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Reference No. CEBLR10

Reference Number: CEBLR10

 

Job Description:

The overall objective of this position is to support the CDCP office in effectively communicating key messages from the Deputy Chairperson both within the organization and among external stakeholders. The position will also collaborate with the Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) to ensure compliance with the organisation’s communication standards and formats when communicating information on behalf on the Deputy Chairperson.

 

Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the communications strategy and advocacy activities of the Cabinet of the Deputy Chairperson (CDCP)
• Support the implementation of the communication strategy and advocacy activities of the CDCP including material development, awareness-raising, campaigns, briefing materials, factsheets, talking points and speeches.
• Support the design and timely dissemination of relevant information to internal and external stakeholders
• Work in close collaboration with the ICD team to ensure that all materials being produced comply to the branding guidelines.
• Contribute to the creation and use of content to provide information to the public through the digital platforms, including the website and social media platforms.
• Support the development of culturally appropriate and acceptable messages for communication and advocacy work emanating from the CDCP.
• Identify opportunities for the communication of key messages and editorial content on various communication channels.
• Write talking points, speeches for the Deputy Chairperson, and in collaboration with ICD develop any briefings such as press releases, note to editors to be disseminated to the public through the media.
• Develop and submit regular reports of deliverables and achievements for any assignments given during the period of the contract.
• Perform any other assignment that may be assigned by Deputy Chief of Staff.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, marketing, social sciences, and any other relevant field with 5 years of relevant experience. Possession of an advance degree and professional certificates in relevant areas of communication would be an advantage.
• Master’s Degree in similar studies with 2 years relevant experience.
• Experience in supporting or managing strategic communications at the national and international level, preferably in the development sector.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant software for design, analysis and word processing.
• Ability to use modern digital communication technologies to reach different audiences.
• Knowledge and experience of content creation for traditional and social media and other digital platforms.
• Understanding and ability to apply modern marketing, public relations and media concepts and principles of communication.
• Experience in developing audio-visual content for advertising, promotional and publication purposes.
• Proven experience in development communication material for senior executive’s messaging.
• Ability to work in a multicultural multi-ethnic team of experts.
• Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies for national government or public sector, regional or international government or non-governmental Organisations, multinational organizations, advertising agencies or leading media companies will be a distinct advantage.
• Proven ability to take initiative, work independently, to manage multiple priorities to deliver under tight deadlines and pressure.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Proven ability to use clear, concise language in correspondence as well as including content fitting for the purpose and audiences when preparing written briefs and reports.
• High level of autonomy at work, yet with profound team-spirit.
• Adaptive, patient, resourceful, resilient and flexible.
• Ability to be pro-active and solutions oriented.

 

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

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CA Finance

 

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Reference No. 2011 34 SS

Reference Number:  2011 34 SS

Job Description:

Our client is a South African-based investment firm that focuses on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and is seeking a Junior Analyst.

Responsibilities:

• Build financial models to evaluate new investment opportunities.
• Maintain financial models to track investment performance.
• Prepare Investment Committee presentations.
• Prepare Investment Committee meetings minutes and follow-up documents.
• Assist with preparation of pitch decks for fundraising efforts.
• Manage senior lender reporting.
• Assist deal team with review and execution of legal agreements.
• Assist deal team with implementation of new deals.
• Liaise with legal counsel and EPC/O&M contractor to negotiate and execute project documents.
• Prepare quarterly reports to investors.
• Work with external compliance officer to manage ongoing compliance requirements.
• Work with Insurer to manage ongoing insurance requirements.
• Manage general invoicing and paying of accounts.
• Manage annual BEE certification process.
• Work with accountants and auditor to manage monthly management accounts and annual audit.
• Manage updates to website and general marketing initiatives (e.g. press releases when deals close).

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Honours in Accounting, Business Science, Investment Management or equivalent.
• CFA, CA(SA) or equivalent would be a benefit.
• 5-7 years’ experience in private equity or corporate finance environment.
• Ideally at least 2 years’ experience at a boutique / very small firm.
• Experience in the renewable energy sector highly advantageous.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Competitive annual package
• Permanent employment opportunity
• Hybrid opportunity

If you wish to apply for the position please send your CV to Sheree Scheepers at sscheepers@camining.com

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Sheree Scheepers

Recruitment Consultant

CA Mining

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Reference No. MTBR06

Treasury Officer (Management Level / liquidity Management / Risk Management) – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

 

Reference Number: MTBR06

 

Job Description:

The Treasury Officer position is responsible for supporting the Finance and Investment team in managing the Union's financial resources effectively. Directly reporting to the CFO, the role involves handling liquidity management, risk management, compliance with investment rules, and utilizing technology to optimize returns on the Union's cash and financial assets. The Treasury Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring sufficient liquidity for all obligations and identifying and mitigating risks associated with Treasury.

 

Responsibilities:

• Cash and Liquidity Management:

• Develop and implement the Union's liquidity management strategy and framework.
• Execute solutions for efficient utilization of surplus cash for investments that meet funding requirements.
• Design and maintain a cash flow forecasting structure considering different funding sources and financial obligations.
• Negotiate investments with partner financial institutions to enhance investment yields.
• Manage risks associated with liquidity, including foreign exchange, interest rates, and operational risks.
• Monitor foreign exchange rate risks, implement hedging strategies, and report on portfolio performance.
• Manage funds pledged by member countries, including local currencies.

• Bank Relationship Management:

• Open and close accounts with banks after obtaining internal approvals.
• Coordinate relationship management with partner banks to ensure effective service delivery.
• Reconcile bank accounts daily or periodically according to Union policies.
• Assess the creditworthiness of banks to comply with investment guidelines.

• Treasury Management Systems and Processes:

• Test and support various systems implemented within the Treasury department.
• Update relevant Treasury procedure manual documents annually.
• Assist in upgrading and automating treasury activities for operational efficiency.
• Develop and review financial models for simplified analysis and reporting.
• Prepare draft Treasury test cases for user acceptance testing of new systems.

• Internal and External Audit:

• Prepare Treasury-related external audit reports.
• Coordinate responses for internal audit issues related to Treasury.
• Ensure timely follow-up on internal audit responses.

• Other Duties:

• Perform any other duties assigned by senior management.

 

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and postgraduate degree in a relevant area (e.g., MBA, Master's Degree).
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of experience in a related area.
• Professional qualification in Treasury (e.g., ACT, CTP, or equivalent).
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Effective communication and adaptability in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using treasury and risk management systems.

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent position
• Reports to: CFO
• Must be willing to relocate or work in Ethiopia

 

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 Finance

 

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Reference No. JABLR011

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.

 

Nature & Scope

The role of the position holder will be to provide middle office Agency & Security Trustee functions for the Bank's syndicated lending activities. The job holder initiates and is responsible for the recommendation and implementation of the Bank’s policies in these areas.

Responsibilities: 

Facility Agency & Administration:

• Ensure receipt of conditions satisfaction/subsequent letters, legal opinions etc. for new deals, refinanced deals and communicating to the borrowers and the syndicate of lenders confirming completion of conditions precedent/subsequent.
• In liaison with Operations Department, ensure that all required accounts including collection accounts, debt service reserve accounts, debt service accounts etc. required as agreed for new and ongoing deals are opened and operational and as per agreed terms and conditions.
• On-boarding new transactions through the required procedures including KYC, setting up of Agency systems, sending welcome letters to syndicate members and all other required documentation.
• Reviewing of conformed copy of legal documentation to identify compliance and reporting obligations required for monitoring through the life of the facility and ensuring full loan covenant compliance and that all terms and conditions of the respective deals are adhered to.
• Ensure that all information undertakings as per the various Facility Agreements are diarized in excel sheets and on debt domain for covenant and information monitoring.
• Engaging and liaison with the borrowers and respective parties for receipt of due information/document, uploading of same onto the debt domain, and advice of receipt or non-receipt to the syndicate of lenders.
• Monitoring of loan covenants, implementation of structure and detection of possible events that may lead to default.
• Managing all request for amendments and waivers and discussing and agreeing the appropriate structures and information required with the borrower for presentation to the Banks.
• Management of all secondary trades and the receipt of transfer certificates, including the onboarding of new lenders.
• Administration of payment and settlement issues including ensuring that borrowers adhere to billing and repayment procedures and where there are defaults, that sanctions are implemented quickly, as well as in the preparation of redemption statements.
• Ensure repricing, calculations of rate fix/rollover for all Agented facilities and communicating the calculations to the Borrower and syndicate of lenders.
• Monitoring of accounts and ensuring that all principal and interest payments are made as required and distributed to the respective lenders accordingly.
• Ensure that all required fees including management, commitment fees, Agency and Security Trustee fees etc. are invoiced the borrowers and collected on/by due dates.
• Managing external vendor relationships and liaising with borrowers and other external advisors.
• Coordinating all interactions with other parties such as Treasury, Origination, other Banks, Technical Advisers, Insurance, Collateral Managers, Lawyers and Loan Administration regarding the facility.
• Coordination of receipt and payment of invoices for all professionals on the team (lawyers, Valuers, Technical Advisers etc.).
• Preparation of reports including monthly departmental reports to Management and syndicate members on the status of the various facilities.
• Monitoring and updating the risk register.

Security Trustee/Agency:

• Ensure that all required loan security documents are set up as required and that the security is perfected, the documents kept safe, retrieved appropriately and returned to the borrower at the expiry of the facility.
• Maintenance and monitoring of the loan security and periodic reporting as required under the Bank’s policies.
• In case of default, ensuring that enforcement is done as required under the Bank’s policies and procedures and in accordance with instructions from majority Lenders.
• On expiration or cancellation of a facility, ensure that all outstanding amounts of principal, interest and fees are claimed and settled, and that any security is released, and this information communicated to all parties.
• Ensure that all required processes to ensure independence of action and impartiality in treatment of all parties to the syndication, the holding of security, and the implementation of all inflexible terms, covenants, waivers and modifications as the case may be

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance or related subject from a recognized University.
• A professional qualification in Banking backed up by appropriate Banking experience will be considered an added advantage.
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a reputable Banking organization.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Proven experience in back-office operations. The candidate must demonstrate experience and knowledge of managing middle and back-office operations for syndications in a fairly complex banking environment as well as knowledge of LMA guidelines on Agency Practices and best market practice.
• 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

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CA Banking, IT, Insurance, Legal & Finance

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Reference No. NKBLR-AMBOC-001

Nature & Scope:

The role of the position holder will be to support the Board Secretariat in managing the corporate register of the Bank and its subsidiaries.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate share register of all the Bank’s shareholders, including all information required to be maintained in terms of the Bank’s Charter, Corporate Governance Codes and international best practice.
• Compute and maintain accurate records of each shareholder’s equity including paid up and callable capital and credit enhanced callable capital as may be in place from time to time.
• Administer the process of issuance of new shares in line with the applicable share price and equity received.
• Administer the share certificate issuance process as well as confirmations of shareholding as may be required from time to time.
• Verify dividends payable per shareholder and maintain records of dividend payments as and when dividends are declared.
• Process payments of dividends and shareholders’ instructions relating thereto
• Maintenance of records of accessions and ratifications of member states.
• Preparation of board reports on the status of equity investments, dividend payments and accessions and ratifications as may be required from time to time.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be designated by the Head of Department or senior management; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A post graduate degree as well as a bachelor’s degree in law or accounting from a recognized University
• Professional company secretarial practice and experience of not less than 5 years, with particular emphasis on management of shareholder records.  Experience in handling secretarial matters related to multilateral or international organizations will be an advantage.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of best practice corporate governance practices in Africa.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates, and governments and to present required advice on various secretariat related issues to the Bank's senior management and the Board. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of French or vice versa. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (Arabic and Portuguese);
• Strong skills in drafting a variety of legal/secretarial documents and communicating complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to speedily grasp the essence, content, and implications of the Bank’s constitutive documents in order to be able to provide advice on them.
•  Negotiating skills and capacity to work with other professionals to develop innovative solutions to conflicting interests and positions.

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 Nicole Koenig at nkoenig@caglobalint.com

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Nicole Koenig

Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

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Reference No. MTBLR05

Afreximbank: Assistant Manager, Investor Relations – Cairo, Egypt

 

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: MTBLR05

 

Nature & Scope:

 

The Assistant Manager, Investor Relations plays a vital role in realizing Afreximbank's mission by contributing to the expansion and diversification of African trade. This involves identifying and targeting the right investors, maintaining effective communication with institutional investors, and supporting equity mobilization. The role requires excellent communication skills, a background in investor relations and equity research, and the ability to thrive in a target-driven environment. The incumbent will report to the Senior Manager, Equity Mobilization & Investor Relations.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

Relationship Management:

• Support Managers in establishing and maintaining strong relationships with shareholders, regulators, and the investment community.
• Facilitate the development of a robust pipeline of high-quality investor opportunities aligned with the Bank's mandate.

 

Research and Analysis:

• Conduct background research and analysis as part of investor relations activities.
• Coordinate Due Diligence processes.
• Perform financial ratio analysis of competitors to inform strategic decision-making.

 

Equity Mobilization:

• Analyze possible equity-raising structures for the Bank.
• Prepare investor presentations, teasers, information memoranda, and other documentation to meet Senior Management standards.

 

Documentation and Communication:

• Prepare initial drafts of key investor relations documents, including teasers, information memoranda, memos, and presentations.
• Respond to shareholder inquiries and prepare audit confirmations.

 

Pipeline Management:

• Manage the evolution of the department’s investment pipeline by maintaining accurate status updates for each potential investment.

 

Engagement Programs:

• Develop and manage an annual program for engaging with the investment community, including results conference calls, roadshows, and conferences.

 

Media and Website Management:

• Project-manage the regular updating of the investor relations section on the Bank’s website through a dedicated information platform.
• Prepare investor presentations, press releases, research reports, and summarize financial ratios, earnings estimates, and other market data.

 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform any other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

 

 

 

Requirements: 
 

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in a similar role, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Demonstrable experience in investor relations and listing processes in Africa (an added advantage).
• Proven track record of managing relationships with senior officials of banks, African institutions, governments, and high net worth individuals.
• Ability to attract relevant shareholders that meet financial targets.
• Demonstrable experience in strategic communication, investor relations, marketing, and media.
• Strong interpersonal skills, superior intellect, and outstanding communication abilities.
• Problem-solving, quantitative, and analytical skills with strategic and creative thinking.
• Effective multi-tasking, expectation setting, and issue escalation.

 

 

Contractual information:
 

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply.

 

 

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

mataylor@caglobalint.com

Recruitment Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

 

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Reference No. JABLR010

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: JABLR010

Nature & Scope

• The Job holder will be responsible for providing technical support to the Manager, Risk Management (Operational Risk) in ensuring the effective implementation of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management Framework. As a second line of defense, the Job holder will be responsible for the identification, assessment, mitigation, reporting and monitoring of the Bank’s material information risks under the supervision of the Manager. The scope of work will include material operational risks across the broad categories of people, processes, systems, internal & external events, including Information Risk, Model Risk and Business Continuity Management (BCM) oversight.

• The role is part of the broader Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERM) of the Bank. While the job holder will have ownership for the Operational Risk profile (including Information Risk, Model Risk and BCM) profile, the Manager may assign other ERM related activities as appropriate.
• The role will require working with all stakeholders across the Bank, including Information Technology, Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Credit, Legal, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and origination functions.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Proactively Identify all material operational risks (including, Information Risk, Model Risk and BCM) across the head office, branches and at each business unit level as per the Bank’s approved risk identification methodology, following a top-down approach and taking into account risk causal factors, the likelihood of occurrence, impact, control activities and effectiveness of controls.
• Effectively assess and measure all material operational risks in accordance with the Bank’s adopted Basic Indicator Approach or any other alternative approach as appropriate.
• Ensure the effective management of the Bank’s material operational risks through adequate process controls and ensuring adherence thereto as well as implementing specific action plans to manage the risk causal factors.
• Effectively monitor significant operational risk exposures as well as material losses and escalate the same to the Line Manager for information and/or action. The frequency of monitoring should reflect the nature and magnitude of the risk exposures.
• Review all reports from internal/external audit, rating agencies and other assessing agents and ensure that identified operational risks are monitored and adequately managed.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the Bank’s Operational Risk Management tools (a) Loss/incidents database; (b) Risk register, (b) Risk and Control Self Assessments, (c) Key Risk Indicators, (d) Scenario Analysis, (e) Stress Testing and (f) Minimum Capital Computation for Operational Risk.
• Develop robust key risk indicators to serve as early warning indicators of increased risk, with appropriate risk threshold levels to provide a sound platform for the effective monitoring of operational risk exposures.
• Monitor and track agreed on action plans from the Operational Risk Management tools in VII above and ensure the timely escalation of all breaches and overdue remedial actions to the Line Manager for timely/appropriate action.
• Perform periodic control effectiveness tests for all mission critical (high risk) processes and make recommendations for consideration by the Line Manager.
• Coordinate enterprise-wide information risk assessments and provide input into control enhancements for the remediation of identified vulnerabilities in line with the Bank’s information risk management policy.
• Develop annual information risk management plan/programme to guide the risk management across relevant IT areas, processes and infrastructure.
• Support IT risk response and mitigation strategies to ensure that risk factors and events are addressed in a cost-effective manner and in line with business objectives, in conjunction with information technology department /or relevant departments/units/functions and with the approval of Chief Risk Officer.
• Monitoring risk and communicating information on operational risks including (Information Technology, Model and Business Continuity Management risks) to the relevant stakeholders to ensure the continued effectiveness of the enterprise risk management strategy.
• Develop appropriate information risk reports in line with the requirements in the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including maintaining and monitoring an IT risk profile dashboard
•  Undertake back testing and control checks across business departments/business unit in the Bank as part of measures to institute a stable as well as healthy risk and control environment.
•  Support the Line Manager in the detection, prevention, deterrence, control, monitoring, investigation, reporting and escalation of operational risks across the Bank. Also support root cause analysis as well as carry out independent assessments with regard to material operational risk incidents.
• Provide operational risk oversight for key projects /initiatives i.e., undertake project risk assessments, documentation of material operational risk issues and follow through on implementation of identified action plans.
• Monitor, track and follow up on all long overdue action plans (internal, external, rating agencies) and ensure timely closure or the presence of effective interim controls and an acceptable residual risk profile.
• Provide oversight to ensure ongoing maintenance of IT Security Policies and Standards including alignment with industry leading practice and standards such as COBIT 5, ISO/IEC 27001 (Information Security), ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management) etc.
• The role will provide support for the end-to-end validation, oversight, and reporting on Business Continuity Management (BCM). Specifically, monitor trends and adopt a systematic approach including tools for early identification and reporting on emerging risks.
• Provide oversight and undertake independent validation of models used in the Bank; report periodically on material risks identified and follow through on relevant stakeholders to ensure management actions are implemented to address identified vulnerabilities.
• Support the manager in the implementation of relevant training interventions aimed at creating and sustaining risk management awareness culture across the Bank.
• Attend Bank meetings both internal and external from time to time as may be requested by the Line Manager.
• Undertake all such other roles and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Chief Risk Officer and/or Line Manager from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Post Graduate degree as well as a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University and/or professional qualification in information security, IT Audit, certification in risk management, Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Model Risk.
• Experience of not less than 5 years with a leading Banking organization in Information Risk, IT Security or Operational Risk Management.
• Strong operational risk experience within financial services/industry (retail, commercial and corporate and investment banking) with working knowledge of banking systems, procedures and controls.
• Applied knowledge of Operational Risk Management tools is critical (e.g., Risk Register, RCSAs, KRIs, Escalation Matrix, Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis, etc.).
• Good experience in Information Security/Risk Management in technology environment: Practical knowledge of identity and access management, privileged access management, generic ID management, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, secure coding practices, cyber security assessment, data security and encryption, phishing, forensics, mobile security, etc.
• Possess relevant skills and good experience in fraud investigation and model risk management.
• Good experience in the implementation of Business Continuity Management practices.
• Business product knowledge, including an understanding of financial processes to be able to determine their impact on risk and control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and other risk management system skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision but collaborate with multiple team members.
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change-oriented setting with good knowledge of risk practices in Africa.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic, and Portuguese).

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.

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Reference No. SRBLR-AM-SYAG-002

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-AM-SYAG-002

 

Nature & Scope:

 

The Syndications team is managed by the Director for Syndication & Risk Distribution and is located in the Vice Presidency for Global Trade Bank. This complex encompasses Afreximbank’s client facing origination functions comprising regionally based client relations teams as well as the Bank’s product teams. Syndications works in support of the client relations and product teams centrally providing structuring support and distribution services to all of these origination units. The position holder will be part of the Syndications function and work for the Director Syndications to achieve the team’s main objectives include:

• establishing Afreximbank as the leading arranger of syndicated facilities in Africa;
• mobilising funding from a diverse spectrum of investors including regional and international commercial banks, Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), and funds to enhance the development impact of the Bank’s deployed risk capital;
• using loan syndications as an instrument for leveraging international financing into Africa;
• generating incremental revenue for the Bank derived from the enhanced fee income generated from the arranging and distribution of syndicated loans;
• contributing to the optimisation of the Bank’s risk asset diversification objectives and capital used in operations through primary syndication and secondary sales.

 

Responsibilities:

1. Supporting Business Development/Origination:

• Actively participate in presenting proposals and mandate letters to clients emphasizing the benefits of syndication and co-financing thereby working with the Bank’s other origination teams to secure syndicated loan mandates from existing and potential clients of the Bank;
• assist in structuring transactions to ensure they reflect current market conditions and investor appetite in order to attract syndication partners;
• assist in marketing the Bank’s syndicated finance product as well as funded and unfunded risk participations to the widest possible group of syndication partners and co-financiers including DFIs, ECAs, commercial banks, African financial institutions, African multilaterals, insurers and other financial institutions.
• coordinate and/or participate in deal road-shows and co-financing partner calling programmes to support expansion of the Bank’s syndication activities.
• Actively implement all aspects of the Bank’s syndication policies and procedures.

 

2. Syndication Loan Structuring and Distribution:

In accordance with the Bank’s Syndicated Loans Policy (SLP):

• Assist in conducting market soundings to identify prospective syndicate partner banks and financial institutions;
• prepare syndicated deal documentation including teasers, mandate documents, term-sheets, and information memoranda that will be used to market syndicated deals and facilitate the entry of syndication partners into Bank arranged transactions;
• support deal structuring and pricing negotiations;
• assist in executing mandated syndicate loan transactions in cooperation with the relevant client relations and product teams;
• Primary responsibility for the Bank’s insurance product and focal point for all communication with Bank’s insurance broker.  Preparing transaction teasers to obtain NBIs, liaising internally with relevant client relationship managers, Operations, Product teams to resolve any queries from the insurance market, insurance premium calculations and monthly reporting etc;

 

3. Asset Sales:

• Implement the Bank’s asset sale policy by identifying existing assets for potential secondary sale and obtaining market feedback on appetite levels and sale pricing;
• Liaise with the Banking Operations department that performs the Bank’s portfolio management function to support the optimization of the Bank’s capital allocation through secondary market sales.

 

4. Market Knowledge:

• Conduct syndicated loan market research on pricing and deal structures to facilitate efficient distribution of transactions arranged by the Bank, including the secondary market pricing for assets for sale;
• Providing market pricing and risk appetite feedback to the Bank’s management and deal origination teams for their consideration of all syndicated facilities;
• Retain investor appetite in the team’s client relationship management tool Debt domain.

 

5. Relationship Management:

• Maintain and expand a diversified network of syndicated loan/co-financing partners including DFIs, ECAs, multilaterals, international commercial banks, African financial institutions, funds, and credit insurance companies;
• Devise and implement enhanced cooperation in syndication and co-financing between the Bank and DFIs active in Africa;
• Retain and manage relationships with a wide network of professional advisors, consultants and deal originators active in the syndicated loan market, including debt management and data service providers such as Thomson-Reuters, Debt Domain etc.

 

6. Monthly/ Quarterly Reporting:

• Prepare Department’s monthly report for EVP’s office;
• Prepare Department’s monthly Tier-2 performance tracking report;
• On-time preparation and submission of quarterly Board papers;

 

7. Other

• Work with the credit department to facilitate the credit processing and approval and the legal department with regard to transaction documentation for all syndicated facilities;

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Good first degree in a related area and a Master’s degree in economics, banking & finance, or MBA from a recognized University. A professional qualification in banking or international trade finance or other related disciplines may be accepted in lieu of a postgraduate degree;
• at least 5 years of relevant experience acquired in a leading financial institution or organisation;
• At least 5 years of experience in the syndicated loan market and good understanding of the African debt markets, with proven background in fund raising, syndications, loan structuring and business development activities in developing markets;
• knowledge and working experience of trade, corporate, and structured finance products to be offered to clients, including syndicated loans, co-financing, club deals, and correspondent banking products including letters of credit, structured trade finance, corporate loans, project-related financing;
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting;
• Strong customer focus and ability to engage effectively with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of  the Bank's other working languages (Arabic, French & Portugese) is an added advantage;
• Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives;
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties 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

Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa & Global

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.

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Reference No. BLRCDT-MCREA

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: BLRCDT-MCREA

 

Nature & Scope:

Reporting to the Regional Chief Operating Officer, the job holder is responsible for implementation of business plans, client account plans and strategies.

The position holder will be required to identify the Bank’s key/core customers in each region by sector and draw up Account Management Plans for the purpose of maximizing cross selling of the Bank’s products and services

 

Responsibilities:

• Implements client coverage for a given portfolio of clients with deliberate cultivation based on proactive individualized plans. These plans would be developed in coordination with the product teams and should be designed to increase client engagement
• Implements regional service coverage for provision of an impeccable client service to each client or government organization.  This includes timely turn around in terms of responses to client inquiries
• Works with other deal team members across the Bank’s products and geographies to ensure timely transaction processing
• Generate bankable leads through anticipating customer needs and finding out what information, products or services the customer requires to meet his/her needs, providing clear, accurate and relevant information
• Ensuring a strong working knowledge of client portfolios / products with the Bank
• Resolving customers’ queries within agreed authority
• Producing call reports and file notes after any client meetings, summarising any additional actions required, including follow-up calls and reviewing call reports produced by team members
• Sales activity planning, including reviewing existing customer files to identify sales opportunities
• Undertaking commercial negotiations
• Managing new business pitches
• Compliance with legal requirements, industry regulations, organisational policies and professional codes
• Assisting in the preparation of annual Regional Strategic and Marketing Plans derived from the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s Approval
• Preparing new business Pre-Assessment Memos and Credit Proposals from the region, Product teams and Head Office and making recommendations on the same to the Regional Manager and Director, Client Relations
• Where required, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known
• Maintaining and improving the Bank’s image across the continent; and
• Performing any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management from time to time.

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree and post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking, Finance or other relevant field from a recognized University or a recognized post graduate professional qualification in Banking in lieu of a postgraduate degree
• Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading financial services organisation and familiarity with the major trade finance products to be offered to clients especially syndication, co-financing, club deals, correspondent banking products including letters of credit, factoring, forfaiting, structured trade finance, carbon financing, corporate finance risk participations, project-related financing and considerable knowledge of how these work
• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of banking practices in Africa
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporates and governments and to represent the Bank in important professional fora where oral presentation of papers will be necessary to high level technical and professional audiences
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Portuguese and Arabic)
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including ability to organize and manage human resources to attain goals.
• Ability to demonstrate proof of passion and commitment to the socio-economic empowerment of African countries and the ability to support the achievement of Afreximbank’s mandate
• Ability to demonstrate prior experience in closing deals/transactions relevant to the Banks’ core mandate of promoting intra and extra African Trade

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent.
• Willing and able to relocate to Kampala, Uganda.
• 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

 

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

 

Chalden Du Toit

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.

 

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Reference No. JA-042

Job Description: 

To manage the Tax risks of of the company. Which includes ensuring that all statutory returns are timeously completed and submitted according to legislative and SARS requirements. And ensuring that relevant accounting entries including deferred tax are processed and correctly disclosed in the financial statements.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that group tax returns are completed timeously and that all required schedules have been completed and submitted.
• Ensure that group tax computations and reconciliations are completed accurately and timeously.
• Ensure that group deferred tax reconciliations are completed timeously and accurately.
• Complete the tax disclosure from the group financial statements (income tax, deferred tax, consolidation).
• Ensure that information substantiating tax computations is accurate.
• Provide analytical evidence of group income tax compliance. Continuously monitor systems and processes, including change initiatives, to ensure compliance.
• Make presentations to the tax committee (which includes the financial director)
• Provide excellent tax information/advice to management as part of the decision making process.
• Attend to international tax issues
• Ensure submission of provisional tax payments.
• Maintain up-to-date, detailed knowledge of trends and changes in Tax legislation by regular attendance of professional courses, workshops, etc.
• Assist with VAT and the VAT returns.
• Assist with Transfer pricing.
• Assist with advice Payroll taxes.
• Assist with advice on Customs duty.
• Assist your colleagues and the tax department with achieving its goals.

Skills

• Relevant Financial qualification – BCom(Accounting), it would be advantageous to also be a CA (SA) and have a Higher diploma in taxation
• Must have articles at an accounting firm
• 3 to 4 years relevant work experience
• Understanding of GAAP / IFRS
• Knowledge of Tax Legislation.
• Personal Effectiveness
• Passion for the brand and customers
• Thinking strategically and commercially
• Leading Transformation
• Connecting people
• Delivering high performance
• Having a merchant mindset
• Making insightful business decisions
• Driving quality
• Planning and organising

Qualifications

Relevant Financial qualification – CA (SA) / CIMA or B Com (Honours)

5 years post qualifying experience (minimum)

 

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

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

Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

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Reference No. JACD-02

Job Description: 

To drive the strategic evolution and innovation of the company's product portfolios from Interswitch Group's business lines (i.e Purepay, PayToken, Paymate, Inclusio, Systegra, and Indeco) in East Africa, delivering customer-focused Fintech solutions that cater to emerging market demands and establish a leading presence in the Region's competitive Fintech landscape.

Licenses And Certifications:

Evidence of strong industry/sector participation and relevant professional certifications such as:

Product Management certifications such as Certified Product Manager (AIPMM) or similar. In-depth knowledge of agile methodology & certification such as Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), SAFe Agile Product Management (POPM/APM) or similar. In-depth Knowledge of Data Analysis & Structured Problem Solving. Innovation Management Certification from reputable institutions. Local Regulatory and compliance Certifications that is relevant to Fintech operations in East Africa, ensuring alignment with regional regulations. Lean Six Sigma Certification: LeanSix Sigma principles focus on eliminating waste (non-value-added activities) and reducing variation in processes, i.e. for process improvement, operational efficiency, and quality management. Given the dynamic nature of FinTech, streamlined and efficient processes can lead to quicker product deployments, reduced operational costs, and improved customer service.

 

Responsibilities:

• Lead the formulation of a comprehensive Product Management strategy and policy aligned with the company's growth objectives and market trends in East Africa.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, scope and prioritise new product development, upgrade existing features, suggest enhancements and new offerings.
• Collaborate with business development, sales, marketing, engineering and customer service teams to align new product developments and existing product enhancements with EA market demands and trends.
• Develop go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, marketing campaigns, and sales enablement, to ensure successful product launches and adoption.
• Conduct regular product portfolio assessments for Purepay, PayToken, Paymate, Inclusio, Systegra, and Indeco to determine enhancement opportunities, areas for new product development, and potential areas of retirement or consolidation.
• Establish product roadmaps with clear milestones, incorporating feedback from key stakeholders and considering both new product introductions and enhancements.
• Manage the entire product lifecycle, including planning, development, launch, and ongoing maintenance.
• Make data-driven decisions to optimise product performance, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• To provide strong leadership and direction to the Product Management & Innovation teams, fostering a high-performance culture, setting clear objectives, and empowering team members to excel in their roles.
• Oversee the end-to-end product management process, from concept ideation to prototyping, testing, QA and launch.
• Identify skills gaps within the Products and Innovation teams, particularly around new product development techniques, and champion continuous learning through workshops, courses, exchange programmes and certifications.
• Establish a mentorship programme to cultivate rising talent within the team and promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment within the team around the company's broader goals through regular alignment sessions and strategic discussions, encompassing both product enhancements and new product developments.
• Create a collaborative and motivating work environment that encourages innovation and professional development.
• To collaborate effectively with various departments, in country and regionally, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of efforts towards achieving the company's growth objectives in the Region.
• To lead organisational change initiatives, driving a culture of adaptability and agility.
• Effectively communicate strategic shifts, manage any resistance, and ensure that the entire team is aligned with company's vision and objectives.
• Oversee the Product Management & Innovation teams to drive innovations to stay ahead of Fintech trends, adopting or creating innovations that give the company a competitive edge.
• Drive innovation by identifying emerging customer needs, market opportunities, and technological advancements.
• Conduct market research, competitor analysis, and customer feedback analysis to inform product decisions.
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and customer preferences to maintain a deep understanding of the East African Fintech landscape to identify emerging Fintech opportunities for both product enhancements and new product creations.
• Collaborate with the research team to prototype innovative solutions based on identified market gaps and customer needs.
• Engage with industry think tanks, academia, and Fintech forums to stay updated and inspire the development and enhancement of product offerings.
• Foster robust collaboration between Product Managers, Operations & Technology, Business Development, Sales & Delivery and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive product development, enhancement, and deployment processes.
• Foster strong communication channels to align Product strategies with cross- functional goals.
• Coordinate with Legal and Risk & Compliance departments to guarantee that all products, whether newly developed or enhanced, meet relevant regulations and standards.
• Analyse product performance, revenue, costs, and profitability to inform pricing strategies and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with Finance to develop product-related budgets and financial forecasts.
• Organise and facilitate quarterly reviews with the Managing Director, Country General Managers and other Regional Heads to align product strategies, new product ideas, and gather feedback.
• Champion a customer-centric mindset, ensuring that products are designed to meet the unique needs and preferences of East African customers.
• Gather customer feedback and insights to iteratively improve products.
• Establish and oversee customer feedback channels for both enhancements of existing products and requirements for new product developments, using tools such as focus groups, surveys, and direct feedback mechanisms.
• Prioritise product developments and enhancements based on customer feedback, ensuring that the product team continuously innovates and refines offerings.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to effectively communicate changes, enhancements, and introductions of products to the customer base.

Behavioral Competencies

• Formulates a clear Product Management & Innovation strategy for the EA
• Region and maps the aggressive steps that will clearly accelerate the Region toward its strategic goals. Is the first to spot possible future Product Management & Innovation policies, practices, and trends in the Region, with the competition, and in the marketplace. Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the Region's goals. For example, ensures that the team understands and discusses relevant industry changes. Gives strong messages about how people's efforts make a difference to the broader East Africa Region.
• Steers the Region toward Product innovation, ensuring it stays at the forefront of Fintech developments. Tries multiple, varied approaches to innovative ideas and ensures the company product suite aligns with market needs and technological advancements.
• Sets stretch goals and objectives, pushing individuals or teams to perform at higher levels, by using a collaborative and inclusive leadership style that fosters teamwork, motivates employees, encourages cross-functional collaboration and values, encourages, and supports differences, leading to a high-performing and cohesive Regional Product Management & Innovation team.
• Identifies and monitors key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results. Transforms financial information into business intelligence through analysis and integration of quantitative and qualitative information.
• Focuses efforts on continuous improvement; has a knack for identifying and seizing opportunities for synergy and integration. Separates and combines tasks into efficient and simple workflow and thinks about the whole system. Process optimisation through proficiency in analysing operational processes, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing optimisation strategies. Understanding of lean principles to streamline processes, minimise waste, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Experiments with a wide range of existing technologies while applying new and emerging options that can enhance organisational outcomes.
• Observes situational and group dynamics and selects best-fit approach. Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal, and leadership behaviour quickly and seamlessly adapts style to fit the specific needs of others.
• Consults with a wide network of internal and external connections and works through formal and informal channels to build broad-based relationships and support.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field from an accredited University.
• An advanced degree, e.g., Master’s in Innovation/Technology Management would be highly advantageous, or MBA would be preferred for higher level of understanding in business, financial and technological aspects of the industry.

Experience:

• At least 12 years' experience in a C-suite or Senior Management role, preferably in a reputable Financial Institution or Fintech company, covering the aspects listed below:
• A solid understanding of the Fintech ecosystem, this can include experience in mobile banking, digital payments, blockchain, or any other Fintech innovation prevalent in East Africa.
• Demonstrated experience in product or platform development and management.
• Deep familiarity with East African Fintech regulations with demonstrated experience in roles.
• Demonstrated experience in product management, especially in the Fintech sector.
• Knowledge of Platform strategy and how the company can adopt it in East Africa to gain competitive advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in market analysis to identify and leverage trends, ensuring products remain or become market leaders.
• Demonstrated experience in roles focusing on innovation, ideally integrating innovation into existing product lines or creating novel Fintech products.
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions is an added advantage.

Managerial Experience:

• At least 8 to 10 years’ proven leadership experience, with at least 6 years spent in a C-suite or Senior Management role of developing, cultivating and leading high-performing product management teams.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating with Executive or Senior Management, external partners, and other stakeholders, ensuring product and innovation goals align with broader company objectives.
• Demonstrated experience of managing financial resources, ensuring product and innovation projects are delivered within allocated budgets.
• Strategic decision-making experience is critical for formulating strategies - demonstrated experience of strategic decisions that have led to growth, innovation, and market expansion.

• Demonstrated experience in the East African financial market, understanding its unique challenges, opportunities, regulatory environment, customer behaviours, and cultural nuances is critical.

Additional Information:          

• The role reports to the Managing Director, East Africa
• Nature of Impact: Directly tied to revenue generation, market expansion, and relationship management with clients or partners in designated country. The role is core to the EA business’ success and has direct and final accountability for achieving the Country revenue and profitability targets as set by the MD, EA as well as for increasing the market share, customer acquisition, and retention rates of the designated EA Country.
• Longevity: Both immediate (quarterly / annual sales targets) & long-lasting impact (establishing LT contracts, opening new markets & building strategic partnerships).

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Reference No. JA - 040

Job Description: 

To lead a team of Transaction Managers who are responsible for managing the life cycle of a transaction.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with all stakeholders displaying excellent abilities to initiate dialogue listen advise influence and negotiate to achieve win-win outcomes.
• Initiate meetings with key stakeholders to track progress manage expectations and ensure stakeholders requirements are delivered.
• Preserves relationships despite airing conflicting views and seeks mutual gains when addressing conflicts.
• Anticipates consequences and adapts problem solving based on continual feedback.
• Act speedily to resolve problems queries and complaints.
• Adapt communication styles to meet the needs of different audiences.
• Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
• Use discretion and informed judgement to anticipate and interpret potential risk issues.
• Remain abreast of regulatory and process changes and communicate any specific training requirement.
• In conjunction with Operational Risk Manager, identify trends and themes for rehabilitative action.
• Confirm interest amounts and banking details to agreements and authorize payments.
• Ensure all legal requirements are fulfilled before draw-down can occur.
• Ensure Transaction Managers have settled all instruments on the correct systems (daily).
• Ensure reconciliation and exception report items are cleared within SLA timeframes.
• Check and approve correspondence to clients.
• Continually look for ways to enhance efficiencies.
• Provide on-the-job training to Transaction Managers.
• Provide input on operational aspects of new deals and structures.
• Once a deal is signed provide support in implementing legal agreements.
• Manage operational breakdowns and resolve escalated queries.
• Take full responsibility for performance management of all direct reports managing their performance in relation to quality standards and agreed benchmarks and objectives focusing on all aspects of sound people management.
• Recruitment Development, Performance Management, Remuneration and Rewards, Career path planning.
• On- the-job training coaching & mentorship.
• Ensure appropriate levels of management and accountability.
• Motivate delegate and empower appropriately enabling direct reports to take responsibility and display appropriate creativity and initiative.
• Work with the team to actively grow their skills and lead them in operational excellence.
• Define performance contracts for staff members.
• Monitor staff performance against agreed service levels and agreed performance contracts.
• Run bi-weekly team meetings to ensure measurable and valuable feedback on daily operations and in line with agreed performance contracts.

Experience

• Degree with a preference in Finance or Commerce
• Any professional certification or Master’s will be advantageous
• 5 Years or more in transaction management
• Experience in a leadership position.

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

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

Jamie Adams

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 position

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Reference No. KMSR09

Job Description:

Our client is searching for a Collections Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the entire collections process and staff of Uganda. This will include the management of and reporting on both early and late-stage collections to ensure accurate processing and collections of payments, within targeted and budgeted requirements as well as providing leadership and guidance to all collections staff.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure monthly collections remain at an acceptable group level:
  • Ensure all payments from employers are obtained each month and follow up with UCLA and, where applicable, follow up with the employer, on any outstanding payments.
  • Ensure MOU’s are in place for all approved employers prior to entering into any loan agreements, where applicable, and the reservations of loans are obtained where required.
  • Payroll collections to be improved to and maintained above 95%.
  • Second-tier debit order platform collections to be improved to levels above 50% on a consistent basis.
  • Strive to improve arrears to levels below 3%.
  • Strive to improve provision levels below 5%.
  • Ensure the correct collections strategies and campaigns for early and late stage collections are implemented to maintain loan book provisions at the agreed rate.
  • Ensure failed collections are analyzed and categorised timeously and appropriate actions to collect are put in place and followed through by the Collections Team.
  • Source, contract and supervise all internal and external collections partners, such as credit bureaus, external collections agents and trace partners, as well as legal partners.
  • Ensure that all uncollectable debt is appropriately motivated and timeously written off, based on standing company policies and industry regulations, after all efforts to collect outstanding amounts has failed.
  • Support the Chief Executive Officer, Regional Collections Manager and Head of Credit & Risk in interpreting failed collections and arrears information and in the implementation of corrective actions to recover losses and prevent future occurrences.
  • Adhere to all company and collections Standard Operating Procedures (“SOPs”).
• Relationship management:
  • Ensure that sound relationships are created and maintained with key staff and management at the payrolls of all Government Ministries, UMRA Departments and Agencies (“MDAs”) and private entities which Access deals with, as well as with external service providers (UCLA).
  • Ensure that the names, contact numbers and details of all interactions are documented, indexed and preserved.
  • c. Ensure that relationships are structured to ensure that there is a high level of redundancy (back up) through ensuring that the relationships exist across a broad set of Access staff members.
• Arrears category management:
  • Ensure that all categories of arrears are equitably and timeously monitored, managed and reported on, and that the data, process and results are well documented, indexed and preserved.
• Reporting:
  • Ensure that all relevant performance and management data is timeously and accurately collected, collated, analysed and disseminated.
  • b. Compile the daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc collections reports to be presented during the monthly Exco and other forums.
  • Prepare reports and presentations as required by Executive Management and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure the availability of timeous, accurate and correctly presented information to support business decision making.
• Management of collections staff:
  • Provide leadership, guidance and training to develop personnel and ensure the transference of skills and efficient achievement of goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that all collections staff receive regular, documented coaching sessions.
  • Ensure that all collections staff are adequately trained and skilled to ensure quality collection strategies and client service.
  • Ensure that each staff member is monitored and managed daily against an agreed upon set of measures and that the process and results are well documented, indexed and preserved.
• Reconciliation of the “Expected vs Collected”, ensuring payments are followed up timeously.
• Management of overpayment and underpayments from Private Payroll Payments and Government Payments (Votes).
• Management of the AR clearing account ensuring that outstanding balances match the Employer Control Account and all payments received in the bank are identified and cleared timeously.
• Maintain fluency in product knowledge, the loans management system and collections procedures necessary to carry out collections processes and conduct client interviews.
• Recommend and develop strategies for improving the operations of the department.

Requirements: Qualification and Skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification (such as a B Com Degree) is preferred.
• Preference will also be given to candidates with applicable certificates in Collections and Credit Management.
• The company will only look at candidates who have no less than FIVE years relevant, working experience of which at least two should have been in a similar role.
• Government payroll and/or other payroll loan collections experience is essential.
• Ugandan Microlending or related financial services experience is essential.
• Knowledge of Uganda laws relating to financial services, particularly regarding Microlending, is essential.
• A strong command of English, both written and verbal is a requirement of the job

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to NICOLE KOENIG at nkoenig@caglobalint.com

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

Nicole Koenig

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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Reference No. SRBR-ASI-001

Job Description:

Our banking client is currently recruiting an Associate OR Senior Associate, Investment for their Fund Investment division, reporting to the Head of Investment.   The candidate will be expected to support the business in originating, executing & monitoring transactions in relation to capital expansion plans and trade finance for sovereigns & sub-sovereigns, and medium-to-large corporate companies across Africa, with the goal of delivering bespoke credit solutions to clients whilst minimising credit losses. The individual should be bilingual (French/English) and should have experience in analysing corporate balance sheets and in executing corporate and trade finance transactions.

 

Responsibilities:

• Support origination and management of new clients and opportunities across Africa.
• Pitch, structure, negotiate, market, execute and close transactions.
• Assist in client coverage and management of key accounts.
• Support management of transaction processes from origination to closing, including engagement with legal and financial advisors in the analysis for such transactions.
• Work with other team members in Investments and colleagues across the organization to process the administration of each transaction as it goes through the approval process.
• Build/Develop/Review and investigate key aspects of financial models (including financial analysis, pricing, valuation, and other business decision making models) to evaluate the financial viability of transactions.
• Support executing tasks encompassing technical review of all projects (infrastructure related) projects.
• Develop presentations and proposals (including “pitch books”) to new and existing clients.
• Prepare transactions documents (engagement letters, proposals, presentations, Information Memorandums, term sheets, valuations etc.) for transactions being contemplated by the bank
• Undertake transaction related research and analysis on prospective clients and companies to identify financial trends and issues as well as provide a sound basis for investment decisions
• Conduct financial analysis and risk assessment on project proposals, including developing and interpreting financial models and financial statements.
• Participate in deal meetings and assist in maintaining client relationships
• Conduct due diligence on prospective clients

 

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

Education

• A first degree from a recognised university.
• Strong mathematical aptitude. CFA/Accounting/other related qualification is an added advantage.
• Relevant advanced degree e.g. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study, will be advantageous.

 

Experience

• 6 to 8 years professional experience preferably in related investment banking – deal origination and execution.
• Proficient in transaction modelling and understanding of transaction structures.
• Excellent self-management skills.
• Bilingual (oral, reading, writing): English & French is mandatory
• Highly proficient in the development of Microsoft Excel financial models and analysis as well as development and review of Microsoft PowerPoint presentations for marketing purposes (pitchbooks).
• A good understanding of the technical and financial aspects related to the review of sovereigns & corporates seeking term and trade finance.
• Ability to respond to issues associated with risk assessment of investments and drive transactions through the investment approval process
• Ability to write credit and investment memoranda.
• Ability to negotiate 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 wide range of potential clients
• Effective time management skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience with transactions involving the use of the following:
  • guarantees and instruments for tenor elongation.
  • political risk insurance, export credits, etc.
  • complex structures such as credit linked notes and asset/commodity backed loans, etc.

Language

• Solid communication and writing skills.
• Fluency in writing and speaking English and French is mandatory.

Others

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

 

Benefits and Contractual information:

• 3 Year renewable employment contract
• Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos.
• 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

Recruitment Manager – Banking, Finance, Legal and Insurance

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.

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