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Job Description:
Our client in the retail sector is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incumbent will maintain full responsibility for the full accounting function duties pertaining to the retail business and will report to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities:
Daily bank reconciliations.
Manage the audit process with the auditors as necessary.
Manage the finance team located in Illovo.
Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs and procedures.
Perform other accounting duties and support junior staff as required or assigned.
Monitor cash management daily to optimise interest.
Management of processes relating to tax provisional returns, annual returns and related payments.
Management of insurance.
Management of banking relationships.
Review and submit VAT and tax returns.
Maintain and reconcile balance sheet and general ledger accounts.
Preparation/review of management accounts.
Reporting:
Exco report back (monthly).
Customer count (monthly).
Sales summaries (monthly).
ALCO (cash forecast for Group Finance – monthly).
Cash forecast (daily).
Stock holding (daily).
Ad-hoc review of the Sales dashboard, which is prepared by the accountants daily.
Ad-hoc reports as requested.
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CA Global Headhunters (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2007/003997/07
Ground Floor, Burg House, Belmont Park, Rondebosch, Cape Town, South Africa
Tel: 021 659 9200 | Email: info@caglobalint.com | Website: www.caglobalint.com
CA Mining (Pty) Ltd CA Oil & Gas (Pty) Ltd CA Global Finance (Pty) Ltd
Registration Number: 2011/142637/07 Registration Number: 2014/029637/07 Registration Number: 2007/031933/07
Tel: +27 21 659 9200 Tel: +27 21 659 9200 Tel: +27 21 659 9200
Email: info@camining.com Email: info@caglobalint.com Email: info@caglobalint.com
Website: www.camining.com Website: www.ca-oil.com Website: www.ca-finance.com
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Requirements: Qualification and Skill
Relevant qualifications as a Chartered Accountant
The company will only look at candidates who have no less than ONE year of post articles working experience.
The successful candidate will have previous experience as a Financial Accountant.
Previous experience within the retail industry will be advantageous.
An excellent 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 Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
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Shearidan Rabsch
Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance
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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Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SR -SFA
Job Description:
Our development banking client is currently recruiting an Associate Credit and Operational Risk Management. The incumbent will ensure that the organizations Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework (EWRMF) is effectively embedded in each of the key risk areas of credit, market, operational risk and asset and liability management, with a special focus on credit risk analysis, obligor performance, credit risk processes, monitoring and MIS support. They will perform the operational risk function, ensuring adherence to approved operational risk management processes, procedures and reporting, and the use of risk and control self-assessment and key risk indicator measurements.
Responsibilities:
- In line with the company’s EWRMF, implement a credit risk management policy that supports the company’s specific business objectives, and which covers credit risk analysis, credit risk assessment processes, monitoring, obligor rating and MIS/ reporting requirements.
- Prepare quarterly and annual risk assessment reports to the Board Risk & Investment Committee (BRIC) concerning performance of obligors and equity investments and to provide early warning of a material deterioration in the risk profile of the loan or investment.
- Ensure that all conditions precedent to drawdown (debt) or disbursement (equity) have been adhered to, in collaboration with Legal & Corporate Secretariat.
- Ensure that transaction covenants are adhered to, interest rates are effectively applied, fees are collected, and client obligations are honoured in a timely manner.
- Maintain client files on data base including copies of approvals, legal documentation, security, facility agreements, shareholders’ agreements, etc.
- Ensure that credit risk management policy, processes and procedures are adhered to and flag breaches.
- Prepare annual review of Credit Risk Management Policy, for consideration by Executive Management (EXCO) and BRIC.
- Ensure that credit risk management reports are produced in a timely fashion and assist in the preparation of board committee reports. Work with Market Risk Manager concerning transaction risk dashboard, portfolio risk dashboard and daily risk reports.
- Prepare annual review of Operational Risk Management Policy for consideration by EXCO and BRIC.
- Enhance the credit risk management function in specific areas including the internal use of project and transaction risk rating models, RAROC measurement, portfolio management and portfolio management reporting and the recovery of impaired or non-performing assets.
- Perform operational risk function particularly as regards ensuring adherence to approved operational risk management processes, procedures and reporting, and the use of risk and control self-assessment and key risk indicator measurements.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Risk Officer.
Dimensions:
- Process compliance monitoring
- Interface management with key players in the corporation
- Source of credit risk expertise
- Contributions to Board meetings and Reports to CRO.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- In depth knowledge of key elements of enterprise-wide risk management framework, particularly in respect of credit risk analysis but also operational risk management, processes and procedures and risk management best practice.
- Familiarity with project finance, corporate lending, lending to financial institutions and private equity funds.
- Understanding of due diligence requirements in transactions including technical, legal and financial
- Financial modelling include cashflow modelling, financial analysis, and determine debt bearing capacity.
- Portfolio management skills, with emphasis on asset portfolio management and treasury portfolio management.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience of working in emerging markets, particularly the African continent, and to work effectively in, a multi-cultural business environment.
- Ability to assign credit rating for transactions and annual validation of rating models.
- Computer literate with respect to Microsoft applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), functional competency in at least 1 programming language, and database query.
- Experience in using big data to automate and standardise the credit risk scoring and investment approval process.
- Experience in system implementation of risk management systems, with demonstrable ability to communicate system requirements and design inputs.
- Ability to contribute to credit risk metrics of ICAAP and IFRS9 reporting.
- Maintaining Credit Valuation Adjustment models for derivative hedges.
- Experience in pricing portfolio insurance and non-payment single name insurance.
- Teamwork and Relationships: Works with others to maximise the effectiveness of the team as a whole, sharing the knowledge and workload. Develops strong working relationships with colleagues and contributes to the creation of a positive team environment.
Key Performance Indicators
- Minimisation of losses caused through the company’s exposure to credit risk through effective credit risk management and use of risk mitigates.
- Minimisation of losses caused through impairment of equity investment through effective portfolio management and use of risk mitigates.
- The company’s management of credit risk adheres to international best practice, as defined by rating agencies, and ensures that the company obtains and maintains desired credit rating.
- Maintain integrity of the risk management function.
Minimum Qualifications
- A good honours degree (BA/BSc).
- In addition, an MBA or MA/MSc or equivalent post-graduate degree is critical.
- At least 3 - 5 years working experience in financial institutions (Underwriting non-payment insurance, investment bank, commercial bank or development bank).
Benefits and Contractual information:
- 3 Year renewable employment contract
- Willing and able to relocate to Nigeria, Lagos.
- Suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: Thursday 8th of February 2024
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
Recruitment Consultant
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: CDTBLACORM
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: SFBLR39
Responsibilities:
- The nature and scope of work entails assisting the Bank in and contributing to the realization of the objectives set by Senior Management for the Trade Information Unit. The role will facilitate the completion of consulting assignments for a variety of clients.
- The successful candidate is expected to bring an important contribution to strategy definition and execution for both the TRIN Unit and externally for a range of importing and exporting clients across Africa and any entities wishing to enter African markets. The successful candidate must be able to successfully lead strategic advisory projects with commitment to the highest level of quality and attention to detail, while acting with the upmost respect and integrity at all times. The role also involves supporting the creation of trade-facilitating infrastructure and market intelligence and providing needed assistance to origination Departments.
- The main responsibility of the Manager (Consultancy Practice) is to contribute to the originating, planning and execution of strategic advisory projects from inception to completion and aftercare. The person will lead and/or facilitate the completion of strategic consulting assignments for a variety of clients with a commitment to the highest level of quality.
- Specifically, the Candidate under the guidance of Head, Trade Information is expected to undertake on behalf of the Bank, among others, the tasks listed hereunder:
- Facilitate the completion of strategic consulting assignments for a variety of clients.
- Lead consultancy engagements with clients from origination through to execution, close and aftercare. Taking responsibility for solving client problems and present insights in a compelling way that convinces the client to take action.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of good quality consultancy assignments within the Africa focused trade related mandate of the Bank. Managing all TRIN customer relationships, originating and on-boarding clients. Support the business development activities of the Unit, working with the Bank’s origination departments and proactively identify opportunities to build the Unit’s Consultancy pipeline.
- Prepare business proposals and presentations, identify issues and form hypotheses and solutions, present findings, and recommendations to clients, implement recommendations or solutions and ensure the client receives the necessary assistance to execute recommendations.
- Manage TRIN relationship with the local affiliated consultants, -in-country network of Researchers and other part time contractor. Manage the technical delivery/execution of mandates of outsourced consulting firms based on the agreed scope of work, budget, and timelines.
- Manage projects and programmes and liaise with the client to keep them informed of progress and to make relevant decisions.
- Contribute through gathering of relevant data, information and materials and prepare strategic thought leadership and regular research reports to monitor developments in global trade and trade finance as well as the Bank’s key markets and products.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- MBA or Postgraduate degree or equivalent in Economics, Statistics, or other related fields from a recognized University.
- Sound experience and proven track record of at least 8 years, preferably in the management consulting area, economic research, or financial services industry as an Economist or Strategy Professional or Management Consultant and expert in one or more of the following business functions: economic research, international trade, management consulting or other related work.
- Demonstrated experience in collection, monitoring and management of large economic and trade data and preparing presentations.
- Demonstrated experience in the preparation of strategic advisory services to clients across a broad spectrum of industries and specialisms.
- Experience in the development, management and use of Trade Information Portals is ideal and Familiarity with major trade database including those of ITC, WTO, UNCTAD, and DOT; and other database such as WDI and IFS;
- Excellent research, analysis and writing skills.
- English is the working language of the Bank and proficiency is mandatory; other languages (Arabic / French) an asset.
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
Recruitment Manager | Africa & Global
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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Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: SFBLR39
Relationship Manager (Investment / Financial Analysis/ Portfolio Management) – Lagos, Nigeria
Reference Number: MBC01
Job Description:
Exciting update! We’re offering and excellent chance for a Relationship Manager role with a prestigious international financial client established in 1894. Originally based in Liverpool, the organization started operations modestly in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role, you’ll manage relationships in the Asian market and drive profitable transactions to achieve the assigned unit budget.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the Business Manager in the execution of the team’s functions and activities.
- Champion the drive for deposit mobilization and trade transaction within the Asian Business landscape.
- Manager and deepen relationships with both existing and prospective Asian Business customers.
- Develop and maintain relationships with clients by providing professional and specialized financial solutions in all areas.
- Assist in Transaction Memos and provide relationship background and financial information support as necessary.
- Knowledge of Credit/Risk Management and companies’ structure and policies and procedures.
- Meet regularly with colleagues in assigned departments and external customers and industry competitors.
- KPI’s will be measured by total net revenue, total deposit, performing loan, FX transaction (Volume and Income) and count, credit quality.
Requirements:
- Minimum Education: First Degree or equivalent in any discipline preferably business related.
- Higher Degrees (MBA professional certificate will be advantage.)
- Proficiency in Mandarin and English.
- Minimum experience 4 years’ experience relevant experience.
If you wish to apply for the Relationship Manager, please send your CV to Megan Bester at mabester@caglobalint.com.
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Megan Bester
Recruitment Consultant
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: MBC01
Job Description:
Our client within the private equity space is seeking an experienced Credit Analyst to oversee a portfolio of clients, managing Credit Risk from introduction into the Fund to full loan repayment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in Credit Analysis, Country Risk Analysis, and Credit Approvals, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of financials and risk management. This position demands a proactive approach in identifying and mitigating credit exposures, maintaining compliance, and fostering long-term client relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Credit Analysis:
- Critically analyse a client’s business upfront and on an ongoing basis ensuring the Credit Risk is understood, monitored and managed.
- Rate clients through rating model and analyse & comment on financial statements.
- Prepare and be primarily responsible for credit applications with input from originators.
- Analyse, interpret & interrogate financial models and check assumptions to ensure appropriate models are presented to the Committee for approval.
- Client visits upon onboarding and full independent credit analysis for each new transaction.
- Evaluate and monitor collateral and other credit risk mitigations.
- Presentation to Riparian Credit Committee and other Fund Management Limited Committees where appropriate.
- Manage all credit related matters on a portfolio of clients from pre-approval to disbursement to post trade disbursement monitoring.
- Manage portfolio of clients within an acceptable NPL ratio.
- Perform annual reviews, quarterly one pager on high level risks and issues, challenge credit applications, stress test, collateral evaluation & monitoring, payment behaviour & history.
- Follow up on roll report, approve smart arrears.
- Country, industry, covenants monitoring, breaches, monitoring credit exposures, own credit exposure and maintain client relationships.
- Systematic review of financials at borrower level. Quarterly stress testing of client profile taking into account a) country analysis b) collateral changes c) industry analysis d) monthly stress testing of LTV potential shortfall where relevant. Monthly/quarterly frequency with review in appropriate committee (at least for part of D). Periodic review of Expected Credit Loss assumptions.
- Timely identification of high-risk exposures for transfer to the Proactive Risk Management list. Develop stress testing framework.
- Country Risk Analysis:
- Analyse trends and developments where the borrowers are and suggest mitigation strategies where necessary.
- Active oversight of country developments (economic growth, political developments, upcoming elections).
- Leverage existing S&P ratings, periodic one-pager on country development with clients’ exposures, level of comfort.
- Monitor Country Risk Exposure and report aggregate credit exposure at country level.
- Stress testing of credit exposure at country level across all borrowers within a country.
- Report to appropriate committees on a regular basis with country overview.
- Credit Approvals:
- Responsible for credit paper and taking deals through the credit process from origination to post close monitoring.
- Pre-trade approvals – provide guidance on credit appetite and deal structuring before presentation to Credit Committee
- Approve/escalate margin calls as appropriate.
- Ensure deals are legally structured in accordance with credit conditions and approvals.
- Approval of non-standard settlements and legal terms, escalation (e.g. longer cure period, longer close out, longer termination period). Determine appropriate LMT terms (limits monitoring, margin payments, termination). Legal & Credit to work together to reach satisfactory outcomes in legal agreements with terms impacting Credit.
- Approval of collateral managers/monitors where required and maintain list of approved collateral managers.
- Ensure relevant representation of industry experts for particular transactions as part of the Credit process (e.g. expertise in collateral management for particular commodities).
- Ensure conditions are fully closed at or prior to deal closing.
- Perform other ad-hoc tasks e.g. take minutes at Credit Committees, handle queries, report on the portfolio, etc.
Requirements:
- Key experience: Corporate / SME Credit Analyst, Trade Finance/Structured Trade Finance/Working Capital Finance/Supply Chain Finance Experience, Africa Experience
- Degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- 3 years of Credit Analysis experience, 2 years in Wholesale/Investment/Business Banking.
- Specialized experience in Trade Finance/Structured Trade Finance/Working Capital Finance/Supply Chain Finance.
- 2 years of solid understanding of finance and risk matters, with in-depth portfolio and risk management experience.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word at an advanced level.
- 2 years’ experience doing business in Africa.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Full time position.
- Ability and willingness to travel at least one week a month.
- Based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Matthew Taylor at mataylor@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Matthew Taylor
Recruitment Consultant
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: MTBSCA
Reference Number: AMCE02
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager for our client in the Banking sector. With over 10 million active customer accounts and more than 750 business locations, our client provides a comprehensive range of retail and corporate financial services to customers and investors wishing to explore the vast business opportunities available in Nigeria and their business locations across Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia. The Program Manager will report to the Group Head, Corporate Transformation/Chief Transformation Officer and will oversee major strategic programs at the bank, managing interconnected projects within Corporate Transformation aligned with key pillars. As a Subject Matter Expert, He/She will guide business strategies, ensure project success, and supervise team members for timely and quality delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Define program/project scope, goals and deliverables of assigned strategic initiatives of FirstBank in collaboration with all stakeholders.
- Lead and deliver large, complex internal & external engagements that identify, design, and implement creative business and technology solutions for the Bank.
- Clearly define quantifiable program benefits and ensure a benefits realization plan for the program.
- Estimate the resources (human, financial and technical) needed to achieve project goals.
- Prepare budget proposals, obtain approvals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Effectively and efficiently manage resources tied to the various projects.
- Ensure that required approvals are obtained and that adequate documentation is maintained for all program/project expenditures.
- Develop a holistic Business Readiness and Change Management plan to disseminate information to all stakeholders and the public throughout the program/project life cycle.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to all stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Manage multiple work streams on assigned projects to deliver expected quality within milestones and on budget, including the achievement of the benefits realization plan.
- Supervise the activities of the Team Leads, Senior Associates, and Associates or other project team members and enabler teams working on assigned projects.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crisis/risks, and devise contingency plans to provide solutions and take corrective action.
- Conduct project postmortems reviews and make recommendations (Report) to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Drive insight-infused discussions to enable Project sponsors to best develop and execute against their overall strategy.
- Apply an in-depth knowledge of organizational structures, operating models, and processes to analyze, assess and improve Project sponsor’s business and project requirements.
- Identify and solve problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgment Identify and transform. opportunities into solutions that drive business value for our internal FirstBank clients.
- Develop presentations, reports and provide briefings on projects to Management.
- Leverage cross-geography insights and practitioners to enhance internal FirstBank internal client service delivery.
- Incorporate financial information when evaluating business opportunities and making recommendations.
- Participate in the development and presentation of proposals for business development activities.
- Develop relationships, establish credibility with and instill confidence in internal clients.
- Articulate how technology enables and differentiates the business and communicate this effectively to Project sponsors and other internal customers.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Minimum bachelor’s degree, with a minimum grade of 2.2.
- Project Management certification will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten years relevant working experience, covering a range of functional areas.
- Experience with managing transformation, change management or other strategic projects.
- Experience with Program Management or Project Management Office desirable.
- Supervisory experience.
Benefits and Contractual information:
- Full time position
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Abigail Moleka at amoleka@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Abigail Moleka
Recruitment Consultant
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: AMCE02
Reference Number: JA-SR- 0026
Job Description:
The Record to Report (R2R) lead is the primary owner of the end-to-end record to report process with the overall goal of delivering R2R services while ensuring quality and cost effectiveness. The Record to Report (R2R) Lead supports the management of policies and controls, manage complex and escalated issues across R2R services, perform in-depth troubleshooting and to support operations delivery, quality management and control. Proactively support the Group Shared Services Finance Lead to drive ongoing standardization and change within the operational accounting and transactional processing activities within the Group.
Responsibilities:
- The Record to Reporting Process Lead is responsible for managing the RTR - Record to Report teams. The RTR processes covers Data Management, General Ledger Accounting, Bank Account processing, Close Processes, Assets, Accounting and Reporting.
- Manages the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Revenue Reconciliation, Bank related activities and governance etc. in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Lead & manage Operational Accounting.
- Lead the development and documentation of an end-to-end strategy and related policies that links to the overall organisation’s strategy.
- Responsible for the validity, accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger.
- Responsible for subledger to general ledger reconciliations.
- Coordinates the monthly close processes.
- Overall responsibility for authorisation, accuracy and completeness of journals
- Responsible for monthly management account preparation and presentation of management accounts to Brand Finance teams.
- Monthly statutory reporting for group reporting.
- Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency.
- Ensures integration of data produced into systems and supports objectives of financial analysts.
- Ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue.
- Continuously monitor performance against objectives to ensure that identified team’s KPIs are achieved.
- Benchmark processes against industry leaders, identify external best practices and drive continuous process optimization.
- Accountable for the overall performance and results of the process.
- Ensure the identification and management of critical process success factors.
- Manage and lead process improvements, including opportunities for automation of process steps and data driven performance measures.
- Conduct process reviews and approve or reject process deviation requests.
- Agree on process responsibilities across organisational silos and drive adherence to the process.
- Responsible for the overall performance of the team, monitoring their performance, providing timely feedback & assisting them to improve on their identified training needs.
- Identify clear objectives for the team, providing coaching, career development and feedback to team members, providing performance evaluation and rewards.
- Participates in external and internal audits and special projects.
- May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to: GSS Head of Finance
- Direct reports: General accounting team, Fixed Assets accounting team, Bank processing team.
Experience
- Experience of working in finance transformation and driving significant change through business process.
- Demonstrated experience in process re-engineering, program management and technology implementation.
- Experience working in Finance Shared Services or Outsourcing environments.
Qualifications
- Minimum – CA (SA)
- Beneficial - Post graduate degree (Accounting)
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to srabsch@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Jamie Adams
Recruitment Manager - Banking and Finance - Africa and Global
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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Job Category | 309010 |
Job Reference: JA-SR- 0026
Afreximbank: Data Product Expert (Consultant) Strategy and Innovations – 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: MTAFXDPE
Nature & Scope:
The Data Product Expert (Consultant) holds a pivotal role within the Strategy and Innovation division, directly contributing to the Bank’s mission of enhancing data-driven decision-making across the continent. The position encompasses a comprehensive range of responsibilities, including spearheading data collection, processing, and curation efforts. The incumbent will play a critical role in identifying valuable data sources, analyzing trade in goods and services data, and automating data collection processes. The Data Product Expert will actively engage in continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring the Bank remains at the forefront of data analytics and digital services. This position reports directly to the Head of Innovation and Product Development, signifying a key leadership role within the organization.
Responsibilities:
Data Collection, Processing, Curation, and Management:
- Take responsibility for data collection, processing, and analysis using various methods.
- Lead and/or support data collection efforts, identifying valuable multiple data sources.
- Analyze and process trade in goods and services data, automating data collection processes.
- Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, especially AfCFTA and UNECA, partners, and vendors.
- Develop and review data collection strategy and methods; design and implement the capability to ingest, harmonize, and analyze trade data from multiple disparate sources.
- Assess, analyze, interpret, and support data models deployed on digital platforms.
- Provide continuous support through manipulation and analysis of complex, high-volume data from varying sources.
- Work with existing digital platforms to understand underlying data and support dashboards/visualizations and reports.
- Develop and enhance data cleansing routines to standardize and align new data feeds.
- Undertake pre-processing of structured and unstructured data and develop end-to-end deep learning solutions.
Data Product Development and Enhancement:
- Support the development of new data products and services on digital platforms.
- Assess, analyze, and interpret customer-centric data to build advanced predictive models leveraging machine learning and deep learning.
- Leverage machine learning algorithms such as k-NN, GBM, Neural Networks Naive Bayes, SVM, and Decision Forests.
- Build predictive models and machine-learning algorithms, presenting information using data visualization techniques.
- Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges using data science analytic models.
- Apply deep learning solutions for structured and unstructured data to develop new-generation algorithm-driven banking and digital services.
- Utilize computing platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, along with their respective utilities for managing and manipulating large data sources.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Engineering, or relevant degree; Graduate degree required, PhD is an added advantage.
- Preferred Fields of Study or Additional Certificates: Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Business Analytics, Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Computer Engineering, Physics, Statistics, Data Processing/Analytics/Science, Mathematical Statistics.
- 15 years’ experience in a similar or related role.
- Proven experience as a Data Expert.
- Experience in data mining.
- Understanding of machine-learning and data research.
- Knowledge of R, SQL, and Python.
- Experience using business intelligence tools (e.g., Tableau) and data frameworks (e.g., Hadoop).
- Experience in big data technology and cloud computing platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with AI frameworks and data science frameworks is a plus.
- Sound knowledge of international merchandise trade and services trade statistics, and market access related concepts is a plus.
- Strong math skills (e.g., statistics, algebra).
- Problem-solving aptitude.
- Good communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to identify the source of the issue, research potential solutions, and implement satisfactory solutions.
- Collaboration skills with demonstrated multitasking and time management abilities.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
- Team skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse environment.
- Must possess good verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages (French, Portuguese, and Arabic) are an added advantage.
- Must have good report writing skills.
Contractual information:
- 12 Month Contract
- 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
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Matthew Taylor
Recruitment Consultant
Finance, Fintech & IT
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept
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Job Category | 308995 |
Job Reference: MTAFXPDE
Reference Number: AMCDT01
Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Settlement & Reconciliation Officer for our client in the banking industry. The Settlement & Reconciliation Officer will ensure the seamless and precise processing of settlement figures for Acquiring Business transactions and products through rigorous due diligence, addressing any issues stemming from electronic transactions. Conduct automated back-office tasks including dispute processing, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting to streamline operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
•Oversee the daily processing of merchant transactions and ensure accuracy.
•Monitor transaction data for unusual activity or potential fraud.
•Investigate and resolve transaction-related issues in a timely manner.
•Handling merchant inquiries and issue resolution.
•Assist in Acquiring Business Risk Management & Operations to ensure Risks are controlled to prevent losses.
•Maintain Relationship with Service providers & Suppliers ensure prompt payment to them and avoid any breach of agreement.
•Process and reconcile vendor and customer disputes.
•Work with the merchant to represent transactions / resolve chargeback.
•Post and Maintain documentation of chargebacks.
•Update revenue reports.
•Monitor merchant accounts to identify potential risks or compliance issues.
•Assist in the implementation and enforcement of risk mitigation strategies.
•Maintain updated records and documentation related to risk assessment.
•Generate and analyze reports related to merchant transactions and settlements.
•Conduct daily reconciliations to ensure accuracy in financial records.
•Identify and resolve discrepancies and variances in merchant accounts.
•Stay informed about payment industry regulations and ensure compliance.
•Implement and maintain policies and procedures that align with industry standards.
•Assist in audits and regulatory examinations related to merchant services.
•Serve as a point of contact for merchant inquiries, issues, and escalations.
•Provide operational guidance and support to merchants, including troubleshooting.
•Collaborate with the sales team to assist in onboarding new merchants.
•Implement and maintain policies and procedures that align with industry standards.
•Assist in audits and regulatory examinations related to merchant services.
•Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
•Liaise with Suppliers / Service Providers on Acquiring Business operational matters to ensure efficiency and prompt execution in operations.
•Assist in Risk & Operations Management (Settlement / chargebacks and frauds management) to ensure prompt payments to Acquiring Business clients.
•Ensure accurate & prompt deduction of chargebacks to prevent financial risks to the Bank.
•Acquire Training at Visa Business School and MasterCard Academy to enhance existing skills and acquiring new ones.
•Have continuous Training in Excel/ Data Analytics for Daily Business Analytics (Management Information Systems) to assist in decision making.
•Liaise with Card Associations for the Acquiring Business to ensure complies with the card association requirements.
•Liaise with other Departments to facilitate Acquiring Business Operations and ensure prompt and accurate delivery of service.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
•Minimum a Degree in Business Related Field.
•Three years in Acquiring Business /3-5 years in Cards / 5 years in Banking.
•Knowledge of Visa and MasterCard Systems would be an advantage.
Benefits and Contractual information:
•Full time position.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Abigail Moleka at amoleka@caglobalint.com
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Abigail Moleka Recruitment Consultant
CA Finance
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: AMCDT01
Job Description:
Our client is an Africa focused finance organisation, seeking a highly skilled and strategic finance professional to join their team as the Head of Balance Sheet Management. As a key member of the financial leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the organization's balance sheet to ensure efficient capital allocation, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial analysis, treasury operations, and risk management.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Balance Sheet Planning:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the organization's balance sheet management in alignment with overall financial objectives.
- Evaluate and recommend optimal capital structure, taking into consideration market conditions, regulatory requirements, and the company's risk appetite.
Liquidity Management:
- Design and execute liquidity risk management strategies to ensure the organization's ability to meet its short-term and long-term obligations.
- Monitor and analyze cash flow, funding requirements, and liquidity ratios to proactively address liquidity challenges.
Interest Rate Risk Management:
- Assess and manage interest rate risk by employing effective hedging strategies.
- Monitor market trends and interest rate movements to anticipate potential impacts on the organization's financial position.
Capital Allocation and Optimization:
- Work closely with various business units to understand capital needs and allocate resources efficiently to support strategic initiatives.
- Evaluate capital efficiency and recommend adjustments to optimize the allocation of capital across the organization.
Financial Modeling and Analysis:
- Develop sophisticated financial models to analyze the impact of various scenarios on the balance sheet.
- Provide insightful analysis and reporting to senior management on key balance sheet metrics and trends.
Risk Mitigation and Compliance:
- Implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and proactively adapt balance sheet strategies accordingly.
Cross-functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with other departments, including risk management, treasury, finance, and accounting, to integrate balance sheet strategies with overall financial planning.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
- Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture focused on achieving organizational goals.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is preferred.
- Proven experience (10+ years) in balance sheet management, treasury operations, or a related financial role.
- Strong understanding of financial markets, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in financial modeling.
- Effective leadership and team management abilities.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to various stakeholders.
- If you are a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of balance sheet management and a track record of success in optimizing financial resources, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our organization's financial success.
If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Shearidan Rabsch at srabsch@caglobalint.com
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Shearidan Rabsch
Recruitment Manager – Banking and Finance | Africa & 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.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: SR-HoBSM-00124
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-AMPABF
Nature & Scope:
The role of the position holder will be to participate in drawing up annual business development plans, developing pipeline of viable project finance and asset based transactions, resourcing the Client Relations teams and implement these plans with support from the Director of Project & Asset Based Finance.
Responsibilities:
- Originate and Execute commercially viable transactions across all sectors and segments in different member countries in liaison with the branch teams and with support from the Manager and Senior Manager, Project & Asset Based Finance;
- Evaluate and appraising proposals from clients requiring project finance and Asset based financing and giving feedback with the aim of making the transactions bankable;
- Structuring projects, developing and negotiating term sheets to execution;
- Participate in the preparation of annual business development plans, in relations to projects;
- Translate business development plans into real business for the Bank from all segments of the market.
- Building Financial Models for identified transactions.
- Developing, marketing and managing products cutting across multiple segment and industries;
- Manage given portfolios, from the process of origination, credit approval and contracting to ensure that the process is finalised within optimal time;
- Supporting the credit department with relevant information to facilitate the credit process and the legal department in the facilitation of transaction documentation;
- In line with the above, liaise with the Banking Operations department to ensure that once approval is obtained, disbursement is done within the required timelines and that the portfolio is managed according to the terms of the agreement and to the client’s satisfaction, until expiry of the same;
- Establishing ties with market participants including international banks, African financial institutions, (project finance intermediaries), project sponsors and developers, corporates and commodity boards and organizations;
- Train and equip the Client Relations Team on Project finance products so that they can market it and look out for opportunity for Afreximbank to intervene;
- Any other duties as may be assigned by senior management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Post graduate degree in Business Administration, Banking or Finance from a recognized University or a professional qualification in Banking or International Trade Finance;
- Sound experience of at least 7 years with a leading organization(s) and familiarity with the major trade and project 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 and therefore knowledge of the workings of the main segments of the trade finance markets and the participants in major regions of Africa;
- 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
- Excellent Financial Modelling and Analysis skills
- 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;
- 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 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.
Job Features
Job Category | 308989 |
Job Reference: BLRCDT-AMPABF
Reference Number: JA-046
Job Description:
The Investment Associate role is to support the Managing Director and the Directors in providing management and technical support to ensure the effective execution and management of Africa50 Project Finance investment and non-investment activities.
Responsibilities:
- Work across infrastructure and infra-adjacent sectors
- Develop a strong pipeline of investment opportunities by anticipating market trends and employing sector/country knowledge
- Execute and close Africa50’s equity investments, with a strong focus on achieving high IRRs and development impact
- Have a good understanding and ability to structure investments across the financing spectrum with deep knowledge of equity investing
- Exposure and comfort with project and corporate finance debt from the point of view of an equity investor
- Participate in negotiations for investment documents (SHA, SPA, debt documents and other agreements)
- Produce investment materials based on a thorough understanding of several infrastructure sectors, including power, transport, midstream gas, ICT, healthcare, education and fintech
- Develop an investment thesis, understand risks and produce investment materials to propose an investment to an Investment Committee
- Supervise, development and review complex financial models
- Participate in due diligence process and commercial, strategic, operational, financial and legal due diligence
- Assess ESG and impact aspects of an investment
- Work with portfolio companies to create value for shareholders
Minimum Requirements
- Focused and rigorous 4+ years investment banking analyst experience at top I-Bank, Private Equity firm, DFI or similar global finance institution
- Demonstrated academic excellence. Undergraduate degree from an Ivy League or similar top academic institutions
- MBA from similar top school is a plus. Also open to MSc Finance
- Strong relationships in Africa - ether by origin or a demonstrated long-term interest or commitment. Existing relationships in Africa are a plus
Essential Qualities:
- Positive attitude
- Integrity
- Indefatigable work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights/weekends/travel
- Self-starter
- High sense of urgency
- Clarity of thought and action
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Interest in the company’s mission, strategy and values
- Strong connection to Africa and intent to have an Africa-focused career
- Significant relevant work experience: At least 4 years as equity investor or similar experience
- Strong financial modelling skills (growth equity / private equity experience preferred)
- Knowledge of the compnay’s investment sector trends (power, ICT, midstream gas, transportation, healthcare, education and fintech) and experience in emerging markets especially Africa is a plus
- Superb organizational and deal management capabilities.
- Ability to multitask is critical
- Ability to interact directly and independently with the senior management of portfolio companies
- Strong inter-personal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds. Living experience in emerging countries is a plus
- Culturally sensitive and able to relate to people of diverse backgrounds
- Genuine commitment to sustainable development.
- Deep understanding of how investments are executed and structured
- Sound knowledge of legal, financial, tax and regulatory matters
- Fluent in English (French is a plus)
Location:
- Casablanca, Morocco, with flexible remote working arrangements.
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 positions
Job Features
Job Category | 309010 |
Job Reference: JA-046
Reference Number: JA-045
Job Description:
The Senior Investment Analyst's role is to support the investment team by providing core financial analysis/modelling, investment research, high quality investment memorandum materials, and other required support to enable sound investment decisions.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare rigorous financial analysis and build financial models to support investment decisions
- Conduct industry, market, and company research
- Prepare investment memorandum materials for internal and external audiences
- Source compelling investment opportunities
- Provide live deal support on deal execution
- Participate in all aspects of the investment cycle including origination, screening, due diligence, execution, disbursement, and portfolio management
- Ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in the companies investments
- Participate in investment negotiations
- Monitor portfolio companies and perform analysis of potential exit opportunities
Minimum Requirements
- 2 - 5 years prior experience in investment banking (M&A / Leveraged Finance, Power & Utilities), project finance, or private equity
- Prior equity investment experience on live and completed transactions is a must
- University degree from a Tier 1 university
- Awareness of the latest trends and developments in financing infrastructure
Essential Qualities:
- Positive attitude
- High level of integrity
- Strong work ethic – this role will regularly require late nights and weekend shifts as well as regular travels
- Ability to take initiative
- Clarity of thought and action
- Flexibility/adaptability to a fast-growing organization
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrated experience in emerging markets (Africa a plus)
- Understanding of the power, utilities, transport, and ICT sectors is a plus
- Understanding of project finance including deal structuring, project capital structures, and key documentation
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills across sub-sectors (power, midstream gas, transport, communications/digital infrastructure) is preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in English, French is a plus)
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with sponsors, partners, and colleagues
- Culturally sensitive, able to relate with people of diverse backgrounds (experience in living in a country in an emerging market is a plus)
- Prior knowledge of African infrastructure and relationships in Africa are a plus
Location:
- Casablanca, Morocco, with flexible remote working arrangements.
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 positions
Job Features
Job Category | 309010 |
Job Reference: JA-045
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: CEBLR11
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for leading strategic external and internal communications, including PR/media, brand management, events, social media & digital communications, and marketing communication activities including direct marketing for Afreximbank subsidiaries, regions & key tier one initiatives; communicating Afreximbank development impact to external audiences; and coordinating with the Afreximbank Group communications network.
- This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and seasoned professional to lead the planning, development, and implementation of communications and outreach strategies for Afreximbank subsidiaries, Regions and key initiatives. Specific work areas include the following:
- Strategy:
- Designs and implements comprehensive external and internal communications strategies and plans, including objectives, targets, and timelines.
- Develops and implements a social media strategy in collaboration with the social media / Digital Communications unit.
- Develops and implements a marketing communications strategy in collaboration with the business development teams including events, media, social media, digital marketing, Website management, customer communications, internal communications, crisis communications and overall business communications.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of these strategies and plans, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Products:
- Conceptualizes and supervises the launch and dissemination of new products and initiatives (e.g., media briefs, news releases, talking points and Q&As, online, and social media content, speeches, etc.), and supports thought leadership activities for the subsidiaries, initiatives or regions.
- Writes and / or oversees preparation of internal and external success stories/impact stories demonstrating the support towards the Banks overall mandate and vision.
- Advisory role:
- Serves as trusted advisor to the executives, Regional COOs and Initiatives leads on communications matters, including preparation for media engagements, supports review of key strategic documents and reports at early stages to advise on appropriate communications and visibility proactively.
- Networks:
- Initiates effective professional relationships with key stakeholders, including business media and other constituencies such as target audience, influencers, policy stakeholders. Regional stakeholders,) to raise subsidiary & Initiatives visibility. This will include working in partnership with functional unit communications colleagues.
- Events:
- Supports planning, coordination, and messaging, often across multiple teams, for core bank events such as the Annual Meetings, press briefings, internal campaigns, conferences, speaking opportunities and other communications-related activities involving external and / or internal audiences.
- Internal Engagement:
- Supports internal staff communications to facilitate information flows throughout Afreximbank about subsidiaries, initiatives and regions.
- Risk management:
- Proactively supports risk identification and mitigation activities in the context of corporate and operational communications interventions, advises subsidiary CEOs, Initiatives leads and Regional COOs, Managers, and team members.
- Team Oversight:
- Build and lead a team that support Business & Marketing Communications and is responsible for assigning work, monitoring work quality, reviewing output and ensuring that staff and consultants are effectively trained to successfully deliver communications output.
- Any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- First degree in Communications, Journalism, or related disciplines and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University.
- Sound experience of at least 12 years with a leading organisation, preferably international, and demonstrated experience of marketing communications strategy development and implementation.
- Proven experience in managing communications for a diverse portfolio of products or solutions including proven experience of field marketing communications.
- Expertise in managing diverse pool of agencies and consultants to achieve set objectives.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and proficiency/ability to work in French or Arabic. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Portuguese, etc.) is an added advantage.
- Strong digital and social media management skills.
- Familiarity with functions and operating modalities of financial service institutions will be a clear advantage.
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and good knowledge of the African continent.
- Ability to engage senior officials of media companies, banks, corporates and governments for purposes of disseminating required information about the Bank.
- 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, and ability to lead and inspire a high performing team to deliver with focus.
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Egypt 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 Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Caleb Ebrahim
Recruitment Consultant
Finance, Fintech & IT
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
Job Features
Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: CEBLR11
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: CEBLR12
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for supporting the development and implementation of strategies and plans to support the Bank’s outreach through the use of events to promote the Bank’s mandate and activities. The jobholder functions as a key part of the Bank’s Communications and Events Management team, ensuring effective communication of the Bank’s message through the use of Bank-organised activities. The job holder is also responsible for successfully executing corporate events that leave memorable experiences for attendees, while implementing methods to transform the digital experience of the Bank’s Events.
- Support the development and implementation of the Bank’s communications strategy and plan, ensuring integration with the Bank’s Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans using all appropriate channels. As part of this process, the job holder gives particular focus to events and activities planned by the Bank by coordinating, planning and ensuring that event objectives, deadlines and budgets are met.
- Support the conceptualization, design, strategy, and overall management and execution of the Bank’s primary and secondary events. The Bank’s key Corporate Events include but not limited to the Annual General Meetings, Afreximbank Trade Finance Seminar (ATFS), Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF), Afri-Caribbean Trade & Investment Forum (ACTIF) and the Babacar Ndiaye Annual Lecture series. Other events include webinars, roadshows, and participation at 3rd party events.
- Ensure effective design, production and delivery of Bank events to include branding, logistics, guest management, program design & management, and exhibitions.
- Liaise with Senior Management and Senior officials of external organizations, to coordinate and facilitate external engagement between the President, and other members of Executive Management to ensure optimum delivery of the bank’s events.
- Ensure timely implementation of activities related to the Bank’s event management strategy to give visibility to Bank-organised events in order to promote the Bank’s mandate and brand.
- In partnership with HR and the Internal communications team, organize staff training sessions, departmental events, seminars, conferences, targeted knowledge sharing sessions, internal retreats and business meetings.
- Partner with the media team to create media opportunities and coordinate media encounters involving members of Bank’s Management during Bank Events including scheduling and managing interviews with local and international media.
- Collaborate with the business leads, internal Events Team, Agency and provide support for the execution of Bank events including coordinating, liaising with and managing the Branding and event management agencies engaged by the Bank.
- Manage staff and agency personnel retained by the Bank for event coordination, including pre- and post-event activities.
- Coordinate details of Bank events, including venues, promotion, fees, invitations, speakers, special guests, vendor payments, communications, and logistics.
- Perform post-event evaluation and reports, including data entry and analysis, and producing reports for event stakeholders.
- Support the management of the overall event budget, including price and vendor / supplier negotiations.
- Ensure accurate implementation and interpretation of the Bank’s corporate brand policy through events.
- Collaborate with the teams to ensure a robust image repository of the Bank’s events and documentation / archival of project and stock images for future promotion, print and digital use.
- Design and implement methods to transform the digital / virtual / interactive event experience of company events.
- Collaborate with the social / digital media team to ensure timely execution of social media engagements promoting the Bank’s activities and achievements on all Bank platforms.
- Conceptualize, coordinate and execute External Virtual events, liaising with external organizers for Presidential, Senior Management or staff participation.
- Partner with cross functional teams to develop content, messaging, and surrounding elements (digital, social) for the key events.
- Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by management.
Requirements: Qualification and Skill
- Relevant First degree (Event Management, Mass Communication, Marketing, or related discipline) and a post graduate degree in the same or related fields from a recognized University.
- Sound experience of at least 8 years with a leading organisation, preferably international, and demonstrated experience in large scale, multi-sectorial event management.
- Practical experience as an event management professional.
- Strong attention-to-detail, self-directed initiative, resourcefulness and drive for innovation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English or French and proficiency or good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of the Bank's other working languages (Arabic and Portuguese) is an added advantage.
- Familiarity with functions and operating modalities of financial service institutions will be a clear advantage.
- Ability to communicate and function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting and good knowledge of the African continent.
- Willingness to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank's objectives.
- Excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated awareness of event production best practices and trends, as well as experience implementing creative digital event features, is an added advantage.
- Strong customer-orientation and proven reputation of collaborative work relationships.
- Ability to prioritize workload and act with appropriate urgency.
- Operational project management and organisational skills, experience creating work plans, data analysis, comparative research, meeting agendas and other collaboration tools.
- Flexible and calm demeanour under pressure and the capacity to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly cross-functional organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team, build and nurture relationships with internal and external counterparties to attain goals.
Contractual information:
- Permanent
- Willing and able to relocate to Egypt 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 Caleb Ebrahim at cebrahim@caglobalint.com
Please visit www.caglobalint.com for more exciting opportunities.
Caleb Ebrahim
Recruitment Consultant
Finance, Fintech & IT
CA Global will respond to short-listed candidates only. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful however your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.
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Job Category | 308980 |
Job Reference: CEBLR12
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