Chief Executive Officer - Ada Rural Bank

Ada Rural Bank PLC is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of Chief Executive Officer

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assume overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic Plan of the financial institution and its effective and efficient management and growth
• Implement policies and directives of the board of Directors
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance for and supervise all key management staff
• Set priorities and ensure the judicious use and management of the resources of the financial institution
• Monitor the general operations, products, competitors, costs and other risk areas of operations of the financial institution and develop strategies to mitigate any adverse impact
• Direct the modernization of the financial institution by implementing new systems, computerised processing systems and business development methodologies
• Seek to increase the professional effectiveness of management by communicating current value strategies and objectives, assigning accountabilities, planning and monitoring performance of key management staff
• Ensure that the operations of the financial institution fully comply with all the regulatory requirements of Bank of Ghana and other relevant entities
• Present budgets for the approval of the Board and manage the Financial institution’s resources within budgetary guidelines
• Develop strong working relationships with and act as the bridge between the financial institution and external partners, clients and agencies
• Compile the results of key performance indicators with analyses and trends and submit monthly reports to the Board of Directors for decision making

Qualification Required & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in either Banking/Finance/Accounting, Economics, Statistics or Acturial Science
• Postgraduate qualification and/or membership of ACIB or other professional bodies will be an advantage
• A minimum of 10 years work experience of which at least 7 years should be in banking at senior management level
• Highly organised, self-motivated with the ability to manage projects with limited oversight
• Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse team in a cross functional environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of public administration and corporate governance frameworks
• Excellent knowledge of the Laws and Regulations affecting the business of Banking in Ghana
• Strong leadership management, supervision and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications and oral presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Knowledge and appreciation fo market issues both locally and globally as well as their impact on the economy and the Bank’s operations
• Ability to make effective decisions by analyzing information and considering priorities
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and evaluation skills
• Excellent knowledge in core banking application software
• Strong desktop computing skills including the full suite of Microsoft office programme

Location: Accra