Finance & Banking Jobs in Africa

Reference Number: JA-SB-11

Job Description: 

The Legal Advisor for a Fintech is responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the company on all legal matters related to its formation & structuring, registrations of IP’s, operations, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and commercial contracts. The Legal Advisor works closely with the executive team and other departments to ensure that the company's legal affairs are managed effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Formation and Structuring of Companies, and rewind the existing structure in & out of Africa Experience is must, SPCs, Tax Awareness would be an added advantage.
• Registration of IP’s around technological developments, trademarks, copyrights around Africa & Middle east.
• Expertise in OHADA laws, Industrial laws around West & Central Africa, Europe, Singapore would be an added advantage.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on all matters related to the company's operations, including regulatory compliance, risk management, and commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and ensure the company complies with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to data privacy and security.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including client contracts, service agreements, and vendor agreements.
• Conduct legal research and stay up-to-date on relevant legal developments that may affect the company's operations.
• The Incumbent should be responsible to handle Smart Contracts, Digitalisation of Legal Contracts and documents for the Project.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to manage legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage disputes and litigation, working with outside counsel when necessary.
• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board governance, shareholder agreements, and company structure.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on legal matters and best practices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• At least 7-10 years of experience as a legal advisor or counsel, preferably in the FinTech industry or in a similar fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and securities regulations.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice in a business

Location:

• Dubai

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

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Jamie Adams

Recruitment Specialist

CA Finance

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Job Description:

Our client is looking for a Deputy Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) who will, in conjunction with the CEO, be expected to play a lead role in the day-to-day running of the business in Malawi including providing direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organisation’s strategic business plan objectives and annual goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Product and systems knowledge:
   1. Ensure full understanding of the company’s operating systems and applications and become the custodian of the company’s product and systems knowledge.
   2. Ensure that all staff are appropriately trained and updated in terms of product and system knowledge.
2. Deal inflows and processing:
   1. Ensure that all relevant staff are appropriately trained on the deal origination processes.
   2. Ensure that all client applications and deals received per branch and per agent are appropriately logged and that volumes and speed of processing is regularly monitored and managed.
   3. Ensure that deal turnaround time from receipt to disbursement is appropriately monitored and managed.
   4. Ensure that all deals are loaded onto PSM with correct instalments and terms recorded prior to disbursement.
   5. Facilitate the audit of all deals received to ensure compliance and to ensure zero tolerance for audit errors.
   6. Ensure that all consolidation deals are recorded, cheques are collected and deposited to the respective supplier’s accounts, third party settlement letters are prepared, applicable third-party uploads are cancelled before disbursement of the balance of the application and turnaround time herein is closely monitored and managed.
   7. Ensure that bank letters for disbursements are prepared, signed, and delivered to all banks on time and whenever there is a delay liaise with the service centres to avoid clients calling in enquiring about their money.
3. Collections functions:
   1. Maintain overall responsibility for effective management of the entire credit control function.
   2. Daily monitoring and management of credit control activities and results.
   3. Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on collections results.
4. Operational management:
   1. Maintain overall responsibility for the entire back office team and their respective functions.
   2. Operationally monitor internal and external customer service levels, in consultation with any identified internal and external stakeholders.
   3. Recommend strategies for improving operations of the department.
   4. Maintain ongoing and updated knowledge of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and become the custodian thereof.
   5. Prepare weekly and monthly reports including overseeing monthly internal audit reports.
   6. Arrange management meetings and provide input to steer the business towards achieving its objectives.
   7. Maintain responsibility for management of the company’s assets, including motor vehicles and computer equipment.
   8. Track pool car usage, expiry date for tax clearances and insurances and ensure that the  vehicles are serviced and road worthy at all times.
   1. Maintain control and oversight over all creditors’ payments.
5. Staff management:
   1. Conduct staff training from time to time and provide ongoing support.
   2. Management of the performance of all members of your team, including drafting, monitoring and evaluating key performance indicators for each role within the team.
   3. Aligned with this, you will also be responsible for regular assessment of individual performance, including formal performance appraisals and management of poor performance.
6. IT and physical environment:
   1. Maintain responsibility for all IT functions and the physical environment within the business, in consultation with Group IT.
   2. Identify and attend to any queries on the system timeously.
7. Provide support to CEO:
   1. Provide operational support to the CEO, as may be required from time to time, in addition  to the aforementioned functions and responsibilities.
   2. Fulfil the role of CEO role in cases where the CEO is unavailable, on leave or incapacitated. The extent of this role is outlined below.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A relevant tertiary qualification is essential.
• A post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• The company will look at candidates who have no less than 5 to 10 years relevant work experience.
• Extensive experience in the financial services sector is essential.
• Experience in the Microfinance industry will be advantageous.
• Previous exposure to Africa will be highly advantageous.
• Solid management, accounting and legal skills are essential.
• Previous Collections experience will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Malawi and general Microfinance laws relating to financial services, particularly about 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 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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Job Description:

Our client is looking for an analytical, process-driven individual who will be designing policies and implementing efficient processes and standards in the various departments as the Head of Operations. They will also be closely managing the collections and procurement processes, in addition to the payment division. This person will be reporting to the Chief Operations Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Design policies that align with overall strategy.
• Implement efficient processes and standards in the various operational departments.
• Management of the collections, process, and related operational departments.
• Manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Evaluate risk and lead quality assurance efforts.
• Overseeing compliance with regulations within the operations department.  
• Oversee expenses and budgeting to help the organization optimize costs and benefits.
• Mentor and motivate teams to achieve productivity and engagement.
• Report on operational performance and suggest improvements.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably a CA(SA).
• Post Graduate Degree is essential.
• 5 years executive management experience in a substantial finance business in is preferential.

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 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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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.
 

The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is the first centralized payment market infrastructure for processing, clearing and settling of intra-African trade and commerce payments. PAPSS is an arm of the African Export- Import Bank (Afreximbank), which is a pan-African multilateral financial institution, established in 1993 for the purpose of financing and promoting intra and extra African trade. Afreximbank operates and manages PAPSS.

PAPSS is now ready to start operations and is looking for experienced individuals, who are innovative, entrepreneurial and imbued with the passion and commitment to transform Africa through trade.

Reference Number: SRBR-SPMO-PAPSS

Description:

Lead the responsibility for PAPSS strategy and innovation and in addition follow up on the implementation of all projects. The projects that will be initiated both internally within PAPSS and/or within Afreximbank and those started and initiated with external partners.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the manager strategy and Project management will be responsible for driving, designing the strategy and innovation within PAPSS, and monitor with finesse the projects that are implemented by other units within PAPSS. 

The role will be instrumental to the development of the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System as it will support the long-term organizational strategy and fast track the implementation of any single project within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the development of long-term organizational strategy.
• Conducting research and analyses of operational effectiveness, processes, stakeholders, etc.
• Aligning PAPSS goals, processes, and resource allocation with the general Afreximbank organizational strategy.
• Assessing market trends and competitors and identifying threats and opportunities.
• Presenting findings, projections, and recommended actions.
• Planning, implementing, and managing proposed recommendations and projects.
• Monitoring and reporting on projects.
• Supporting and guiding senior executive decision-making processes.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
• Develop a detailed project plan to track progress.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s degree in a related field and/or business mandatory
• 8 years of experience at the minimum in an institution that delivers innovative solutions, management consulting or strategic planning.
• Excellent understanding of business operations and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
• Project management skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication in English mandatory and knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Benefits and Contractual information:

• Permanent Role
• USD tax exempt salary
• Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 27th of June 2023

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

Managing Consultant: Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance

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Head of Credit & Risk (Drafting / Policies / Collections) – Johannesburg North, South Africa

Reference Number: NKBF-HCAR-01

Job Description:

Our client is looking for someone to take overall control and responsibility for Group Credit & Risk Policies. This will include the likes of drafting/recommending/amending/updating/implementing changes required to the Group credit, risk and collections strategies to ensure that they remain relevant in terms of balancing risk perceptions and appetites with new business requirements. They are looking for someone who is self-assured and has a confident manner, in addition to having proven leadership and communication skills. This person will be reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

Responsibilities:

• Taking overall control and responsibility for Group Credit & Risk Policies. This will include drafting/recommending/amending/updating/implementing changes required to the Group credit, risk and collections strategies to ensure that they remain relevant in terms of balancing risk perceptions and appetites with new business requirements.
• Monitoring legislative and compliance matters in all countries of operation and assisting the senior management team and board of directors in each country of operation to ensure compliance to applicable legislation in all countries of trade and to reduce the risk of failed collections by implementing appropriate interventions.
• Maintaining awareness of regional, international and market segment risks that might impact the overall payment and collections performance and taking appropriate action to prevent or reduce the impact thereof to the business.
• Conducting periodic reviews of historic collections results and trends, analysing same and making recommendations to the Technical Advisory Committee (“TAC”) to adjust and/or amend credit policies, collections mechanisms and/or collections processes based on the interpretation of such information.
• Playing a leading role in the ongoing development of the Group’s collections platforms, systems, and solutions to ensure that our systems are continually refined and enhanced to ensure that our collections systems continually provide the Group with a competitive advantage. This will include periodic reviews of current workflows aimed at continuous enhancement of same to improve outcomes.
• Developing, maintaining, and owning risk models per product and per country, and drawing intelligence from same to periodically review outcomes.
• Forming the bridge between senior management and local or regional management and motivating and influencing regional/country collections teams to perform at required levels.

Key deliverables:

• Lead and guide central and regional collection teams to achieve and maintain a collections rate as budgeted.
• Provide appropriate budget inputs to setting of these collections rates and targets.
• Ensure the correct collections strategies are defined and implemented across all countries and silos to maintain loan book impairments within budgeted rates.
• Be the custodian of all policies and procedures relating to credit granting, collections, and general business conduct to ensure compliance to the legislation and corporate governance.
• Maintain responsibility for the recruitment, retention, and performance management of all collections personnel across the Group and ensure the collections team are adequately staffed and incentivised to deliver the expected results.
• Source, contract and supervise all collections, trace, and legal partners to ensure efficient external collections.
• Ensure the availability of timeous, accurate and correctly presented information to support business decision making.
• Maintain responsibility for the following Divisions:

a. Payment Solutions.

b. Later stage and off payroll collections.

c. Early-stage collections from source.

d. External Debt Collectors (“EDCs”) and Legal Associates.

• Assist with the design and development of the collections and reporting utilities of the Group’s debtors’ management system, aimed at extracting maximum value from same. This will include developing and maintaining scoring models for different products in each country, and continually analysing the results of same to optimize outcomes.
• Periodically review the credit policies and procedures at both a group and country level and propose necessary amendments to ensure that they remain relevant and provide the Group’s companies with the optimal balance between risk and business volumes.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A relevant tertiary qualification (such as a B Com or B Com Law Degree) is highly preferred.
• The company will only look at candidates who have no less than TEN years’ relevant, working experience in a similar role or a similar organisation.
• Previous experience within Financial Services is essential.
• Previous experience within the Microfinance industry will be advantageous.
• Previous collections experience is essential. The successful candidate will have worked in a collections department.
• Candidates with a legal background will receive preference. Please note that we are not looking for an admitted attorney. We require someone who understands the legal side of collections and who understands compliance.
• Extensive experience in developing workflows and scoring models.
• A working understanding of Artificial Intelligence ("AI") is essential. 
• Highly computer literate, with extensive experience in data analytics and risk modelling.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have collections experience in multi-national African Countries.
• 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 Global Finance

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Our client is looking for a Data Architect who will be responsible for defining standards and frameworks through which data will be collected, stored, retrieved, archived, and transferred across applications. They will be expected to set and revise the data architecture principles, create data models to enable the implementation of end-to-end data solutions. Data Architect is a senior technical role within the Data & Analytics Team aimed to drive a standard common data vocabulary, outlines high-level integrated designs to meet business needs that aligns with the greater organisation strategy. Tasked with designing and envisioning the bank’s data architecture, the ideal candidate will be expected to have a strong presence as well as contribute actively within the data engineering space to ease the vision execution and development to specifications.

They will be responsible for the conceptualization and visualization of data frameworks, the Data Architect is expected to have practical skills in many data management tools to enable data warehousing, data management, data modelling, ease ETL processes with a focus on the broader data strategy and the data governance needs of the company.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Define and design data integrations, data warehouses and data lake.
• Define and redefine the data architecture framework, standards, and principles-including the governance and security framework.
• Define and redefine the end-to-end data flows zooming on how data is generated and managed.
• Collaborate with a wide range of technical stakeholders to ease implementation of data solutions.
• Collaborate actively with leadership and management to devise and execute the bank’s data strategy to meet business and organizational goals and objectives.
• Actively maintain a repository of all data architecture blueprints and artifacts.
• Improve the scalability, security, performance, and reliability of the bank’s data architecture in a recurring manner.
• Design and assist with the building and maintenance of batch or real-time data pipelines in production.
• Assist with the maintenance and optimization of the data infrastructure required for accurate extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources.
• Lead the automation of data workflows such as data ingestion, aggregation, and ETL processing.
• Drive the strategy for day-to-day tasks of data cleaning, data wrangling, and data preparation for internal data consumers such as Data Scientists, Data Analyst, Data Champions, and the Bank at large.
• Partner with data scientists, functional leaders in sales/front office/business lines, marketing, and product to deploy machine learning models.
• Build, maintain, and deploy data products for analytics and data science teams on on-premises and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Leverage data controls to maintain data privacy, security, compliance, and quality for allocated areas of ownership.
• Managing the data and analytics infrastructure (DB, ETL layer, Reporting tools).
• Proposing solutions and strategies to business challenges.
• Making recommendations to adapt existing business strategies.
• Collaborating with the rest of the DnA team, IT, and product development teams to achieve Bank goals and strategic objectives.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistical
• Sciences or other quantitative related field. NB: A master’s degree in related field will be an advantage.
• 6+ years of relevant working experience as a Data Engineer, BI Developer, Search Engineer, Technical Architect, Big Data Analyst, Solutions Architect, Data Warehouse Engineer, Data Science Software Engineer, ETL Developer.
• Advanced skills and experience with relational databases and non-relational databases.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, mySQL and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase.
• Experience working with SSIS, SSAS and SSRS solutions
• Experience working with on-premise and cloud Data Warehouse solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure, etc.).
• Experience working with data ingestion tools such as Fivetran, stitch, or Matillion.
• Working knowledge of Cloud-based solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production.

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 Global Finance

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Job Description:

A financial institution is seeking a Data Engineer who will be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and optimizing their data warehouse, data pipeline, and data products. The data engineer will support multiple stakeholders, including software developers, data analysts, and data scientists to ensure an optimal data delivery architecture. The projects will range from end-to-end report automation to providing data services with an objective of democratising data. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical abilities to solve complex problems with data. The role holder will report to the Head of Data and Analytics.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build and maintain batch or real-time data pipelines in production.
• Maintain and optimize the data infrastructure required for accurate extraction,
• transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources.
• Automate data workflows such as data ingestion, aggregation, and ETL processing.
• Prepare raw data in Data Warehouses into a consumable dataset for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Partner with data scientists, functional leaders in sales/front office/business lines,
• marketing, and product to deploy machine learning models.
• Build, maintain, and deploy data products for analytics and data science teams on premise and cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Leverage data controls to maintain data privacy, security, compliance, and quality for allocated areas of ownership.
• Identifying valuable data sources and automating collection processes.
• Managing the data and analytics infrastructure (DB, ETL layer, Reporting tools).
• Presenting information using data visualization techniques.
• Proposing solutions and strategies to business challenges.
• Making recommendations to adapt existing business strategies.
• Collaborating with the rest of the team, IT, and product development teams to achieve Bank goals and strategic objectives.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• At least a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistical Sciences or other quantitative related field.
• 2+ years of relevant working experience as a Data Engineer, BI Developer, Search
• Engineer, Technical Architect, Big Data Analyst, Solutions Architect, Data Warehouse Engineer, Data Science Software Engineer, ETL Developer.
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational databases and database design.
• Experience with Oracle, SQL Server, mySQL and NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB, Cassandra, HBase.
• Experience working with SSIS, SSAS and SSRS solutions
• Experience working with on-premise and cloud Data Warehouse solutions (e.g.Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Azure, etc.).
• Experience working with data ingestion tools such as Fivetran, stitch, or Matillion.
• Working knowledge of Cloud-based solutions (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience building and deploying machine learning models in production.
• Strong proficiency in object-oriented languages: Python, Java, C++, Scala.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Bash.
• Strong proficiency in data pipeline and workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Azkaban).
• Analytical mind and business acumen.
• Strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (Ability to communicate findings to all levels within the bank).
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kyle Magnussen at kmagnussen@caglobalint.com

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Kyle Magnussen

Recruitment Consultant

CA Finance

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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 – MANSA-BD-001

Responsibilities:

1. Drive business development and Client account management

• Create a business plan to ensure sustainable growth and increased market share for the platform in terms of subscribers, agents and contributors of Customer Due Diligence data/ profile;
• Develop a structured, focused and executable account plan and sales strategy to acquire and retain subscribers and contributors of CDD profiles/data to the platform;
• Lead the overall planning, direction, and control of sales for the MANSA Platform Business, and coordinate the management of relationships of key segments assigned to direct reports;
• Create and manage an opportunity plan for the CDD platform business; in terms of acquiring agents, partners and subscribers to the platform;
• Articulate our value proposition to key stakeholders, prospect agents, clients and organizations.
• Monitor KYC Utilities (KYC/CDD digital solutions) industry trends, intelligence, typologies, and regulatory developments;
• Make recommendations to implement or improve platform services accordingly;
• Drive revenue growth through subscription, advertisement, etc. to the platform services.

2. Manage Platform Services and Innovation

• Manage the Customer Due Diligence (CDD) repository service, which is the primary service of the Platform, and the complementary service of investing in Africa information content.
• Create/Develop new services (or products) and contents;
• Improve existing services (or products) and contents;
• Assist with market expansion;
• Leverage existing and emerging technologies to lower cost, improve user/subscriber experience, and create new compliance services and markets for CDD Repository Platform;
• Ensure the MANSA Platform incorporates all African countries investment information, and continuously maintain the information in the digital platform, in conjunction with content service providers;
• Ensure the digital platform and services adapt to regulatory changes in AML/CFT, KYC/CDD and emerging industry best practices in governance and risk management;

3. Stakeholder Management

• Drive liaison with multiple stakeholders including Industry associations, regulators, technology service provider with emphasis on KYC/CDD, Investment and trade information and opportunities in Africa;
• Provide thought leadership in industry events, seminar, newsletters, blogs and other media channels of repute;
• Articulate compliance and governance requirements to a non-compliance audience and conduct seminars and trainings for MANSA Digital Initiative;
• Actively participate and fully support the Head of MANSA Digital Systemin preparations and launching of all forums that are hosted by the Bank through the MANSA Digital Initiative.

4. Any other duties

• Perform any other tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Head, MANSA Digital System that enables MANSA to maintain a balance between routine Businesses as Usual (BAU) and adhoc tasks at any given time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Computer Science, MIS or relevant degree in related areas such as Banking, Risk Management from a recognized University is acceptable.
• MBA is required. A professional qualification or other graduate degrees backed up by appropriate business development and marketing experience will be considered in lieu of an MBA degree.
• 8 years’ experience in any or combination of Financial Services Institution, Supervisory Authorities, Development Institution, Consulting, Fintech/ Regtech and other related industry in governance and Compliance role and/or business development and marketing role.
• Must have good business acumen and flair for business development and product sales. Digital product or content business development and sales would be an advantage.
• Must demonstrate the ability and sound knowledge of KYC/AML requirements with experience of at least 3 years in this function.
• Experience with digital platforms or ecommerce portals would be an added advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (“AML”/“CTF”) laws, and other governing laws and regulations, including but not limited to the following: the rules and regulations overseen by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”); Sanctions screening; and other
• requirements applicable to correspondent banking, payments and registered money services businesses (“MSBs”).

Competencies/ Attributes

• Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse environment.
• Ability to regularly make complex decisions based on conflicting information.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (French, Portuguese, and Arabic) are an added advantage.
• Experience in trade finance or trade information will be added advantage.
• Demonstrate team-work.
• Must have good report writing skills.
• Ability to interact with senior officials of banks, corporate entities and governments.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision.

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.

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Job Description:

A well known client of ours within the financial sector is currently looking for their Head of Human Capital who will contribute to building a competitive and high-performance organisation via the accountability of leading the Group’s human capital (HC) function. This includes overseeing all aspects of HC, namely developing and implementing HC strategies and policies, talent recruitment, retention, compensation and benefits, performance management, and employee relations aligned with the company's goals and objectives.

Responsibilities:

 Responsible for leading and managing the groups HC strategic agenda, specifically but not limited to the following areas:

• Develop and implement the organisation’s people strategy aligned with the business strategy.
• Manage, support and/or continually improve HC processes, primarily
• Learning and development (L&D) strategy and model to help the organisation become future-ready, including:
• Identifying training needs and aligning training programmes with business objectives.
• L&D enablers, e.g., competency models.
• L&D tools and technology.
• L&D functional leadership.
• Strategic workforce planning.
• Succession planning.
• Recruitment/talent attraction and selection, including associated administration.
• Talent retention promoting employee satisfaction and turnover reduction.
• Onboarding.
• Performance management and HC system adoption.
• Talent and career management.
• Creation and/or refinement, and implementation of HC policies.
• Remuneration and reward, including employee benefits, recognition, and compensation benchmarking for internal and external equity.
• HC operating model/s development & operationalisation.
• HC technology and service delivery, including core HC Systems and employee portal/s.
• Lead a small payroll and payroll administration team incorporating administration associated with employee records, employee leave and payroll compliance.
• Partner with, support, and enable in-country Heads of HC and/or business leaders to lead the end-to-end employee experiences and lifecycle, and to deliver their people priorities.
• Leverage people analytics and reporting techniques to understand people management indicators and use data to identify solutions to people matters.
• Oversee managing employee relations, including employee grievances and disciplinaries. This includes providing advice on employment legislation and keeping up to date with employment laws.
• HC advisor and consultant to leadership on HC matters.          
• Contribute to optimising organisational design and ways-of-working to increase productivity and improve business performance.
• Act as an organisational culture, employee engagement and workplace champion promoting a positive and productive workplace.
• Oversee HC risk management and ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
•  Implement HC programmes and projects, either as the sponsor and/or business lead.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the human sciences, organisational studies, or business management/administration.
• MBA or similar post graduate qualification is advantageous.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven track record of success in a HC generalist role and/or relevant HC specialist roles, reflecting experience in developing and implementing HC strategies and initiatives.
• 8+ years of experience in HC management, with at least 2+ years in a mid-tier leadership and/or senior management role in an organisation of comparable scope and complexity.
• Included in the above 2+ years financial services industry experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Advanced and/or higher levels of proficiency in the following:

1. Technical competencies

• HC processes and policies and managing employees.
• Business acumen.
• Labour relations management: employment laws and labour regulations.
• Data literacy: Dashboards, reports, HR analysis techniques, familiar with data collections techniques, setting up and tracking metrics.
• People risk management.
• Strategic enterprise-level programmes and projects execution.
• Technology, including digitisation (digital proficiency) and automation.
• Industry (financial services) knowledge.
• English language proficiency.
• Organisational culture and transformation.

2. Behavioural competencies including leadership skills and traits

People advocacy.

• Interpersonal skills.
• Conflict management.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Communication and presentation skills.
• Stakeholder influence/management and relationships management.
• Change management and project management capabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Decision making and sound judgement.
• Attributes: Authenticity, transparency, objective/objectivity.
• Management of personal effectiveness: self-awareness, emotional intelligence (EQ), time, and energy.
• Commitment to ethical business practices.
• Core personal value set congruent with the group.

3. Cognitive competencies

• Strategic thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Analytical thinking.
• Growth mindset.
• Divergent thinking.
• Systems thinking.

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

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.

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Non-executive Directors ( Decision-making / Reviewing / Risk Management) – Maputo, Mozambique

Reference Number: LC01

Job Description:

A client of ours is looking for a Non-executive Director. Directors need to be aware that they are personally subject to statutory duties in their capacity as directors of a company. In addition, the company as a separate legal entity is subject to statutory controls and the directors are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with such statutory controls. The Companies Act codified certain common law and equitable duties of directors for the first time. The act sets out the general duties of directors, which are:

• To act within powers in accordance with the company’s constitution and to use those powers only for the purposes for which they were conferred.
• To promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members.
• To exercise independent and impartial judgement.
• To exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence.
• To avoid conflicts of interest.
• Not to accept benefits from third parties.
• To declare an interest in a proposed transaction or arrangement.

Responsibilities shall include:

Non-executive directors should:

• Bring a genuinely independent and external perspective to stimulate board debate and enhance decision-making.
• Provide value-added input to strategy and strategic development.
• Act in the best interests of the company as a whole.

NEDs should also assist in carrying out the duties of the board, such as:

• Reviewing, approving and ongoing monitoring of the strategic plan.
• Checking organizational capability concerning stated objectives.
• Reviewing financial performance against targets.
• Raising capital.
• Reviewing any significant changes in the company, such as financial or administrative structures.
• Providing advice on significant investments or divestments.
• Monitoring legal, ethical, risk and environmental compliance (ESG).
• Appointing senior management.

Non-executive directors: must also:

• Act as a catalyst for change and challenge the status quo when appropriate.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, probity, and integrity of the company.
• Help the executive team manage risk.
• Play a lead role in board committees.
• Play an active role in helping the CEO manage their executive team, including new appointments.
• Have specific and relevant training for the role.
• Non-executive directors are expected to focus on board matters and not stray into ‘executive direction’ thus providing an independent view of the company that is removed from the day-to-day running.
• Have broad experience in the field of banking combined with specialized knowledge in a specific field (e.g., and/or IT / Legal / Finance / Banking / Risk/ ESG / Executive Management / FinTech).

Qualifications & skills required:

• Strategic Thinking.
• Effective Communication.
• Good Decision Making.
• Leadership.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Linda Carstens at licarstens@caglobalint.com

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

Linda Carstens

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.

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Non-executive Directors ( Decision-making / Reviewing / Risk Management) – Accra, Ghana

Reference Number: LC01

Job Description:

A client of ours is looking for a Non-executive Director. Directors need to be aware that they are personally subject to statutory duties in their capacity as directors of a company. In addition, the company as a separate legal entity is subject to statutory controls and the directors are responsible for ensuring that the company complies with such statutory controls. The Companies Act codified certain common law and equitable duties of directors for the first time. The act sets out the general duties of directors, which are:

• To act within powers in accordance with the company’s constitution and to use those powers only for the purposes for which they were conferred.
• To promote the success of the company for the benefit of its members.
• To exercise independent and impartial judgement.
• To exercise reasonable care, skill, and diligence.
• To avoid conflicts of interest.
• Not to accept benefits from third parties.
• To declare an interest in a proposed transaction or arrangement.

Responsibilities shall include:

Non-executive directors should:

• Bring a genuinely independent and external perspective to stimulate board debate and enhance decision-making.
• Provide value-added input to strategy and strategic development.
• Act in the best interests of the company as a whole.

NEDs should also assist in carrying out the duties of the board, such as:

• Reviewing, approving and ongoing monitoring of the strategic plan.
• Checking organizational capability concerning stated objectives.
• Reviewing financial performance against targets.
• Raising capital.
• Reviewing any significant changes in the company, such as financial or administrative structures.
• Providing advice on significant investments or divestments.
• Monitoring legal, ethical, risk and environmental compliance (ESG).
• Appointing senior management.

Non-executive directors: must also:

• Act as a catalyst for change and challenge the status quo when appropriate.
• Maintain the highest ethical standards, probity, and integrity of the company.
• Help the executive team manage risk.
• Play a lead role in board committees.
• Play an active role in helping the CEO manage their executive team, including new appointments.
• Have specific and relevant training for the role.
• Non-executive directors are expected to focus on board matters and not stray into ‘executive direction’ thus providing an independent view of the company that is removed from the day-to-day running.
• Have broad experience in the field of banking combined with specialized knowledge in a specific field (e.g., and/or IT / Legal / Finance / Banking / Risk/ ESG / Executive Management / FinTech).

Qualifications & skills required:

• Strategic Thinking.
• Effective Communication.
• Good Decision Making.
• Leadership.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Linda Carstens at licarstens@caglobalint.com

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

Linda Carstens

Recruitment Consultant

CA Global Finance

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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

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Shearidan Rabsch

Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa

CA Global Finance

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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: SFBLR29

Responsibilities: 

• Support the Bank to deploy CANEX Creations Incorporated, including development of market assessment study, business plan, and investment strategy for the development, acquisition, and commercialization of African intellectual property.
• Undertake the preliminary operationalization of the company- phasing of operations across sectors. This will include preparing and executing Annual Work Plans and Budgets for the implementation of the company’s objectives, derived from the Intra-African Trade Strategy and the Bank’s Strategic Plan for Management’s approval.
• Engage with various stakeholders in the African IP space (public, private and civil society) at the national, regional, and continental level and develop partnerships to establish and implement the IP company.
• Identify a partnership strategy that allows the Bank to identify and collaborate with foreign entities already working on the continent securing various forms of intellectual property.
• Identify the IP company’s stakeholders (IP creators, investors, foreign entities with IP on the continent, etc.) and actively secure mandates, MoUs and collaboration agreements for executing initiatives aimed at achieving the goals of the IP company.
• Seek out initial investment opportunities that can be tested on a pilot basis for proof of concept.
• Support the creation, aggregation and commercialisation of the Bank’s current and future content, the negotiation of IP ownership/control with consultants, artistes and other authors involved in the content production and the obtention of the necessary approvals and clearances needed to commercialise the content.            
• As may be delegated by Senior Management, representing the Bank in high level meetings, fora and making presentations in conformity with the high standards for which the Bank has become known; and
• Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management from time to time.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• A Master’s Degree in Economics, Law, Business Management/Administration, International Development, or a related field or substantial experience in the mentioned field.
• Deep knowledge of intellectual property and Africa's creatives and cultural industries. Knowledge of the pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industries will be an added advantage.
• The ability to design implementation and rollout strategy plans for businesses.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical research and strategy development skills.
• 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 national, regional, and international trade facilitation bodies and national 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, Arabic and Portuguese).
• 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.

General Professional Experience

Required:

• At least ten (10) years of professional experience in the intellectual property and/or creative industries with a focus on:
  • Commercialization of Ips.
  • Acquisition of Ips.
  • Funding IP development and acquisition.
  • IP protection.
• Solid experience in the design/implementation of IP-focused programmes.
• Demonstrated experience of working with SMEs, Governments, financial institutions, regulators, legislators, judiciary etc., in facilitating the growth of the IP businesses in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and biotech industries and tech industry.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with IP-focused African business in the diaspora.
• Demonstrated geographical scope necessary to support the work of the IP company in all African countries.

Specific Professional Experience

Required:

• Proven strong critical research skills and experience.
• Skills and proven experience in planning and strategy development is a must.
• Good overall planning, implementation, coordination, production and presentation of plans and reports.
• Very good reputation with an international track record.
• Proven experience in supporting implementation of business strategy.
• Proven track record in the acquisition of IP.
• Experience and familiarity with local and regional IP laws in Africa.
• Strong record of enforcement of IP.
• Experience in intellectual property law and businesses in the following areas:
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patents
  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Franchising
  • Competition
  • Licensing
  • Social media and e-Commerce
  • Filing, registration and enforcement of IP in all African countries, the regional offices (OAPI and ARIPO), and in all relevant foreign jurisdictions.
  • IP distribution
  • Valuation of IP
• Responsiveness and accessibility to IP creators and clients of the IP company.

Preferred:

• Previous working or research experience in Africa’s creatives and cultural industries, pharmaceutical and/or biotech industries and tech industries would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of, and experience in monetizing intellectual property would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience in working with financial institutions would be an added advantage.
• Prior experience of successfully undertaking similar support roles providing high level advice to corporate entities in Africa.
• Large network of IP business stakeholders operating in Africa and in the diaspora.

Contractual information:

• 1-year consultancy contract – renewable.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

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

Scott Fraser

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing 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.

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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: SFBLR28

Responsibilities: 

• The role holder will be responsible for developing and implementing leading practices in Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (IA- QAIP) that support continuing compliance with the definition of IA, International Standard for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards) and Code of Ethics for internal auditors (Ethics), issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), and the applicable Bank’s policies and procedures.
• Operating independently as a QA leader to develop and implement a QA plan, including QA risk assessment, multiyear coverage strategy and managing the related resource and delivery requirements.
• Providing assurance and challenging the quality and comprehensiveness of the planning and delivery of IA function’s work scope, using formal QA products (thematic reviews, continuous improvement reviews, target reviews, etc.) to ensure there is an adequate level of compliance with the IIA’s Standards, Ethics and applicable Bank’s policies and procedures in planning and executing IA projects.
• Delivering timely IA QA and reports of QA activities to management with appropriate context and insights to provide value-added feedback and suitable recommendations for rectifying identified compliance gaps as well as efficiency and effectiveness improvement practices.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to continuously improve IA QAIP’s effectiveness and efficiency.
• Coordinate periodic external quality assurance review on the IA function and monitor implementation of the findings and improvement observations arising from them.
• Assist the Head of Internal Audit with other assignments, including serving as an excellence and value-driven ambassador for the IA function and change agent, driving process improvements and innovations in transforming internal audit practices.
• Initiating and managing the Afreximbank IA function’s partnerships and mutually beneficial collaborations with the IA services of peer organisations.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• Master’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related fields from a recognized University.
• Relevant professional qualifications in Accounting or Auditing such as ACA, ACCA, CA, CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in IA QA with the last 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in the financial services industry or related role in consulting including professional practice as external quality assurance provider/regulator.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in developing Risk-Based Internal Audit (RBIA) methodologies, conducting internal audit function’s risk assessment, and implementing quality assurance principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Extensive knowledge of the industry and international regulatory standards; and experience in developing Internal Audit performance metrics or reporting guidelines.
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to leverage leading practices and tools (data analytics, processes automation) in implementing IA_QAIP.
• Self-motivated and able to drive work to conclusions and meet deadlines with little or no supervision. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as a cohesive member of a small team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English combined with ability to build compelling business cases and adapt style to gain buy-in. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese).
• Ability to work effectively in an evolving and challenging multicultural environment.

Contractual information:

• 1-year fixed term contract.
• Willing and able to relocate to Cairo for the opportunity.

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Scott Fraser at sfraser@caglobalint.com

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

Scott Fraser

sfraser@caglobalint.com

Manager | Managing Consultant

Finance, Fintech & IT

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Reference Number: CDTWMFP

Job Description:

As one of Kenya’s leading furniture retailers, they relies on the efficiency and effectiveness of our Warehouses. They want each of our warehouses to be a well-oiled machine, driven by a customer-centric mentality and we are looking for someone to bring them up to that standard. To deliver on our promise to consumers, we count on exceptionally talented, bright, and committed people. Currently, we’re seeking a Warehouse Manager to join our team and manage operations of all our warehouses. This professional multitasker will be designing and implementing a warehouse management system. The ideal candidate should be exceptionally detail oriented, data driven and able to track multiple facets of the warehouse at any given time. They must achieve inventory accuracy, coordinate orders, and track shipping times, ultimately overseeing the fulfilment of thousands 0f product orders every year. They will be very instrumental in the improvement of the current Warehouse teams’ processes.

Responsibilities:

People Management

• Supervise and support the operational logistics team (reception, preparation, shipping, transport, logistics platforms).
• Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and achieve the short- and long-term performance goals.
• Review and prepare workflow, manning and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality, maximize efficiency, minimize overtime and customer service standards are met.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Work closely with human resources management for effective staff management.

Operational Efficiency & Strategy Development

• Create KPIs and implement effective systems for evaluating and improving performance.
• Design dashboards to easily identify bottleneck areas of the operational processes.
• Understand the problems posed and analyze the situation with relevance, clarity of presentation of the strategy and decision elements at each key stage, quality, originality, and effectiveness of the solutions proposed in the various processes of function.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by determining product handling and storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory management, gate processes, and shipping.

• Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with customer satisfaction being the primary goal, by supervising, organizing, directing, and training warehouse employees and establishing, monitoring, and managing operational goals.
• Control the implementation and guarantee the economic efficiency of the projects.
• Work closely with the purchasing department to improve the quality of goods received (packaging) and streamline inputs (logistics data, bar code, etc.) and smooth out supplies.
• Oversee and manage logistics utilized to transport products to customers and showrooms communicating with drivers to ensure efficient delivery of items.
• Ensure adequate stock management tools and processes are in place to enable efficient working across all Furniture Palace branches.

Designing and Implementing of Warehouse Management System

• Scouting for a new warehouse management system based on industry trends
• In liaison with the procurement committee, procure for a robust system that will support the needs of the organization.
• Co-ordinate the implementation process of the system, UAT1, UAT2 and live environments to ensure smooth transitioning
• Ensure all staff are trained pre and post live environments
• Manage the strategic development of the group Supply chain projects.
• Help implement best industry standards and best practices in the warehouse processes and systems requirements.

Cost Centre Budgeting & Cost Management

• Ensure that all financial processes associated with warehouse for each financial month, quarter and year end are executed accurately and in a timely manner at executive level.
• Handle the warehouse budget and present to the board and shareholders of FPL on the affairs of the warehouse and other responsibilities when required.
• Manage unit costs within approved budget

Loss/& Wastage Management

• Ensure all necessary processes are in place to ensure no stock is lost in the warehouse, stock counts are accurate, and any variances are fully investigated.

• Inspect equipment, tools, and machinery regularly, and oversee general maintenance as required to ensure efficiency and reduce wastage.
• Meet regularly with warehouse leads to review, analyse, and develop actionable plans for productivity and loss prevention.
• Put in control measures to reduce on stock damages and find ways of handling dead stock ensuring no losses.

• Always push the leading edge of innovation and excellence and program management practices.
• Stay abreast of latest advancements in technology, competition, industry developments, and regulatory environment.

Requirements: Qualification and Skill

• 7 -10 years of experience working with warehousing and/or field force for multi-location teams.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Warehouse Management, Logistics, or supply Chain management.
• Experience with warehouse automation tools is a plus.
• Technical expertise in inventory management.
• Compliance- Experience and knowledge i.n health, safety and environmental regulations.
• Owner mentality, entrepreneurial drive, and proven ability to take ownership and influence others.
• Team player and proven ability to drive cohesion and collaboration among many different people & functions.
• Confidence, presence, and credibility to command the respect of colleagues and senior stakeholders.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to listen effectively.
• Excellent creative thinking skills with an emphasis on developing innovative solutions to solve complex problems.
• Ability to create, formalize, and implement warehouse strategies.
• Ability to increase efficiency of our warehouses and reduce delivery times.

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

Consultant

CA Global

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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