Job Description
Title
Group Chief Financial Officer
Location
Kenya
Programme
Economic Development - Financial Services
Agency
Financial Services
Financial Services : In its efforts to encourage the creation of strong and efficient capital markets, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) provides an institutional umbrella for banks, insurance companies, property owning and management companies and leasing companies in East Africa and South Asia. Many of these companies, including some which were founded as small self-help companies in the first half of this century by the present Aga Khan's grandfather and predecessor, Sir Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan, have over the years developed into leading institutions quoted on national stock exchanges. The New Jubilee Insurance Company, for example, has grown into one of Pakistan's largest insurance companies and is quoted on the Karachi Stock Exchange.
The Position
The CFO will lead, manage and set standards for the finance and accounting team within the Jubilee organization across all markets in which the group operates. The key responsibilities will lie in the areas of strategy, controlling and reporting and accounting.
Specific responsibilities will include :
To support the CEO in the development of strategy with supporting budgets and business plans.
Upgrading financial controlling and reporting standards in Jubilee whilst supporting the business to achieve targeted growth and profitability.
Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation and solvency of the insurance subsidiaries, through accurate reporting, and developing standards of financial performance in the accounting and finance areas, including coordination with the internal and external actuary.
Overseeing the investment management activities of Jubilee Holdings Ltd (JHL) and its subsidiaries including active participation in the JHL Investment Committee.
Delivery of timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Help to determine company policy and explain complex financial matters to other company executives, board directors, government officials, shareholders etc.
The Requirements
The ideal candidate will have the following profile:
Experience of financial management and accounting practice within an insurance company environment is desired.
Experience of running the finance function of a major organization.
Chartered Accountant with practical experience of modern accounting practice including the application of International Accounting Standards.
Solid planning, managerial and follow up abilities with demonstrated problem solving abilities.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and people oriented with an ability to mobilize teams.
Strong communication skills with excellent written and spoken English.
Creative and highly motivated with an ability to handle work pressure and to meet tight deadlines.
Strong coaching skills and enthusiastic about learning, self-development and employee development.
Good computer skills.
Salary & International Package
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
No Fee
AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.
