Vacancy title:
Executive Director

Jobs at:
CME Consult Group Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
31 May 2017

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Our client is a Commercial bank seeking to recruit a results driven and motivated individual to fill the vacancy below.

Position: Executive Director
Reports to: Managing Director and Board of Directors

Job Purpose
The Executive Director is responsible for provision of effective and efficient stewardship and management of the Bank in accordance with the approved strategy with the aim of growing the Bank's asset portfolio while minimizing non-performing assets and offering excellent customer service. S/ he will have responsibility for the growth of the performance and execution of the Bank's mission and strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Executive Director The duties of the Executive Director shall be as specifically provided for by the existing Laws of Uganda namely the Financial institutions Act, 2004 and the Corporate Governance Regulations made thereunder, the Companies Act, 2012 as may be amended from time to time.

The Executive Director will be expected to co-operate with t Managing Director in order to effectively direct the business of the Bank in the following areas:

• Oversee the management and performance of the Bank's business;
• Develop and Monitor the execution of the Bank‘s Strategic Plan to enable it meet its short and long term objectives as derived from the annual budget;
•  Lead the formulation and implementation of policies, procedures, regulations and systems necessary for the effective and efficient running of the Bank's business;
• Build the Management team by providing leadership, direction and guidance thereto;
•  Ensure the Bank adheres and conforms to a rigorous internal control system and risk management system;
• Build and foster an environment conducive to competitive performance;
• Ensure that the operation or the Bank meets the expectations of all its stakeholders;
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, guidelines and directives of the various regulatory authorities and the Board;
• Report to the Board and duly execute the Boards directives:
•  Lead the formulation and application of values consistent with meeting the Bank's performance;
• Overseeing the process of disclosure and communication of the Bank's data and information;
• Act in a manner that promotes the success of the Ban k's business and exercise a degree of skill and care as a reasonable person would do when overseeing his/her own business;

Qualifications and Competence:

• An undergraduate honors degree from a recognized university
•  A Master's degree in a given area of specialization but preferably business development
• Membership to relevant professional bodies ( GPA/ICSA/ ACCA is an added advantage).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience, 5 of which should be in a Senior Managerial position in a reputable organization (public/private) with a background in Banking and Finance;
• High ethical standards.
• Results oriented with proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets .
•  Excellent Interpersonal relationships
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
•  Minimum age: 40 years

Job application procedure
Interested, please submit a typed up to date CV and application letter including names or three professional referees and a day time telephone contact together with certified copies of your academic papers to SME Consult Group Ltd, Plot 7B Acacia Avenue, Kololo, P.0. Box 3419, Kampala, Uganda. Tel: 0393-28154 or 0775690009 or to Email: respondtocmeconsultgroup2017yahoo.com 
Deadline for submission: 31 May 2017
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted