Finance Jobs in Africa

Nature & Scope:

The Group Payroll & HR Administrator will report to the Head of Human Capital Administration and be responsible for managing payroll data for 18 companies across 8 African countries. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll management, compliance with local regulations, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, verify, compile and distribute employee payroll data for 18 different companies, in 8 different African countries.
• Calculate and process weekly and monthly payroll changes timeously and align with the Payroll Bureau’s Service Level Agreement (“SLA”).
• Process new appointments, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments and medical aid amendments monthly.
• Ensure in-country Human Resource (“HR”) Representatives adhere to payroll calendars and deadlines.
• Liaise with in-country HR Representatives, management, staff and third parties on payroll queries and provide regular feedback.
• Validate variance reports to ensure accuracy of payroll and the understanding of payroll calculations. This will include doing payslip interpretations.
• Ensure the accountants receive salary funds requests timeously.
• Ensure monthly payroll journals are provided to the accountants timeously.
• Complete unemployment forms.
• Update and maintain leave database.
• Complete and submit quarterly STAT SA reports.
• Manage annual internal and external payroll auditing.
• Manage and maintain payroll and employee files electronically.
• Complete Wage Declaration Forms for most of the companies.
• Provide department heads with reports as and when required.
• Provide accountants with a monthly salary matrix headcount report.
• Ensure monthly statutory payments and submissions are processed timeously.
• Ensure payroll compliance standards are in alignment with local payroll regulations.
• Stay up to date with statutory payroll regulations and best practices in Africa.
• Liaise with service providers such as, but not limited to, bankers, auditors, pension & provident fund service providers, medical aid service providers and payroll bureau.
• Maintain suitable and adequate documentation of all work performed, with appropriate security and confidentiality safeguards.
• General day-to-day human resources administration.
• Assist with various administrative and operational issues.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Matric/Grade 12 is essential.
• A relevant Payroll or HR Qualification will be advantageous.

Experience / Background Preference

• The ideal candidate will have THREE to FIVE years’ working experience in payroll.
• Knowledge of Document Management Systems is essential.
• An understanding of payroll processes is essential.
• Basic knowledge of payroll related legislation which includes BCEA, UIF, Medical Aid and Pension
• Fund Regulations is essential.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles is essential.
• Microsoft Excel - Intermediate Level.
• A strong command of English, both written and verbal, is a requirement of the job.

Key Competencies:

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following:

• Very strong administrative skills.
• A very strong work ethic.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively on all levels.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to maintain a very high level of confidentiality.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Able to multitask while effectively managing timelines.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Very strict attention to detail.
• A very structured, organized and methodical manner of working.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to sbissoon@caglobalint.com.

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Sahil Bissoon

Business Development and Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Job Description:

The Business Development Manager is a senior, strategic role responsible for generating new business and revenue for a boutique firm headquartered in Mauritius, specializing in corporate, fiduciary, fund administration, and accounting services. This firm has established a reputation as a go-to provider of personalized solutions, with a global reach through representative offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia.

Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, the core objective of this position is to identify, develop, and implement business development initiatives and campaigns to attract new clients and enhance services offered to the existing client base. All business development activities align with the company’s objectives, values, and policies, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. The BD team is responsible for building and managing relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, intermediaries, and other third parties.

The successful candidate will be based in South Africa, is a self-starter with a mature and established intermediary network and possesses direct client relationships with potential new business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the defined sales and business development strategy to promote the offerings of the company.
• Strengthen the firm’s market position by generating quality sales leads through participation in industry events, hosted events, thought leadership articles, press releases, client newsletters, and more.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the core client portfolio, as well as with new clients in emerging markets and sectors.
• Track business development opportunities, utilizing market knowledge and intelligence tools to identify projects aligned with the company’s strategy.
• Maintain business development pipeline information, including call reports, proposal templates, service/fee proposals, and related financial analyses.
• Attend client meetings to understand potential clients, identify service opportunities, and assist them in managing businesses aligned with the firm’s services.
• Liaise with clients to oversee the completion of onboarding forms, KYC requirements, and ensure timely submission in compliance with AML/CFT standards.
• Build strong relationships with corporate clients and stakeholders to cultivate long-term referral partnerships.
• Support and oversee contract negotiations for business development and contract renewals.
• Provide professional expertise and address queries or requests by liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all processes and procedures comply with statutory requirements and that client files are organized and complete.
• Train and develop team members to improve performance, meet business needs, and uphold required standards.
• Lead and foster an effective, cohesive team culture.
• Prepare and present new business reviews to management through timely reports.
• Identify and contribute to risk mitigation efforts, reporting any issues to senior management promptly.
• Complete ad hoc assignments, special client projects, or internal projects as requested by the Head of Department.
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence and efficiency by setting a personal example of corporate standards.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Educated to degree level, with a relevant professional qualification
• At least five years’ proven business development experience in professional services
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Dynamic, committed and proactive.  Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Good team player, with strong customer service drive
• Highly computer literate (with knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• An understanding of the onshore and offshore administration market and services is preferred

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Based in South Africa
• 12-month consultancy into possible Full-time position based on performance
• Competitive basic salary & commission potential

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylor@caglobalint.com

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Matthew Taylor

Recruitment Consultant

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: CEBLR23

Job Description:

Our client is committed to supporting financial services policymakers and regulators in Africa to create a conducive environment for the deployment and scaling of inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) in the continent. They aim to enhance the capacity and commitment of stakeholders at regional and national levels, to review policies and regulations according to advancements and evolving realities in the DFS ecosystem. They also seek to support stakeholders to promote an open and level playing field for financial service providers, encouraging competition and innovation. Additionally, they aim to encourage policymakers and regulators to actualize policy and regulatory harmonization at the continental level, to

facilitate effective and efficient digital cross-border payments. They are dedicated to promoting the inclusivity of IIPS, developing and enforcing consumer protection structures to enhance trust among consumers. Therefore, they are seeking a DFS Policy and Regulation Specialist to join the team, reporting to the Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development.

Responsibilities:

• The DFS Policy and Regulation Specialist, in close collaboration with the Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development, will lead the development and implementation of the policy engagement strategy across Africa.
• strategically positioning the organisation and forging mutual partnerships with a broad range of policymakers and regulators, e.g. regional and national central banks, government agencies including ICT and competition authorities, ministries of finance, treasury departments, among other relevant bodies, as well as partners policy development organizations.
• Amplifying key policy insights, best practices, and benchmarks in the deployment and scale of IIPS in the continent
• Support the agenda for promoting cross border payments policy and regulatory harmonization in Africa
• Enhancing the capacity of key policy and regulatory stakeholders on developing and scaling IIPS
• Developing tools and resources to support policymakers and regulators in driving IIPS
• Summary of key responsibilities:
  • Policy and regulatory advocacy
  • Key partnership development
  • Capacity development support
  • Development of policy tools and resources in enabling IIPS
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with regional and national central banks, government agencies including ICT and competition authorities, ministries of finance, treasury departments, among other relevant bodies, as well as partner policy development organizations, the private sector, development partners/enablers, and other stakeholders in the DFS ecosystem.
  • Conduct research and diagnostics to build evidence for policy reforms and map the policy and regulatory landscape in Africa
  • Be at the core of the policy engagement strategy development, review, update, and implementation
  • Engage in key partnership development and technical assistance initiatives.
  • Produce evidence-backed policy notes, technical project reports, and presentations as necessary.
  • Provide strategic guidance on key policy advocacy moments that they could leverage and identify approaches to working with key channels of influence in policy
  • Take initiative in positioning themselves as IIPS advocates, and coordinate with other internal technical teams during project implementation
• Capacity development
  • Identify opportunities to support existing policy capacity development initiatives by development partners or capacity building organisations, aligned to enhancing an enabling environment for digital payments and financial inclusion in Africa.
• Conduct capacity development needs assessment in policy and regulation themes for existing and new partners/initiatives.
• Develop capacity development initiative plans for policy and regulations stakeholders.
• Coordinate all capacity development support provided to policy and regulation stakeholders, in collaboration with other staff and consultants where needed.
• Contribute to capacity development evaluations to inform refined and improved policy initiatives.
• Develop post-capacity development reports or outputs.
• Coordinate with the Communications Department colleagues on repurposing policy and regulatory capacity development outputs, for additional internal and external initiatives.
• Development of policy tools and resources in enabling IIPS
  • Conduct desk research/literature review of the availability of policy tools/ resources and Identify tools and resources that would be useful to industry (e.g., best practices and benchmarks)
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director, Advocacy and Capacity Development and the Deputy CEO partnerships and capacity building

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A master’s degree in Economic / Public Policy / Business Administration, or any other related discipline. Additional certificates / training in digital financial services or related disciplines will be an asset.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a central bank / regulatory setting body/policy and regulatory coordination function
• At least 2 years of experience in providing technical assistance to regulators / policy makers, and / or advisory in DFS, payments, or financial inclusion, capacity-building initiatives within policy / regulatory / government engagements
• Proven experience in research, regulatory reviews, policy and government stakeholder management, and partnership management
• Good understanding of policy and regulation frameworks in digital financial services and financial inclusion in Africa, including an in-depth understanding of the key challenges and opportunities
• Excellent analytical capabilities (particularly economic/quantitative analysis), written and oral communication - Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) - Good planning, organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the implementation of participatory action planning approaches and engage policymakers and regulator stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of project activities, working with multiple teams including government agencies, central banks, civil society, and the community.
• Demonstrated experience in work planning, meeting coordination, and report writing.
• Advocacy experience related to policy, leadership, and governance is strongly preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French is preferred.
• Sound commitment and passion for policy reforms for financial inclusion in Africa.
• Excellent diplomacy and negotiation ability, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, including multi-party communication.
• Versatility and adaptability to the workload of multiple projects and clients
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Independent and the ability to apply sound judgement to decisions.
• Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Nimble, flexible, and the ability to deal with structured change.
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment, flexible, and able to handle pressure well.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote Position

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: CEBLR23

Job Description:

Our client is committed to supporting financial services policymakers and regulators in Africa to create a conducive environment for the deployment and scaling of inclusive instant payment systems (IIPS) in the continent. They aim to enhance the capacity and commitment of stakeholders at regional and national levels, to review policies and regulations according to advancements and evolving realities in the DFS ecosystem. They also seek to support stakeholders to promote an open and level playing field for financial service providers, encouraging competition and innovation. Additionally, they aim to encourage policymakers and regulators to actualize policy and regulatory harmonization at the continental level, to

facilitate effective and efficient digital cross-border payments. They are dedicated to promoting the inclusivity of IIPS, developing and enforcing consumer protection structures to enhance trust among consumers. Therefore, they are seeking a DFS Policy and Regulation Specialist to join the team, reporting to the Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development.

Responsibilities:

• The DFS Policy and Regulation Specialist, in close collaboration with the Director of Advocacy and Capacity Development, will lead the development and implementation of the policy engagement strategy across Africa.
• strategically positioning the organisation and forging mutual partnerships with a broad range of policymakers and regulators, e.g. regional and national central banks, government agencies including ICT and competition authorities, ministries of finance, treasury departments, among other relevant bodies, as well as partners policy development organizations.
• Amplifying key policy insights, best practices, and benchmarks in the deployment and scale of IIPS in the continent
• Support the agenda for promoting cross border payments policy and regulatory harmonization in Africa
• Enhancing the capacity of key policy and regulatory stakeholders on developing and scaling IIPS
• Developing tools and resources to support policymakers and regulators in driving IIPS
• Summary of key responsibilities:
  • Policy and regulatory advocacy
  • Key partnership development
  • Capacity development support
  • Development of policy tools and resources in enabling IIPS
• Assist in building and maintaining relationships with regional and national central banks, government agencies including ICT and competition authorities, ministries of finance, treasury departments, among other relevant bodies, as well as partner policy development organizations, the private sector, development partners/enablers, and other stakeholders in the DFS ecosystem.
  • Conduct research and diagnostics to build evidence for policy reforms and map the policy and regulatory landscape in Africa
  • Be at the core of the policy engagement strategy development, review, update, and implementation
  • Engage in key partnership development and technical assistance initiatives.
  • Produce evidence-backed policy notes, technical project reports, and presentations as necessary.
  • Provide strategic guidance on key policy advocacy moments that they could leverage and identify approaches to working with key channels of influence in policy
  • Take initiative in positioning themselves as IIPS advocates, and coordinate with other internal technical teams during project implementation
• Capacity development
  • Identify opportunities to support existing policy capacity development initiatives by development partners or capacity building organisations, aligned to enhancing an enabling environment for digital payments and financial inclusion in Africa.
• Conduct capacity development needs assessment in policy and regulation themes for existing and new partners/initiatives.
• Develop capacity development initiative plans for policy and regulations stakeholders.
• Coordinate all capacity development support provided to policy and regulation stakeholders, in collaboration with other staff and consultants where needed.
• Contribute to capacity development evaluations to inform refined and improved policy initiatives.
• Develop post-capacity development reports or outputs.
• Coordinate with the Communications Department colleagues on repurposing policy and regulatory capacity development outputs, for additional internal and external initiatives.
• Development of policy tools and resources in enabling IIPS
  • Conduct desk research/literature review of the availability of policy tools/ resources and Identify tools and resources that would be useful to industry (e.g., best practices and benchmarks)
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director, Advocacy and Capacity Development and the Deputy CEO partnerships and capacity building

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A master’s degree in Economic / Public Policy / Business Administration, or any other related discipline. Additional certificates / training in digital financial services or related disciplines will be an asset.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a central bank / regulatory setting body/policy and regulatory coordination function
• At least 2 years of experience in providing technical assistance to regulators / policy makers, and / or advisory in DFS, payments, or financial inclusion, capacity-building initiatives within policy / regulatory / government engagements
• Proven experience in research, regulatory reviews, policy and government stakeholder management, and partnership management
• Good understanding of policy and regulation frameworks in digital financial services and financial inclusion in Africa, including an in-depth understanding of the key challenges and opportunities
• Excellent analytical capabilities (particularly economic/quantitative analysis), written and oral communication - Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite) - Good planning, organizational and reporting skills.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the implementation of participatory action planning approaches and engage policymakers and regulator stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in the coordination of project activities, working with multiple teams including government agencies, central banks, civil society, and the community.
• Demonstrated experience in work planning, meeting coordination, and report writing.
• Advocacy experience related to policy, leadership, and governance is strongly preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English and French is preferred.
• Sound commitment and passion for policy reforms for financial inclusion in Africa.
• Excellent diplomacy and negotiation ability, interpersonal and problem-solving skills,
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written, including multi-party communication.
• Versatility and adaptability to the workload of multiple projects and clients
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong analytical skills
• Independent and the ability to apply sound judgement to decisions.
• Sound time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Nimble, flexible, and the ability to deal with structured change.
• Comfortable in a multicultural environment, flexible, and able to handle pressure well.

Benefits:

• Fully Remote Position

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by ATIDI based in Nairobi, Kenya to recruit for this position. For more information on ATIDI please visit their website www.atidi.africa. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.

Reference Number: SR-HRO-001

Nature and Scope:

Under the supervision of and reporting to the Principal Human Resources Officer, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for coordinating implementation of human resources function, policies and procedures relating to effective hiring and staff development at the organization

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems to support organizational goals;
• Provide advice on human resource policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices;
• Actively participate in recruitment activities by preparing job descriptions, posting advertisements, and managing the end-to-end hiring process for assigned positions;
• Provide support to the Principal Human Resource Officer in participating in salary surveys and conducting salary reviews to ensure competitiveness and fairness;
• Assist department heads in updating job descriptions to accurately reflect roles and responsibilities;
• Act as a focal point for coordinating activities related to the IHRS system, ensuring its effective use across the organization;
• Develop and implement effective onboarding plans to integrate new employees into the organization smoothly;
• Assist in performance management processes, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and feedback sessions;
• Provide support in managing disciplinary and grievance issues, ensuring fair and consistent resolution;
• Maintain employee records according to policy and internal requirements, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy;
• Administer pensions and benefits according to organizational policies and requisite regulations;
• Organize staff training sessions and activities to enhance employee skills and knowledge;
• Monitor staff performance and attendance, identifying areas for improvement and addressing issues as needed;
• Assist the Principal Human Resources Officer to negotiate salaries, contracts and any relevant work related conditions, with staff, ensuring fairness and compliance with requisite regulations;
• Encourage practices that promote equality and diversity as integral parts of the organization's culture, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Role Specifications:

• A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent, Human Resource Management, Finance or related fields
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Human Resources or related field;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Human Resources and organisation development;
• Professional Human Resource certification;
• Familiarity with Human Resources and administration rules, employee relations regulations and policies;
• Prior experience in a development finance institution or in a multicultural setting;
• Good knowledge of job evaluation, training and development practice;
• Familiarity with performance management systems as well as career management and staff development practices;
• Demonstrate ATIDI’s core values;
• Effective problem solver with leadership abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communications skills and multicultural sensibility;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Solid computer skills, good knowledge of human resources and administration databases;
• French language competency will be an added advantage.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3-year contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nairobi, Kenya
• Only qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 1st of October 2024

Please submit an Application Letter, Personal History Form, CV, plus details of your current remuneration package along with the details of three referees to atidi-recruitment@caglobalint.com  

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CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. However, your CV will be kept in our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 

Reference Number: SRBLR-MDCLRE-001

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Senior Executive Vice President, this role will lead and oversee the global Client Relations function of the Bank. Providing strategic direction, leadership and guidance to a team of senior professionals responsible for origination, business development, government relations, service delivery, customer experience and portfolio management for all clients of the Bank across Africa and beyond. The role is also accountable for the overall profitability and performance of the function, as well as ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategic pillars, objectives and values.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Relations Strategy Development and Implementation

• Lead the Global Client Coverage organization through oversight and leadership of a team of professionals, acting as a single point of coordination of origination, business development, government relations and service for all clients of the Bank, the Branch and digital distribution channels.
• Provide customer service strategy, engagement guidelines as well as identifying and implementing new supporting technologies to ensure consistent exceptional customer service.
• Lead the development of deep industry knowledge in target sectors and identify opportunities for business development in trade projects and export development finance at the regional level.
• Lead various Client Coverage team members located at the Head Office and in the Branches. Provide direction to a strong team of senior Client Coverage bankers on development of business plans and strategies and is accountable for the overall P&L of the Function.

Client Relationship Management and Business Origination

• Proactively engage and develop relationships with the Bank's clients at the highest level of seniority on an individualized basis to deepen relationships and deliver the Bank's full product offering from a ‘one stop shop’, positioning Afreximbank as the partner of choice to support high development impact operations in the country.
• Provide sound advice to clients on associated documentation requirements and manage document inventory, ensuring adherence to global documentation standards to enable retrieval of documentation in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Product and Business departments as well as Afreximbank subsidiaries to originate, process and manage an expanding pipeline of high-quality investments and wider work to meet the Afreximbank's targeted objectives.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Demonstrate sound judgement in risk MANAGEMENT particularly credit risk, monitoring strict adherence to regulatory requirements and efficient preparation for Audit reviews.
• Ensure that Risk Management matters that are brought to the job holder's attention are subject to direct remedial action and/or ensure adequate reporting to the relevant superiors and/or Risk Committees.
• Lead and manage on matters related to lending strategy and capital allocation, oversee development and maintenance of internal guidelines to support the management of the Bank's loan portfolio in accordance with the Bank's guidelines for this purpose.

People Management and Leadership

• Engage staff regularly and manage direct reports to obtain maximum output. Provide guidance, leadership support and strategic direction in the execution of the Afreximbank Group strategy.
• Utilize a deep and broad network of relationships to help Afreximbank Group to achieve its mandate across the African continent, building and maintaining relationships with relevant authorities including leaders of the Bank's subsidiaries and offshoots, senior government officials, borrowers, investors, partners, Board members and shareholders.
• As a strong communicator, work productively with the Executives and Senior Management of Afreximbank Group and the Board of Directors to plan, manage and monitor the Group's performance and to motivate staff to deliver the required business results.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree and completed master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Banking, Finance or other related fields from a recognized University. A recognized post graduate professional qualification in Banking may be accepted in lieu of a post graduate degree.
• Minimum of 20 years relevant experience in the financial and investment industry with a demonstrable track record in the banking industry at senior management level.

Behavioural Competencies

Afreximbank’s Core Values:

• Commitment to Africa and supporting the emancipation and empowerment of Africans
• Uncompromising integrity
• Passion for Learning and Drive
• Teamwork
• Trust and Respect for the Individual
• Innovation, Excellence and Flexibility
• Professionalism and Responsiveness

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com 

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Shearidan Rabsch

Recruitment Manager – Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Nature & Scope:

The candidate, under supervision, will play a key role in the development and management of our clients investment activities in the Power Sector across Africa. The key areas of responsibilities are market & client research, credit & investment analysis, technical writing, due diligence, investment approval documentation, and business performance tracking and reporting. The employee will also be expected to develop in-depth knowledge of renewable energy, and update themselves and the team on evolving trends in this area

Responsibilities:

Deal Origination Support

• Assist with identifying an opportunity within the sector, and generally for our client
• Assist with the onboarding process of a new client
• Assist with the development of presentations for debt/equity transactions.
• Assist with organizing and preparation for conferences in which our client will be playing a key role

Deal Evaluation Support

• Undertake research on prospective clients, companies, and sector in respective country to inform decision making
• Undertake web-based research on the trends in macro-economic variables which affect African countries.
• Develop, audit and/or interpret financial models, and carry out detailed financial analysis on transactions
• Conduct risk assessment on transactions

Deal Execution Support

• Assist with the preparation of transaction documents such as mandate letters, term sheets, proposals, presentations, Credit and Investment Memoranda, financial and valuation analysis reports, etc. for our client’s investment considerations in debt, quasi-equity, equity type transactions etc.
• Assist in administering the investment processes associated with deals e.g. procurement of consultants, coordination across internal departments, processing disbursement requests etc.
• Conduct first level due diligence on prospective clients
• Assist the Portfolio Management Unit in their monitoring function of Power Sector projects
• Provide any additional support to the team as required.
• Participate in deal meetings as well as help maintain client relationships as required.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A first degree in analytics-based field e.g. Finance, economics, accounting, and engineering, from a recognised and accredited university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. MBA, Finance, or a related field of study is an added advantage
• Relevant certifications related to finance and/or project management is an added advantage

Experience

• 3-5 years of work experience in Investment Banking, Private Equity and/or relevant deal advisory functions.

Other

• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French or Portuguese).
• Research skills, financial modelling skills, strong business writing and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong organisational skills. Must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks and requests competently daily.
• Flexibility and ability to work with limited supervision. A self-starter, able to assume the initiative following basic leads provided by senior colleagues and team members.
• Strong teamwork capabilities, and able to work seamlessly with staff within the Division and across the Corporation. Willingness to support other staff to achieve corporate goals.
• High level of creativity and capacity to execute innovative ideas or work with other team members of buildup transaction ideas.
• Ability to manage multiple business priorities within a regularly changing landscape. Able to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly
• Meticulous attention to detail and willingness to work hard.
• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice
• Advanced skill in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial analysis, financial models, financial projections, and basic infrastructure project review knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of financial products, including project and structured debt, equity, mezzanine and project development.
• Basic credit and investment review capacity.
• Market knowledge of the investment sector in Africa generally, and the infrastructure segment specifically, with basic knowledge of the key markets, sponsors and competitors.
• Knowledge of renewables sector (solar, wind and hydro) desirable
• Strong research skills, with a clear capacity to develop research material using publicly available information, and by leveraging various networks and internal resources available.
• Commitment to staying up to date on industry trends in Infrastructure space

KPIs

• Quality of research
• Balance of quality and timeliness : high quality financial analysis model interrogation and model creation delivered within defined timelines.
• Quality of written memoranda and reports

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable contract.
• Willing and able to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lara Joubert at ljoubert@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Lara Joubert

Recruitment Consultant – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: BLRCDTMCRM

Nature & Scope:

The Manager, TRMA (CRM) is responsible for building a diversified network of investors, including Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds other institutions (banking, Insurance, and corporates) in the CARICOM region. The job holder is expected to develop and grow new partnerships especially with Central Banks and similar institutional investors and corporates, whilst strengthening existing ones through close collaboration with the Bank's Origination and Business Development functions (Trade Finance, Syndications, Project Finance, Export Development Programs, Corporate Finance and Advisory Services) of the Bank across the CARICOM. The successful candidate shall be responsible for providing investors with all necessary reports and information that they will need but also by seeking and being a strong support in any initiative taken to adopt new funding institution (Equity and Debt). The role, therefore, will require a highly talented professional with second to none treasury products sales and marketing skills and extensive understanding of the Bank's member countries in the CARICOM.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising

• Contribute to the conceptualization, elaboration and presentation of CARICOM, resource mobilization and negotiation documents; elaborate policy and strategy papers relevant to resource mobilization and/or negotiation process.
• Build Afreximbank's CARICOM investment case and value proposition for new investors' Central Banks, Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs), Financial Institutions, CARICOM Corporates, and other CARICOM governments entities (SOEs).
• Initiate CENDEP presentations with new Central Banks, SWFs, SOEs and other CARICOM Institutions.
• Approaching and raising funds from Central Banks, Fund Managers, Institutional Investors, banks, and corporates among other CARICOM entities in line with Bank's wider strategy of diversifying its funding base.
• Developing, managing and updating the Bank's databases to record investors' contacts and preference information.
• Maintaining a network of Central Banks, CARICOM Institutions, Fund Managers, CARICOM corporates among other contacts and effectively managing and maximizing these relationships.
• Coordinating Debt and Capital Market activities in targeted local markets in the CARICOM where the Bank, as part of the wider strategy, targets to raise local currency funding.
• Contribute to key processes for the strengthening of the operational environment for CARICOM Resource Mobilization including updating and/or developing related implementation procedures and operational guidelines for wholesale deposits or new funding instruments.
• Attend deal and non- deal Road Shows in the specific markets to raise funds in both Bond Markets and/or Syndicated/Club loans in local currencies from specific countries and region in line with pipeline of Local currency Assets

Relationship and Stakeholder Management

• Build, manage and maintain key stakeholder relationships in the target markets for purposes of increasing fund mobilisation.
• Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences, and briefing sessions, as needed. This includes, arranging of face-to-face meeting for investors during the annual meetings, special forums for Reserve Managers, Capital Markets development workshops/symposiums.
• Champion treasury roadshow arrangements with targeted CARICOM domiciled institutions.
• Organizing annual client country visits for partnership building with current and potential partners/investors.
• Ensure that all partners/investors receive appropriate and timely reports and updates.
• Organize business development and strategic initiatives consultations and meetings with key sovereign partners; and effectively monitor the implementation progress of any existing or new partnership agreements formalized with those partners.
• Organize high-level partnerships events and forums, including during the Afreximbank's Annual Meetings, involving Senior Management and other Finance Industry leaders to lobby for support of CARICOM Resource Mobilisation.
• Ensure that the unit distributes the daily interest rates for the deposits to the existing counterparties.
• Update of the CENDEP distribution mailing list to ensure that all potential investors who have shown interest are included in the daily distribution list.
• Prepare customized Pricing Benchmarks for the different local currency funding requirements to guide in Business Pipeline generations.
• Contribute to the development of Term Sheets for clients to ensure that funding
• requested aligns to the sources of funding specifically, for local currency assets.
• Ensure that all deals for new funding and rollovers are correctly booked in the Treasury Management Systems.

Reporting and Senior Management Responsibilities

• Analysis and reporting of progress of the CARICOM-focus funding Mobilisation Plan/Strategy on a periodic basis.
• Lead by example and achieve individual targets and function wider scorecard Key performance Indicators (KPI's).
• Managing the deposit-taking portfolios of the Bank and liaising with the treasury back-office team to ensure that all deposits are properly accounted for, settled and reported.
• Ensure compliance with in-country deposit regulations, treasury administrative processes and procedures.
• Ownership of the deposit portfolio contribution to the Bank's overall weighted average cost of funds ensuring that optimal target levels set by the Bank are achieved at all times

Planning & Budgeting

• Responsible for developing detailed rolling yearly resource mobilization activities for the CARICOM region.
• Work with the Treasury Business Support team responsible for planning and analytics to develop the CARICOM resource mobilisation budget.
• Responsible for developing detailed rolling yearly resource mobilization activities for the CARICOM region.

Cash and Liquidity Management

• Work with the Treasury In-House Banking team in looking after all Nostros domiciled in the CARICOM.
• Ensure that the Branch Nostros are adequately funded.
• Placement of excess funds in money market instruments in line with the Bank's Liquidity Management Policies.
• Be the point of contact for all treasury requirements of the CARICOM Branch.

Other

• Any other tasks that may be assigned to you by the Group Treasurer & Director (TRMA) Division and Senior Management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• The individual will be working in a fast-paced and demanding environment result measurement is key, dealing with Central Banks, Pension Funds, Insurance Companies, and large institutions including corporates in CARICOM region. You must be a strong and resilient character who is result focus and a confident communicator with the ability to attract new deposit relationships, resolve issues effectively within a timely manner, all while delivering and driving exceptional levels of customer service within the Bank Deposit Guidelines. Your performance will be measured from day one with key achievements reported on a weekly basis going forward. Skillset required for this role, among others, include:
• A Bachelor's degree from a leading University in either Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or other disciplines relevant to the position plus a post graduate degree in a relevant field.
• A relevant Treasury financial professional qualification will be an added advantage (e.g. AMCT, AC1, CPT);
• Relevant experience of at least 8 years of which, 5 must have been gained while working in the CARICOM region with demonstrated knowledge and experience of relevant product sales and marketing experience in the financial services industry in the CARICOM environment;
• A proven track record of raising wholesale deposits, bilateral loans negotiation and debt capital markets experience in the CARICOM region is required.
• Ability to make decision in a fast-moving environment like international capital market and to negotiate with counterparties.
• Good Excel skills and very strong financial modeling skills required;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in the CARICOM;
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments across the CARICOM region;
• Bi-lingual with excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Portuguese and Arabic);
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources from varied cultural backgrounds to attain goals; and
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of CARICOM and African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank's mandate.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixed term Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Bridgetown, Barbados.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com

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Chalden Du Toit

Recruitment Consultant – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our databaanagerse for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 

Reference Number:  LJBLR-AMPM -0015

Nature & Scope

The role holder, working under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager (Performance Management), will be responsible for supporting the provision of analytical input to the performance management process of the Bank and its Subsidiaries, through the provision of services to stakeholders. This will involve interacting with various stakeholders to assist in identifying and analyzing monitoring information required for effectively analyzing and reporting on their performance in line with the enterprise’s overall strategy.

As a member of the Performance Management team which is responsible for the management of the Group’s performance management cycle the role of the position holder will be to contribute to the strategic and day to day coordination and implementation of strategic and business planning, performance planning and alignment, performance monitoring, performance analysis and performance reporting. The role holder will therefore support the work of the team in the provision of professional input to the performance planning, monitoring, and reporting process across the entire Afreximbank group by assisting in distilling strategic goals into annual plans in a clear and insightful manner. The right person for this job will have proven experience in general strategic planning and implementation, with a specific focus on performance management, analysis, and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The job position, working under the direct guidance of the Supervisor will:

• Serve as a support base for the overall business performance monitoring, analysis and reporting for the Bank and its Subsidiaries;
• Provide analytical support in the development of long-term strategic plans and annual business plans / objective plans as documented in scorecards, within the given time frame;
• Actively support the Strategy performance analysis and reporting processes including competitive analysis, market analysis, trend analysis etc.;
• Under the direction of the Senior Manager, the role holder will assist in the monitoring, evaluating and reporting on the implementation of strategic plans and strategic initiatives for the Bank including the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end performance reports as may be required;
• Support the strategic planning associated with new business initiatives and other strategic efforts across the Bank and its Subsidiaries;
• Support clusters / divisions / functions in the Bank and Subsidiaries, in preparing and signing-off scorecards at the start of each planning cycle in line with the laid out guideline to facilitate the cascade of strategic objectives from one Tier of the Enterprise to another. This includes supporting divisions and departments to prepare for the annual ‘challenge and build’ workshop.
• Provide support in the implementation of the Balanced Scorecard methodology by the Afreximbank Group including the annual upload and periodic update of the Enterprise’s Performance Management System;
• Provide support in the Objectives Validation Process across the Bank and for all Subsidiaries to ensure proper cascade and alignment of objectives across all tiers;
• Support the data gathering process for performance analysis and reporting. This will include drawing reliable and timely financial and non-financial data and information from a range of sources to provide analysis and insights. This is one of the most critical areas of this role. The role holder is required to be adept at mining for information, manipulating data and producing reports using modern tools and technology including AI enabled systems to produce reports for monitoring performance trends and assisting management to make informed decisions for career development and reward.
• Monitor and proactively analyse, on an on-going basis, internal and external events that affect the Enterprise, so as to provide ideas for positioning and strategic planning;
• Provide first line of support on technical queries addressed to the Performance Management team by the stakeholders within the Bank;
• Support the Supervisor with relevant research, interpretation and communication of research findings;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge, and Attitude

• Good written, editorial and oral communication skills including report preparation skills;
• Very strong analytical skills with great attention to details;
• Demonstrable organizational capabilities, including the ability to manage workload with limited supervision to attain goals;
• Ability to multitask, proactive and able to use initiative appropriately. Willingness to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Enterprise’s objectives;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Afreximbank Group's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).

Qualification and Experience

• First degree in relevant fields from a recognized University;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field
• Significant experience of up to 5 years in a relevant fields such as Strategy and Business Planning professional or Performance Management professional, preferably in the consulting or financial services industry;

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Fixed-term Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Lara Joubert at ljoubert@caglobalint.com

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Lara Joubert

Recruitment Specialist – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com. Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 
Reference Number: CEBLR22

Responsibilities: 

• The role requires a flexible, thinking outside the box type of candidate who is ready to get his/her hands dirty and get things done. The Candidate must be a self-starter and a financial mathematics and modelling enthusiast with excellent report writing skills and a finance and accounting background. The candidate will be expected to work closely and proactively with Senior Management, the Treasurer, Managers at all levels, as well as liaising with other division and department representatives to focus on treasury analytics. The candidate must demonstrate influence and credentials to effectively model the forward-looking balance sheet and other financial reports.
• Treasury Planning Process
  • Assist in the treasury planning process and reporting processes
  • Work with Treasury Assets and Liabilities sub-units to analyse and plan strategic asset allocations for excess cash
  • Assist with all fund-raising activities preparation including sensitivity analysis and evaluation of market risk and propose risk mitigation actions where necessary in liaison with the treasury function view at large.
• Treasury Financial Data Modelling and Analysis
  • Contribute to the building of data collection and sanitization templates
  • Collection and sanitization of date pre-analytics
  • Work with Finance and the wider Treasury function in modelling of the Balance
  • Sheet to reflect a plausible forward-looking perspective for ALCO purposes
  • Modelling of performance of deposits raised under the African Resource Mobilisation Initiative in order to determine their behavioral characteristics, trend patterns and effects on the Bank's overall weighted average cost of funding and the residual liquidity risk that they present to the Bank
  • Maintain and enhance the cash models and monitor cash on a daily basis
  • Contribute to building models and business processes in respect of new activities (e.g. securitisation) that require modelling
• Treasury Activities Analysis and Reporting
  • Assist in the preparation of key treasury reports (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual)
  • Analytics, spreadsheet work, model building, reporting, presentations and communications with third parties
  • Take ownership of liquidity reporting as required by Senior Management
  • Work with the Treasury Liquidity Management team in developing tailored reports on liquidity, funding and other relevant reports requested by different stakeholders
  • Work with other Treasury team members to oversee daily monitoring of ALM Risks within the treasury function including early warning indicators and processes supporting the effective management of interest rate risk in the banking book
  • Check and challenge risks reported by Treasury ALM Monitoring team as an added layer of defense control.
• Treasury Business Improvement Processes
  • Ownership of all the Service Level Agreements with all key internal and external stakeholders
  • Ownership of the monitoring and reporting of all Service Level Agreements with all stakeholders
  • Ownership of the Treasury Processes and Procedures Manual and its relevant annual reviews and updates.
• Credit Rating Process Management
  • Provide support in all issues pertaining to credit rating process management such as data collection, coordination with stakeholders, data analytics and modelling, report writing, preparation of ratings book and summary presentations to rating agencies
  • Prepare draft responses to all follow-up questions asked by all credit rating agencies
  • Develop and prepare monthly credit rating activities reports
  • Document matters raised by credit rating agencies in meetings required for action
  • Review ratings reports, research, and publications from rating agencies before publication
  • Review and validate credit rating information and data received from various functions of the Bank
  • Resolve data anomalies through analysis and discussion with data champions
  • Assist the Treasurer in arranging credit rating agency meetings and engagements
  • Maintain a question-and-answer bank of all credit rating process related questions asked by credit rating agencies
  • Produce meeting reports of all credit rating meetings
  • Assist in the building of credit rating methodologies predictive models to be used by the Bank for credit rating analytics.
• Performance Management
  • Regularly update and ongoing monitoring of the division's performance analytical tracking model
  • Prepare and present a performance management report to the Treasurer and the team at large
  • Analyse all lagging critical performance metrices that require attention and action to change their lagging status
  • Work with the SEVP's office to update on all Treasury related performance on initiatives and various activities required for SEVP's attention
  • Ownership of the preparation and submission of all divisional performance related evidence to substantiate performance metrices in the Balanced
  • Scorecard system (Quickscore)
  • Ownership of the end-to-end update process of performance data into the
  • Balanced Scorecard system (Quickscore)
  • Ownership of the end-to-end tracking of the Treasury division desks
  • performance metrices and present same during divisional meetings
  • Collection of supporting evidence for all measured Treasury Balance Scorecard performance measures and initiatives metrices.
• Any other duties that may be assigned to the role holder by Senior Management from time to time

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A first degree in a relevant discipline i.e. accounting, financial management, economics, numerical or other related disciplines and a postgraduate degree in a relevant field. Recognised professional certification in a relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of a post graduate degree
• Recognised Professional Qualification in Treasury [AMCT, CTP (US), ACT's Cert. in International Treasury Management, ACT's Cert. in Cash Management, ACT's Cert. in Risk Management, ACT's Cert. Financial Mathematics & Modelling etc] or Accounting (ACCA, CIMA, CPA or Equivalent) will be a strong added advantage but not a must, however, should be working towards achieving the aforementioned professional qualifications if not obtained already
• Excellent knowledge of accounting for treasury activities i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• A minimum of 5 years of experience working in either in an accounting firm and responsible for financial institutions or corporate institution, preferably in the financial services industry
• Solid grounding in financial systems database methodologies and financial modelling
• Solid experience in working with Treasury Management Systems shall be an added advantage
• Operational experience in a finance department with significant systems exposure
• Knowledge of treasury, debt capital markets, financial instruments and structures shall be an added advantage
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and computer literacy (e.g. MS Office, SQL, Crystal Reports)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese)
• Demonstrated personal leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage available resources.

Contractual information:

• 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Egypt for the opportunity
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African & Caribbean nationalities are encouraged to apply

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

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Caleb Ebrahim

cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 

Reference Number: SRBLR-RMACB-002

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to bring together the presently decentralized trade distribution activities performed within the Bank through the creation of a dedicated trade distribution function that performs these activities out of one unit thereby setting the direction for a more active management of the Bank’s trade portfolio. The person will identify and build relationships with counterparties that can provide capacity to augment the Bank’s credit appetite and to buy and sell short term trade assets. Such assets will comprise LC confirmations and issuances, short term guarantees, forfaiting, discounting and refinancing of such instruments, as well as short term trade loans.

The role of the position holder will be to fully establish and grow the function and to participate in drawing up and implementing an annual trade distribution strategy in close collaboration with the trade sales and trade services teams and the Director, Syndication & Distribution.

Responsibilities:

The position holder will be involved in providing all the Banking and Financial assistance to our SEZ’s clients.

• Develop innovative & appropriate financial solutions basis client projects in Arise IIP SEZs.
• Facilitate best financial & banking products & enable customer onboarding by building appropriate processes & systems.
• Play key role of key liaising manager between banks & clients.
• Assist in evaluating, structuring, negotiating, and closing business transactions with banks/financial institutions.
• Use financial competences and personal skills to reach successful outcomes.
• Ensuring the successful transactions and timely availability of funds in line with the banking guidelines.
• Analyse operational and financial performance of potential client companies; review investment proposals, evaluate the benefits and risks of the transactions, conduct project discussions, and assure quality follow-ups and conclusions with the Banks.
• Play a key role in managing the end-to-end communications process between the bank and the client which would also include information gathering, execution, and feedback to inform future communications.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the clients (new and existing) and global and regional lending eco system.
• Strong Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University or a recognized post graduate professional qualification in Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, or related fields.
• At least 7-10 years as a Relationship Manager in a Banking Industry
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Strong people management skills
• Strong written and spoken skills in English.
• Strong credit analysis, documentation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to assess customer needs and develop products that suits their needs.
• Experience in structured trade finance, syndication, and project financing
• Possess in-depth understanding and knowledge of Corporate Banking Products
• Proven sales experience in a client relationship role within corporate banking.
• Ability to work to deadlines with proven time management skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year Contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Benin
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com

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Shearidan Rabsch

Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: CEBLR25

Job Description:

Our client seeks the support of a payments project manager who will facilitate in coordinating the implementation of a national payments project in South Sudan. This manager will support our client in building the technical and business requirements of the projects, follow up with its implementation, liaise and coordinate key stakeholders, manage project resources and ensure the project’s timely delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the assigned project implementation.
• Develop and maintain project plans and take responsibility for overall progress.
• Assess the project and advise the relevant stakeholders on issues impacting the project goal (including any identifiable sustainability issues and post-project requirements such as maintenance).
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage product releases, including feature rollouts, bug fixes, and quality assurance, while ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
• Identify resources/gaps during implementation and make necessary recommendations to the responsible stakeholders.
• Support stakeholders to build the technical requirements of the product.
• Develop and drive the execution of the product roadmap.
• Participate in UAT execution to ensure it ties back to the requirements.
• Acts as a business Lead/Product Owner (Agile) in the work effort to execute and effectively implement business and IT roadmap of development.
• Ensure all documentation concerning product approvals is kept in an organized manner
• Be the primary contact responsible for delivering high-level business requirements to the project.
• The PM is expected to identify, track and report and manage project risks.
• Work with IT support, prepare business requirements/user stories and ensure full compliance and legality of the service.
• Serve as your product line's internal and external evangelist – be passionate!
• Must be able to communicate with all areas of the central bank.
• Any other tasks or advisory that is related to digital payment that is proposed or assigned by the central bank
•  

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in information and communication technology, Computer Science, Business Management, Finance, Economics or a related field is mandatory.
• A master’s degree is preferred.
• At least five years of experience in project management, product management, preferably in a technology or financial institution or related.
• 5 - 7 years minimum work experience in digital strategy and development, preferably in financial services – in a large organization
• Experience in implementing and managing heavy fintech, banking projects, or similar programs.
• Ability to interact with the regulators and possess good knowledge of banking regulations
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to create and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Experience working with software developers/engineers.
• Experience managing large cross functional project teams.
• Experience using project management tools.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to work independently to develop strategies to increase market share.
• Ability to analyze problems and turn them into solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to build, manage and deliver a strategic product or channel plans to market.
• Experience in the Software Development Lifecycle, and agile methodologies.

Reporting Mechanisms and Expected Deliverables

• The consultant will be expected to produce Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly and other Ad-hoc Reports with below descriptions:
  • Weekly Reports: for the purpose of keeping stakeholders informed about the progress of the project this includes but is not limited to updates on key milestones, project status, and any issues or risks that need attention.
  • Monthly/Quarterly Reports: provides a higher-level overview of product performance, including metrics, key achievements, and upcoming plans. This helps stakeholders to have a broader understanding of the product's performance and progress over a longer time frame.
  • Ad-hoc Reports: Apart from regular reporting, the product manager may also provide ad-hoc reports as needed. These reports can be triggered by specific events, such as major product launches, significant changes in strategy, or unexpected issues that require immediate attention.

Contractual Information:

• The assignment will be a 1-year contract subject to renewal.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Caleb Ebrahim

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

CA Global Headhunters has been retained by the Afreximbank based in Cairo, Egypt to recruit for this position. For more information on the Afreximbank please visit their website www.afreximbank.com.  Should you meet the minimum requirements and wish to apply for the position please apply directly to CA Global Headhunters.
 

Reference Number: SRBLR-MGR-EXDE-005

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to manage the development and implementation of projects under the Bank’s Industrialization and Export Development Initiatives with support from the Director, Export Development Finance.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of special projects that relate to industrialization and export development, including:
  • the establishment of Industrial Parks, Innovation and Technology Parks and Special Economic Zones;
  • the establishment of African Quality Assurance Centeres; and
  • the establishment of African Medical Centres of Excellence.
• Support the successful delivery of identified initiatives under the department through effective facilitation, tracking, and reporting;
• Help with the identification of all workstreams under each project and prepare activity level work plans;
• Identify critical paths and activities and proactively bring them to management’s attention along with alternate plans;
• Act as the single point of contact between project execution teams and external stakeholders such as third-party contractors, service providers, and government bodies;
• Establish ties with market participants including African financial institutions, project sponsors and developers, corporates and commodity boards and organizations; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• An undergraduate degree in either Engineering, Development Studies, Finance or related field with a master’s degree in a related field and qualifications in project development, planning and management;
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation and familiarity with the project development;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and therefore knowledge of project planning, development and management;
• Ability to meet senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and win their confidence that the specialist’s products will meet the needs of these parties;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage.
• Proven experience in marketing trade and project finance products. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of designing and selling structured trade finance products;
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives; and
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt.
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com

Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.

Shearidan Rabsch

Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Job Description:

Our banking client in Mauritius are looking for a dynamic Head of Compliance whose primary role is to develop and implement a compliance framework which enables the bank to consistently comply with local legislations, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop written AML/CFT policies and procedures that are approved by the Board and are implemented throughout the bank.
• The policies and procedures should ensure ongoing compliance with the regulatory requirements and controls.
• Ensure the enforcement the AML/CFT policies in the bank.
• Conduct enterprise-wide risk assessments of ML/TF risks including the timely assessments of new products and services as well as new technology and processes.
• Ensure systems resources, including those required to identify and report suspicious transactions, are appropriate in all relevant areas of the institution.
• Ensure that ongoing training programs on ML and TF are current and relevant and are carried out for all employees, senior management and the Board.
• Report regularly on key AML/CFT risk management and control issues, and any necessary remedial actions, arising from audit, inspection, and compliance reviews.
• Conduct periodic assessments of AML/CFT control mechanisms to ensure their continued relevance and effectiveness in addressing changing ML/TF risks.
• Carry out sample testing of compliance processes and review of exception reports to alert Senior Management or the Board of Directors of any non-adherence to AML/CFT procedures.
• Contribute to the development of policies but are not limited to: Sanctions; Anti Bribery; Privacy and Information Compliance; Third Party Management and Outsourcing; Employee Activities; Conduct Risk; Ethics; Surveillance, Compliance Assurance; Compliance Monitoring; Prudential Regulatory Compliance.
• Sign-off on the annual AML/CFT risk management plan.
• Setting out how ML/TF risk will be managed within Mauritius and its constituent parts, and the role to be played by AML/CFT Core Functional Leads and other regulatory compliance in order to achieve the risk management plan.
• Identification of the jurisdictional AML/CFT requirements, accountabilities and the process ownership and monitoring and testing ownership, as well as the determination of suitable staffing, hours required and secured budget in order to achieve the state of the AML/CFT function within risk appetite will be set out in the risk management plan, which will be reviewed quarterly.
• Preparing quarterly compliance reports, in accordance with the approved format, and in adherence to all established requirements for the Board/Committee reporting.
• Enhancing Governance by:
  • Providing a valued interactive program of support and compliance risk management services covering the assessment and reporting of Key ML/TF Risks across products, services, functions, legal entities, service centres and the jurisdiction as a whole.
  • Providing stakeholders with insight and practical solutions as well as credible challenge to improve the ethical control culture and conduct risk environment.
  • Timely reporting of significant local AML/CFT regulatory issues to local, overseas, regional, and global stakeholders.
• Maintaining on-going assessment and reporting of the of the AML/CFT function through the relevant governance committees
• Providing Stakeholder Support and Building Strong Relationships by:
  • Developing senior management relationships, inclusive of non-executive directors, the CEO, COO as well as product functional and entity/service line management.
• Ensuring that the regulatory change management requirements and processes, along with the regulatory AML/CFT control framework for existing requirements, are effectively operating within the country with respect to the identification, impact assessment and implementation of all applicable AML/CFT laws, regulations, rules and related processes, controls and reporting on impact of the bank.
• Informing the bank’s senior management and directors, and the business management of significant AML/CFT compliance matters that require their attention or action.
• Proactively anticipate and help the business and AML/CFT core functions plan for changes in the compliance and regulatory environment in the country.
• Provide support to AML/CFT compliance programs and business management on policy interpretation and “grey area” exposures.
• Be the “tone at the top” who sets AML/CFT compliance culture in the bank.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with other department heads, including Legal, Risk Management, including Operational Risk Management, and Internal Audit to create a supportive and seamless compliance and ethical control culture and an appropriate ML/TF risk environment
• Management and development of regulatory relationships.
• Coordinating as the key interface with regulators on compliance risk management issues and supervisory examinations.
• First point of contact for regulatory authorities on all AML/CFT issues

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Postgraduate degree, Professional qualification (i.e. Attorney preferred).
• ACAMS certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years working experience in banking, external auditing, risk and compliance or consulting in financial services sector with a minimum of 5 years in a senior management role.
• Experience in dealing with senior officials in government, senior management and industry.
• Extensive knowledge of AML/CFT compliance environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good analytical and reporting skills
• Being able to shape others thinking.
• Gets to the heart of complex problems and issues.
• Thinks broadly and strategically
• Open to new ideas and experiences.

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Chalden Du Toit at cdutoit@caglobalint.com

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Chalden Du Toit

Consultant

CA Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Nature & Scope:

Our client, a large financial institution in Nigeria, is currently seeking a candidate who will be responsible for implementing the strategy of the project development department. The candidate will collaborate with team members to conduct analyses, process project development transactions, and lead efforts to achieve financial close. Additionally, the candidate will build relationships and spearhead origination efforts in the development and management our cients infrastructure investment activities across Africa, encompassing a range of asset classes including project development, equity, debt, and trade finance.

Responsibilities:

Deal Execution

• Lead the execution of tasks encompassing technical review of infrastructure projects including preparation of project development plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Prepare transaction documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memoranda, and Investment Memoranda etc.) for transactions being contemplated by our client.
• Lead the team with respect to processing infrastructure projects across the continent spanning various sectors (transport, power, mining, heavy industries, and oil & gas).
• Participate and lead deal meetings as well as help maintain client relationships.
• Advise on new approaches, procedures, and techniques to improve the quality of execution of projects across the continent.
• Post deal approval, develop terms of reference for consultant selection including managing the onboarding process.
• Collaborate with other divisions for deal origination and execution.

Research and Analysis

• Oversee the research and analysis conducted for projects on prospective clients/ strategic partners including EPC contractors, target countries, etc. to enable guide sound judgement for engagement and investment decisions.
• Oversee and review technical analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and reviewing financial models.
• Lead the due diligence on prospective clients and their projects.

Administrative Support

• Provide support with respect to strategy formulation and implementation, team management and business origination.
• Lead the preparation of terms of references and support the procurement of technical, market and insurance consultants to support the appraisal and due diligence on projects being considered for investment by our client.
• Oversee the work of the technical, market and insurance consultants and administer their respective contracts.
• Lead and participate in missions to countries in concert with project teams to provide guidance on technical and operational aspects of transactions.

Deal Origination

• Lead origination of suitable projects for our clients financing including the formulation, preparation, and appraisal of new concepts.
• Lead the management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with technical and financial advisors in the analysis for such transactions.
• Work with other team members in the Investments Division and colleagues across the organization to process and administer each transaction as it goes through the approval process.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A strong first degree in engineering, finance, law, business, or related disciplines from a recognised university
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. master’s degree in business administration, or a related field of study.
• Relevant certifications related to project management, or CFA or ACCA
• Highly proficient in the development and review of Microsoft Projects for the development of project schedules and budgets.

Experience

• 12 to 15 years professional experience preferably in infrastructure development related activities, especially in the mining and heavy industry sectors.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent client origination and management skills.
• Previous experience in more than two of our client’s intervention sectors or products will be an added advantage.
• Previous professional experience or training in research, financial analysis, and presentations

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills (fluency in English and French is required).

Others

• Willingness to travel “out-of-station” with minimal prior notice
• Team player mentality with the potential to take the lead on transactions

Competencies

• Ability to develop presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks)and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to review project finance models in Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Work.
• A good understanding of the technical aspects related to the review of infrastructure projects.
• Ability to respond to issues associated with risk assessment of investments and drive transactions through the investment approval process.
• Good experience in result-based project management.
• Ability to negotiate key aspects of term sheets and participate in negotiations of facility and investment agreements.
• Strong quantitative analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Well-developed communication and business writing skills, power of persuasion as well as the ability to interface directly and effectively with senior officers of a variety of potential clients.
• Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent project management skills.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable contract.
• Willing and able to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com

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Shearidan Rabsch

Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Reference Number: JABLR0023

This role is to support the Bank to achieve its mission of “stimulating a consistent expansion of and the diversification of African trade” in order to rapidly increase Africa’s share of global trade, while operating as a first class, profit oriented, socially responsible financial institution and a centre of excellence in African manufacturing matters” by finding and developing opportunities for business development in project finance across all member and participating states.

Nature & Scope

The position holder will be responsible for the large Corporates and  Asset Based Lending and associated portfolio as follows:

• The primary role of the position holder will be to support the business development team(s) by managing the entire credit review process, including the consistent application of the Bank’s risk management guidelines through the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential brown field and green field projects , with the goal of minimizing bad loans.
• The position holder will be expected to implement a best practice project finance  credit risk assessment project finance transactions ( green field and brown field ) . This will entail a good grasp of how these markets operate and therefore what criteria is relevant and critical for assessment.
• The position holder will also be able to demonstrate a sound competence in understanding the risk profiles conferred by different types and levels of security and will be able to constructively suggest mitigants to protect the interests of the bank.
• The position holder will work closely with Origination and Product teams in originating and structuring bespoke transaction structure  transactions to ensure a common understanding of the request and its risks and to verify that the PAM and CAM submitted reflect a true and accurate account of the proposal under consideration.

Responsibilities: 

Credit Management:

• Assessment of project finance transactions across a spectrum of specializations (Project Finance Asset Based Finance , Large Manufacturing ...etc)  and a range of Afreximbank’s product offerings.
• Review of creditworthiness and risks associated with potential business transactions with appropriate tools and models, with a view to providing mitigants to identified risks;
• Preparation of appropriate credit memos with recommendations on the creditworthiness of given transactions, bearing in mind the Bank’s laid out credit policy and procedures;
• Presentation and defense of credit memos to the Credit Committee and incorporation of amendments that may be suggested thereto;
• Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans impacting project finance transactions , covering all aspects of the Bank’s business cycle as espoused in the Bank’s strategic plan;
• Periodic review of the Bank’s project finance  loan portfolio in line with the requirements of the Bank’s credit policies and procedures;
• Prepare regular reports for Management as may be required; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized university. A professional qualification in Banking or Finance will be an added advantage; Relevant experience of at least 8 years within organisations familiar with project-related financing and the associated risk participation structures suitable for project related financings;
• Ability to communicate and operate in a culturally diverse and change oriented environment;
• Ability to engage with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments as required;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French – both languages are required  . Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Arabic/ Portuguese) is an added advantage;
• Proven experience in project finance solutions as the candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of structuring, negotiating and pitching project finance solutions and interventions;
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives; and
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.

Contractual information:

• Permanent
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo, Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Jamie Adams at jadams@caglobalint.com 

CA Global Finance will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.

Jamie Adams

jadams@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance