Established in 2002, ShawbellConsulting is a wholly-owned local firm of lawyers and management consultants, with global links in Africa, Europe and the USA.

Job Description

• OUR CLIENT is an established insurance company with professional values that underpin its commitment to service excellence to its customers. This is a recognised brand that has won prestigious business awards and continues to consolidate and broaden its services across Ghana. It seeks a dynamic individual with the credentials and vision to head its business locally, and to plan and implement strategies for further corporate success, growth and profitability.

• The CEO will be based at the Company’s Head Office in Accra and will superintend its operations within the 10 Regions of the country, by ensuring the application of proper business, operational and insurance industry practices and standards.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• The CEO will be responsible for the overall management and direction of the Company, and will perform the following tasks among others:
• Developing the Company’s business, operational and compliance plans, programmes & guidelines, and conducting periodic reviews and revisions.
• Ensuring corporate growth and expansion, and optimal provision of premium assurance and other financial products and services to its clientele.
• Leading and directing the activities of the Company in implementing policies, plans & programmes to achieve performance goals and profitability.
• Monitoring and ensuring that the internal and external operations of the Company’s business fulfill all applicable compliance standards, and conducting the necessary quality assurance checks on a periodic basis.
• Ensuring accurate and timely development and submission of operational, financial, internal control and other business & statutory reports to the Board, relevant Statutory Bodies and Regulators.
• Representing the Company in engagements with professional organisations and multi-stakeholders, and managing and maintaining critical relationships.
• Ensuring a productive and harmonious work ethic, corporate culture and constructive work attitudes among managers and staff within the Company

Qualification Required & Experience

The CEO will be a seasoned professional with the following credentials:

• Associate of the Chartered Insurance Institute (ACII) Professional Certification; or a Professional Insurance Qualification recognized by the National Insurance Commission (NIC) as being equivalent to the ACII Advanced Diploma.
• An advanced degree in an analytical field or an MBA, would support the above.
• A strong 1st degree from a recognized university.
• At least 15 years post-graduate work experience, with 5 years at a relevant senior management level, with demonstrated decision-making competencies.
• A proven track record and deep & broad technical proficiency, particularly within the relevant areas of the Company’s insurance business.
• A high level of business acumen and demonstrated ability to plan strategies and deliver concrete and measureable results.
• Ability to handle clients, partners and other stakeholder collaborations and engagements to successful conclusions.
• Reporting excellence, with acute attention to detail.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to motivate staff.
• Integrity, honesty and reliability – A candidate should not be found to have flouted any NIC rules and procedures.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you qualify for the role above, please apply with your CV & Cover Letter with contact details by 7th March 2018 to: The Search Consultant, Tracie Annan By email to:

search@shawbellghana.com

or by hand to:

ShawbellConsulting Limited,
9, Klottey Crescent,
Ring Road East,
North Labone, Accra.

Closing Date: 15 March, 2018