esd@deloitte.co.ke