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The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Recruitment 2022/ Manager, Strategy & Innovation (Performance & Reporting) Required.

Recruitment Details:

Job Summary

Core Responsibilities:

• The Manager, Strategy & Innovation (Performance & Reporting) will be responsible for the overall business performance monitoring, reporting and analysis for the Bank;
• Hence, he/she will be involved in the development of the Bank’s long term strategic plan and annual business plan for approval by Senior Management and the Board of Directors within the given time frame;
• Therefore, will be able to work with the departments for the development of departmental level (Tier 2) business objectives and work with the heads of departments to develop individual objectives that align to the departmental plans for the year and manage the objectives validation process;
• In addition, working with Human Resources, ensure that the development of annual Tier 3 objectives and measures for staff in all departments is aligned to the departmental plans (Tier 2) for the year and manage the objectives validation process at Tier 2 and Tier 3 level;
• Furthermore, he/she will also manage the development of monthly/quarterly/annual performance reports for all Tier 2 owners as well as facilitating cross-functional performance review under the leadership of the Director Strategy and Innovation;
• In addition, the role holder will also play the role of a performance and reporting coach to the departmental staff within the business, providing support in the development or articulation of the individual’s strategic objectives;
• Thereafter, it will be the responsibility of the jobholder to review, manage and analyze existing business strategies in order to support departments to ensure alignment with the business’s overall performance goals for the year;
• In this connection, the jobholder will be responsible for monitoring and performing standard analyses such as performance analysis, competitive analyses, market analysis etc;
• Consequently, be able to draw reliable and timely financial and non-financial data and information together from a range of sources and provide analysis, insights and options;
• And be able to design and deliver ad-hoc performance reporting and analytics for a range of business requirements focused on the key drivers of value in the enterprise;
• In addition, design and deliver ad hoc performance reporting and analytics for a range of business requirements focused on the key drivers of value in the enterprise Conduct post-performance reviews of major business initiatives, projects and strategic objectives;
• Therefore, must contribute broadly to the strategic and operational priorities, discussions and decision as a Member of the Strategy and Innovation team and drive collaboration and sharing of best practice;
• And actively participate in business unit and/or enterprise-wide programmes, initiatives and projects as required;
• Moreover, participate in the creation and implementation of a customer feedback loop to ensure that the Bank is able to capture customer comments and concerns about its business processes and that such concerns are adequately responded to in order to ensure a customer-centric focus to the Bank’s lending activities;
• While supporting the Bank’s business development initiatives by undertaking market research and feasibility studies for the various new business projects and ventures for the Bank;
• And providing integrated analytical support to Senior Management to enable effective strategy formulation and implementation;
• Again, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the plans, pointing out material negative deviations and recommending prompt corrective actions;
• Likewise, monitoring and proactively analyzing, on an ongoing basis, internal and external events that affect the Bank, so as to provide ideas and intellectual leadership for both short-term tactics and long-term positioning and vision;
• With good capacity to provide professional input into the Bank wide annual business planning and budgeting process through distilling the Bank’s strategic goals into annual activity plans and advising senior management on the most efficient allocation of the tasks for respective departments and units;
• And must always, assist to communicate the Bank’s long term and annual business plan as approved by the Board of Directors to all staff and put in place monitoring and reporting mechanisms for the benefit of Senior Management and staff members;
• Constantly, analyse and propose required changes to internal business processes by leveraging industry knowledge, management consulting skills and analytical abilities in identifying key drivers, assessing process capabilities and developing a business case for internal business process enhancement;
• And must participate in the preparation of the Bank’s Annual, Half Year and End of Year reports. Also Work together with the Risk Management department to define the Bank’s annual risk appetite; and
• In addition to any other duties as may be assigned by Senior Management.

The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Recruitment 2022/ Manager, Strategy & Innovation (Performance & Reporting) Required.

Requirements:

 Qualification

• He/she must possess a good first degree in the relevant field such as; Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business;
• In addition, a post graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Commerce, Business or related field from a recognized University is required;

Skills:

• Therefore, he/she must possess sound business analysis and business performance reporting skills of not less than 8 years within the Banking or financial services industry and demonstrable knowledge of business analysis tools;
• Ability to demonstrate exceptionally good analytical skills, an ability to translate raw information into actionable strategies and initiatives;
• Show evidence of proven excellent written, editorial, and oral communication skills as well as report preparation and report presentation skills are crucial in this role;
• And must possess ability to interact with senior officials of Banks, rating agencies and other related corporates;
• Again, excellent experience in ERP systems;
• The jobholder must be willing to travel extensively and to work long hours where required in order to achieve the Bank’s objectives;
• Such must possess strong interpersonal skills and to function in a culturally diverse and change oriented setting with good knowledge of business planning best practices;
• Practically must show excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of the Bank’s other working languages is an added advantage (French, Arabic and Portuguese); and
• And finally must possess high level of energy, initiative, drive for results and ability to work under pressure, with multiple competing tasks and deal with rapidly shifting priorities, while maintaining attention to detail.

The African Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) Recruitment 2022/ Manager, Strategy & Innovation (Performance & Reporting) Required.

Contractual information:

• Permanent appointment
• Ability and Willing  to relocate to Egypt
• Suitably qualified candidates from all African nationalities are encouraged to apply

How to Apply

For further information:

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Deacon Anekperechi Nworgu, a seasoned economist who transitioned into a chartered accountant, auditor, tax practitioner, and business consultant, brings with him a wealth of industry expertise spanning over 37 years.